SO grateful Big Blue Marble is in the neighborhood. They usually have a book I need and I always…read moreget a good rec from the staff and it's just fun to pop in and get cozy

Great local bookstore! Lots of stuff in stock, and they are always happy to order something for you…read moreor give you some recommendations. In this time of COVID, they are doing a great job limiting people in the store at a time as well as being available via phone and email for book ordering and questions.

I visited with my friend and her three young children, and imagined it was more catered to the…read morekids. I was pleasantly surprised at their vast adult selections too! We spent a long time browsing the shelves and talking with the staff about this store's mission. They had a flood over the holidays, so the one area was closed off but we were told they'll be up and running again soon. What a gift this place is to the community! We left with 21 pounds of books. The kids wanted more but we came on the train so everyone took as many as they were able to carry back to Center City. Oh yeah, all the books here are FREE!!!!

Tree House books represent the best of what we have to offer to our brothers and sisters in our…read moreneighborhood. Come here for inspiration and you will surely find it. A great staff awaits you as they are stocking the shelves with treasure after treasure. As a writer looking to get published, I can't wait to one day see one of my books on their shelves. Until that day. I appreciate the inspiration I have each time I visit such a wonderful establishment.

Booked is such a charming little shop in Chestnut Hill! The Philly pride is present, but not in a…read moregarish way. The employees were friendly but not obtrusive. They have a good selection of popular books and books you may not know even existed. Don't sleep on their cards or miss the minis at the counter.

My friend and I were exploring the shops of Chestnut Hill a few weeks ago and stopped in at Booked…read moreto explore. Booked isn't the smallest bookshop I've been in, but their use of the space made it seem like one of the smallest. It's actually a pretty spacious shop but there aren't that many bookshelves and tables, so their selection is smaller than a shop of its size could be. I didn't find anything I couldn't leave without, but still, a charming little bookstore if you're in the area and are looking for something to read!

I loved my visit to The Book Trader. My brother is local to the area and suggested we pop by this…read morebookshop for a visit because they have a shop cat! I met him immediately upon entering the store, as he was sitting right near the door. His name is Dr. Pickles and he is just as lovely as the shop he calls home. The shop itself is well organized and has so many niche categories to browse and appreciate. As the shop's name suggests, they have ample signage outlining the rules and guidelines for trading with them. As a bonus, the shop (and Dr. Pickles!) are active on Instagram sharing the latest that's up with the shop. I am absolutely planning on returning to this shop during my next trip to Philadelphia.

The Book Trader is one of my favorite bookstores in Philly[1]. It's well-lit and has quite a stock…read moreof books, mostly used, but some new. They've also got records, old postcards, and I think I spotted a tote. To me, it felt *generally* organized inside, but YMMV, right? Bring your old books in to trade - read their policies on their site: https://www.phillybooktrader.com/menu - and while you're there, search for deals. The more books you buy, the more you'll save. Find them in Old City, convenient to the 2nd Street SEPTA subway stop. [1] There's a shop cat here! The famous Dr. Pickles is usually taking a catnap, so respect their space. Meow.

State of being is such a cute store. I've been there a handful of times so far. They host many…read moreevents there. The times I've gone were after a group walk/run and for a meditation and yoga class. Beth, the owner is very nice and easy to talk to.

I thought it would be about time that I did a review for this store. I actually attended the grand…read moreopening, which was not planned and totally by happenstance. The doors were opened and there were balloons and decor and music playing if I recall correctly and there were people gathered inside and flowing onto the outside. I was first greeted by the owner's mother and then by other guests attending the opening day festivities that evening. It was such a nice surprise. I received a whole run down of how the shop worked and was able to make a candle for myself from scratch. It was so delightful to get to meet new and interesting people. I did not know anyone there and Beth the owner, along with her friends and family made me feel so welcomed. What I love most is the premise of the business. Each candle has an affirmation on it . I think I have tried all of them except for "Daring" and gifted one to my parents. The idea is that scent is linked to emotion and memory and that you connect positive experiences and affirmations via the scent to elicit this happy hormone response within your body. I recall her telling me that her sister was the one who was able to speak to the science of it and she (Beth) was the brains behind it in terms of creating scents and the affirmations. I have to say that those candles really helped me immensely, especially during a time that I needed encouragement and motivation the most. I started out using them in Philadelphia and then ordered from the store to have them shipped to me when I lived in Virginia. I would light the candle and then meditate on the affirmation that was printed on the label. It doesn't go without saying that the candles themselves smell absolutely amazing. They aren't like generic or overly nauseating by any means. All of the scents are natural and not overpowering or overwhelming. Some are a bit stronger than others. My particular favorite is "Radiant" because it has notes of grapefruit and peppercorn. It has the revitalizing scent to it whereas my other favorite is "Connected". That one has this softness to it that reminds me of a subtle musk with a powdery touch. I also like that there are custom made matches you can order as well. I felt lucky that they were included with my order complimentary on that grand opening day. It has been maybe about a year or so since ai first ventured into that store and I have been hooked on those candles ever since. So much so that I feel reluctant getting other kinds. I used to be a devout Sand & Fog fan, Bath and Body Works Candle Sale fan, and Voluspa fan, but now I prefer State of Being candles more than those. You can just tell they are high quality candles and I am a fan. They are a bit costly, but you get what you pay for so they are a good value I think. The scents last for a long time. Some scents are more powerful than others, but I prefer the fragrance to be somewhere in the middle, enough to make me notice is there, but no so strong that it is overpowering. You can tell that they are made with love and that is what I appreciate the most. The good vibes and energy that go into them when they are made. I like to think that when I light them up, that good vibes and energy are radiating out from them:) And it acts like energetic medicine ^_^ So, I will continue to buy from them as long as I can afford them lol but highly recommend! They also apparently do workshops and other fun events now as well. I am subscribed to their newsletter so I get to hear all about what I am missing out on lol but if you are ever in Philly and in the area, I encourage you to stop by if you are into fragrances at all, into spiritual/metaphysical stuff like me, and wish to be in good company. Beth and her family will make sure to treat you with the same respect, care, and attention that she puts into her candles:) Unfortunately, I did not take any photos while I was there in the store, but hopefully my review can give you a good idea of what to expect. Update: 8/15/24-My candle (their newest one) got delivered today and it smells amazing as always. I have it lit and placed next to my vision board that I made at a workshop that I did a few months back..felt like it would be the proper place for it, but finally was able to snap a pic and add to my review:) Will continue to buy more in the future as I am a loyal fan/customer as these candles have helped evoke much positivity in my life

Was running errands in the area and randomly stumbled upon this place. As a long time geek and…read morecollector I was excited to pop in and see what was going on. As soon as I walked in I was overwhelmed by the smell of what could best be described as sad old broccoli and feet. A man who I have deduced was the owner was in the shop, and as soon as I walked in he glared at me as if I was carrying some kind of weaponry. He didn't greet me or welcome me, but instead walked over to a table in the back area where he sat down to paint miniatures. He never stopped staring at me as if I had intruded somehow. I left without buying anything, and I'll never come back.

Great place for miniatures for your D&D type game. The owner will paint them for you if you want…read moreas well. He has some talent. I normally don't consider miniatures, but one really "called out to me" that looked like my D&D character "Donnie Darko" after playing with it with D&D there ages ago. I ended up not getting it unfortunately because I would've had to buy 4 miniatures because they came in a series pack, and I didn't want the other three. So, I just stuck with buying snacks there. But it is a great place to look for well crafted figurines and such.

Very cozy feeling and some cats. Good book selection. The owner seems like a very knowledgeable…read moreperson. And friendly.

Absolutely lovely bookstore in Philadelphia! Wonderful kind staff, great selection, and awesome…read morevibes.

There's so much to love about this place. It's in a house, so it has a really charming atmosphere…read more The staff are friendly and helpful. The people perusing the books are lovely people too. Best part? The pricing: 1/3 of the original suggested retail price. I got out after I had collected $50 worth of stuff, knowing it wouldn't do any good to stay! :-) I'll be back.

This bookstore was so quaint and cozy without being overwhelming! I was here on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and it was pretty quiet. There were lots of street parking nearby if you couldn't find a spot right in front of the store. The store has a modest selection in my opinion but enough across different genres that you can probably find something. You know how some used bookstores carry books from the 1900s that makes it pretty hard to find more recent ideas. This place carries pretty recent publications (like within the past 20 years). Pricing was fair (2/3 off retail) given the nice conditions of the books. The cashier was a pleasant lady who was nice and friendly (without being overbearing).