Love the local independent bookstore, the Book Nook. They support local authors and host signings…read more They also create lovely displays. The staff was friendly and even posted the signage for my book.

What a gem! We went in for a book signing and were pleasantly surprised at how nice everyone is,…read moreand the prices are very reasonable! It's so refreshing to go into a small business - the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a book or magazine :)

Wonderful store! It has so many treasures! The owner and her staff are awesome. I have made special…read moreday trips to Ligonier just to see what is in the store.

'Second' Chapter should be your 'first' stop when in Ligonier, not just for books, or the friendly…read moregreeting and conversation with the owner or employees, but a delightful eclectic mix of unique items that will have you looking in every nook and cranny. A great place to find gifts for all ages, or a present for yourself. Definitely a 'do not miss' shop when in town. Don't forget to take a break in the garden during your visit!

There was a time, before the mega void of the click to shop computer community; when human beings…read morewent to purveyors and experienced in person professionals. The interaction. The smells. The feels. This store is literally just that. A flash back. It IS the difference between downloading a book versus the feeling of turning smooth vellum pages with your hands. The staff is incredible! Friendly. Knowledgeable. Accommodating. Going here is an experience that book lovers will love!! Definitely worth your time.

I have been to the Penguin Bookshop several times and even attended a special event several years…read moreago. I have always had a nice time looking around and talking to other customers. If I lived closer I think I would be here all the time...especially for all of the fun events and active

Probably the best bookstore I visited while in Pittsburgh... they had such a good collection of…read morereally incredible pieces of work. The guy who was working was curating everything right in front of us and I can tell that each thing is thought out and intentional. I ended up leaving with 2 books but wanted more.

The Cozy Corner Bookstore is a cute little bookstore that has some great selection of books -…read more The place is well-organized, and the staff are pretty kind and friendly; they'll help you locate or recommend any books you are looking for! There's also a self-serve hot beverage station, which is a nice added touch. A nice spot to stop by if you're in the area. Limited street parking is available. +good selection of books +friendly staff +self-serve hot beverage station

OMG!!! New building...amazing!!! Beautiful!!!! Spacious. Café isn't done yet but I cannot even…read moreexpress how amazing their new space is. Bigger, better, and way more, just more!!! Chairs on the porch. Water bowl for pups at the door, and the parking lot, sooooo much better. Thank you for moving!!! What an amazing new space!!!

Riverstone Books is a local independent bookstore. It sells fiction books, nonfiction books,…read morechildren's books, gifts (e.g., greeting cards, puzzles, and stuffed animals), and other products. I recently shopped inside this store. I appreciated that the two employees kindly greeted me but gave me space and time to look around on my own. I did not find any books to purchase this time, but I did pick out two pop-up greeting cards. The cashier correctly processed my transaction. This store contains a large section for children's books, so if you have any children, then I encourage you to shop here. Furthermore, if you are interested in attending events such as conversations with authors or children's story-times, then be sure to visit this store's website to read about upcoming in-store events.

This is a perfect little book shop in Oakmont. The owner was amazing at letting you browse but also…read moregiving some recommendations! I got two books a small Notepad and a super cute sticker. These are the kinds of shops you want to walk around and purchase items from.

This place is so nice I just happened upon it because I was getting a sandwich next door. The owner…read moregreeted me and gave me the layout and was very attentive but didn't hover. Their biggest selection was obviously mystery books but they had some fiction, cookbooks and children's books as well I appreciate the diversity and inclusion in the children's section. I'm not a mom but I really liked that. I ended up just getting a birthday card for my friend as I have too many books and not enough space but I'd go back for gifts, stickers, candles or the vibe itself

Absolutely charming and engaging bookstore. I enjoyed meeting and talking with the owner (I believe…read moreshe previously had the shop in Harmony). The children's section is substantial, as is the sci-fi and romance. I particularly liked the tee shirts/stickers/buttons. It's all part of a vibrant and reviving business district.

i pre ordered a book from them. the release date came and went never got my book. i called multiple…read moretimes over a couple months and always got a run around answer. tried to support small business and was very dissapointed. Amazon delivered the book next day

Super cute bookstore in the heart of Dormont. I first learned about this store when I decided to…read moremake a Bookstagram (literary.listener). They sell books via their physical store but also post stacks of books and you can claim them. The owner is very sweet and even works with you if it takes awhile for you to get to the store. Honestly, I love this. It helps to show the stock and then I go in already knowing what I need/want. Also in the area you can get a nice little bubble tea so you can have something to sip on while you peruse the bookshelves. They do have events also in the space. You should check out their Instagram. And after you check out their Instagram actually go to their bookstore and shop local.

This is the best, coziest bookstore in the Pittsburgh area! A visit to Dormont is incomplete…read morewithout a stop at this lovely shop. Owner Jamie is the sweetest, I could talk about books with her all day! With a vast selection of mostly used and some newer popular fiction (all at an amazing discounted price), there is surely something for everyone! There are so many unique finds here. She puts so much work into buying books for the store. She has even acquired rare first editions of Sarah J. Maas books, and I was lucky enough to snag one of them! You can sell books to her as well, just keep an eye out for when she's buying!

I love this place - then again, I'm such a book nerd that I end up loving any store that still…read moresells hard copy books these days. But I particularly love Rickert & Beagle Books; it's such an excellent addition to the South Hills area and it's the perfect place for a fantasy and sci-fi fan like myself. Also, I kind of have to love this place just because of the people behind it. Locals may remember that this store used to be Eljay's Books when it was under slightly different management. Now it's owned by Chris Rickert and fantasy author Peter S. Beagle - one of my favorite authors, in fact. With owners like that, this store has just naturally evolved into an eclectic and fun little place. Stop in and you'll be able to browse through selections of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery, paranormal studies and history books. It seems like there's at least a book or two from every other genre as well, but that list is really where the focus lies - which I love, because as memory serves the average selection was more or less the exact reverse back when bookstores were more commonplace. Plus, here there's just as many smaller names as there are names of renowned authors sitting on the shelves. I actually came in once with a friend and the store took her own book on consignment, so I can promise that the chances of you finding an "off the beaten path" book here are pretty high. Thanks to this varied selection of books from so many genres and a big background of names, it's easy to get lost in here for hours just browsing titles. It doesn't hurt that you can also buy other trinkets here, such as Rickert's knitted wizard and bunny figures and jewelery made by a friend of the store. Add in the special displays featuring various autographed and rare books, as well as the special events that are hosted here (where you can purchase special edition products, enjoy some snacks and live music, and more) and you've got a cool little addition to the community that I really hope is able to stay in business for a long time to come.

Why there's only four stars: while my husband drove I was noodling around on their website trying…read moreto see if they have off-street parking (answer: no) and noticed that their hours come with an asterisk, not very prominently displayed: staffing is thin, largely volunteer, and thus unscheduled closures happen from time to time. No prob, I have a cell phone, so I called and asked if they were open today. A decidedly unharried gentleman said yes, but no book trades today. No problem. But on arrival we discovered that he took me a bit literally and did not answer the subtext and they were closing 3 hours early--in 20 min. It's not a very big store, so this was almost enough time, and likewise I am sure such things are less likely at other times of year (i.e., this was between Christmas and New Year's) but still you've got to take a bit off for customer service. Otherwise, the store is nicely laid out, has that old book smell I love, and has particularly charming shelf labels (see photo). It's great for the sci-fi my family loves and has a robust mystery section. As a fiction-not-otherwise specified reader for the most part I found that section worth browsing, if amusingly and inaccurately labelled "classics." It's one solution to the question as to what to call the non-genre when the genre (ghetto) takes over the store; certainly "literary fiction" is rude...and perhaps just as inaccurate as "classics" with respect to the work of Sophie Kinsella. On the other hand they are all used so perhaps the label classic intrinsically applies to the entire store.

There is a wide variety of books for such a small store. They have really reasonable prices.read more

Great little used bookstore. Heavy on the fiction, and for the items I was interested in they had a…read moredecent selection of hard-to-find items. Even had a few old, 2nd edition Dungeons and Dragons books. Everything was priced reasonably. Be sure to stop in with your Goodreads list!