Had to stop by the award-winning friendliest bookstore in Pennsylvania -- White Whale Bookstore…read more(ranked 71st in the country!!) Not only do they have an incredible book selection, but there's also a cozy coffee + tea shop attached Huge shoutout to Luis (GM!) for helping me pick the perfect latte -- I went with the banana bread latte (on the menu until the end of the month, so don't miss it!) They truly prioritize community, host events, and create such a welcoming vibe. Definitely check out their website for upcoming happenings!

Great bookstore with a wide variety of genres, but the cafe is what really makes it special!…read more Loved the honey nut latte which is very comforting and fall-like, super great place to grab a drink and browse, also with a little seating area too, you can get a book and immediately start reading which I love!

This is a super cute local, independent bookstore and I highly encourage anyone in the area to…read morecheck it out! Most of the books there are used, so they're sold at a cheaper price but they have new books too. The used books are almost all in really great shape. Outside of the store, they have book carts with $5 and under books. The store is two floors, and the upper floor has a cozy reading area. The shelves in the store are separated by genre and there are also tables with owner-recommended books. In addition to books, there are also plants for sale. The place is so nicely decorated and such a nice environment for reading. To be honest, it doesn't even feel like walking into a store, and it's more like a cozy home. As a plus, I think this place has a cat around sometimes, but I didn't see the cat during my visit.

A great shop. Their new location is delightful and so large. It is a little less "cozy" as the…read moreprevious location, but I am sure they are still working out the details. There is so much variety here and everything is clearly labelled. I appreciate the staff picks section and the shelf to write your own recommendations. They have bargain bins and brand new books, so there's something for everyone. I have yet to spot the shop cat, but I'm on the look out!

Selection for everyone!!! Staff was knowledgeable with all questions asked and pricing was very…read moreaffordable. Would definitely go back next time in Pittsburgh

This place was an utter disappointment. I did hear from some residents that the chain has a mixed…read morereputation around the city. What's mixed? Who likes it? It was mostly organized, as in things were labeled and in generally the right area, but not really. Mostly I was annoyed by the selection. Whenever I travel, I visit a bookstore. All the books were oversized, so they won't travel well or easily. The selection was meager and it wasn't quite textbooks or books even books worth buying. The prices are too excessive for book quality and selection. Nothing amazing about this place, except maybe location?

Shelves are packed with gems. It was a fun bookstore to rummage through…read more Ended up going downstairs and finding a fiction paperback for under 5 bucks. Yeah. I'm a fan.

Really wide selection of used books, so many old books, in great condition! Guys at the front were…read morefriendly, prices were reasonable, masks are provided but not required. They also have lots of records, CDs, and some trinkets like postcards and matchboxes. Excellent!

This bookstore balances national best sellers along with books written by local artists. I…read moreappreciated the way they organized the books by genre and incorporated the decor into the flow. Even on a busy weekend, there was enough space to comfortably browse through. The staff behind the counter appeared friendly and knowledgeable about their inventory and the business. We didn't purchase anything, but thoroughly enjoyed browsing through and added several books to our "need to read" lists.

What a great bookstore! Walk inside and thousands of books are displayed in one large room. There's…read moremystery books, travel, and a great children's section in the back. We ended up buying four books for our eight-year-old daughter. Staff are friendly and helpful. If you don't want to browse books, there are a few chairs throughout near outlets to charge your phones.

This Barnes & Noble chain retail store sells books, magazines, DVDs, vinyl records, board games,…read moreLegos, lap desks, and more. For over a decade, my husband and I have shopped at this store off and on. During our most recent visit on a Saturday, this store had lots of customers. The selection of books and other products, of course, is much smaller than what we find online from online retailers, but it is still a decent assortment, and we often find some products to buy for moderate prices. Most recently I found lap desks that I liked for $30-60. This store also has a cafe, although I do not recall ever eating there. Overall, this Barnes & Noble is a nice place where people--both adults and children--can spend some time discovering new books, movies, music, and games. Sometimes you need to see products in person rather than online to know if you like them or not.

Large old school BN layout with entrances at the front and back of the store. Free parking lot at…read moreback entrance or the non-pretty entrance on Promenade. Plenty of staff to help, fairly busy on a weekday. Stocked well, competitive pricing especially if you have the membership (worth it!!) and as clean as it can be at this age. Loved being able to find exactly what I wanted. You can count on this location.

Half Price Books is a retail-store chain that has stores in many states and buys and sells new and…read moreused books, DVDs, records, CDs, puzzles, and more. This particular store is in the Village Square Mall. For many years, I purchased books through the business's website. Most recently, my husband and I shopped in this physical store. My husband felt interested in looking at books about software and gaming. He saw some books that he liked. However, he saw one book that he already owns and that he said was not worth the $75 price tag. Otherwise, I felt interested in the books about photography, film, pets, and the social sciences. This store has many other sections of books, including home repair, interior design, gardening, fashion, architecture, cooking, history, science, travel, language, crime, children's, etcetera. Some books are collectibles such as first editions and signed copies. This store also sells calendars, greeting cards, board games, and more. I will give a neutral rating for this physical store, because the business's website has a significantly larger selection of merchandise that is available for shipping.

Awesome experience. Sold my gently used cd's and bought a good used book with the cash they gave…read moreme. The books are in great condition, staff is very nice and i cant believe how organized the store is laid out!

This new location downtown just opened and it is great!!! They are still setting some of the books…read moreup but the 2 people working there when I went on their 2nd day were so nice. Went to pick up some children's books for a book drive and walked out with 8 books and then 4 records for me. Win, Win.

The space was bigger than I expected yet small enough to still feel quaint. The guy working seemed…read morenice enough but not overly friendly. They had a good amount of books but I was expecting a lower price for being used. They actually had the book I wanted for virtually the same price I could get anywhere else, as I'm writing this review I checked online and it's significantly cheaper now than it has been. I guess that's the price of supporting local business.

This place was such a joy to spend an afternoon in. For those who are very well read and those who…read morehaven't picked up a book in awhile, I can guarantee you'll find a title that catches your eye. This place has a very apparent and pointed purpose for existing. Not necessarily to convert everyone into being anarchists, but more so wanting to encourage free, critical thinking. It's certainly worth a visit and had so many intriguing books that brought me a lot of joy to browse through.

I love that they don't emphasize or even sell newly published, meaningless fluff fiction like all…read morethe other bookstores nowadays. I like the zines, and the 'name your price' rolling bookshelf of books outside, the unique genres, and the not being followed or made to surrender my bag at the counter, lol. The selection of *non*-antiestablishment books, however, is a bit scarce. I mean, even people who've already read all those need something new to read now and again. And I didn't realize or see they had coffee and tea - what? - where was that?.. Thank you for the visit to your lovely shop. Good luck in the new year.

Barnes & Nobles is a chain retail store that sells books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, records,…read morestationery, board games, lap desks, and more. For several years, I have shopped at this store off and on. During my most recent visit, I saw a good selection of merchandise on fully stocked and organized shelves. I felt happy to see many customers. Prices were moderate. This store also had a coffee shop, although I did not drink or eat anything there. According to the store's website, they offer events such as toddler storytime.

I am so glad that this is still here. Sure the board games and stuff can be expensive, but you can…read morefind great deals on clearance and they still have the cutest area in the kids section where my six-year-old likes to go and perform while he reads to us. It's a great way to encourage his reading.