I forgot to take photos but this was my first time going and wow was I amazed…read more The bookstore itself had a lot of options and was organized well! Ramona made the most delicious drinks! Mango guava lemonade, chai latte, & brown sugar shaken espresso! All the staff were very friendly as well!

This is a great bookstore, and I enjoyed the books that they feature and categorize, especially new…read morearrivals, best sellers, and books/authors related to Pittsburgh. The coffee bar surpasses expectations. The drinks are great, especially because of their unique syrups and drink combinations. I have enjoyed lattes and fruit flavored lemonades, and my favorites have been the strawberry matcha and the blue velvet latte, which featured blueberry roobios syrup. The employees have also been very nice and it is cute inside. There is space to sit and read or work near the coffee bar - you are able to take your computer and work there with a drink from the coffee bar, without even needing to buy a book. It is a great multifunctional community space.

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

This is exactly what a great neighborhood used bookstore should be. The shelves are packed…read morefloor-to-ceiling with an incredible mix of hidden treasures, rare finds, and classic paperbacks that you can easily lose an hour browsing through. They have a fantastic "buy three, get one free" deal that always convinces me to grab just one more book than I originally planned. Plus, the fact that they have an awesome vinyl collection means you can hunt for records and books at the same time. The staff is always laid-back and friendly, making it a staple spot to hit up whenever you're hanging out in Squirrel Hill or downtown.

We stopped by on a whim around 10pm on Saturday night and there were way more people there than I…read morethought there would be! They have a fairly large selection of used books and records with many tall bookshelves. You never know what you'll find there! A staff member asked us if we had been there before and we said no. He told us that they have a buy three get one free deal and on Saturday nights they have free beers and seltzers. I didn't end up buying anything because I was a little overwhelmed but all the options (you could probably spend hours in there!) but it's a fantastic option and I like that they were open until midnight on Saturday!

walked over to Caliban after breakfast one morning. easy…read moreparking in craig street for the time of day we were there. an eclectic used bookstore which is neatly organized and has many types of books. no textbooks. also has vinyls and cds. a helpful book seller reminded us about their 40% off sale during August. we walked out happy with 5 books.

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.

Great atmosphere, nice selection of books as well as bookish things like tote bags, bookmarks,…read morestickers, etc. Nice display for Pride month. Kids' section was hopping.

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.

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.

Well organized, well stocked.. what more could you want!…read more Perusing books and titles at a discounted price what more could you want! We love to go to Half Price Books locations and see what titles are in our favorite sections and if our favorite authors have any gems sitting on a shelf. This location is tucked in a lower level of the plaza with ample parking because of the lack of stores on this side. The store is definitely kept up to date with fall displays at the front to celebrate the season. They had plenty of staff and were able to take care of us quickly when we were ready to checkout.

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.

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.

I enjoy this place. They have a typewriter and they stand for a good cause. The staff I've…read moreexperienced is cool depending on who's there. It was quiet when I first began going. Some employees play music which I found distracting. Another employee seemed to have monitored me during my entire visit; maybe she thought I was going to steal a $4.99 book. Idk The place is not as clean as it could be, such as the bathroom, and some of the chairs need to be wiped off or completely replaced as they are stained and have an odor. I would not get any beverages from here unless it's sealed. The hours fluctuate often. I have made one too many trips during the weekday, weekend, daytime or afternoon to find the door locked. And I'm not aware that there's communication given ahead of time about their fluctuating hours for the given day. If you need to get your fix from a book, just buy it because there's no guarantee you can read it the next time you plan to.

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.

This Barnes & Noble has a great selection and is always very organized and clean. The cafe is…read morecomfortable and provides a pretty nice second space away from browsing. I always come across something unexpectedly intriguing here and really enjoy the atmosphere. It's a great place to explore interests and I'm never disappointed when spending time at this location.

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.