Stopped in during a trip to Philly and felt so welcomed and cozy in the store. Huge selection of…read morecomics and manga and more. Staff were very helpful and friendly as well. Walked away with some comics to bring home!

Whenever I'm on South Street I always visit Atomic Comics.This place is a treasure trove for anyone…read morewho loves comics & collectibles. From the moment I walked in, I felt like a kid in a candy store. I wish the arcade machines worked but they're only for display. The shelves are packed w/ everything from the latest ,manga,Marvel & DC (you name it they have it)issues to rare back issues that you don't see anywhere else. I spent ages flipping through back issues, discovering old favorites, & even some titles I'd never heard of before. The manga section is amazing too! Honestly, it's one of the best I've ever seen!And the collectibles! Action figures, vintage posters, Funko Pops, & even some high-end statues sprinkled throughout the store made it feel like a mini museum of nerdy goodness. The staff are super friendly & clearly love what they do. They were happy to chat about my finds, give recommendations, or just geek out w/ me over classic storylines. I even found a few hidden gems in the dollar bins that felt like little victories. Atomic Comics isn't just a store it's an experience. It's cozy & full of charm. If you love comics, collectibles, or just want to spend a few hours exploring a place where fandom really comes alive, this is the spot! I'll def be coming back!

You have to walk Philadelphia when you're in Philadelphia, that's how we ran into this comic shop…read more It was complete happenstance and I'm so happy it was. Brave New Worlds' service was amazing, everyone was so kind and knowledgeable about the comics they carried. BNW also have a few action figures and large scale models for purchase. Pricing pretty comparable to most comic shops.

Cute store! Didn't know it was here…read more There are a lot of comic books, collectible figurines, board games in the back and other neat comic related items. We found a section where they bunch 20 comic books into a mystery pack, just $10!

This store is huge and has a great variety of both new and used books, dvds, clothes, and more. It…read moreis definitely heavier on the books than anything else, but if you keep walking around the store you'll find new things everywhere you go. They have a heavy focus on LGBTQ+ options, which can be really hard to find elsewhere! The people working were very kind and friendly and the prices were actually pretty good as well. It's a cute place that feels like an old house and I recommend even just to look around.

Quirky queer bookstore with a great selection of both used and new books covering a wide variety of…read moretopics. There are plenty of community resources at the front of the store, as well as some thrifted clothes. Books are fairly priced, clothes are fairly expensive. Limited seating, but all very cozy if you can snag a spot. Unfortunately there are no bathrooms. The shop is 3 stories tall, each story with a unique vibe. Excellent customer service and employees give great recommendations!

Hidden gem of a local mom n pop bookstore! When you walk in it's like those mysterious, haphazard…read morebookstores that you see in movies, and it's got all the categories plus some DVDs and CDs. Chairs interspersed throughout random spots so you can sit down with your finds. Literally a mom n pop LBS, so it wont be like 99 cents but you can get an encyclopedia of baseball, a literary criticism of Shakespeare, and a jazz CD (saw all three!). The vibe is peacefully cluttered with that awesome book smell we all love. Def a visit I'll make whenever I'm in Philly!

I stumbled upon this bookstore and it turned out to be huge inside! I didn't have much time to look…read morearound so I'll definitely be back soon, but they seemed to have a nice variety of used books and good prices. They also allow you to trade or donate books, which is good to know! The lady working seemed friendly and it was overall a cute store that I need to revisit to buy some books.

A very unique store, with unexpected & enjoyable surprise finds- i.e not your average book store-…read morethis is a bookstore for a deep book lover. The stock doesn't seem to rotate, promote the new and mass market, but is more for the deep cuts, the obscure, and the 'I've always wanted this' or the 'new discoveries'. Prices are higher, yes, but look at the style and know what you are supporting & it makes sense.

This is one of my favorite bookstores in Philly. The selection here is choice. The store is not one…read moreof the huge dump of books stores. It is organized well and the recommended or featured books are often a win!

First, to address the person claiming "they are all racist here"…read more This is an ANARCHIST BOOK STORE. They have books on critical race theory, yes. They also have books on queer studies, feminist literature, Muslim education... the list goes on and on. Do you understand what anarchy is? At any rate I seriously doubt the black and brown employees who have or do currently work or volunteer at Wooden Shoe would appreciate being called racist, so why don't you, you know, fuck off and shop somewhere else? That being said. Wooden Shoe is an exceptional resource for books on any number of topics. They tend to skew toward literature on social justice issues that run the gamut, so you're not going to find the latest pop culture biography or new fiction. Books are full price, so expect to pay $35 for a new hardcover, but they also have a ton of $1-5 second hand books, plus a really cool section of free and cheap zines and small print publications. I've been shopping here for it seems like a decade, and as a queer, gender non-conforming biracial person, the idea that they are racist is comical bordering on fully ignorant.

We liked stopping by this bookstore. Wooden Shoe Books had an array of books on race, social…read morejustice, and so much more. Their prices are a bit higher than you'd expect online or at a chain bookstore, but I find that very justifiable as all of their profits go towards running the shop and other social justice missions. The volunteers at the store were great as well and were happy to answer questions or direct us to where certain books were.

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 certainly among (if not THE) longest running used bookstores in Philly. I…read moreremember it well at it's former location on South Street. On a very recent visit, I found the collection much better organized overall compared to a few years ago. But plan on a lot of shelf searching time, that's the way it seems to be. Nevertheless, I easily came up with a fine condition hardcover fiction item for my collection. I brought in lots of books years ago, and they still have my store credit balance right there in the system.

Had a pleasure of stopping in last week on a day trip into the city and loved it! The staff is…read moreexcellent and the amazing collection of everything from Books, incense jewelry and crystals is phenomenal! I definitely want to go back as soon as possible. Thank you for all the time and patience. Can't wait to go back and to order online as well.

Garland of Letters is a quiet store filled with treasures! From tarot card decks, crystals and a…read morewide variety of witchy to wellness books, there's certainly something for everyone here. The staff is attentive and friendly, but not overbearing. Happy to help when you need it, but otherwise allows you to shop solo. Prices of books are standard ranging from 10-30 dollars, crystal prices are a few bucks per piece, but cheaper if you buy more. Overall a great store with great folks!

The cutest little store! I stopped in here the other day with a friend just to browse and ended up…read moremaking a small purchase. The shelves and walls are covered with cools finds and they have everything from old comic books to birdcages here. They also have some newer items like greeting cards, magnets, and soaps. The man behind the counter (owner, I'm assuming) was very friendly and easy to talk with. I do hope this place will be able to stay afloat since I know there's not much foot traffic down this way!

The most beautiful unique antique decor! Discovered this Vintage shop a few weekends ago and have…read morebeen back about 5x since! Jim & his wife own the store and add new items every week. They have everything - art, records, antique mirrors, glassware, cards, candles, soaps, vintage magazines, purses, etc. Also, the prices are super reasonable! I got a set of 4 antique Coca-Cola glasses (picture attached) for $20.

Really cool stuff! Travel the world thru the art, jewelry and clothing at this unique shop!read more

One of my favorite stores in Philly. I always come here when I need a gift for someone because…read morethere is such unique stuff. That being said I always end up getting myself something while there. There's always something no matter your budget, I have purchased mirrors, pictures, countless scarves, tiles, and figurines. Oh their jewlery is always reasonably priced and cute. Everyone that works there is super friendly and helpful! I kind of miss the OG store because it was so cool and multiple stories. I've been supporting Eyes since at least 2014 and will for as long as I can!