Awesome bookstore with a dangerously large selection of books on the War Between the States…read more Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Look forward to my next visit.

This store is adorable! They have so many books, so many sections and subsections! There is parking…read morein the front, and elsewhere around the little strip area of shops. If you pull in, you do end up backing onto a busy road so leave with caution. As I said, they have a great selection. There are four rooms of boons, each section is clearly labeled and occasional thematic decor. There are also occasional benches so you can sit and debate which books you want to "adopt". They're used, but gently and each has a price lower then the face value written inside. They also have the largest selection of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys I've ever seen. Its all very impressive.

Awesome used bookstore in Wildwood. I love bookstores but especially used bookstores…read more There are books all over the place in here. If you can't find a beach read here good luck. I'm mostly into history/military books and there were plenty. Been looking for a book called "The last full measure" and couldn't find it. Asked the guy at the register and he was backing less than thirty seconds with the book. Any problems just ask. Every time I come to either Cape May or Wildwood I hit this bookstore. Books are a bargain as well.

What a great bookstore in Wildwood. Plenty of street…read moreparking as it's across from Byrne plaza. Tons of books to choose from across many genres. Staff is friendly I'll be back

Had the pleasure of visiting Ida's today! I'm a fan of their sister shop in Philly, Harriette's,…read moreand was so psyched to see they have this new location in Colingswood. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and they wrapped my book in the prettiest twine with a flower. How heavenly is that experience! Thank you :)

I'd been meaning to stop in Ida's for a few months now-- WOW! The space is a stunner. Inviting and…read morecaptivating displays and the history of the name is inspiring. I met and pleasantly chatted with the owner Jeannine Cook's son who also owns Harriett's in Philly- both stores celebrate Black and female authors. I love supporting woman-owned, local and plan to go back. I purchased a book for myself and a poetry book as a gift.

The Book Garden is really something different. The owners seem to know every book that's for sale…read morein their store of thousands of books. there are categories of subjects for every preference. It's relaxing to shop there. It's a great place for the curious to find a new subject to delve into. Whether historic or new, hardcover or not, stop here for your next good read and expect to pay a reasonable price.

The book garden is an amazing place. I went there strictly for knitting books and found a treasure…read moretrove. The books were in beautiful condition for a fraction of the cost for new. I now have enough books but highly recommend their wonderful shop.

Well organized, pleasant store. I selected two paperback books in good condition and was shocked…read morethat my total was over $18. I said that was a lot for used books. She said they charge half of the original price. No way were these paperbacks pushing $20 new. I declined to purchase. I looked up the prices when I got home and NEW the books were in the $7-8 range. Nor sure what is going on there but I won't be back.

Such a cute shop!…read more I'm really and sadly, not a reader. I read for college courses because I have/ had to, but overall I'm too hyper for reading. (When I do read, I enjoy self-help, spiritual, and astrology books). This shop is so appealing that even folks like me are inclined to WANT to read! Super nice (love the smell too!) staff.

I love this store. Tom, the owner, is one of the friendliest people I've ever met. The inventory is…read moreconstantly updated and the store often runs great sales. Books are fairly priced--and even cheaper if you bring trade-ins. BLB has become a favorite haunt of mine; I go once every two or three weeks.

I'm an avid reader and I love visiting bookstores - I'm happy to report that this is a Hidden Gem…read morebookstore Tom Barney greeted me after I came into the store and he gave me a walkthrough of the shop. We had a great chat. He has the store very organized and the prices are very fair. I look forward to returning again to check out the selection. They also host activities for kids - I will also try to bring my young kids in the future 10 stars

This place is amazing! Huge selection of books, including many new and popular books. Books were…read morevery affordable, the average was about $6-7 which is much cheaper than other used bookstores. The woman who assisted me was very sweet and helpful. I'll definitely be back!

This is my favorite used bookstore. The stock is always moving. The owner, Connie is so nice and…read moreinformative. The books are clean which is important to me, along with the shop. I almost always find a few books that I want to take home. I definitely prefer books over more time looking at any kind of screen. And the price can't be beat. The variety is good too. I don't know if it will suit everyone but I love the mystery section and whenever I look for another genre I am very pleased with what is there.

This secondhand bookstore has a fantastic selection of used children's books (they have a small…read moreadult book section too)! Prices are affordable and all books are in very good condition, many are even like new! My 5 year old loves going to pick out picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction science books! We will keep coming back.

This store is absolutely amazing!!! I am a teacher and love the new and used teacher section. I…read morealso love that they take in used books. My daughters brought in their old books and were able to get store credit towards their next purchase. The store is well organized and I was highly impressed by the owner's knowledge about children's books and children's authors. This place is an absolute gem!!

Beautiful spot, great service, and a massive collection of used books. I came on my birthday and it…read morewas a blast to just walk up all of the floors (I think there were 4) and see what they had. The only thing I wish is that they'd had a bigger collection of Easton Press/Franklin Press books - I came looking for more classics and I found this particular collection to be a little small. Otherwise, amazing spot.

This is one of the most unique bookstores I've ever been to. When you first walk into this building…read morethat looks like an old castle, you are given a map - that's how big this place is and how many nooks and crannies there are! It's stocked with used books, mostly from several decades ago, so don't expect to find recent releases. I snagged two Agatha Christie books, which can be challenging to find. It's a fun place to explore, and if you're looking for an older book, this is the place to come.

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.