Incredible bookstore that adds so much to the local community. The shop has a welcoming vibe and…read morethe people that work there are always so nice and helpful. The selection inside is thoughtfully curated and they are happy to order anything that you don't see on the shelves. My absolute favorite thing about this place though are the book clubs! So many options, truly something for everyone, and the events that I've attended have been enjoyable. It's such a fun way to get to know other people in the community and I can't wait to attend more.

Cutest bookstore I've ever been to. Just immediately felt extremely cozy and warm being in the…read morestore. Smaller book collection but very well curated. The books are sold at MSRP. They actually seem like they value people reading books over profit. Very connected to the community (Pittsburgh magazines, whole board of local events, section of local authors). Great small business to support

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.

Love this spot! It's so fun because you can find books, cards, Knick knacks, posters, tea, and…read morereally fun things. Staff is helpful and nice too. I think everything's pretty reasonably priced and you can really find nice gifts here for people. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Endless fun. Limitless gift ideas. If you leave empty…read morehanded, you may have bigger issues to solve. Kara Unlimited is like a deep dive into a creatives mind. Books. Cards. Posters. Bookmarks. Stickers. Trinkets. Gizmos. Gadgets. Whozits. Whatzits. You could spend hours in here looking at all of the creativity, humor, and the immaculately curated whimsical elegance of everything in between. Local artists. Small businesses. Fresh brands. Major franchises. And everything in between. Yeah, you could be a jagoff and scan everything and possibly find a cheaper price by $0.50 on Amazon... but didn't you just fill enjoy the curation of this store to the value of that $0.50. Somehow even with tight aisles and every nook and cranny accounted for... the employees keep this all perfectly organized. If you are in Shadyside, you'd be a fool to not take a lap through here.

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

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 is my favorite store on the planet. Not my favorite…read morecomics store, or my favorite bookstore - my favorite STORE. Best thing to do is go to www.copacetic.biz or even better head over to the store, nestled in a quiet corner of Squirrel Hill across from the police department. Bill (the owner) stocks an unbelievable range of comics, books, DVDs, music, and art in his tiny space. You won't find many contemporary superheros here, but what you will find is all the modern artsy comics you can handle, the Criterion collection of DVDs, weird discount European jazz label imports, Little Lulu, punk rock, Pauline Kael, the Dover collection of classic literature, local zines, a big comfy chair, and most importantly, the proprietor who will find out your tastes and guide you to the material that will best intrigue and interest you. He encourages browsing and reading, and there's usually classic or independent cinema playing on the small TV, or else classic jazz on the stereo. I checked the "$" price rating because nearly everything that Bill sells is discounted from the original price - including both the new stuff and the classics (on which many of which other stores have bagged and marked-up the price). This is extremely rare in comics retailing. Since moving to New York City, the two retail institutions I've missed the most from Pittsburgh are (1) REI, and (2) Copacetic. Go there now!

I don't read comics. But now I wish I did so that I could…read morefeel like I had purpose in being at this store and had a reason to back! This is such a cool place. The guy that worked there was very friendly and I highly recommend that you visit!

I moved to Pittsburgh from out of state, and immediately set about trying to find a comic shop to…read morepatronize. I had some less-than-good experiences; typically, I got the outsider treatment from stores I tried, and never felt welcome. I almost gave up before giving the area's LCSs one more shot. I found Duncan Comics on google and made the short trek up Perrysville Hwy. From my very first visit, Tom was welcoming, helpful, and glad to chat with a comic fan. He is also knowledgeable, and can probably have a good conversation about any comic you like, and many other topics too boot. I have seen him engage with many customers, from a tentative first timer buying one comic to regulars buying stacks every week, and they are all treated as valued visitors. In the 6 months or so I have been visiting the store, this has been consistent. I set up my pull list here, and Tom is diligent and accurate in filling it. He always has good variant covers available and is also good about recommending or pulling things he thinks I will like. His prices for variants and back issues are fair, and he also has toys and other memorabilia. The store also carries sci-fi and fantasy used books, and they help the store give a sort of Geek's paradise vibe - at every corner is a cool book, comic cover, or toy. The store has a lot of character, and the vibe extends to most of the customers, who are always glad to join conversations. If you place a high premium on customer service and attention to the needs of the customer, this store is a must-visit.

Odd little shop filled with tons of old books, movie stuff, comic books and other things…read more Stopped in to pick up a particular comic book. Smells of an old book store and that's a good thing. Kind of out of the way since I actually live in the city but again they still had a book that I could no longer get locally so that was pretty cool.

Carnegie now has a bookstore, much to my delight and to my wallet's despair…read more Woolly Bear Books and Gifts is an independent bookstore; it opened its doors last Halloween, which means we've been lucky enough to have them in our community for almost a year. Their space is quite cozy, but charming and welcoming. The large front windows help illuminate the front half of the store and make it that much more inviting. If you browse here, you'll find a nice range of titles and genres, although their website says they have a focus on native gardening, environmental education, and children's nonfiction. To date, I have purchased a mixture of fiction and history books here. I also recently picked up some "blind book" / "date with a book" bundles, which were just too cute and enticing to pass up! There are also toys and other gifts stocked here, as hinted by the business name. They sell some Pittsburgh-based art, mugs, and candles; and I've purchased many stickers for myself and for friends alike. They also schedule events regularly - many author events as well as workshops and a book club, according to their social media. I myself recently attended a talk and beer tasting hosted by a local author; and I'm probably going to duck in during the next Crawl when they have "birds at the bookstore." (Real birds, by the way, that's not a metaphor for something!) Not only do I love the store itself, but the owner and staff are also great - very knowledgeable and nice to talk to. I'm so glad they're here in Carnegie, and I hope we continue to do our part to make them feel welcome!

This is a wonderful independent bookstore and gift shop. They have so many wonderful things here,…read moreit's fun to browse. They are big on cookbooks, travel, children's and gardening, just to name a few. The staff is very friendly and the store is well organized. The store is nicely located on Main. So much to see in the store and the prices are reasonable.

My wife and I were visiting from the Texas Hill Country and we needed some items to prepare to…read moreconduct our friends' first Shabbat and to teach about and usher in Sukkot for them. We were happy to have selected a new tallit, kippah, some nice wine, Shabbat candles and holders, two Stronger Than Hate tshirts. Great help, friendly conversation and definitely an idea to visit again on our next trip to Squirrel Hill.

Lots of books and gifts. The gentleman working there was very friendly. They also have a dinner…read morecafe, but couldn't stay. However, the guy invited us back next time we are in town.