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 evening [Sunday 08-02] Joshua Hunt and I Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy took Deacon to Barnes & Noble…read moreBookstore...it was his first trip ever!! At age 9, and yes I felt guilty that I never took him before! He was immediately enthralled with it. I explained to him that this store and Books-a-Million was always a weekly trip for his daddy and Aunt Nay-Nay Noel Lori-Elizabeth Teel growing up!! It was always one of their favorite stores to shop! He took my hand as we entered because he didn't know what to expect. When we went in, he whispered "Maw Maw, is this a Library?" I said " No Baby, we can buy these books not borrow them!" He said "Do I have to be Quiet here, like the Library?" I said "No Sweetir, you can talk and laugh like Normal"...he said "I Love it".. We looked at all the books and stuffies (he loves them both) he had me take pics of everything he wants for his upcoming Birthday in October and Christmas !! I'm gonna have Kayla Beth Fields put some of these items on his wishlist and even gift cards here would be a great gift for him!! Deacon loves to read! He loves Diary of a Whimpy Kid Series, Dogman Series, Captain Underpants Series and DORK Series! Plus any stuffie related to them. He got on the storyline stage and played with the puppets. He put on his own very short puppet show. I would like to take him and Calliope some saturday at 2pm for a puppet show! He picked out a book for himself, one for Calliope and one for Saige! He left with a big smile wants to go back again (which I highly encourage) and can't wait to show his mommy Kayla the wonderful new store maw maw took him too!!

As far as Barnes & Noble Booksellers go, it's pretty much your run of the mill location,…read moretruthfully. The bonus side to this location is that they have plenty of staff working around the location to make sure you're getting what you need or assisting you when you can't find that book you were looking for. This location has a coffee shop located on the right-hand side of the bookstore and has a few tables for you to sit and hopefully not read the entire book before putting it back on the shelf... Anyway, the café was clean. I did try to go over there but the line was long and not moving fast and I was feeling impatient so I decided not to get anything. In the back of the store is where you'll find your movies, cds, and vinyl. I was pretty impressed with the selection of new vinyl they had in the store. I'm always shocked though at the prices of their DVD's and CD's knowing how cheaply they can be purchased elsewhere. The rest of the store was neatly organized in the traditional B&N fashion. Everything listed at the top of the bookshelves making it easy for you to find what you were looking for or maybe you'll stumble upon a book you never knew you needed. Either way, this location will suit you just fine.

Just a treat. You…read morewill find books that you didn't know that you needed, but you absolutely must have them. It looks small, but it packs a lot in. Books are in great shape, the store is orderly, and it's pretty to boot. Lovely, friendly folks run the place. Chairs for reading. Nice windows. It's a gem.

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.

Books-A-Million is always such a pleasant place to visit. The store is clean, well organized, and…read morehas an endless selection of books. The staff is consistently kind, helpful, and genuinely eager to assist. Whenever I can't find something, they're more than happy to help without hesitation. Checkout is always fast and friendly. Overall, it's a very welcoming store with a great atmosphere.

It's like a Barnes & Noble: spacious and clean. If you're a book lover, give it a try. Staff were…read morenice. I liked that they have a program where you can buy a book to donate to school kids. I bought the Wild Robot Escapes for the program. I plan to return when I'm next in town.

Finally had the chance to stop by Little House of Books today! What a fabulous little book shop!…read moreThe small town feel and cozy ambiance reminded me of Stars Hollow (Gilmore Girls fans, anyone?). The place is adorably decorated and has a nice size, curated book collection with something to offer for everyone. I was greeted by the owner who was so kind and also rang me up. My books were packaged so nicely with decorative tissue paper too! I found two books here that have been on my list to grab: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid and Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner (singer in the band Japanese Breakfast!). Both books are paperback which is my preference, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that Crying in H-Mart was 30% off! There is an area for kids, a cafe area serving coffee and drinks, and a nice outdoor patio area as well. This place has it all! If you're in the area, be sure to stop by and browse!

After 25 years, they are MOVING!…read more We love Half Price Books! What better way to spend a date day than flipping through shelves of books that aren't overpriced! This location is great when we are headed toward Ross Park Mall.. except for the giant hill of an entryway that... denoted by the scratches in the pavement... has removed a good number of bumpers! Sooooo... we are excited that they are relocating down the road. Still... shelves upon shelves of meticulously curated categories with sub categories and alphabetized authors.... Maybe we love this because we are both such detail oriented people! My wife and I love to remember our favorite authors and hunt down where they are. We spend far too many minutes sitting on the floors of the sections thumbing through shelves and pages. And there is nothing better when you get to checkout with a stack of books... and the price is half! Thanks for the date days! Thanks for staff that never minds people squatting and enjoying!

Found some stationary, books, a puzzle, and liked wandering around checking out what they have…read more Good selection!