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    Wellington Square Bookshop

    4.6 (55 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Haru S.

    Always love stopping by for some coffee or tea, and then go browsing for good books! Drinks can be for here or to-go. The shop has great character and cozy ambience inside. There's plenty of room to sit down in the back, or perch on a barstool up front by the counter. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I've bought a couple of books here before -- while they are pricier, I come here to enjoy both the books and the store experience. It's worth ducking in if you're visiting Wellington Square

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    Gray W.

    This is my all-time favorite bookstore (and I've seen quite a few)! The beautiful decor, amazing selection, and eclectic gifts make it a spot that I want to come back to again and again. They also serve coffee and pastries, which is a huge plus!

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    Matt H.

    Cute stores. Has a nice setup for children. Selection and prices are not great but I can get over that because I enjoy a good book store. I never expect the price or selection of Amazon at a small B&M store. One of the staff has several interesting reviews published in national papers. The one star is because everytime I go in there it seems like there is some loud, pretentious, politically charged, staff member sharing their views. I'm not offended by it, I just don't want to hear it when I come there to relax. They also don't want to debate. If you dare to have a logical debate with the staff, and you share a different view, be prepared for them to try to shame you or make you feel bad for just living your life.

    Zac H.

    Cute bookstore with a lot of charm! It has a pretty nice atmosphere and has that old comfy bookstore feel. Worth a stop in just to walk around and enjoy the interior. They also have a small cafe inside so you can grab a refreshment while you're there. For me it lost 1 star for selection, nothing they can do about that since space is limited, and some of the prices being high. It loses another star for not cracking down on masks. While they do have it posted on the door that they are required to enter, there were four people in the back area not wearing masks, and as I've already mentioned it's a small store. Posting a rule and enforcing it at the door does very little if the enforcement stops once people are out of sight.

    Paige G.

    I've been here multiple times and this is such a unique and cute bookstore. There is a bakery inside with fresh pastries and drinks like coffee and tea. There's a really cool fountain inside that you can throw coins into. The selection of books isn't like Barnes & Nobles but that's the charm of a small book store. There are books you might over look at a bigger book store. The story time here for kids is amazing. It's Tuesday mornings at 10am and the guy is very animated and the kids are very engaged. He hands out cookies at the end and the kids can color too. Overall, worth checking out!

    Frank C.

    What a wonderful find, this is absolutely one of the best book stores I have ever been in, it's a enchanting and very warming and peaceful place, a true throwback to yesteryear equipped with a sliding shelve ladder. A fantastic collection of 1800's books and signed first additions for sale. The staff is pleasurable and helpful with a great knowledge on authors and books. A coffee shop is located in this quant book store and the most comfortable seats to sit relax and read. If your in the area this is a must stop you will not be disappointed.

    Feels like your sitting at home but nope---you're actually looking at the table in the shop. Pretty neat.

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    Excellent service and fun environment. Thoroughly enjoyed my time. Also had lots of books

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    Lori thank so much!!

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    Awesome bookstore. Very quaint and was a great place to browse books and hangout for a coffee and enjoy a book

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    6 years ago

    Always greeted when I walk in and the staff is helpful. They have created a lovely atmosphere. I always enjoy shopping here.

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    10 years ago

    What a gem! My tea was delicious, and I really enjoyed the space while working. I'll definitely be back!

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    This place is a gem! Do you need a book? A gift for someone? A quite place to drink coffee in a real mug? Go here.

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    9 years ago

    This place is really nice you have a cafe slash library and there is thousands of books so go there today

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    There used to be lots of places like this but this is the last real bookstore out in Chester County.

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    Amazed that I'm the first to review this location! What an exceptional used book store! I have a…read morehuge interest in presidential biographies, and this store delivered when it came to that genre. I walked out with a couple great books to add to my collection, and will be back soon to pick up some more! My favorite thing about this store is that they offer hard to find books for a great price. They have an extensive Pennsylvania section which includes biographies about many of of the small colleges dotting the southeast part of the state, and a large amount of genealogical books as well. I was strapped for time and didn't get a chance to explore the entire store, but the sections I perused left me with a great feeling about the place. The lady who helped me check out was extremely friendly as well. Have already recommended this store to a couple friends and family, and I will personally be making the trip back out as soon as next week. Highly recommend!

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    5.0(1 review)
    60.7 mi

    Finally decided to stop here after driving by the sign for "Books" for literally years. The store…read moredoesn't appear to be very large from the outside, but, you may find yourself slightly overwhelmed once you walk in. The books are practically floor to ceiling in some areas with many of the shelves being two stacks deep. Books are organized by genre and first letter of author's last name. Genres range from Mystery and Romance to Classics and End Table books. There is also a room full of children's books and a decent selection for young adults. I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere of the store. It is relaxed and fairly quiet. No one comes up to ask what you're looking for (although you can ask for specific titles/authors if you need) or eyes you while you're digging through the stacks trying to find exactly what you want. There are several step stools around to help you reach the highest shelves and be sure to grab a shopping basket at the entrance, as you'll likely need one. Remember, all of these books are used and come in varying conditions. All of the books that I purchased were in good to excellent condition. For the price of $3 per book, you can't beat it. He even accepts trade-ins, which then brings the price down to $2 per book, if I understood correctly. He accepts cash and credit. I have no complaints at all and will definitely be going back to gauge how often the stock changes. Thankful to have a used bookstore nearby. What I spent today on 12 books wouldn't have even gotten me 3 at Barnes & Noble.

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