Here is our guide to pittsburghs independent bookstores and how to shop local. Best bookstores in pennsylvania independent book stores. Best specialty bookstores in pittsburgh cbs pittsburgh. Currently we have 15 independent booksellers on the list amazing books has two locations, with plans to open a third on the south side in the future. Pittsburgh book stores find a book store in pittsburgh, pa. Since opening our first location at 929 liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh in 20, and our second store at 2030 murray avenue in squirrel hill in 2014, weve offered the densest concentration of well selected used. Classic lines is the place in squirrel hill for buying new books, jigsaw puzzles, stationery and more paraphernalia for book. Pittsburgh, pa 152 412 6819111 caliban book shop is a resource for quality used and rare books. If you know of one we missed please leave a comment below. Sassy sensations is mostly clothes and bachelorette party stuff, but theyre cool.
If you have a question or problem you can reach us anytime by email or facebook and well quickly respond to. Pittsburgh comics pittsburghs premier comic book shop. Pins for booklovers, for sale at classic lines book shop. Duncan comics books and accessories has been selling quality comics and used books in the north hills of pittsburgh since 1993. We are a small, friendly shop with an emphasis on both oldworld charm and modern customer service. Visit our events calendar or facebook page for more details. Jun 15, 2015 pittsburgh is known as a literary city and our neighborhoods are alive with thriving, local booksellers.
Our selection of new books includes a broad range of contemporary and literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, history, philosophy, local authors, independent presses, childrens books, and much more. The big idea bookstore your friendly neighborhood radical. Anchored by nordstrom, macys, and jcpenney, ross park mall makes shopping all it is supposed to be fun, fulfilling and full of surprises. On april 27, 2005 this website was created to make it easier to share that salelist. We strive to provide literature that is multicultural, womenpositive, queerpositive, classconscious, antimilitaristic, and that promotes a sustainable world and community. The big idea has been a cooperative radical bookstore since 2001. Our shop has over 26,000 books, plus drawers full of intriguing photos, maps, and ephemera, and colorful framed artwork lining the walls. Apply to team member, asset protection associate, universal worker and more. We offer a broad selection of new and gently used books, rare and outofprint books, a wonderful childrens room and a very popular selection of unique greeting cards. Guide to independent bookstores in pittsburgh i heart pgh. To copy the theme of the movie, buy one item, get a second of the same type 50% off.
If we dont have a book in stock, we are happy to order it for you. What makes pittsburghs bookstores particularly unique is they truly care about local authors and not only by selling their books but also by organizing and. Similarly, we are taking special orders with direct delivery and can accommodate almost any request. Whether its a popup book for baby sister, a comic for older brother, a classic movie for mom or a paperback thriller for grandpa, we probably have what they want. Welcome to ross park mall a shopping center in pittsburgh.
We are a locallyowned and proudly independent bookstore located in the heart of dormont. Customers looking for used bookstores in pittsburgh to purchase books, find gifts, maintain or build a personal library or maybe just those. Weekends are the most popular, but afternoons and early evenings during the week are also a good time fo. At a shop that at times functioned as a sanctuary after the tree of life shooting. Adult world video superstore adult video arcade wilkes barre pennsylvania. Current indie bestsellers, compiled by our friends at indie bound. Shop chatham university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the cougars bookstore. In pittsburgh, a bookstore where freewheeling curiosity reigns. Since early 2001, ive been compiling and disseminating a guide to used book sales and stores in and around allegheny county see about the salelist. Penguin bookshop celebrating 90 years of independent.
We are located in the oakland neighborhood of pittsburgh, a brief stroll from the carnegie museum of art, carnegie natural history museum, phipps conservatory, carnegie mellon university, and the university of pittsburgh. Though having been located in various storefronts throughout town over the years, the penguin has been kept alive through the loyalty of its customers and the passion of its booksellers. To celebrate groundhog day, possibly pennsylvanias most important holiday, i am running a special sale. Since 1929, the penguin bookshop has been a fixture in the heart of sewickley, pennsylvania. Here is a list and map of every independent book shop in and around the pittsburgh area. Our selection of new books includes a broad range of contemporary and literary fiction and nonfiction. The accessible entrance is located on eastern side of the building, between the two entrances to holland hall.
Here at the bethel park half price books store, we have something for everyone. Desolation row, located in the front corner of the store, specializes in indie, folk, jazz, americana and blues lps and cds. Find adult book stores in pittsburgh, pa on yellowbook. Apr 29, 20 a good comic book store is hard to find in pittsburgh but duncan comics has been upholding the tradition of genuine comic book stores for the past 20 years in the north hills. The university book center 4000 fifth avenue pittsburgh, pa 152. The outer skin on 8th avenue in homestead has a bit of fetish gear, theres one near monroeville mall thats a bit smaller, my favorite though is the adult bookstore on mcknight road. Used book sales in western pennsylvania are growing so fast that its hard to keep track of them all. Find adult bookstores in pittsburgh, pa on yellowbook. Univ of pittsburgh forbes ave closed public cruising pittsburgh pennsylvania. The best 10 bookstores in pittsburgh, pa updated covid19. Each of these stores has their own flavor, culture and specialties and is as varied as the. With new products hitting the market every day, our customers know. Located just 20 minutes outside of both pittsburgh and the. We pride ourselves on being a friendly comic book store.
See current deals and local events at half price books hpb ross township bookstore in pittsburgh, pa, plus get directions and hours. Buy one superman graphic novel, get the 2nd half off. Get the latest pittsburgh local news, breaking news, sports, entertainment, weather and traffic, as well as national and international news, from the pulitzer prizewinning staff of the pittsburgh. The store, which also carries books and zines by local authors, is unique in pittsburgh and has been a muchloved presence on s. The university book center is reached via the schenley quadrangle, accessible from fifth avenue opposite bellefield presbyterian church. Adultmart in pittsburgh adultmart 4611 mcknight rd. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Search or browse our list of book stores companies in pittsburgh, pennsylvania by category. Founded in 1929, this historic shop has an extensive collection of books for all. Since opening our first location at 929 liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh in 20, and our second store at 2030 murray avenue in squirrel hill in 2014, weve offered the densest concentration of well selected used books and records at great prices in all of pittsburgh. Your session has timed out and requires a page refresh. Situated in the heart of sewickley, pennsylvania, just 20 minutes away from the city, penguin book shop has also been recommended by the one and only stephen king in end of watch.
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