Snowy winter days are made for snuggling up on the couch or in bed with a good book. Pennsylvania’s book shops are also a pretty cozy spot to spend a few hours or an entire day as the snow tumbles down outside. Meander through these 11 book shops in Pennsylvania, where you’re sure to find plenty of new titles to add to your collection.
- Baldwin’s Book Barn – West Chester
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Facebook/Baldwin’s Book Barn Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Baldwin’s Book Barn, a spectacular book shop that spans five floors. The enchanting bookstore features a large selection of out-of-print, used, and antiquarian books. Pull up a chair to read a book that looks good. (One of the resident kitties just might snuggle up next to you.)
- Cupboard Maker Books – Enola
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Facebook/Cupboard Maker Books Can you think of a better way to spend a winter day than in a huge bookstore that’s home to furry, lovable cats just waiting to be adopted? Cupboard Maker Books boasts a huge collection of new and used books, so you’re sure to find one - or a whole armful - that grabs your attention.
- Books Galore – Erie
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Facebook/Books Galore Once you walk through the front door at Books Galore in Erie, you’re going to have a tough time forcing yourself to leave. More than 250,000 new and used books and a half of a million comic books line the shelves in the shop. If you’ve got gently used books you’re done with, you can even bring them to trade in at Books Galore.
- Webster’s Bookstore – State College
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Facebook/Webster’s Bookstore & Café A hot drink and a good book just go hand in hand, especially on a snowy winter day. Webster’s Bookstore and Cafe provides the perfect setting for a little reading as you sip a hot drink. Spanning 5,000 feet, the charming bookstore offers a selection of more than 80,000 books.
- Midtown Scholar Bookstore – Harrisburg
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Trip Advisor/TheRestlessV You’ll have little trouble getting lost among the shelves of books that house thousands of titles at Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Known as the “Best Independent Bookstore” in the Harrisburg area, Midtown Scholar Bookstore sells new, used, and rare books. Once you’ve found your books, grab a bite to eat from the quaint cafe.
- The Book Case – Connellsville
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Facebook/The Book Case Go treasure hunting for titles at The Book Case in Connellsville, a bookstore that boasts a collection of new, used, and rare books. You’ll find a selection of books from Pennsylvania authors as well as a cozy children’s section.
- City Books – Pittsburgh
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Facebook/City Books Known as the oldest bookstore in Pittsburgh, City Books specializes in used and rare books. Carve out time to thumb through the collection of books, which also includes new titles and foreign language books. When you’ve found those perfect picks, drop into one of the cushioned chairs for a bit of reading.
- Moravian Book Shop – Bethlehem
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Facebook/Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem The oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world, Moravian Book Shop features a massive selection of books. It also regularly hosts events, including storytime for the kiddos, book groups, and author signings. Grab a bite to eat, too, from Lost Tavern Brewing or Dave’s Deli & Gelato, both of which have partnered with the historic bookshop.
- The Doylestown Bookshop – Doylestown
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Facebook/The Doylestown Bookshop Tucked along Main Street, The Doylestown Bookshop specializes in both new and like-new books. You’ll find a little bit of everything - from the classics to modern-day thrillers. The charming shop also hosts a variety of events, such as book clubs, storytimes, and author signings.
- Aaron’s Books – Lititz
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Facebook/Aaron’s Books Add Aaron’s Books, an independent bookstore in Lititz, to your bucket list. Browse the large collection of new and gently-used books, Keep an eye on the calendar, too, for events hosted at Aaron’s Books, including book clubs and author signings.
- Farley’s Bookshop – New Hope
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Facebook/Farley’s Bookshop Bookworms have been flocking to Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope since 1967. When you walk through the front door, you’ll likely be greeted by an adorable and furry feline, Butters. Stop to say hello before you begin browsing the book-lined shelves.
What are your favorite Pennsylvania book shops? Let us know in the comments! Looking for another fun way to spend a winter day? Head over to The Street of Shops in Lewisburg.
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Carve out plenty of time for your visit to Baldwin’s Book Barn, a spectacular book shop that spans five floors. The enchanting bookstore features a large selection of out-of-print, used, and antiquarian books. Pull up a chair to read a book that looks good. (One of the resident kitties just might snuggle up next to you.)
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Can you think of a better way to spend a winter day than in a huge bookstore that’s home to furry, lovable cats just waiting to be adopted? Cupboard Maker Books boasts a huge collection of new and used books, so you’re sure to find one - or a whole armful - that grabs your attention.
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Once you walk through the front door at Books Galore in Erie, you’re going to have a tough time forcing yourself to leave. More than 250,000 new and used books and a half of a million comic books line the shelves in the shop. If you’ve got gently used books you’re done with, you can even bring them to trade in at Books Galore.
Facebook/Webster’s Bookstore & Café
A hot drink and a good book just go hand in hand, especially on a snowy winter day. Webster’s Bookstore and Cafe provides the perfect setting for a little reading as you sip a hot drink. Spanning 5,000 feet, the charming bookstore offers a selection of more than 80,000 books.
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You’ll have little trouble getting lost among the shelves of books that house thousands of titles at Midtown Scholar Bookstore. Known as the “Best Independent Bookstore” in the Harrisburg area, Midtown Scholar Bookstore sells new, used, and rare books. Once you’ve found your books, grab a bite to eat from the quaint cafe.
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Go treasure hunting for titles at The Book Case in Connellsville, a bookstore that boasts a collection of new, used, and rare books. You’ll find a selection of books from Pennsylvania authors as well as a cozy children’s section.
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Known as the oldest bookstore in Pittsburgh, City Books specializes in used and rare books. Carve out time to thumb through the collection of books, which also includes new titles and foreign language books. When you’ve found those perfect picks, drop into one of the cushioned chairs for a bit of reading.
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The oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world, Moravian Book Shop features a massive selection of books. It also regularly hosts events, including storytime for the kiddos, book groups, and author signings. Grab a bite to eat, too, from Lost Tavern Brewing or Dave’s Deli & Gelato, both of which have partnered with the historic bookshop.
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Tucked along Main Street, The Doylestown Bookshop specializes in both new and like-new books. You’ll find a little bit of everything - from the classics to modern-day thrillers. The charming shop also hosts a variety of events, such as book clubs, storytimes, and author signings.
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Add Aaron’s Books, an independent bookstore in Lititz, to your bucket list. Browse the large collection of new and gently-used books, Keep an eye on the calendar, too, for events hosted at Aaron’s Books, including book clubs and author signings.
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Bookworms have been flocking to Farley’s Bookshop in New Hope since 1967. When you walk through the front door, you’ll likely be greeted by an adorable and furry feline, Butters. Stop to say hello before you begin browsing the book-lined shelves.
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