The largest used bookstore in pittsburgh has more than 30,000. 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. We will provide updates as we receive newer information. Since early 2001, ive been compiling and disseminating a guide to used book sales and stores in and. Whether its a popup book for baby sister, a comic for older brother, a classic movie for mom or a paperback thriller for. Are there any recurring used book sales in the area. Lebanon public library do to the covid19 pandemic and will remain closed until further notice. And the feel and the sound of the paper as you turn the page of a book that you just cant. Currently we have 15 independent booksellers on the. This was my first stop at this half price book location. The bookstore continued to grow and thrive, but after five years, lesley was. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Guide to independent bookstores in pittsburgh i heart pgh. The big idea bookstore website refers to itself as pittsburghs antiprofit.
On april 27, 2005 this website was created to make it easier to share that salelist. The bookstores are operated solely by volunteers and the. The bookstores are operated solely by volunteers and the inventory comes from generous community donations. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb bethel park bookstore in bethel park, pa, plus get directions and hours. All proceeds directly benefit the lancaster public library. The book cellar cannot accept book donations at this time. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb ross township bookstore in pittsburgh, pa, plus get directions and hours. We offer a broad selection of new and gently used books, rare and outofprint. Best childrens bookstores in pittsburgh cbs pittsburgh. Caliban book shop is a resource for quality used and rare books. Pittsburgh, pa 152 412 6819111 caliban book shop is located in oakland and has an aisle with four to five. 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. For a year after that, she operated out of the pittsburgh public market.
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. Here is a list and map of every independent book shop in and around the pittsburgh area. Amazing books has two great locations squirrel hill and downtown. Beyond bedtime books is a charming new and used adults and childrens bookstore which has been on potomac avenue for 30 years. The oldest used bookstore in pittsburgh will be your new favorite destination. Apply to team member, asset protection associate, universal worker and more. 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. But while the east end book exchange sold primarily used books, white whale bookstore. Rental stock is limited to our on hand quantities of a book. We are a small, friendly shop with an emphasis on both oldworld charm and modern customer service.
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. We buy and sell used and rare books for readers and collectors. If you know of one we missed please leave a comment below. Used book sales in western pennsylvania are growing so fast that its hard to keep track of them all. While in madison, wi, friends of the library had a giant, semiannual, multi. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb ross township bookstore in pittsburgh, pa. Best bookstores in pennsylvania independent book stores. Our shop has over 26,000 books, plus drawers full of intriguing photos, maps, and ephemera, and colorful framed artwork lining the walls. Duncan comics books and accessories has been selling quality comics and used books in the north hills of pittsburgh since 1993. I saw that a used text rental was an option for my class, but the university store on fifth didnt have a used rental copy when i got there. Half price books 4932 mcknight rd pittsburgh, pa book stores.
We are a locallyowned and proudly independent bookstore located in the heart of dormont. The new store is expected to open on west liberty avenue on march 1st. You know that delightful smell when you first walk into a used book store the smell of old books. The love of books and what they represent freedom, knowledge and cultural diversity are key points that key started agapea in 2002. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Visit one today juliana bookstore 717 2392123 located on the 1st floor of the lancaster. Some of the books wound up for sale at caliban book shop, a warrenlike used and rare book store with a cobalt blue exterior that is less than a 10minute walk from the ornate carnegie. Sure, technology makes our lives a whole lot easier and much more convenient. The lancaster public library friends group operates and runs two bookstores. Jan 31, 2011 on january 26, 2011, eljays used books sent out an email to their customer list announcing their impending move from pittsburghs east carson street to the south hills suburb of dormont. The motherdaughter team of margaret and mary has owned and operated this bookshop since 1996. Your session has timed out and requires a page refresh. They buy, sell and appraise books, autographs, photographs, printed material. With an excellent selection of both new and used books and special.
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Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. Eljays used books stood out to me on that visit as a bookstore that shared my taste in 20th century fiction, lit anthologies, literary journals, psychology titles, and even mass market classics. Pittsburgh, pa 152 412 6819111 caliban book shop is a resource for quality used and rare books. The largest used bookstore in pittsburgh has more than. Jan 31, 2019 the largest used bookstore in pittsburgh has more than 30,000 books. As used copies and used rental copies of books sell out, students will have the option of purchasing new copies or new rental copies of the book. 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.