Cutest bookstore I've ever been to. Just immediately felt extremely cozy and warm being in the…read morestore. Smaller book collection but very well curated. The books are sold at MSRP. They actually seem like they value people reading books over profit. Very connected to the community (Pittsburgh magazines, whole board of local events, section of local authors). Great small business to support

Incredible bookstore that adds so much to the local community. The shop has a welcoming vibe and…read morethe people that work there are always so nice and helpful. The selection inside is thoughtfully curated and they are happy to order anything that you don't see on the shelves. My absolute favorite thing about this place though are the book clubs! So many options, truly something for everyone, and the events that I've attended have been enjoyable. It's such a fun way to get to know other people in the community and I can't wait to attend more.

Exploring the store for the first time, I discovered the art gallery in the back which was exciting…read moreto stumble upon.

Stumbled across this little gem of a bookstore completely by accident while wandering with a…read morefriend. There is a wonderful collection of used books, lots of classics and rare volumes you might not expect to find. The shop is clean and well lit and has a great feel to it, and I'm pretty sure any book lover or collector could walk in and find a treasure they weren't even aware they were looking for!

I organized for Obama in PGH in 2008 and fell in love with CMU at the time. I was excited to…read morereturn. Great memories! I got an amazing sweatshirt with the tartan dog. Thanks for the memories.

The CMU bookstore is a small university bookstore carrying mainly textbooks and some other books…read moreand stationary items. It also carries a variety of CMU related jetties, sweaters, mugs, received goods, etc. for gifts. It also markets class rings. It is a functional textbook store but not much else. Their stationary and other books are best purchased elsewhere. The gift store portion offers nice goods but at relatively high prices.

Best kids bookstore ever. Selection is expertly curated, inclusive and covers every seasonal…read moreholiday from all cultures and backgrounds, which is great when you're in search of something specific. Owner is so passionate about books, can recommend superbly if you just give her an age or general direction, and the gifts selection is unique high quality and can't be beat. Weekly storytime is creative, themed and typically includes a song dance or activity. Get there early as it fills up quickly. We like going to shop, read and play. There's always a few ongoing activity or craft areas for the kids whenever you visit. I've purchased countless gifts there and they even wrap it for you in unique and beautiful paper! Always a hit. We've taken friends and family there and now they're hooked too. I seriously can't recommend this place enough. It's incredible!

Spark Books is INCREDIBLE. In a year when small businesses are hanging on by a thread, Spark Books…read morehas gone above and beyond and I'm so glad I found them! This is an INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S BOOKSTORE and while I haven't had the pleasure of visiting in person, they have impressed me incredibly with their guest service. We were looking for an indie bookstore to support when putting together a group gift for a friend's new baby. Spark Books's website has a user-friendly interface that allows you to keep wishlists and search books and prices (even comparison shopping between editions), then seamlessly order them. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to order online with them. What impressed me most was their guest service. I received swift confirmation of the order, an estimated arrival date, and when it came time for contactless delivery, they called me to notify me they were on their way. I had mentioned in the notes of my order that this was for a friend's baby, and they gift-wrapped the order AND hand-wrote a congratulatory note! Small businesses rock, and even in hard times, Spark Books is truly showing their colors as one that cares deeply about the community and their customers. In the COVID era, they continue to keep their website and Facebook up-to-date and take COVID precautions seriously, including masks, in person shopping by appointment, limiting people in the store and online orders with contactless home delivery. If you know little readers, you need to check out Spark Books!

Absolutely charming and engaging bookstore. I enjoyed meeting and talking with the owner (I believe…read moreshe previously had the shop in Harmony). The children's section is substantial, as is the sci-fi and romance. I particularly liked the tee shirts/stickers/buttons. It's all part of a vibrant and reviving business district.

i pre ordered a book from them. the release date came and went never got my book. i called multiple…read moretimes over a couple months and always got a run around answer. tried to support small business and was very dissapointed. Amazon delivered the book next day

I enjoy this place. They have a typewriter and they stand for a good cause. The staff I've…read moreexperienced is cool depending on who's there. It was quiet when I first began going. Some employees play music which I found distracting. Another employee seemed to have monitored me during my entire visit; maybe she thought I was going to steal a $4.99 book. Idk The place is not as clean as it could be, such as the bathroom, and some of the chairs need to be wiped off or completely replaced as they are stained and have an odor. I would not get any beverages from here unless it's sealed. The hours fluctuate often. I have made one too many trips during the weekday, weekend, daytime or afternoon to find the door locked. And I'm not aware that there's communication given ahead of time about their fluctuating hours for the given day. If you need to get your fix from a book, just buy it because there's no guarantee you can read it the next time you plan to.

This place was such a joy to spend an afternoon in. For those who are very well read and those who…read morehaven't picked up a book in awhile, I can guarantee you'll find a title that catches your eye. This place has a very apparent and pointed purpose for existing. Not necessarily to convert everyone into being anarchists, but more so wanting to encourage free, critical thinking. It's certainly worth a visit and had so many intriguing books that brought me a lot of joy to browse through.

One stop shopping; newspapers, candy, tobacco and magazines and of course lottery, to name a few of…read morethe products. Almost always open too.

Ever see those old movies or TV shows in which someone goes and buys a paper? I think they used…read morethis place as a set. It looks like it could be in Manhattan circa 1955. Walk in this place and you half expect to hear your Grandpa Cornelius and your old Uncle Irving arguing about Maz & the Pirates! And that's what makes this place so awesome! Any publication you want, they got. I'm sure you can find old copies of LIFE or COLLIER'S around here. You can find office supplies, out of town newspapers, and sports paraphanalia here. Not many of these places left thanks to Amazon.com and a few others. Check it out sometime!

Street Corner News is the perfect little shop where you can grab convenience items inside the Ross…read morePark Mall. They have lots of snacks and drinks, as well as other items typically found at convenience stores. The store is organized and stocked well, and they have great customer service.

They have the best homemade iced tea, as well as lottery tickets!!read more