Beautiful gift shop with a variety of awesome religious gifts and jewelry. I have found unique baby…read more, communion, confirmation, wedding and sympathy gifts at this shop. Also Christmas ornaments and beautiful cards. A definite must see.

Super cute bookstore in the heart of Dormont. I first learned about this store when I decided to…read moremake a Bookstagram (literary.listener). They sell books via their physical store but also post stacks of books and you can claim them. The owner is very sweet and even works with you if it takes awhile for you to get to the store. Honestly, I love this. It helps to show the stock and then I go in already knowing what I need/want. Also in the area you can get a nice little bubble tea so you can have something to sip on while you peruse the bookshelves. They do have events also in the space. You should check out their Instagram. And after you check out their Instagram actually go to their bookstore and shop local.

This is the best, coziest bookstore in the Pittsburgh area! A visit to Dormont is incomplete…read morewithout a stop at this lovely shop. Owner Jamie is the sweetest, I could talk about books with her all day! With a vast selection of mostly used and some newer popular fiction (all at an amazing discounted price), there is surely something for everyone! There are so many unique finds here. She puts so much work into buying books for the store. She has even acquired rare first editions of Sarah J. Maas books, and I was lucky enough to snag one of them! You can sell books to her as well, just keep an eye out for when she's buying!

Carnegie now has a bookstore, much to my delight and to my wallet's despair…read more Woolly Bear Books and Gifts is an independent bookstore; it opened its doors last Halloween, which means we've been lucky enough to have them in our community for almost a year. Their space is quite cozy, but charming and welcoming. The large front windows help illuminate the front half of the store and make it that much more inviting. If you browse here, you'll find a nice range of titles and genres, although their website says they have a focus on native gardening, environmental education, and children's nonfiction. To date, I have purchased a mixture of fiction and history books here. I also recently picked up some "blind book" / "date with a book" bundles, which were just too cute and enticing to pass up! There are also toys and other gifts stocked here, as hinted by the business name. They sell some Pittsburgh-based art, mugs, and candles; and I've purchased many stickers for myself and for friends alike. They also schedule events regularly - many author events as well as workshops and a book club, according to their social media. I myself recently attended a talk and beer tasting hosted by a local author; and I'm probably going to duck in during the next Crawl when they have "birds at the bookstore." (Real birds, by the way, that's not a metaphor for something!) Not only do I love the store itself, but the owner and staff are also great - very knowledgeable and nice to talk to. I'm so glad they're here in Carnegie, and I hope we continue to do our part to make them feel welcome!

This is a wonderful independent bookstore and gift shop. They have so many wonderful things here,…read moreit's fun to browse. They are big on cookbooks, travel, children's and gardening, just to name a few. The staff is very friendly and the store is well organized. The store is nicely located on Main. So much to see in the store and the prices are reasonable.

Wonderful store! It has so many treasures! The owner and her staff are awesome. I have made special…read moreday trips to Ligonier just to see what is in the store.

'Second' Chapter should be your 'first' stop when in Ligonier, not just for books, or the friendly…read moregreeting and conversation with the owner or employees, but a delightful eclectic mix of unique items that will have you looking in every nook and cranny. A great place to find gifts for all ages, or a present for yourself. Definitely a 'do not miss' shop when in town. Don't forget to take a break in the garden during your visit!

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!

I loved visiting Completely Booked when it was in Murrysville and love it just as much in Irwin…read more The new store has such a homey, cozy vibe and you can expect the same amazing variety of books and gifts geared towards readers of all levels and ages. They always have the most helpful and kind humans working, and their prices are great. Support your local independent book store! We'll be going for story time soon.

Such a cute little shop!! Slightly limited book selection but, truthfully, I prefer shopping for…read morerandom bookish merchandise so this place was perfect! They did seem to have the most popular books for most genres currently! I'll certainly be returning!

A very unusual bookstore/vintage comics/postcard store. It's only open 2 days a week and it's a…read moretiny space, but there's lots to see and enjoy. They are particularly strong in poetry, but there are other subjects as well. You must admit that Millvalle is becoming a very cool place, and this store is walking distance to Attic Records, among other unique shopping destinations. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, and some unique items for sale.

Always pleasantly surprised with the quality of merchandise and the expertise of the Staff! If you…read morecan't find exactly what you're looking for, they will definitely jump in to help! Thank you, A.T. Merhaut for continually providing excellent, professional service!

Fast friendly service. Always have a great selection and good prices. I have been doing business…read morewith them sine 1986