Perfect small business and a staple in the little village of Wayne. Great spot to buy Christmas and birthday gifts for friends and family!! The owner, Cathy is awesome and gives back to the community. This small town store brings in top name authors for book readings and signings. I've been to multiple events here and they're always so well done. They have a great selection and great prices. The downstairs is fabulous for events and is an entire floor dedicated to kids. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed We The Pizza book tour that took place here. The bookstore staff was friendly & the downstairs children section was spacious & had cute gifts. A bookstore I would definitely revisit. read more

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I love this bookstore so much! Cathy, the owner is so welcoming and helpful. I love the display with Kamala Harris, books on diversity, and the children section downstairs. My kids love it too! read more

Main Point Books - Book store - Bookstores Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

On April 3, 2024 I ordered through the mail a book "The Indoctrinated Brain" by Michael Nehls. My order # 20961 but never received the book. I emailed them to ask about the book and received an email back stating that I had cancelled the order and received a refund. I contacted my bank to see when the refund was received and they don't show one. I emailed Main Point Books again and asked them to email a copy of the refund so that I could then recontact the bank. Guess what, NO RESPONSE. No body to contact, no response just kept the money. A warning, BE VERY CAREFUL DEALING WITH THEM ON LINE. I will not let this go because if they did this to me, they will do it again to someone else. read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff with a huge selection of books for every taste. I'm so glad to see an independent bookstore in this age of amazon and mega-stores. read more

New kids area downstairs could not be cuter! My toddler loved playing while I found her a book.

Amazing selection for a local bookstore! The young woman who helped me was very helpful and gave great suggestions for good reads.

Lovely space. Great collection of books. Lots of authors come and speak, and the one I heard a night ago, Paul Halpern, was phenomenal. Thank you thank you for a surviving bookstore!! read more

Great book store in the heart of Wayne. The staff really know their books and can make great recommendations. The store has a very open layout with comfy chairs to flip through books. There is a children's area. I have found some fun gifts as well as discovering books that are recommended by the staff. There are also events at the store for the community to participate in. If they don't have a book you want, they are happy to order. I love supporting local bookstores. This book store is sure to bring the bookworm out in anyone. Highly suggest popping in! read more

Nice people, VERY high concentration of books that interest me. IMO it's the kind of place that's actually worth a special trip. I live in the Trenton NJ area, don't know ANYONE near this store, and have no business dealings here, yet I WILL be back. read more

I love books & this place was full of em! The two ladies working when I went in were very kind & helpful. Great selection of new & older. If they don't have what you're looking for they are more than willing to help you order it. Shout out books read more

We absolutely love Main Point Books. Wonderful, helpful and informative staff who are also so friendly and willing to make recommendations. Highly recommend ordering a book from them if they don't have it in stock! read more

Wonderful book store; knowledgeable and professional staff, who can help you find a book no matter what your reading level or taste includes. read more

After Borders closed down there hasn't really been a bookstore on the main line for people looking to get physical books. Imagine my excitement then when I needed a book today and I found Main Point bookstore nestled right on Lancaster Avenue. The first thing I noticed about the space is that it feels very inviting. The shop isn't huge but there are a fair number of shelves for browsing which were pleasently stocked with a variety of new books. The owners had even carved out a little niche in the back for childrens books books, complete with adorable carpeting and frog chair. Unfortunately, Main Point books did not have the book that I was looking for (one of the problems with its size) and had to order it. The one area where this little book store really shined was the customer service. The salesperson who was working there was super helpful in directing me to the proper location to find what I was looking for and then subsequently helping me get the proper book ordered. With the exception of having to wait a couple days to get the book that I wanted, my experience at Main Point books was awesome. I think I'll be heading back here next time I'm in need of a new book or I'm looking for something different to read. read more

Had my first visit to Main Point Books last week and it was simply wonderful! I needed a book for my book club that no one in the area had so I ordered it from Main Line Books.I immediately got a response from them stating that they would be more than happy to get the book for me. Within 3 days, I received a call from Cathy letting me know it was in. My friend came with me to check out the store, along with a 3 page list of books that she was shopping for middle school age children. The list was handed to an amazing salesperson, Amber, who enthusiastically gathered the books together. It was quite evident that both Cathy and Amber are book lovers who are eager to help their customers. How refreshing to have an independent bookstore available again! I look forward to my next my next visit to Main Point Books. I highly recommend this store for book lovers everywhere! read more

Amazing! Someone opens a bookstore in this electronic age! And they carry new books! In a storefront! This could only happen on the Mainline. I nearly pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming when I walked into this place. It's got pleny of titles, but doesn't slam you over the head with endless shelves. I pray to Gawd this place will grow and thrive. I bought the recent Chuck Klosterman book. The staff was helpful and not pushy. read more

Main Point Books - Mainpoint - Bookstores Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Fantastic addition to downtown Wayne! I am the kind of person who can scour Barnes and Noble for 2 hours and walk away with nothing because its selection is boring. Main Point Books excels by having both mainstream titles and also more "off the beaten path" selections. It is a store the bibliophile can appreciate that also can accommodate someone seeking NYT bestsellers. I appreciated that aside from Fiction, they had separate sections for New York Review of Books Classics, Penguin Classics, Modern Library and others. They had significant history, biography, children's, and other well-organized sections. I walked away with "Butcher's Crossing" - a somewhat obscure fiction title that you wouldn't necessarily expect to find in any bookstore these days - and "Without You There Is No Us" which is nonfiction about North Korea. The booksellers were knowledgeable. One recommended Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" to me, and the other recommended "Stoner" by John Williams. Those are both interesting, educated and well-perceived recommendations based on a brief conversation. If I went to a large chain bookstore I would never have received such recommendations, and they suggest a valuable depth of reading by the store's employees, who seem engaged with their customers. This is the kind of store that the general public should encourage because they will almost certainly have the popular title you seek, but will also have books that perhaps you should read but do not know about. The atmosphere of the store is very pleasant and spacious, but unlike many medium-sized bookstores, it has a plentiful selection that you could peruse for a very long time. The location is great - near some very good Wayne restaurants such as Teresa's and the Wayne Coffee and Ice Cream Bar. That is, you can kill two (or more) birds with one stone, and parking is a breeze. I would go here over Barnes and Noble any day, and you should too. read more

I love this book store! It is so well organized and the staff has great recommendations. They had books for my son on the shelves there before Barnes&Noble. They also order books for you. I love the community feel. Great addition to Wayne! read more

Great book store .I buy lots of books my house,looks like a book store I have moved recently to a new area I wanted to donate books to Paperbacks For Peace since they do not buy books Will be coming back to buy more books. I just need to make room for the new ones. read more

Great new bookstore in Wayne. They have new books, a nice selection without being overwhelming. Great kids section as well. They offer a loyalty program as well. read more

Stopped in today looking for a gift for my husband. I got the individual attention and service that is only possible at a small independent bookstore. The owner was extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back and will recommend to my friends. read more

Great local indy book store. Knowledgeable staff with solid recommendations, well rounded authors programs and book clubs. Main Point books is a great addition to fabulous downtown Wayne and the community. read more

Fantastic place. Have browsed the shelves several times and always been impressed the selection. The owner hosted a fantastic "Where's Waldo" party for kids a few weeks ago, complete with scavanger hunt, cake, and employees in costume! Great place to find your next favorite book! read more

There are not many TRUE bookstores left in this world. By true, I mean in the sense that the people working there understand, appreciate and know books. They know authors, titles and have solid and thoughtful recommendations. Customer service is simply lovely and unhurried and I will always go out of my way to go to this bookstore. You should too! read more

Nice big store with lots of selections. Staff is helpful. Unfortunately, the parking is tough in downtown Wayne. Also, the store usually smells of cat urine. read more

It's a wonderfully clean and cozy bookstore space with insidious we attention. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly--so refreshing in these days of corporatized stores! read more

I called looking for a yoga book that was out of print . Jacob the person that answered the phone was very courteous and took the information about the book and said he would look it up and call me back. Even tough the book was sold out long ago and was no longer available at the store he offered suggestions on how I may find a copy at other vintage book stores. I took his suggestion and found a used copy like new. I appreciate the fact that he called back. Other stores did not do this during my search so they deserve an a good recommendation. Thanks! read more

There is just nothing not to love about Main Point Books. Wonderful local bookstore that is the perfect digestible size. Fresh, clean, and organized....ahhh the smell of books.... Always a friendly greeting, and plenty of good recommendations await. Definitely sign up for email list...so much going on, reading lists, local author visits, book club, book of the month, stuff for kids....also discounts with accumulated purchases. I can't stay away..... read more

Main Point Books is more than a bookstore. It has become a cultural hub for the Main Line. The staff is knowledgeable and always happy to recommend a book (look for the "Staff Picks" signs throughout the store) or discuss something you've already read. They offer a wide range of events, such as readings and book discussion groups, for people of all ages. Whenever I stop in, I'm always greeted warmly, and there are always people milling about, browsing the shelves and talking about books. In an age of increasing depersonalization, Main Point Books serves to remind us that a local bookstore can be an integral and necessary part of a community. read more

A neighborhood book store, particularly one of this depth, is every reason not to buy on line. Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire. www.markschwartzesq.com read more

So glad to have an indie bookstore nearby! Cozy place to browse and the staff really know their stuff -- great recommendations for any topic. If the store doesn't have what you want in stock they order it in right away. Much more personal than B&N or Amazon! read more

Love this store and feel so lucky to have a bookstore in the neighborhood! Great for kids and adults and very good customer service.

It is terrific to have a neighborhood book store again. Main Point delivers on customer service and opportunities to browse and discover an interesting read. Great spot to find books for both adults and children. read more

A real gem! Main Point Books is a small shop but still manages to carry a wide and varied collection. The staff is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I live in Media so it's not exactly next door but It's worth the drive! read more

The store is big, bright and comfortable with a wonderfully curated selection of books and gift items. Great children's section and books with local interests. Recommendations are always spot on, and author events are plentiful for all ages and interests. Parking is easy and plentiful in Wayne. Main Point gift cards are my go-to gift now! read more

Loved this bookstore! Staff is super friendly and knowledgable. Very inviting and well stocked. While speaking with the owner, I felt as if we were old friends catching up. I look forward to going back with my daughter and making this our go to spot. read more

An absolutely lovely independent bookstore- I'm so happy to have discovered it. I've been searching for years for a bookstore on the Main Line and accidentally stumbled upon this one. My only wish is that I could have found it sooner. Looking forward to years of patronage. read more