Wonderful! I received my book, beautifully wrapped in paper. A week earlier than I expected. The…read morebook is as-new, though it was listed in good condition. Thank you, thank you!

Very cozy vibe and great customer service. I highly recommend this destination for anyone…read moreinterested in old books--there are plenty of treasures to be found!

This was a fabulous find on my latest trip to Lancaster. It's located inside the Lancaster City…read morePublic Library. Look left when you enter and you'll see the room labeled "Bookstore." It has limited hours, because it's run entirely by friendly volunteers, but it's worth arranging a visit. It has a great selection of used books in excellent condition for very reasonable prices, including a lot of recent popular books. I picked up a recent paperback bestseller for $3 and a hardcover for $7, and my best score was a signed paperback copy of Sarah McBride's memoir for only $4. If you love shopping for used books like I do, this is a must visit.

This is a tiny bookstore located in the Lancaster City Public Library. All proceeds from the sales…read morego to the library fund, which makes it a worthwhile place to purchase used books. When I asked, the lady running the station told me that all the items for sale were previously in circulation or held by the library in some capacity. I purchased a few DVDs and a first edition book that were very fairly priced, and looked to be brand new. There were no markings on either to indicate they were ever circulated, so I'm wondering if some items in the shop were also donated at one point or another. While I imagine the collection doesn't change over too often, I'll try and re-visit every month or so to see what else they've added. It's worth stopping in while you're visiting the library!

This is the main. larger location of Pocket Books (but also check out their smaller store on Prince…read moreStreet!). It has a lovely porch for reading outside in warmer weather, as well as some cozy seating inside. And the selection is excellent. They take care to stock books across a wide range of genres for all types of readers and interests. The store promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, and the employees are always friendly and helpful. On my most recent visit I scored a bargain from the sale cart and got a hardcover on my TBR list for 20% off. They also have a nice selection of gift items and stationary. A great place to spend an afternoon browsing through all the rooms.

Wonderful bookstore with both used and new books to pick from! I got an Ellen Hildebrand (?) book…read morefor just $2 from the used section in the back, as well as $40 worth of fabulous stickers from their plentiful options. Shop small!!

Support your local small business! This is a cute Secondhand bookshop in downtown Lancaster. There…read moreare a variety of books, including very first additions, and lots of interesting titles all around. They also sell fair trade Peruvian crafts which looks like a great addition to anyone's holiday gift giving plans.

Friendliest, cutest, sweetest bookshop ever! I will definitely be back someday!! I love the…read moreselection and price and all the bookish things inside

Curmudgeonly elderly lady with very overpriced books. Nothing exceptionally rare, nothing…read morecompetitively priced. Perhaps the proprietors have not heard of Amazon?

What a gem...for REAL book worms who care about integrity, beauty and diamonds in the roughread more

A Concrete Rose Bookbar is the first black woman-owned bookstore, micro-winery and intimate…read moreperformance venue located in Lancaster, PA. Owners Evita and Solise have created a space that shows appreciation to the culture, while celebrating the stories of people of African diaspora through literature and art. For those who are reading this and are from the DMV area think of Busboy & Poets but with a little twist. So what's the twist you ask? They offer beer and wine through a self-serve tap system. Meaning you receive a wristband that allows you to help yourself to a variety of local beers and wine. Each is charged by the ounce and is charged to your tab at the end of your visit. An added bonus is two of the wines that were available were made in-house; the Concord Jungle and Mizz Education. We enjoyed the Mizz Education which is a sweet and refreshing Moscato so much we ended up taking two bottles home with us. Let me just say this, I've been to my fair share of restaurants for brunch and the food at Concrete Rose hands down is the top 5 best food I've ever had. We tried a variety of options which include the Salmon Avocado Toast, Soul of the Sea and Chicken wings with concord bbq sauce. All were seasoned, cooked and plated to perfection. Whew Lord just thinking about those crab cakes with herbed garlic butter and remoulade sauce has me thinking about taking a road trip to get some more. Ambiance, food and service are all top tier at A Concrete Rose. Do yourself a favor and check them out. There's so much there for you to see and try! I can promise you one thing, you won't be disappointed. Evita and Solise you've outdone yourselves on this one! So proud of what you both have accomplished. Keep shining ladies, the world needs your light!

The atmosphere was on point. The customer service was great! The food...amazing. I had the…read morechicken and cornbread waffles and I have been to numerous places that served a similar dish, but nothing compared to A Concrete Rose's version. This is a true gem and it should be celebrated and frequented more often. I grew up in Southeast Lancaster and was raised on Pershing Ave! You have my full support and I wish you nothing but the best.

We love ourselves a good book so when I saw a brick and mortar Barnes & Noble store we had to go…read morein. Plenty of parking. Tons of books options in the large location. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Tons of places to sit and read. There is a coffee shop. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area.

Hell yes to this location.......Do not shrink the movie selection! Hold your ground!…read more The locations in Allentown, camp hill & Redding aren't like this one. Don't change Lancaster!

It's so rare to find a large bookstore, especially at malls nowadays, even if it is a chain. This…read morelocation is HUGE, the book selection is deep enough to make me lose track of time, and the staff recommendations usually end with me grabbing one book more than I intended and/or adding 15 more to my to-read list. Ansley's talk about the book nerd tchotchkes - unmatched. Dangerous. A true test of self-control. If you've ever wanted socks, mugs, pens, puzzles, stickers, or stuffies that loudly announce I READ, this is your spot. They do tend to run pricey, but I think that's typical of all mall stores, and I'd rather buy from a local shop than Amazon if I can help it. Theres a BAM membership you can sign up for that helps, and they do occasionally have nice sales, so just be on the look out for those if you're looking to save a few bucks.

While there's a wide selection of items, doing your homework you'll find that majority of the items…read moreare overpriced in comparison to other local merchants by a few dollars or more. Still I entertained the notion of supporting the local merchants in a brick and mortar store. I approached the checkout counter with over $70 in merchandise and was rung up. The sales associate then asked if I wanted a bag. Of course I wasn't going to juggle all the merchandise throughout the rest of the mall without a bag so I said, "Yes, please." She then told me that would be $1.99. I was absolutely dumbfounded and taken aback, half tempted to just walk out and not purchase anything, but remembered they were for gifts and I didn't have time to ship them. Next time I will certainly preplan and avoid this store. I'd rather purchase and pay for shipping than for the gas to travel here, the inconvenience of standing in line, having to lug purchases throughout the mall and back home... and be charged $2 for a bag to carry my purchases. This is just in poor form to scam customers into purchasing a bag after you ring up a large order! It's just not worth the hassle. I asked for a free plastic bag and was informed they will no longer provide them. The store is well stocked and organized, but all the items can be obtained elsewhere for less of a cost and more convenience to ship to your front door or remember to take your own bag if you plan on shopping here. Highly disappointing and I'll no longer be shopping or supporting this store.

We come here every time we're in the area. Right in the heart of downtown, this is such a welcoming…read moreopen area. The drinks are your typical cafe drinks, and occasionally they'll have fun flavored pastries. Outside of a handful of pre-made sandwiches, this is more for snacking versus if you're looking for a full proper meal. Inside there is ample seating of different sizes, depending on the size of your party. You can either rent games from them or bring your own. We tend to bring our own. The people working there are up to date on their games familiarity, as I've had employees comment on the games we'll bring in and start playing. There is also manga and trinkets for sale if that's your thing.

Mayhem has a selection of board and card games that you can pay to play in-store, and a lot of…read moremanga, comics, graphic novels, and similar books. Each of my visits has been met with excellent friendly service and good coffee. They have a few sandwiches and baked goods available, but nothing gluten-free. Still highly recommended for brewed drinks & ambiance.