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!

Like many second hand bookstores, you get the occasional grandpa nodding off to his book, the older…read moreuncle who unbeknownst to himself starts singing along with the cafe music, and ladies meeting up for a chat. But also like many independent bookstores like this, you can the feel for the down to earth community where people just are. I came in for a morning coffee and to browse the books. I was impressed by the young barista's skill in making a latte to my preferences, and it was really nice to weave my way around the shelves to see what an algorithm recommendation would normally miss. Not sure about the food, but the book space and coffee are on point.

Hidden gem in downtown state college. Old school coffee shop roasting beans in the center of the…read morecafe. Great service with excellent cold brew and drip coffee. Give them a shot you will love them

t's a great place to hang out and browse books. What makes bookstores truly valuable is strong…read morerecommendations, and I always find books I want to read here. The only downside is that they can't compete with Amazon's prices, though they do compare well with Barnes & Noble. That's just the reality of running a brick-and-mortar business. Still, it's always worth a visit. The staff is consistently friendly. My only real critique isn't about the store itself, but more about how Amazon's pricing power can make it difficult for small businesses to compete, making this store feel prohibitively exspenive for a college student (especially for one who has free access to the Paterno Library).

Located right across the street from the Corner Room and Pickle's Tap Room on Allen Street, we were…read moresurprised to see a book store amongst all the bars and bicycle repair stores. My husband can never pass up the change to check out a book store so we stopped in and were greeted by a friendly cashier and quite a large selection of books. Very clean and bright, its a quiet but quaint store that offers best sellers, value books, and a surprising amount of Japanese/high quality notebooks, stationary and pens. I did hear several people asking about what books they carried and the cashier was able to pull books for them or offer let them know when the book was in stock so I imagine they're still getting a feel for what stock to carry. I picked up 2 books from the recommended wall that piqued my interest and look foreword to reading them. Price wise they sell for retail price so on par with the big box stores, so I'd rather support a small business. Its also eerily quiet inside so I'd like some soft background music otherwise I was able to hear every conversation around me. Other than that its a cute small book store in the heart of state college. A nice addition I look forward to visiting on our next trip up

I love this bookstore! The selection of books, toys, etc. is endless! You'll find mint condition…read morebooks for a very reasonable price. The service depends on the workers, but otherwise, it's very friendly! I love coming here for the novels and manga, since their variety is large. I wish they had Death Note, in the manga section, however. They did not, but it's ok! Overall, I recommend this place when you're looking for a good read!

something seems amiss. I've been a patron since day one. seemed like it had great managers and…read morestaff at first. seems too me it went downhill in last couple years. seems understaffed. seems like someone not taking care of of business. men's restrooms are often filthy. managers need to take care of business.

When I was a student I had shopped here year after year while they had a loyalty card program (you…read moreget a card that gives you 10% off textbooks as long as it wasn't a course pack with an online code or the sort), however, in my senior year they discontinued the program and wouldn't honor the card which was quite a disappointing experience

This is a huge pen state store with lots of souvenirs. This…read moreplace is dog friendly. They even gave my dog a treat which he absolutely loves. They even have pen state dog toys and bandanas that my dog now owns. They have occasional sales which makes it worth it.

Charming little book shop in town. We didn't stop in for anything special but we were welcomed…read morejust the same. Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

Every town deserves an independent bookseller like this, but sadly not every town is fortunate…read moreenough to have one. I am thankful that Lewistown (where I grew up and visit once or twice per year), is one of the lucky ones. The place is absolutely charming, occupying the bottom floor of a stately old house in the heart of downtown. They make excellent use of the space and offer something for everyone on beautiful wooden shelves. Bibliophiles of all ages and interests are covered here. The children's section gets its own room and the selection there is particularly strong. There are a few places to sit if you find yourself getting lost in a prospective purchase. Besides books, they carry puzzles, games, calendars, cards, and some decorative items. It takes passion and dedication to open a shop like this in today's retail landscape. I sincerely hope that they flourish! I will be sure to visit every time that I'm in town.

This is a must stop when visiting Frostburg. We loved everything about this shop, from the…read morewell-curated selection of books to the amazing kids section at the back of the store. The staff was just so friendly, and you can tell their passion for all things reading. They have worked at this spot for 20+ years, which goes to show the dedication to this special place. My kids enjoyed the unique books, along with the comfy seating in the back of the store. In addition to a great book selection, they have a variety of gifts and unique puzzles. We ended up buying a few books along with a fun, Japanese, dog-surfing puzzle that both our kids agreed was a really fun one. The prices were very reasonable and the store was just so well curated. I would love to come back here again on a future trip.

A delightful bookstore that drew us in as we strolled by. It was brightly lit and welcoming. There…read morewere shelves and shelves of wonderful books to explore, along with little gifts and activities. The set up was very nice - a large open room that felt cozy with the smaller sections formed by furniture and shelving. The owner was so friendly at check out!

I stopped by Four Seasons Books to do a little browsing after lunch when I was exploring…read moreShepherdstown a few weekends ago (a local had recommended it). I was really surprised by it! It's larger than it looks from the outside (there's even an upstairs with used/old books that would be easy to miss, since the staircase is sort of hidden behind a wall of the shop), and they have a pretty great selection for a small independent bookshop. I just needed one book (I thought I might finish the memoir I'd brought with me on my weekend trip to the area), but I left with...3? I can't even remember. I kept finding more intriguing books! It's charming, has a great inventory, and seems a great shop! With so many independent and even chain bookstores closing, it feels like a lot of towns/neighborhoods don't have a bookshop anymore. Shepherdstown residents are lucky to have a shop as wonderful as Four Seasons - a place big enough that you can browse and find a book you didn't even know about before you wandered in. Really a charming shop. I'd happily return if I make to Shepherdstown again!

Four Season Books is always one of the first places I visit when in Shepherdstown, WV. The staff is…read morealways super friendly and the selection is top notch. Be sure to check out the upstairs and peruse the many used books available for purchase. It's rare that I leave the store without buying a book and you'll probably do the same. Highly recommended!

I have been touring local booksellers in Cumberland county, and I was delighted to discover the…read moreBook Junction. I went to Shippensburg University and worked in this town for seven years, and never once did I find my way into this shop, but I am so glad that I found it now. It's hidden back an alleyway, and while there's a small sign out front that you can see from the street, you need to know where it is or you'll miss it. The selection available at the Book Junction is truly the best in any shop I've visited. I walked in looking specifically for one book (Neuromancer by William Gibson), and not only did I find it (seriously I've visited 8 other bookstores including Barnes and Noble and none had it), but I also found books five OTHER classic science fiction books I'd been unable to find elsewhere too. Paperback books are generally priced half off of whatever the publisher's price was on the book, which is pretty reasonable. The owner told me this mom and pop shop has been open for 23 years this year. Do yourself a favor and go check the Book Junction out. It's one of the absolute best I've come across and you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: We are general used book store with a wide variety of titles and genres, including fiction…read more(westerns, mystery, romance, classics, etc.), non-fiction (cooking, history/military, religion, biography, etc.), and children's books for all ages. We also offer a year-round textbook buyback program for college/university textbooks.