What a joy to have a bookshop above a farmer's market! Lady Matilda and I schedule our quarterly…read morevisit to the Farmer's Market when the store is open. Check the days and hours before you visit. Lady Matilda and I come to the market for our meats and spices, grab a soft pretzel or three from the Amish kiosk, and see what the Bookworm has to surprise us. It's a friendly shop where they remember you and your tastes. I've converted a lot of clients and friends in the area who were quick to dismiss it as just another dirt-mall book dump. Absolutely not. The store carries the professionalism of classic independent booksellers with the fun of a friendly mom-and-pop store. Take a break from the busy market on your next visit.

This little gem of a used bookstore can be found inside the delightful West Shore Farmer's Market…read more You might think at first that there isn't much to see, but when approaching the store inside the market, you come to discover that what exists in the hallway is only the outside of the Bookworm Bookstore. There's so much to see inside, with all kinds of book genres all well-organized and easy to search. The staff was incredibly friendly and approached me twice to ask if there was something they could help me find. They knew where everything was and knew sometimes even before they'd look what was on the shelves and what wasn't (or what just sold a couple of days/weeks ago). Very insightful and their kindness made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for the used book lover!

I drive by this bookstore all the time, so today I decided to stop…read more As soon as I walked in that lovely old book smell reached me, and then I met a local author! I browsed through the books & finally landed on the true crime section, which peaked my interest. I grabbed a book & took it to checkout, they were polite & offered me a bag. The book price was very affordable & I even got a discount! Unfortunately the cats were hiding so I didn't get to say hello to them, but this is such a gem of a store & i recommend that you visit!

The people working were very friendly when we entered and were very helpful during our visit. But…read morethe biggest plus? The CATS and many rows of curated books. They did have quite a large romance section throughout the store which isn't particularly my jam, but I totally get there's a large market for them right now. My books were 33% off for Christmas in July which was awesome! 5 books for under $30 is a steal in my opinion. Definitely a good deal :)

While my book hunting days are largely over, on a recent trip I stopped back here as the York…read moreEmporium's old owner has retired, the shop has moved, and it's now under a new name. Street parking is available, and it is an easy walk even from around the corner. One of the noticeable things is the new location's building is in much better condition. There are almost certainly less books for sale now, but it's also less crowded, and everything is much more organized. Books are located on both levels of the shop, and they have one of the larger used selections you'll find at an independent shop. Other media for sale also include various movies and comic books. If you like independent used bookshops, this is worth a stop.

I could spend FOREVER exploring in here. WOW. What a collection. I love the fact that this is…read morecentered around giving books a second life. And it seems like they're being so intentional about being more than just a store, but a space for the community to gather as well, which is just beautiful. For such a massive store and collection, everything was incredibly well organized. Organized by genre. But last name. Rarity. It's phenomenal. We got some lovely treasures at a really good bargain, the staff was super sweet. I wish I lived closer so I could frequent more often!

So here it is, visit Robinsons Rare books only come to those…read morewho pay Hey Hey Hey Pretty fantastic rare book store and this is the kind of shop that you need to go shopping at instead of Barnes & Noble's - so you can keep them in business and keep things like this going. There was a time when these things were everywhere but that time is long past. Come and check it out and pick up a few things from here. Yes it's overpriced in some areas and it's enough to almost make me drop it to four stars but I really want to support these kinds of businesses and five stars will do fine.

5 Stars for a surprisingly large rare and antique book shop deep down within a bookstore…read more Follow the signs and make your way down underground for Robinson's Rare Books! This shop looks tiny when you first enter (downdownstairs in a great bookshop), but don't let your first glance deceive you. As you go from one small room into another and another and another, you will realize there are plenty of places to get lost looking through old books. Some titles are in other languages (lots of German), and some are behind locked glass doors (the truly rare stuff), but most are fun, random old books with worn pages and aged leather bindings. Looking through them is fun and could help you kill a few hours for sure. So, whether you're looking for a special, rare find (in the hundreds of dollars), or in it for the look of old books on your pristine shelves ($10 and $20 aisles!), this deceptively large rare book shop should have you covered. And did I mention the hundreds of art prints?? Oh yeah, count on another hour sifting through those!

I recently popped into Between the Covers Bookshop, and it was honestly the cutest little…read morebookstore. It's set up in a shared space, which I actually thought was really unique, you walk in and the bookstore is to your right, and there's another shop to the left. Even with that setup, it still feels like the perfect amount of space for browsing without feeling cramped. The shop itself is small and intimate, but don't let the size fool you they have a great variety of books. I was just casually browsing this time, but I found myself really drawn in by both the collection and the decor. It has such a cozy, thoughtfully curated feel. Even on a quick visit, I could tell this is the kind of place you come back to when you want to slow down and really enjoy the experience of book shopping. I'm already planning to return so I can take my time and dig deeper into everything they have to offer. Definitely worth stopping in if you love a charming local bookstore with a cozy vibe. I chatted with Audra who was helping out in the bookshop and she was helpful and informative. There are bathrooms inside the shared space both upstairs and downstairs. Parking is in the side of the building.

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!

While I have personally never been to their physical locations, the books that they publish and…read moresell are top notch. Nowhere else will you find original and high quality Reformed and Puritan works. I personally have around 30 Banner books, and I can say from experience that they are tremendous in both content and quality. Praise God for their faithfulness to His Word and publishing biblical works!! If you haven't gotten some Banner books for yourself, I highly recommend you do!

Cool little bookstore, just off rhe square in Linglestown. which my daughters absolutely love…read more Super awesome owner, Ashley. (Who was reading to her kids when we came in last ). While there are items online, its worth an in-person visit if you get excited by books, or want to just support a small business. Upstairs has a bargain room, where prices ranged from free to $7. Super affordable prices, with many books falling in the $8 - $18.95 range. (Boxed sets higher) Mystery books, fiction, non-fiction, childrens books, banned books, outdoor adventure books, a small clothing area, cool little kids area, lots of cool spooky Halloween themed mugs. Heart & Soul books does tons of events: fairy circles, spell jars, bookstore dinner dates, etc, etc. Theres also a cool pop-up shop happening this weekend with hand made ear rings & versatile cloth. https://heartandsoulbooks.com/ @_heartandsoulbooks_