The staff was friendly and the collection of books was extensive. The store itself was clean and…read moreorganized. I loved the children's area.

Wonderful little gem. They have great taste and staff. I love their welcoming signs making everyone…read morefeel safe. Way to go Towne Book Center!! Can't wait to visit again soon. Thanks again

This was my great new discovery of the weeken and it made my day. It you are a fan of a cozy brick…read moreand mortar bookstore filled with reading treasures this is the place for you. What a great addition to downtown Phoenixville! The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable!

I'm conflicted, really, on this one…read more I was super excited to see Reads & Company open, and right across the street from the Colonial Theater, where Lion and I spend a lot of time. We are both bibliophiles and cinephiles. I have spent so much time in bookstores browsing, discovering, exploring. A day comes when I got to town before Lion. Having time to kill before the movie we were going to see, I head over to Reads to check it out. Out front is a blackboard sign that's cute, good sign. The space is deep and somewhat narrow, which is pretty normal for the age of the architecture. You work with what you have. I first see a board of upcoming author events with books stacked below, in case someone wants to pick up the book in advance. Nice merchandising move, I think. Then I start checking out the stacks lining the walls and arranged on tables. The presentation is clean, sleek with warm tones. There are A LOT of titles here, and typically 1-2 copies of each, which is smart. Maximizing shelf space, with just-in-time supply chains you're not risking being 'out' much. The selection skews towards topical issues in politics, biographies, business, etc, and fiction. A selection of staff recommendations with write ups. There is in the back a children's section with a nook for kids to hang out in that's shaped like a rocket ship. Some absolutely adorable onesies. A perfunctory but respectable selection of YA and SciFi and Literature. No humor or books on movies/directors, which I thought would be a nice tie with the historic theater. They do have local authors in a section and some history of the local area, which is cool. Staff were very friendly once I initiated conversation, and I don't mind that. As a more introverted person I find that too bright a greeting, too much chat, especially in a place to bury myself in a book, is off-putting. They were great, really. The struggle: There are no places for anyone over the age of, say, 4, to sit, unless it's the sleek wood floor. Even in the children's area there's no place for the grownups to sit. Also, those onesies are cute and a missed opportunity for toddler and youth gear, even some adult gear of the same style and feel. If your kid's out of onesies but REALLY WANTS that Pigeon Drives the Bus onesie, you've got an unhappy toddler. This is not a place that wants you to stick around. As I struggled with how to describe it, I would say that it's most like a bookstore you'd find in an airport or a train station. A well stocked shop to spend maybe 15-20 mins in finding an acceptable title and then go on your way. This is not *bad*, it's probably a great business model for a customer looking for a book that an author just talked about on The Daily Show or just got a review in the WSJ. The quandary for me is simply that I'm not that customer, which means I may stop back in, but I wouldn't make a special trip. I want to say "Yay I'm a fan" because for whatever reason 3 stars is perceived as 'bad' but truly, it's A-OK. Not my kind of place, but a great place for a different kind of customer than I. I wish them great success as they court that customer, truly.

Not my favorite B&N. Vibe can feel pretentious & unwelcoming. Asked if they had a magazine in-stock…read more& was given a mix of insults & excuses. "Are you sure this title is in print?" ME: Yes, for sure. "Because..." ME: Because lots of magazines have gone digital, I'm aware, this is for sure in print. "This could be a magazine that only grocery stores carry." ME: Well I've purchased it here before, not specifically this store, but Wyomissing location. "Oh, well, we clean up our magazines, they don't do their job there." A simple, "Iooks like we don't have it" will suffice. I kinda wanna say (but don't) you have a lot of attitude for a store that has a broke-azz escalator & none of the magazines I want. It's unnecessary to run down another location & the point is wasted, cause if Wyo "not doing their job" means a broader selection of magazines to choose from, guess where I'm heading next time! At the register I'm asked if I want to use my rewards which are greater than the purchase I'm making. I reply sorta rhetorically, sure so long as I won't lose the difference. Said to me sarcastically, "Yeah, we're just gonna throw them all away!" WTF. Glad I was having a chill day & didn't respond w/ equal sarcasm, "right, cause rewards, points, coupons, these things never expire or have rules." No seating. Tight cafe area. Right-Fighter employees. Disappointing magazine selection.

There is a whole bunch of books to choose from. They still have a lot of the exclusive and deluxe…read moreeditions. The value this weekend was great! They also have a clearance section which actually has some books and items to choose from. There were many sales associates available to ask questions and help you find what you need.

Amazed that I'm the first to review this location! What an exceptional used book store! I have a…read morehuge interest in presidential biographies, and this store delivered when it came to that genre. I walked out with a couple great books to add to my collection, and will be back soon to pick up some more! My favorite thing about this store is that they offer hard to find books for a great price. They have an extensive Pennsylvania section which includes biographies about many of of the small colleges dotting the southeast part of the state, and a large amount of genealogical books as well. I was strapped for time and didn't get a chance to explore the entire store, but the sections I perused left me with a great feeling about the place. The lady who helped me check out was extremely friendly as well. Have already recommended this store to a couple friends and family, and I will personally be making the trip back out as soon as next week. Highly recommend!

I've been to many used book stores. Most look about the same, with about the dame pricing, etc…read more And this one holds true to that. Looks like most other used bookstores. But... The owners of THIS store have been in the book business for a while. Both put in years at a large chain bookstore. They've used that experience to create a store people WANT to shop. They are extremely knowledgeable on many topics, and very friendly. The store, like many used bookstores, is a work in progress. The difference is the people, and the staff are amazing!

Such a cute little store in the KOP mall. I met the owner and he was so nice and friendly and…read morerecommended the books I ended up buying. I bought two books by Julie Hall and I can't wait to read them! Really unique store with books you can only find there.

Such a fantastic small bookstore! (I'm going with four stars only because I'd love a place like…read morethis to be a little larger!) Despite its size, Bookish is full of a fascinating selection of hardback books and plenty of reading-interest gifts and creative multi-player game components. The owner is warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, and clearly has a passion for this. I look forward to returning!

Perfect small business and a staple in the little village of Wayne. Great spot to buy Christmas and…read morebirthday 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.

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

Awesome bookstore with a dangerously large selection of books on the War Between the States…read more Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Look forward to my next visit.

Recently ordered the Deluxe edition for ghost in the shell manga and came in perfect condition…read more Packaging was perfect and arrived way earlier than even expected plus the value and price was a steal for me. i also even messaged about wanting to give a review and just overall really nice people I won't hesitate to order from again.

Great used book store with a constantly evolving selection of titles as they do credit for trade…read moreins and a frequent buyer program, highly recommended for good value and service. But be warned you may walk out with an arm full of books!

Really great selection here and when I went to check out I saw a sign "buy 4 get the 5th one free…read morepromo ends on X date" and I asked the clerk if the price mattered. "No, just whatever the 5th one is..." I suppose I could have gone looking for expensive ones, but I didn't really have time for that on this visit. I just appreciated the two free books and quickly got them.

This secondhand bookstore has a fantastic selection of used children's books (they have a small…read moreadult book section too)! Prices are affordable and all books are in very good condition, many are even like new! My 5 year old loves going to pick out picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction science books! We will keep coming back.

From the owner: Gently used children's books and teaching supplies.read more