Don't skip on this indie bookstore. Although located in a strip mall, it's got a great homey atmosphere with good coffee and tea, a cozy activity corner for kids, and new and used books galore. Clever displays repurpose card catalogs to showcase staff picks. And the friendly staff is very willing to give you recommendations of other spots to check out around town. read more

Werner Books & Coffee - Bookstores Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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This is definitely A MUST visit when you come to Erie. It's a community's bookstore that has recently added a coffee shop inside. They offer a wide selections of books, both well-loved (2nd-hand) and new, from Mystery, Romance, History, to Children's books. It is such a relaxing and peaceful experience to browse around the store, looking for a treasure to be found (You can also join their book club). If you are looking for a gift or souvenir, there are also small gifts such as stationary items or treats from local places like Lake Erie Candy Co. All the way in the back is a coffee shop that sources coffee from North Edge Craft Coffee (Erie's own roasting company), and a bakery, offering foods such as bagels and cupcakes. So far, I have only tried Chai tea latte and Dirty chai, but will definitely try other items in the future. My favourite part here, other than delicious drinks and books, are that they offer to buy back the book that you recently purchased, and will give you store credit to be used for your next purchase, or you can also bring in any books you currently own, and sell it to them for store credit. Grab a drinks, your favourite book and get lost in another world! read more

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A ++ Great coffee and very personable employees. Went in for a book and stayed all afternoon enjoying a good read and some coffee.

Nice coffee and a good variety of used books. Plus they work with the community, with various book clubs meeting there

An excellent selection of books! They have a great system where you can bring in old books for store credit. The coffee is delicious! They also host a lot of events and support local businesses. read more

I love this place. You never know treasures (books) you will find. The owner is really nice and I always enjoy coming here.

Beautiful store with a wonderful atmosphere. Very nice selection of books, great prices, and excellent lay out for easy navigation. The owner of the store is friendly to the point that if you should talk to her while visting the store you will consider her a friend by the time you walk out the door. This store is the best "local hometown" feel-of-a-store that I have visited in a long time, and it is stores like this that should put the big chains out of business (rather than the other way around). So if you like supporting local businesses, there is none more professionally run that this one... ....and none that will make you more proud for giving it your support. read more

I visit this store every time I'm in Erie. Good selection. Very sweet employee (possibly the owner) who is very knowledgeable. Fair trade in policy. read more

Thank god a REAL used book store in Erie. I miss the huge selections the Erie Book Store used to carry....Werner has some great deals and pays well for nicely used books!! read more

I live pretty close to Werner's Bookstore. I think I could live in there if permitted. It is an awesome store. The selection is just amazing, a lot of the new books, all the books are in excellent condition also, and the prices are very very reasonable. The owner is so nice also. I really like talking to her, I also have traded in a bunch of books too. Can't say enough about this store, everybody go check it out! You won't be sorry; read more