The local directory / United States
Coverage concentrates in two metros: Philadelphia accounts for 38 of Pennsylvania's 68 listed bookshops and Pittsburgh 23. The other four sit in Narberth, Haverford, Ardmore, and Elkins Park, so call ahead to confirm hours, gift wrapping, and whether a teacher discount or class-order pricing applies.
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Book store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
15 W Highland Ave FBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1726 Passyunk AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
320 Smithfield StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
5858 Forbes AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
612 S 6th StBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1708 Chestnut StBook store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1453 Potomac AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Progressive bookshop & cafe”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
551 Carpenter LnBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4530 Baltimore AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “African-American-related books & art”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
422 South StBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
2941 Brownsville RdUsed book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Store for general interest used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
311 N 20th StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
8511 Germantown AveUsed book store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Used book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
415 Gettysburg StComic book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Comic book & collectibles retailer”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
55 N 2nd StUsed book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Eclectic selection of rare & used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
709 S 4th StBook store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
410 S Craig StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
209 Haverford AveBook store
Its Google listing describes it as “Independent bookstore for kids”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
17 Haverford Station RdUsed book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
908 Galveston AveBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1700 Spring Garden StBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4347 Main StComic book store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1121 Penn AveUsed book store
A Used book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
700 1/2 S Trenton AveIt is the number of bookshops listed in this Pennsylvania directory as of September 14, 2026: 38 in Philadelphia, 23 in Pittsburgh, and one each in Narberth, Haverford, Ardmore, and Elkins Park. It is not a census of every bookstore in the state, and a listing is not an endorsement — verify stock and policies directly with the shop.
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