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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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Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Metaphysical & yoga supply 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.
527 South 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.
2230 Frankford 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.
210 S 52nd StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Chain for used books & entertainment”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4932 McKnight RdBook 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.
258 E Girard AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Cozy bookstore with readings & events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
619 S 2nd StUsed 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.
84 Bethlehem Pike RearUsed book store
A Used book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Quaint store with many new & 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.
3920 Spruce 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.
404 S 20th 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.
6307 Woodland 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.
1912 Passyunk 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.
408 E Girard 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.
8 Cricket 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.
1219 Frankford AveBook 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.
1010 S 9th StUsed book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Used books, CDs & DVDs in sprawling digs”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
529 Bainbridge StUsed 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.
1906 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.
7900 High School RdBook 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.
6600 Hamilton Ave Fl 1Book 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.
4304 Butler 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.
417 Beaver StBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “College bookstore with an upstairs 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.
3601 Walnut StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Venerable LGBT-friendly bookshop”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
345 S 12th StBook store
Its Google listing describes it as “Destination for textbooks & apparel”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
201 Wood StIt 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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