# Bookshops in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/pennsylvania/philadelphia/?page=2 Philadelphia holds 38 bookshops in this directory, among them 50 Watts Books and A Novel Idea on Passyunk. A paperback picked up at one of them works as a teacher gift a child can hand over without worrying about counter space or classroom rules. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. ## Midsummer Books Book 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 Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14759179007093428882) · [Website](https://www.midsummerbooks.com) · +18562400379 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.midsummerbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14759179007093428882 ## Molly's Books & Records 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. 1010 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17442738440774984160) · [Website](http://www.mollysbooksandrecords.com) · +12159233367 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.mollysbooksandrecords.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17442738440774984160 ## Mostly Books Used 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 St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10285889991574170377) · [Website](http://mostlybooksphilly.com) · +12152389838 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://mostlybooksphilly.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10285889991574170377 ## Neighborhood Books Used 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 St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13352270818721498576) · [Website](https://bookshop.org/shop/neighborhoodbooks215) · +12155452665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://bookshop.org/shop/neighborhoodbooks215 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13352270818721498576 ## Penn Bookstore Book 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 St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15259815377151411133) · [Website](http://upenn.bncollege.com) · +12158987595 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://upenn.bncollege.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15259815377151411133 ## Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room Book 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 St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4105711390050656045) · [Website](http://www.queerbooks.com) · +12159232960 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.queerbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4105711390050656045 ## The Book Trader Used book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Longtime secondhand 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. 7 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14065708151379603282) · [Website](http://www.phillybooktrader.com) · +12159252080 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.phillybooktrader.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14065708151379603282 ## The Children's Boutique Children's clothing store. A Children's clothing store in this directory; its Google listing says “Designer-label apparel & high-end toys”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 128 S 17th St 1st floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8213338684413755379) · [Website](http://www.shopthechildrensboutique.com) · +12157322661 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.shopthechildrensboutique.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8213338684413755379 ## The Last Word Bookshop Used 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. 220 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17884529881189108045) · +12153867750 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17884529881189108045 ## Thrillerdelphia Book 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. 4203 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=392479112714416566) · [Website](https://thrillerdelphia.com) · +16108621327 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://thrillerdelphia.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=392479112714416566 ## Tree House Books Book 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. 1430 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15069868056978564811) · [Website](http://www.treehousebooks.org) · +12152361760 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.treehousebooks.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15069868056978564811 ## Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books 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. 5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10854338534037010359) · [Website](http://www.unclebobbies.com) · +12154037058 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.unclebobbies.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10854338534037010359 ## Whales & Windmills Book 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. 1220 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4189183173649122821) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4189183173649122821 ## Wooden Shoe Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Resource for anarchist & radical media”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 704 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6236832693023900812) · [Website](http://www.woodenshoebooks.org) · +12154130999 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.woodenshoebooks.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6236832693023900812 Page 2 of 2.