This one is for the book lovers! We gathered a list of local book shops throughout The Susquehanna Valley. Whether you're looking for night time reads, a new book to enjoy on vacation, or add to your child’s book collection, these spots have just what you need!
Whistlestop Bookshop
129 W High St, Carlisle, PA | whistlestoppers.com
Stop in Whistlestop Bookshop, an independent bookseller in the wonderfully, historic Cumberland Valley! They make it their mission to assist customers in finding the right books tailored to each individual. Whether they search for specifics within their store, put in an order, or give recommendations, Whistlestop Bookshop uses their distinguished experience to lend a helping hand.
Pocket Books Shop
903 Wheatland Ave, Lancaster, PA | pocketbooksshop.com
Pocket Books Shop provides a well inclusive stock of categorized books to suit the needs of the people. Take a look at their Disability Pride Month, Reproductive Justice, or Feminist Historical Romance reading collections to spike an interest in current knowledgable topics. They also include a list of Bookseller Favorites in 2022 to check out what everyone else has been reading this year.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore
1302 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA | midtownscholar.com
Visit Midtown Scholar Bookstore for used books, new books, signed books, and upcoming events! Check out their website for more information on their featured events to listen to or tune in via zoom as authors book launch, conversate, and sign their new releases! The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is also the home of Robinson’s Fine Prints, Robin Print’s main gallery offering original, authentic graphic art from the past 150 years!
York Emporium
343 W Market St, York, PA | Facebook: @YorkEmporium
Check out this used book and curiosity shop located in downtown York! This 10,000 square ft bookstore features more than 500,000 titles within their shelves ensuring you to find your next read. The York Emporium also sells records, militaria, antiques and more!
For the Historian
42 York St, Gettysburg, PA | forthehistorian.webstoreplace.com
This one’s for history lovers! Located in the historic town of Gettysburg, For the Historian offers a wide variety of military books from publishers such as Osprey, Casemate, Guideline, Histoire & Collections and Mushroom Model Publications. Their extensive miniatures collections includes toy soldiers, vehicles, action figures and accessories. Stop in to take a look at all of their collector’s items!
Cupboard Maker Books
157 N Enola Rd, Enola, PA | cupboardmaker.com
Looking to join a book club? Cupboard Maker Books is the place for you! Their current book clubs include Mystery, Teen, Fantasy, Romance, Fountain of Youth, Well-Read Black Girl, Fun Yarns, and Story Makers! This shop also owns bookstore resident cats, and they all have cat books about them available for purchase! Cupboard Maker Books also partners with Castaway Critters in helping find a couple of cats their forever home. Check out their website for more information!
Salamander Books and Music
701 Cumberland St Suite 103, Lebanon, PA | salamanderbooks.net
Salamander Books & Music is here to provide you with ‘Material for Mind & Spirit’. At this shop, you can find quality used books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and musical instruments and gear. Check out their vintage book collection like the Oz series, or their accumulation of The Beatles albums.
Heart & Soul Books
5970 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA | heartandsoulbooks.com
Heart & Soul Books is the perfect spot for finding bargain books for children! They specialize in collections of books for children and youth, baby/toddler, and activity books. They also provide books for the mind, body, and spirit along with outdoor, nature books! Heart & Soul Books features storytimes and participates in upcoming events promoting fellow local, small businesses.
