Philadelphia's Best Bookstore

An easy-access resource for books of any stripe, with impressive children’s, business and bestseller sections.

Reviews:

• “I JUST LOVE THIS PLACE”

Barnes & Noble

Sansom Street bookseller holds its own against its behemoth neighbors with a crack staff and collection of literary stalwarts.

Reviews:

• “Simply The Best”

Tips: If you’ve seen a book reviewed in the New York Times or a literary quarterly, you’re likely to see it in the street-level display window.

Joseph Fox Book Shop

Books and gear for the professional and amateur architect alike.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful & Unique”

Tips: Frank Lloyd Wright fan? Pick up a signature tie, pen, pin, glass sculpture, or any one of a number of books dedicated to his designs.

AIA Bookstore & Design Center

Buys and sells used textbooks for Temple University courses. Also stocks reference materials, review-study guides for standardized tests and more.

Tips: The store has a buy-back policy for textbooks, and advises that the best times to sell are at the beginning and end of the semester.

Zavelle Bookstore

Independent gay and lesbian bookstore has room for all.

Tips: Transgender literature is also available.

Giovanni’s Room

Chester County Book & Music Company

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