New & secondhand
Founded in 1973, among the oldest LGBTQ bookstores in the United States.
New & secondhand
United States
Bookshops in Philadelphia
The Atlas lists 24 independent bookshops in Philadelphia, 2 of them selling secondhand books. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 5.1 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 4530 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Independent bookshop · 2202 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia 19130
Independent bookshop · 709 South 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Independent bookshop · 258 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Feminist
Independent bookshop · 4327 Main Street, Philadelphia PA
Comics
Independent bookshop · 3920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Independent bookshop · 404 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Independent bookshop · 1724 Sansom Street, Philadelphia 19103
Independent bookshop · 210 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Independent bookshop · 1010 South 9th Street, Philadelphia PA
Independent bookshop · 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3895
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 1430 West Susquehanna Avenue, Philadelphia PA · Open now
Independent bookshop · 5445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Café
Independent bookshop · 704 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · since 1976
Independent bookshop · 311 North 20th Street, Philadelphia
Independent bookshop · Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Independent bookshop · 2461 North 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Bookshop questions: Philadelphia
- How many bookshops are listed in Philadelphia?
The Atlas currently lists 24 active bookshops in Philadelphia. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Philadelphia?
2 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Philadelphia?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit