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November 2023 by Denise Gettle
If u remember the book store from Harry Potter this one reminds me of the one in the book
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August 2023 by Dennis Brew
Quaint little used book store off Rte 15 in Dillsburg featuring narrow aisles crammed with all sorts of books imaginable. The place is run by a pleasant and helpful lady who astonishingly seems to know where everything is located! We bought some books and will definitely revisit to see what else can be discovered. Well worth a visit, if you're into first editions, undiscovered authors, etc.
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May 2023 by Betsy Barnicle
This was a great find. From the free item basket and discount shelves outside, to the major collection of books inside. Books are organized by categories, and there are many collectible and historical books. Also they have the largest display of Matchbook collectibles for sale that I've ever seen, plus other collectibles in original boxes. Every nook and cranny of the store was full.
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February 2023 by Yvonne
Loved seeing all the old books and the staff are nice and helpful
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January 2023 by LP
I don't think I was at the same shop as others. The store is a complete mess, which normally I would like but I couldn't even look around, I kept tripping on ALL the stuff on the floor! There is no room to move!
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December 2022 by Adam O.
What an absolute gem of a bookshop The Book House is in Dillsburg! I cannot convey in words just how delightful this place is - it's everything you'd hope for in a small, hole in the wall, everything's cramped but also clearly well maintained "there's hidden treasure everywhere" kind of place. The selection of used books is astounding, and the varying levels of quality was unexpected too - nothing was garbage, and while there are clearly used books here, there are also really nice, mint level books too.To give you an idea of the scope of books I'm talking about here, I left with a mint paperback of Starship Troopers from 1997, and a high quality copy of the published 1896 Pennsylvania School Laws (yes, that's a very old book). The staff are incredibly helpful and know their inventory well - don't be afraid to ask for help finding something if you've spent 20 minutes lost in treasure hunting mode.I cannot stress enough how great The Book House is - it is the quintessential used bookshop where you'll find yourself fully immersed in the browsing experience. Check it out whenever you get a chance!
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October 2022 by Lynn
I don't think I was at the same shop as others. The store is a complete mess, which normally I would like but I couldn't even look around, I kept tripping on ALL the stuff on the floor! There is no room to move!
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August 2022 by Victoria Huerta (Vee)
Such a cute little place! Visited because we just moved into the area and was looking for some bookstores. It looks tiny on the outside but you could get lost inside.
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July 2022 by Carrie shiomos
This little shop is a GEM! Very unassuming on the outside but full of treasures inside! It's my favorite book shop to browse through, and I always find something awesome to buy!
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February 2022 by Rp Mx
Unbelievable!Thousands of booksAnd as many Die Cast (plan a whole day to check them out...;-)
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November 2021 by Alberto Rivera
This is a very special place!!! Full of wonderful books and a massive Diecast inventory. It's a wonderful place for the books and diecest enthusiasts. The lady that runs the place is adorable. Highly recommend stopping by
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November 2021 by Bean L
Was an amazing experience. Bookworms heaven. I would twirled around if there was room lol. The lady I spoke with knew exactly where the books were that I was searching for, idk how b/c its stuffed full of books! Prices were right. I could spend all day there!
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September 2021 by Janet Thomas
Very unique place to visit. Felt like I was stepping back into time of the past. So many varieties of books to choose from. Lots of books from my childhood and my fathers childhood was here.
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May 2021 by Jack Grimes
Huge selection and super cozy. Great spot.
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November 2020 by Rebekah Johnson
I’ve been here twice and and each time was a blast! I’m a bit of a book worm and the tight feeling of the bookshelves was oddly comforting. The people there are very nice as well. It’s a huuuuuge selection of books, mostly older books. I probably should go through some pluses and possible cons in more detail. Honestly the pros way outweigh the cons for me but it might be a dealbreaker for someone else. If you have any questions, chances are the people there would be willing to help you!Cons:SMALL - it’s definitely small with a lot of books, and some may find it claustrophobic. There’s a specific spot around the boyscout books and the world culture books that even I think is tight, but there is another way around.I wouldn’t say it’s easily handicap accessible in the shelves. Some shelves are stacked and still have books lining the bottoms.UNCLEAR HOURS- the hours are limited.HARD TO NAVIGATE SELECTION-If you’re looking for something particular on your own it might take a while. It’s more of a hidden gem kind of place, not a Barnes and noble. However it doesn’t hurt to ask for help!Neutrals:PARKING -parking is limited but the area is usually pretty deadOLD BOOKS -a lot of the books are older and outdated. I personally like that for historical research purposes, but I doubt many people will find use of old rotary telephone manuals. For 8$ I found an old question/answer Japanese travel book from the early 2000’s and I was genuinely intrigued because it was prior to the 2011 tsunamis and subsequent Fukushima nuclear disaster. I found that info interesting, but not everyone willCOST-some see cost as an issue, but in my opinion it’s usually just seeing the value of the book. Both are ok ways to look at it. I saw a 1940’s engineer reference book for 95$ Which is more than a modern one would sell for (although that kind of info doesn’t usually change toooo much) . I purchased a Star Trek next gen ship manual for 25, when it was originally 13$. However with inflation that sounds about right and it was a gift for my dad who I know would super enjoy it. There’s cat who books for 2$ Which is close to their original price which is quite a deal. Just kind of depends.Pluses:VARIETY-an absolute avalanche of book varieties!!! There’s so much there I think anyone would find something. I could spend hours and discover there’s two rows of books on a single shelf and do it all over again.Some interesting tidbits: murder mystery, white wolf roleplay books, nonfiction information books, classical plays, classical stories (Charles dickens, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde), fantasy/science fiction, old kids books, biographies, and Christian books. There’s a couple of notable local history books as well, such as laws from centuries ago.FRIENDLY STAFF-the people running the place are really friendly. The door says the hours are limited due to someone taking care of their elderly mother. They love talking about local events. I got a 5$ coupon last time I was in. If I’m not mistaken they’re active In the community.COZY- it’s surprisingly cozy. There isn’t necessarily a place to sit and read, but there aren’t too many people usually so you can sit in a corner to flip through a book. Last time I went in with my boyfriend and we sat on the floor and browsed the classical books for a while.-there’s also a book exchange out front!
