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“Stumbled upon this place yesterday and loved it. Such a cute and unique gift spot. A great and funny collection of stickers, cards and other smaller gifts. Will certainly be coming here for all of card needs!”
“LOVE this bookstore. It’s cute as heck inside and the staff is always very friendly. I love that they provide a few gifty things but it isn’t over run by knick knacks and focuses on books.”
“Such a cozy store filled with an amazing selection!! We got several books from the kids area as well as a vintage fishing book from the main section! We'll definitely be back!”
“Such a cozy and unique selection bookstore! If you love to find rare books or spiritual reads, it's definitely the place to go. The ambience is so relaxing and staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely cozy up with a good find in this magical bookstore!”
“A super independent bookstore in Pittsburgh. Traveling here from the Bay Area, we were recommended to come to the White Whale, and it did not disappoint! Excellent staff recs-- cool fantasy section. It's essentially got two rooms —one with a traditional independent bookstore atmosphere, and a coffee area connected to it with spaces to work. I liked the memoir and essay section. Unique, thoughtful picks, and the staff message cards were well done-- clearly a lot of thought put into this! They had an impressive Young Adult section and a Young Adult LGBTQ+ section. As a film student, I came across a great book about David Lynch. Great place to visit if you're in Pittsburgh! Highly recommend!”
“Brunch was fantastic! It was hard to pick because everything sounded delicious, but we did the burrata and the frittata. Excellent choices. Plus the brunch drink menu was great. Great service and atmosphere; bonus: got 15% off the books I bought for having dined in!”
“Wait until you open the door and walk inside! It's like stepping through the doors of a wardrobe and into a magical place - because it is. Within you will find many beautiful and curious things curated by the owner who is always happy to share her knowledge and insight and answer any questions you might have. The prices at Sparkledragon are more than reasonable. The things I've purchased there cost double or triple elsewhere. The owner is trustworthy, kind and as honest as they come. You will enjoy your shopping experience at Sparkledragon.”
“My favorite bookstore! I always stop in when I'm in town. You can't beat the selection, the knowledge of the owners, or the fantastic customer service.”
“Great local bookstore to find beautifully illustrated children's books that support kids through big feelings and inspire taking care of the planet. Overall great selection, they even have art supplies for sale. There's 2 weekly free storytimes and even a little mouse kids can write letters to and he even responds! Highly recommend”
“Amazing staff. Amazing bookfairs (much better than Scholastic). I had the pleasure of being both an employee and a patron, and truly, the events and care that go into this indie bookstore is exceptional. Don't just check it out. Become a regular, go to the events, etc. You won't regret it!”
“Kinda pricey books but the selection is unmatched. Lots of curated tables of well known and indie authors. The inside is bright and airy as well. Stop by this place for sure!”
“She had such an awesome vibe about her and the story it’s that classic bookstore where you never know what treasures you’ll find! She had a lot of books that I had never heard of which I absolutely love”
“I really like buying books here. There is a great selection and whenever I find an author that I like they have multiple books and locations to pull from.
The staff is helpful and the store is well organized and clean. The only drawback is when you resell the books you bought thete, you get very little money back for the most part. If that is what I have to do to help them stay in business, it is okay. I get plenty of books at the free library to make up for it.”
“There is so much character & so charming with all the interesting books! And I love that they buy books. It helps everyone out at the end if the day. And it is such a easy process!”
“There is nothing quite like rummaging through a bookstore. Seeing the actual books and holding them in your hand. While I do shop online at times as well, it will never replace going to Barnes & Noble and browsing.”
“Really interesting selection of books including new and used! The used ones are discounted which is really nice and the layout is very easy to navigate! They also have a deal running at the time of me writing this review where if you buy 3 items you can get 1 item (under $10) for free!”
“Amazing Books & Records is a treasure trove, constantly replenished with new additions to browse through and buy. I spend a great deal of time there, and it's always a real pleasure. Eric Ackland and his staff have become friends, whom I greatly enjoy talking to. I mainly go to Squirrel Hill, and now there is a new branch downtown!”
“Every location has a great deal and a great find. A friend of mine found these great books and magazines worth lots of money, but that’s not what we’re looking for. We’re looking for rare finds at a great deal.”
“Very relaxing and calming vibe! Always wanted to go in after my doctor's appointments. I went in yesterday and was too shy to ask but what music do you guys play? Absolutely loved it!”
“Fantastic and honest small business. They had a cookbook I couldn’t find anywhere else and opened the store to accommodate my needed. Excellent experience”
“Book books books! They have an incredible deal that if you buy three you get one free! I bought some of the most incredible books from the 1900’s still with placeholders and letters inside them. This is not a bookshop you want to skip over, and the employees are very nice, and will help you find what you’re looking for!”
“A mecca of sorts. Bill is a legend in the alt / indie / underground comics scene and runs this incredible store on his own, seemingly through pure magick and love.The selection is.. overwhelming, to put it mildly, but Bill somehow keeps a mental inventory of everything and will dig through boxes to find you some obscure gems.I wish i could spend weeks here (and a small fortune).Prices are great.The online shop is phenomenal if you can't make it in person.Support this Pittsburgh treasure!”
“Perfect place to find books to own. Such a mystery fan; hope it's total fiction though haha. You can get lost in such a world of books. The staff here are kind and intelligent.”
“Typical University Bookstore in 2025. Not many books, but cool apparel and knickknacks representing Carnegie Mellon. And you could have bought a class ring off a really cool guy with and an even better beard.”
“Best starbucks around. The guy there is an awesome Barista and for some reason the drinks taste way better when he's working. Great selection of books and employees are always helpful and friendly.”
“Great selection of books and office/composition/art supplies, and you can shop there without any university affiliation. Seems like it caters to students at all levels, their families, and anyone curious from the wider community.”
“Went to the warehouse and was greeted and graciously taken care of. However, they do say that it is an online shop only, so would recommend buying online instead. Books look great and are in good condition. Clean and easy shopping experience!”
“I have been buying books from this store for the past year and have never been disappointed. I have had to ask for recommendations based on my children's interests and Lea has always delivered stellar lists. I look forward to visiting the store in person and attending a book reading. I will continue to recommend The Tiny Bookstore to all of my friends and family!”
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“Calming music, nice chairs to sit and read, and it smells like fresh books! Iykyk. It’s so hard to decide when you’re here! Such a large verity of stuff. There’s great things for kids too and not just books, but toys and tabletop stuff for all ages. Pretty big store.”