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November 2023 by Emily F.
I love the relaxed atmosphere here. The prices are reasonable and the staff is kind! I almost always find something worth taking home. I noticed some books were out of alphabetical order, but it's otherwise well-organized and easy to find books based on a genre/interest. Not an overwhelming shop compared to other used book stores I've been to, and the cute cat is a plus!
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October 2023 by Saloni L.
This is a really cute thrift book store right behind The Free Library. It is entirely made of donated books that are sold at cheap prices (think 2-3 dollars per book) and all proceeds go to The Free Library. As a bonus there is a resident cat who will accompany you as you peruse the shelves.
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September 2023 by TZ SZuan
Don’t let your day ruin by a rude staff. What a horrible customer service by the staff lady on 8/28. Unfriendly, rude, acted as I would stole the books or terrorize the cat. I have my own cats and dogs and I didn’t chase or anything. Kept following me and say comments that I can barely hear. Also, when I ask the payment method, replied rudely, and didn't let me touch the book until the payment process, while it’s already processing. Said, “you can’t take till it’s done!” The book store has plenty but if this is the service everyone is getting then I’m afraid the book store is not going to have a lot of customers.
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August 2023 by david weiss
Many used books including all genres. Also has cds, DVDs, and even old VHS movies for sale.
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July 2023 by Charlotte Clements
there’s one woman who works here who is really really nasty and rude. probably the worst experience i’ve had with a staff member in any store i’ve ever been in, i definitely won’t be coming back here
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July 2023 by Kyler M.
Such a cute book store! They have a great selection, and they accept donations too! Really friendly staff.
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July 2023 by Robert D.
Well organized. Friendly staff. Great prices. Cute cat.
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June 2023 by Su C.
I'm a friend of the Library and have been going to the Book Corner every few months for years. I used to really appreciate the place, but the last couple of visits have been abysmal. Do not trust the official closing time of 6pm, as the staff does not respect it! I have found closed doors when arriving at 5:30pm several times, and during my latest visit when I arrived at 5:15 and it was still open, one staff member announced at 5:25 that they would close 20 minutes later (hence, at 5:45) and 5 minutes later another staff member said they were closing immediately (hence, at 5:30). When I politely inquired about the discrepancy, the second staff member had to change her tune, but she proceeded to act unpleasantly -- peremptorily moved my pile of books several times, rudely addressed me, passed between me and the bookcase repeatedly. Behavior that is unacceptable in customer service, and totally unworthy of the Library. Still one star in memory of former visits, and for the quirky collection of books, but that staff member alone warrants a negative note.
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June 2023 by Avería Veney-Morton
I love love love this book store. I never leave with less than a bag full. With book stores everywhere closing, it makes this affordable gem doubly impressive and important.
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May 2023 by Reghan Gill
Super cute little bookstore. With nice staff and lovely little cat named chauser!
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May 2023 by Jamie Cassels
Loved this book store. Great prices and friendly staff.
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April 2023 by Ashley J.
This was thee most pleasant surprise to stumble upon a few weeks back. It's affiliated with The Free Library. It's very unassuming and has an old school schoolhouse vibe. The guy who greeted me (I can't recall his name which pisses me off because I believe in giving credit where credit is due ) but he was super friendly and helpful. He told me that all of the books are donated and the print posters are created and sold at a cost. The books cost $3. It's a pretty neat concept. I enjoyed perusing through the aisles to look at various books by different authors, wasn't looking for anything in particular. I did find a great book on philosophy so I had to buy it. My favorite part was seeing the wall in the back lined with vintage books. I love the smell of older books even when the pages are yellow because they're just so timeless. A page can yellow but the ink won't fade and the words that authors left behind leaves a legacy that's everlasting. Pretty neat idea if you ask me so I would be lying if I said I didn't run my finger across the fabric bound cloth covers and open one of them up to take a whiff of one of them. I'm weird I know, but I just the love the fact that you can read someone's else's thoughts put down on paper. It's magical to me hence why books are so important to me. They also sell DVD's and CD's if I'm not mistaken. I even think they may have Vinyl records. Not 100% sure. I know the Free Library does. I'll be sure to donate some of my books there when I'm done with them:) Highly recommend this place if you just wish to browse or if you actually wish to shop for a book or two. The books available all seemed to be in great condition. Yes they may be used but most of them are like new. Plus the sustainer service was great! At least when I went there. I do wish to mention because after reading the review before mine, the girl mentioned a ramp for those that are handicap. She said they removed the ramp which upset her though I'm happy to say it's back! They didn't "chuck" it as she mentioned. It's very much there and it made fir one if my favorite parts of the store, besides the cutely decorated chalkboard wall.
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April 2023 by PA Law
The woman who works here is rude and nasty. I brought in about 20 new good condition books and she refused to give a tax donation receipt for less than 100 books! She also kept the bags I brought them in and wouldn’t return them. Sorry Philadelphia Public Library, I won’t be back..
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April 2023 by Lauren B.
This used to be one of my favorite places in the city. I donated books here to support the Friends of the Library and I loved the massive selection of one,two, and three dollar books. They had a handbuilt ramp to make it accessible to disabled people. I went for near a decade because it was one is only a few used bookstores in Philly that were accessible. They are not anymore. Apparently the Friends felt like the ramp they had was a liability, so they chucked it. But did they replace it? Nope. It's been gone more than a year and there is no plan to resolve the issue. Guess my money doesn't spend as good. Must be why they don't want it..Shame on them for regressing. Friends of the Library ought to be fully inclusive.
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March 2023 by Jose Urena
Perfect place to find some old books and some interesting reads. Have gone there every once in a while to see what new items they have in stock, and the books are at very cheap prices.
