Book Stores in State College, PA

“Wonderful small bookshop. Not a huge selection, but carefully selected, and very helpful with special orders. Friendly staff. The kind of bookshop people write books about.”

“Jazz Brunch Webster's Bookstore & Cafe was delightful this past Sunday. There was a nice assortment of brunch foods, the stars for me being the roasted potatoes, probably the best I’ve had while dining out and the fresh fruit. The pancake texture was a little off for me, but Hubby said a little extra syrup did the trick for him. Kudos to Webster’s for serving organic maple syrup, I hate when the only option at a restaurant is “pancake syrup” whatever all that concoction is…. The background live music was lovely and just the right volume so table conversation could still be enjoyed. Cool place to browse, too!”

“Alot of history here at the Student Bookstore in State College,PA. I will be there April 16, 2023, Sunday doing my very first book signing. My special guest will be Nathaniel "Nat" Stokes of the 2 time Grammy Nominated group Black Violin. He s coming to show love and support. Please come out and get your autographed copy of Dirty Money On The Trail book by me Allen Davis. Sign up to win a custom pair of my limited edition kicks (DMOTT) in our raffle. See you then. See you soon. SBS on College Avenue. Blue White weekend”

“I really enjoy coming here whenever I need a break from the screen or just want to browse for a bit. This Barnes & Noble has a great layout—it’s big enough to have a huge selection, but it’s still easy to find your way around the different sections.
The atmosphere is exactly what you want in a bookstore. It’s quiet and relaxed, and they have plenty of spots where you can actually sit and look through a book before you decide to buy it. The staff is usually pretty helpful, too; if they don’t have something in stock, they’re quick to look it up or offer to order it for you.
The only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is that the cafe area can get pretty crowded, especially on the weekends, so it’s sometimes hard to find a table if you’re planning to hunker down with a coffee. Also, like most big bookstores, the prices are full retail, but the experience of being able to browse the physical shelves makes it worth the trip.”