9:30AM - 5:30PM
8 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore
Book Stores
“Tucked away off the main road is a book lover’s dream. This cozy place perfect for finding your next good read. The mom and daughter team are so friendly and knowledgeable.”
“A very sweet and charming bookstore. I needed some recommendations for young readers and it was so nice to speak with the shop clerk who gave me some great options. A perfect Sunday activity!”
“Harriett's is everything. From the book selection to the decor, from the trip options to the historical relevance opportunities... get ya life at Harriett's!”
“It was a easy experience. The nurses were extremely helpful. Mrs.Asha was very caring and understanding. The nurses there make doctors visit more pleasant than it would be. I really appreciate they services. Awesome team over there.”
“Absolutely amazing romance bookstore! Great location and super cute inside. They have tons of books to choose from, all separated by sub-genre. Loved that they had a great mix of trad and indie authors including an entire section for local authors.”
“Great customer service... Great books... Great products for health and beauty... Great experience all around! Number 1 on my list! I definitely recommend a visit.”
“Always a great experience.
Helpful staff, super selection.
Wonderful children's section as well as unique gifts aside from all the Books.
A happy place to spend time.”
“Great bookstore!!!!!
Nicest folks. Ive been coming here for over 10 yrs. Beautiful store on Penns campus. Academic titles. Sociology. Cookbooks. Massive collection pf art. I have no idea why someone would call these wonderful people unprofessional and useless.”
“had the sweetest experience here! the selection is perfectly curated & the entrance is wheelchair accessible which is awesome. Emerson helped me and was so kind and knowledgeable!! They went above and beyond to make sure my scooter could comfortably fit through the door by quite literally helping me move it :’) THANK YOU!!! highly recommend”
“What a gem! Amazing independent bookstore. My daughter loves kids corner in the back of the store. Staff always willing to give great book recommendations . We love supporting this small business.”
“This is an absolutely wonderful bookstore. It is my go to, to find all sorts of books in a hurry. Especially in the fields of Sociology and Anthropolgy, but they have a vast collection in many, many fields.”
“The women who were closing tonight (5/16) were amazing. We needed to find Henny Penny for a baby shower in the morning. Unfortunatly we were the ones walking in right before closing. They ended up staying a little late to make sure we had exactly what we needed. We're extremely appreciative of their help!”
“What a wonderful bookseller! I can walk in, talk to the lovely folks who work there, and come away with wonderful suggestions for new reads. The selection is expansive and hidden gems always await within.”
“I felt like a kid in a candy store Mash'Allah good prices on books of beneficial knowledge May Allah Subhanahu WA Ta'Ala reward everyone involved in the upkeep of this establishment with what is good in this life and the next Aameen”
“Everytime I come here i’m always in awe! I’ve always left with finding a book, and having an awesome experience. I absolutely love everything about this place, from what they do to the absolutely amazing employees they have! This place couldn’t get any better, and I couldn’t recommend it enough!!”
“Came on a birthday splurge walked out with sooo many goodies and things I couldn’t find anywhere else. Really excellent niche and popular book selection, stickers all kinds of goodies and things. Indie authors, new releases, crime thrillers, paranormal, queer authors, YA, kids, etc. the woman at the front was a doll! She was so informative and friendly and helpful when I had my hands full of books. Got to meet an author at random and do a signing after I purchased her book, and was gifted so many neat things and bookmarks to go home with. They have blind book buys and DVDs. Thank you for making my birthday so great, can’t wait to come back here. 10/10 atmosphere, inventory, customer service, and events.”
8:30AM - 8PM
3601 Walnut St, Philadelphia
Book Stores
“Awesome staff and great selection of books. You can find my book, Ancient Chinese Philosophy Impacts the Business World on the second floor in the investment section”
“I’ve been buying Islamic books from this store for a while now — Alhamdullillāh — so visiting it for the first time, coming from out of state, was a really nice experience. They had such a wide range of books to choose from — mā shā’ Allāh, tabārak Allāh — and of course, you can’t leave without getting books — Alhamdullillāh.
I forgot to take pictures, but they also had a great selection of modest clothing — it was refreshing to see. There were so many pieces I wanted to get, but with all the smiles and excitement, I would’ve gone broke!
I ended up getting an overhead and an ʿabāyah — both made from very beautiful material. They were a bit on the pricey side, but the quality (at least for the ones I purchased) was genuinely nice, so I could understand the pricing. From my experience, Philly tends to be a bit pricey overall, so it aligns with what I’ve seen Islamic clothing typically go for in the city — wa Allāhu Aʿlam.
Alhamdullillāh, the owner and his wife were very kind and pleasant. May Allāh bless them, preserve their business in goodness, and make it pleasing to Him. Āmīn.”
“Whenever I travel outside of where I live and go someplace that I don't travel to very often or maybe someplace that I may never again, I like to find a comic book store in the general area that I'm visiting if I have the extra time. And B.N.W. was that spot. My luck it was conveniently just right around the corner from where I had to go in the 1st place. This place has it all. From comic books (of course) and collected editions, back issues to everything current that came out that week. They have some beautiful miniature (some not so mini) statues or busts of superheroes and/or villains, up to date and collectable card games (Magic, etc) and even some Funkos to throw in the mix. Really cool shop and the gentlemen behind the counter were helpful and very courteous as well. 100% recommend if you are in or near, the Willow Grove area. Its literally across the street from the mall too.”
“Such a cute community book store. The store is small but organized and inviting. They even have a Little Free Library outside. They have nice reading areas to enjoy.”
9AM - 5PM
13500 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia
Book Stores
“I’m so thankful for this bookstore ministry. This bookstore has fed the spiritual needs of thousands in this area and elsewhere. The staff is so nice and professional and the store itself is organized in a consumer friendly style.”
“I did not feel welcomed by the front staff member but they did nicely helped me and answered my questions. I'd give this a 3-star rating but I appreciate our public library and so I bump the rating up.”
“As an avid reader, visiting a bookstore is a must. Barnes & Noble is always my go-to destination after I finish my business in the city I’m visiting; stumbling upon the store feels like discovering an oasis or a little slice of heaven. Stepping inside and breathing in that distinctive scent of books is truly delightful. In this digital age, I still prefer physical books over reading on a screen—the experience is simply different. My personal library holds around 3,000 books.”
“SJU is an amazing school! As an alumni, I believe that having an even more amazing bookstore is even better. Frequently, we visit the bookstore to get outfits for my children, cute stuffies, and alumni shirts. SJU we shall see you soon!”
“We try to prioritize pre-loved/second-hand toys for our kiddo, but when going to children’s birthday parties where we know the parents would prefer new, we always pick up a gift here. We love supporting small, local businesses. They have an awesome selection and we usually have to drag our kiddo out because she wants to play with everything, ha. The store is organized very well and the employees are very warm and helpful. Lastly, they have a really cool option to purchase a gift bag for a few dollars (can’t remember the exact cost) and the full amount goes to a local animal nonprofit. We always choose that option.”
“My son introduced me to Westminster Bookstore this week when he saw my tattered ESV Trimline I've had since 2008. I wanted the same filigree embossed design. I found it here for much less than other stores. Easy to navigate website, detailed descriptions with lots of images. Love the Wishlist feature! The donation option made me feel part of the ministry. I'll be returning to buy the journaling/study version.”
“The campus store has a great selection of memorabilia and convenience items. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful when selecting books. They helped me purchase all of the books I would need and at the best prices. I was very impressed.”
“Great selection of bilingual Spanish English books, crafts, gifts, and great meet the author programs throughout the year. Lisa Moser is engaging, welcoming and incredibly knowledge. Its always great to visit!”
“It is a very nice small place, but is packed with info about God and how to be a Christian. Very clean. Helpful, pleasant staff. Soooo much to choose from❣✌🏾”