Mar 19, 2007 one of my places in all of philadelphia is bookhaven, located on the 2200 black of fairmount ave. Book haven is a nicely organized used book store near eastern state. The very large gimbels department store occupied the corner of 9th and market, and the relatively tiny learys book store on 9th street was separated from it by a small cobble stoned alleyway. Bookhaven also has an excellent childrens selection, and the people behind the counter are always ready with a suggestion from the store s huge inventory. I typically get overwhelmed by shops with books everywhere at used book stores. The shops owners are as local they come, considering that they live directly above the store at 2202 fairmount ave. I guess in the end i find it pretty hard to hold a grudge against a guy for being cheap when hes running a secondhand bookstore that brings much needed character to the block. Bookhaven has a fine selection of used books on two floors. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens. The second floor seating area is a great place to start reading. Until social distancing rules are lifted we cannot allow anyone into the store. Join our mailing list for updates on when we expect to return to operation. Not only is the book selection one of a kind, but so is the other merchandise you can find in the store.
We discovered this shop during the fairmount arts crawl, and found so many treasures. Joseph fox bookshop is one of the 15 best bookstores in philadelphia. Fairmount park consists of two park sections named east. Book readers of philadelphia, what are the best used bookstores. Parks, trails and green spaces in the philly region to. The quintessential used book store with stacks of literary gems for you to discover. The eras bookselling luster can be found in this 1859 lithograph of the stylishly appointed george g. Bookhaven, shopping, bookstore, 2202 fairmount avenue philadelphia pa 19. Used bookstores in philadelphia, pa ask for free quotes. Located on the corner of 5th and south street for nearly 30 years we moved to 7 n 2nd street in 2004 and have been a fixture in old city ever since.
A walking tour of philadelphia book stores perspectives on. Book readers of philadelphia, what are the best used. Jun 28, 2011 head north on 21st street back to fairmount avenue. Fairmount park is the municipal park system of philadelphia. Also in the fairmount neighborhood, chris ryan has put bridgids, the cozy beercentric bar at 24th and meredith streets, on the market after 28 years. Philadelphias used bookstores offer a kind of musty sanctum, at least for those. While we do have a skeleton staff in the store to manage essential functions, like preparing orders for delivery, we are now limiting our customer service phone hours to between 12 and 4, so that we can meet the demands of delivery. Located in a row house on the southwestern corner of eastern state penitentiary in the shadow of an exceptionally leafy tree, the deceptively small storefront hides a large space and a pretty little garden in the back. Find used book store in philadelphiacamdenwilmington, panjdemd metropolitan statistical area on yellowbook. So far, our generous donors have suggested their funds go to. Fairmount often referred to as the art museum area due to its proximity to the philadelphia art museumis located. A quiet, unassuming store where books stretch to the ceiling, over doorjambs, up stairs and through the halls.
Fairmount is a neighborhood within lower north philadelphia. Its breadth lends itself to entire afternoons spent browsing the shelves. Fairmountart museum apartments for rent philadelphia, pa. The owners, ricci and rolf, have an encyclopedic mind when it comes to. In short even browsers who arent overly exacting in their search for literature are bound to. I recently moved to philadelphia and have been on the hunt for a great bookstore. Head north on 21st street back to fairmount avenue. We are absolutely not going bankrupt, says founder and. I stopped in here yesterday and was blown away by the quality of their selection. In addition to houses in fairmount, there were also 18 condos, 54 townhouses, and 3 multifamily units for sale in fairmount last month. There is also bookhaven up on fairmount right near the penitentiary. Fairmount has many large houses built for the managers of the baldwin locomotive works, other professionals, and brewery owners which date back to the 1840s. Book corner can be found centrally located in the buzzing museum district. Find used and rare book dealers in philadelphia, pa on yellowbook.
Also check out mostly books on bainbridge between 5th and 6th. Find used book store in philadelphia camdenwilmington, panjdemd metropolitan statistical area on yellowbook. Bookhaven, a used bookstore in fairmount, has been open for 29 years. The market is situated within a growing, bustling retail corridor in the fairmount. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Sep 17, 20 2202 fairmount avenue book haven is the platonic ideal of a used bookstore. The owners, ricci and rolf, have an encyclopedic mind when it comes to their. Philadelphia restaurants for sale below are the available philadelphia, pennsylvania restaurant listings available on. So far, our generous donors have suggested their funds go to a healthcare worker or anyone struggling financially, but we will not screen or turn away anyone who wants to draw on the fund to buy books from us. Apartments for rent in fairmount art museum, philadelphia, pa. Used book stores in northeast philadelphia philadelphia, pa. Fairmount is a supremely walkable neighborhood in philadelphia with a walk score of 91. Bookhaven 2202 fairmount ave philadelphia, pa book stores.
They did have another store on 10th in the vicinity of locustspruce but i forget if it is still open. Please call us ahead of time to schedule your appointment and learn about our full donation policy so that we can be sure to. Philadelphias neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Its boundaries are north of spring garden street, west of broad street, south of girard avenue and east of the schuylkill river. The fairmount water works is a national historic landmark and one of the earliest examples of greek revival architecture in the united states. Quality bookseller with free shipping that donates a book for every book sold. Bookhaven philadelphia, pennsylvania bookstore facebook. Rembrandts closing in fairmount philadelphia local news. Art museum area, bookhaven is a wellstocked, general used bookstore with reasonable prices. Fairmount park is the largest municipal park in philadelphia, pennsylvania and the historic name for a group of parks located throughout the city. Philadelphia, pennsylvanias best comic book, graphic novel, manga and t shirt shop since 2001, featuring phillys largest selection of comics and trade paperbacks in one place atomic city comics also. As you turn left youll see the bookhaven used book store.
Book readers of philadelphia, what are the best used bookstores around. The market is situated within a growing, bustling retail corridor in the fairmount neighborhood. We are currently celebrating our 40th year in business. One of the best and most organized used bookstore ive ever been to. It is an ideal store to pick or pursue your next anticipated read. Living in fairmount is like living in the city, but with training wheels.
Jan 23, 2012 one of north americas largest bargain book wholesalers, 29yearold fairmount books will shut its doors, possibly as early as march. Explore historic philadelphia on this walking tour of the old city district, a quick and convenient introduction for firsttime visitors. A history of philadelphia s fairmount park system lynn miller, james mcclelland on. I stopped in here yesterday and was blown away by the quality. The andeers are aways ready to examine used books for sale, providing twice as much as a credit than for cash. Book corner friends of the free library in philadelphia. Five locally owned businesses serving the community. Bookhaven fairmount art museum philadelphia, pa foursquare. Among book enthusiasts this is usually considered to be the best used bookstore in philadelphia.
Why fairmount is philadelphias best neighborhood phillyvoice. Located on the corner of 5th and south street for nearly 30 years. The store is small, but the owners clearly put a lot of thought into which books and authors they stock. Nominees like retold tales booksellers, 2nd chance books, book corner friends of the free library. Apr 03, 2020 the 15 best bookstores in philadelphia. Bookhaven philadelphia 2020 all you need to know before. Ricci andeer and her husband rolf have owned bookhaven, a used book store at 2202 fairmount avenue. Magazine, philadelphia back issues, used bookstores, shopping, book store, bookstore, philly book.
As a major bibliophile, i always enjoy visiting a wellstocked used bookstore, and i hit a goldmine when i stumbled upon bookhaven on 22 nd and fairmount. News and happenings in and around philadelphia, pennsylvania. Situated just a mile and half north of center city, fairmount art museum expertly balances historic gems with modern luxuries. We are publishing an anthology of writing, bringing the community together in one book. Publications in philadelphia, pa ask for free quotes.
Bookstore in philadelphia, pa foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their. Fairmount park philadelphia 2020 all you need to know. Top childrens bookstores in philadelphia cbs philly. See independence hall, the liberty bell, the betsy ross house, ben. Fairmount is near the philadelphia museum of art, its famous rocky steps immortalized in the 1976 academy award film, rocky and its new perelman annex. Established in 2004 with the support of bookhaven used book store, this market is located right across from the historic eastern state penitentiary. Dec 01, 2005 this is probably philadelphia s best used book store, and well worth the trip.
However, i had the most fun simply patronizing some of fairmount s best local businesses and attractions. Fairmount books to close by judith rosen jan 23, 2012 twentynineyearold fairmount books in buffalo, n. This used book store had everything i wanted at a reasonable price. The stock here is donated entirely by the locals of philadelphia. The image, used in an advertisement, shows the stores parquet floor and chandeliers, and atop the shelves up front are eight busts of prominent literary figures, including shakespeare. Resident cat is super cute and the used book selection is fabulous. Lost, found, for sale, wanted, and other craigslist. Fairmount park is the municipal park system of philadelphia, pennsylvania. Among book enthusiasts this is usually considered to be the best used bookstore in philadelphia, however i am surprised how few people know about it. To browse in a used and rare book shop in the beautiful chestnut hill area, visit gilmores book shop.
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