Bookstores in Berks County

27 local Bookstores in Berks County, with reviews, hours, and contact info.

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    Barnes & Noble logo

    Barnes & Noble

    Broadcasting Square Shopping Center, 2751 Paper Mill Rd, Wyomissing, PA

    (610) 236-0100

    4.6(1,600)$$

    Barnes & Noble in Wyomissing offers a vast selection of books, gifts, and collectibles, with knowledgeable staff and a welcoming atmosphere. The store features an inviting children's section and an exclusive Trend shop.

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    Starr Books DBA Gently Used Books logo

    Starr Books DBA Gently Used Books

    Shopping Center, 1179 Benjamin Franklin Hwy W, Douglassville, PA

    (610) 385-0766

    4.7(412)

    Starr Books DBA Gently Used Books in Douglassville, PA, offers a vast selection of affordable gently used books, renowned for its friendly staff and unique trade-in credit program. Customers appreciate the well-organized, spacious store and personalized order service for securing hard-to-find titles.

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    Firefly Bookstore logo

    Firefly Bookstore

    271 W Main St, Kutztown, PA

    (484) 648-2712

    Verified
    4.8(354)

    Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown, PA, offers a vast selection of new and used books alongside games and puzzles, all within a cozy, welcoming environment. Known for its friendly, knowledgeable staff and inclusive community events, it's a local treasure for book enthusiasts.

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    Golden Eagle Comics & Games logo

    Golden Eagle Comics & Games

    2910 N 5th Street Hwy #A, Reading, PA

    (610) 921-3160

    4.3(255)

    Golden Eagle Comics & Games in Reading offers a vast selection of game cards and comics, with a welcoming atmosphere and well-run game nights. Known for its knowledgeable owner and spacious tournament area.

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    Reading Eagle Company logo

    Reading Eagle Company

    345 Penn St, Reading, PA

    (610) 371-5000

    2.3(83)

    Reading Eagle Company in Reading, PA, is a newspaper publisher known for its sensitive holiday stories and engaging historical tours. Subscribers particularly enjoy consistent delivery and friendly service on Sundays.

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    The Velvet Spine

    508 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA

    (610) 816-0323

    5.0(80)

    The Velvet Spine is a specialty bookstore in West Reading featuring a curated selection of horror, dark romance, thrillers, and mystery titles. Known for its cozy gothic atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and unique merchandise including their popular "blind date with a book" offerings.

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    The Book Nook logo

    The Book Nook

    130 E Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown, PA

    (610) 473-0925

    4.9(68)

    The Book Nook in Boyertown, PA, is a welcoming bookstore offering a vast selection of genres, a unique book-for-credit program, and exceptional customer service from the knowledgeable owner, Holly.

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    Alvernia University Bookstore logo

    Alvernia University Bookstore

    418 Veronica Cmns, Reading, PA

    (610) 796-8252

    4.1(60)

    Alvernia University Bookstore in Reading offers a welcoming atmosphere with a wide selection of university-themed merchandise and study essentials. Known for its helpful staff and serene study spots.

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    La Colombiana Botanica Y logo

    La Colombiana Botanica Y

    116 N 10th St, Reading, PA

    (610) 375-2888

    4.6(57)

    La Colombiana Botanica Y in Reading, PA, is a cherished spiritual hub offering insightful readings by the warmly regarded Hilda. Customers laud her accurate predictions, friendly demeanor, and the store’s inviting, reflective atmosphere.

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    Excitement Adult Superstores logo

    Excitement Adult Superstores

    2396 Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA

    (610) 777-5100

    3.8(51)

    Excitement Adult Superstores in Reading, PA offers a vast selection of adult toys, lingerie, and smoking accessories. Known for its welcoming staff and valuable sales, the store ensures a comfortable and engaging shopping experience.

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    Reading Adult Outlet logo

    Reading Adult Outlet

    316 Penn St, Reading, PA

    (610) 372-3164

    3.9(40)

    Reading Adult Outlet in Reading, Pennsylvania, offers a diverse range of adult toys, lingerie, and smokeables, appreciated for its 24/7 availability and quality incense selection. Customers frequently commend the recent improvements in cleanliness and the unexpectedly high-quality coffee.

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    Reading Area Community College Bookstore logo
    4.1(33)

    Reading Area Community College Bookstore in Reading, PA offers a welcoming environment with attentive staff and regular sales on RACC apparel. Known for its neat organization, the bookstore provides essential academic materials for students.

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    Penn State Berks Bookstore logo

    Penn State Berks Bookstore

    2080 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA

    (610) 396-6100

    4.2(22)

    Penn State Berks Bookstore in Reading provides a welcoming atmosphere with convenient access to essential college supplies and textbooks. Known for its convenience, it's a favored stop for students seeking campus necessities.

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    Masthof Press and Bookstore logo
    4.7(21)

    Masthof Press and Bookstore in Morgantown, PA, excels in quick, cost-effective printing services, with expertise from business cards to books. Known for its friendly staff and unique offerings, including genealogy tours and a curated bookstore.

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    Psychic Readings by Erica The Original logo
    4.5(19)

    Psychic Readings by Erica The Original in Reading, PA provides accurate tarot readings, chakra balancing, and meditation sessions in a peaceful, welcoming environment. Clients appreciate her spot-on predictions and the flexibility of walk-in appointments.

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    M&D Books logo

    M&D Books

    Berkshire Mall, 1665 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA

    (484) 509-0442

    4.5(15)

    M&D Books in Wyomissing is an independent, family-owned bookstore offering a diverse selection and unique blind date book packages. Customers praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and support for local authors.

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    KU Campus Store logo

    KU Campus Store

    15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA

    (610) 683-4099

    4.4(15)

    The KU Campus Store is Kutztown University's official bookstore, carrying course materials, academic and art supplies, university apparel, gifts and technology accessories. Shoppers highlight its expansive art section, wide range of KU merchandise, fair prices and staff who go out of their way to help.

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    Saucony Book Shop logo

    Saucony Book Shop

    71 Mill Creek Rd, Kutztown, PA

    (484) 646-9097

    Verified
    4.6(10)$5-$5,000

    The Saucony Book Shop offers a full range of gently used, rare, and antiquarian books, with many volumes of scholarly merit and an unabashed emphasis on the quaint, the curious, and the utterly obscure.

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    Hintz Bookstore logo

    Hintz Bookstore

    Hintz Bookstore, Stout Rd, Reading, PA

    (610) 396-6100

    3.8(6)

    Hintz Bookstore in Reading, PA, offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and a variety of textbooks and PSU gear. As part of the Penn State Berks Campus, it caters to both students and visitors.

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    Avenue Book Shop logo

    Avenue Book Shop

    550 Penn Ave 2nd Floor, West Reading, PA

    (484) 706-9099

    4.7(3)

    Avenue Book Shop in West Reading is a charming, family-owned bookstore located above Bold Cafe on Penn Avenue. Customers love its cozy, hidden-gem ambiance and appreciate its welcoming, personal atmosphere.

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    D T Pendleton Fine & Antqrn logo
    5.0(1)

    D T Pendleton Fine & Antqrn is a cozy used bookstore located in Oley, PA, offering an eclectic selection of rare and vintage books. Known for its unique charm, it's a treasure trove for book enthusiasts.

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    Andrea's Usborne Books & More logo

    Andrea's Usborne Books & More

    Serves the local area

    Andrea's Usborne Books & More is a delightful children's bookstore offering a wide variety of engaging and educational books for young readers.

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    BMA BOOKS

    2359 Mountain Rd, Hamburg, PA

    (610) 463-8206

    BMA BOOKS in Hamburg, PA, is a cozy bookstore offering a diverse collection of books for every reader’s taste.

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    The Book Bus PA logo

    The Book Bus PA

    123 anywhere, Reading, PA

    The Book Bus PA in Reading, PA, transports readers to new worlds with its diverse selection of books. Perfect for book lovers seeking their next adventure.

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    Walnut Street Paper LLC logo

    Walnut Street Paper LLC

    318 West Walnut Street, Kutztown, PA

    (646) 509-9744

    Walnut Street Paper LLC in Kutztown is a rare book store offering a unique collection of hard-to-find literary treasures.

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About Bookstores in Berks County

Bookstores are a short list in Berks County, and short in the way worth protecting. Barnes & Noble in Wyomissing anchors the big-box end, but the personality lives with the independents: Firefly Bookstore in Kutztown, which has earned a following most retailers would trade for, and Starr Books in Douglassville, where used-book hunting rewards the patient.

Reading holds the most listings, and Kutztown carries a surprising share for a town its size. The mix runs from secondhand shops and children's shelves to comics, collectibles, and stores that host book clubs and author nights.

The advice is simple: new bookstores and used bookstores are different sports. One is for the title you already want, the other for the title you didn't know existed. Go in with an hour to spare instead of a list. That's when the good finds happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Bookstores are in Berks County?▼

There are currently 27 Bookstores listed in Berks County, Pennsylvania, concentrated in Reading and Kutztown and spread across the county's boroughs and townships. Every listing links to a profile with the business's current details.

Which towns in Berks County have the most Bookstores?▼

Reading (12), Kutztown (4), West Reading (3) have the most Bookstores in Berks County. Use the town filter on this page to browse any of them directly.