If you know of one we missed please leave a comment below. Pittsburgh comics pittsburghs premier comic book shop. Universal news 356 5th ave pittsburgh, pa book stores mapquest. Anchored by nordstrom, macys, and jcpenney, ross park mall makes shopping all it is supposed to be fun, fulfilling and full of surprises. Historic pittsburgh is a collaborative effort from multiple institutions in the greater pittsburgh region and is hosted by the university of pittsburghs library system. Green book steered africanamerican motorists toward the hill, not downtown pittsburghs green book as black americans fled racial terrorism in the south, their new neighbors in the north began imposing similar customs on them. Here is a list and map of every independent book shop in and around the pittsburgh area. With two locations, downtown and squirrel hill, owner eric ackland.
Some great comic book stores to check out in pittsburgh. An aroma of philly cheesesteak wafts from a busy restaurant in the center of the city while a quiet street delivers smells of kielbasa and pierogis. Best 30 bookstores in downtown, pittsburgh, pa with. They had met while working for a book publisher, and moved from new york to pittsburgh in 2012 for a slower. Since opening our first location at 929 liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh in 20, and our second store at 2030 murray avenue in squirrel hill in 2014, weve offered the densest concentration of well selected used books and records at great prices in all of pittsburgh. The outer skin on 8th avenue in homestead has a bit of fetish gear, theres one near monroeville mall thats a bit smaller, my favorite though is the adult bookstore on mcknight road. No matter how old you are, books are healthy for your mental health, increase your vocabulary, and take you to faraway places while you remain cuddled up in a blanket with a cup of tea. In 1879, he constructed a new central location at penn avenue and stanwix street in downtown pittsburgh, a sevenstory landmark which was the first department store in the citys downtown. Pittsburgh is known as a literary city and our neighborhoods are alive with thriving, local booksellers. While most of the directories cover pittsburgh and allegheny city, a portion includes homestead and nearby boroughs. Pittsburgh fares quite well when it comes to independent bookstores, with.
Pittsburgh, pa 152 412 6819111 caliban book shop is a resource for quality used and rare books. Since early 2001, ive been compiling and disseminating a guide to used book sales and stores in and around allegheny county see about the salelist. An attraction and dining guide to downtown pittsburgh. Similarly, we are taking special orders with direct delivery and can accommodate almost any request. Recalling downtown pittsburghs storied movie theater. Jmj catholic book store in bethel park has a wide selection of. Best 30 comic book stores in downtown, pittsburgh, pa with. Duncan comics books and accessories has been selling quality comics and used books in the north hills of pittsburgh since 1993. Anchored by macys department store formerly kaufmanns, downtown pittsburgh offers an eclectic variety of department stores, specialty shops, and trendy boutiques. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Jun 15, 2015 pittsburgh is known as a literary city and our neighborhoods are alive with thriving, local booksellers. In the small community of dormont, just 11 minutes from downtown pittsburgh, lies one of the most charming bookstores around, beyond bedtime books. To celebrate groundhog day, possibly pennsylvanias most important holiday, i am running a special sale. Yp the real yellow pages sm helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs.
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff can help you find exactly what you are looking for. Point park university bookstore 201 wood st pittsburgh, pa. Select from our best shopping destinations in pittsburgh without breaking the bank. The store, which also carries books and zines by local authors, is unique in pittsburgh and has been a muchloved presence on s.
Adultmart and its family of stores offer a clean, comfortable adult shopping experience for men, women and couples. Apply to team member, asset protection associate, universal worker and more. With its blend of history and modern design, you can find restaurants to suit any craving. Places with book stores near pittsburgh baldwin boro 1 mile baldwin borough 1 mile ross twp 1 mile allegheny west 1 mile baldwin 4 miles dormont 4 miles ingram 4 miles overbrook 4 miles point breeze 5 miles shaler township 5 miles.
Desolation row, located in the front corner of the store, specializes in indie, folk, jazz, americana and blues lps and cds. On april 27, 2005 this website was created to make it easier to share that salelist. Jul 06, 20 downtown pittsburgh was the main shopping area and most people went downtown once or twice per month. We are a small, friendly shop with an emphasis on both oldworld charm and modern customer service. Downtown pittsburgh is often referred to as the golden triangle. Currently we have 15 independent booksellers on the list amazing books has two locations, with plans to open a third on the south side in the future. Amazing books downtown, downtown, 929 liberty avenue, downtown pittsburgh. Venture into pittsburgh s unique neighborhoods for an eclectic mix sure to satisfy your shopping fix. With new products hitting the market every day, our customers know they can trust us to help them find something new and exciting.
The best 10 bookstores in pittsburgh, pa updated covid19. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. Downtown pittsburgh fullday bookstore tour the american. Most of the new clothing and gift boutiques in the city have opened around lawrenceville and. Downtown pittsburgh is compact and walkable and has a load of small business stores and boutiques. New york city its not, but downtown pittsburgh is a nice place for shopping, due to its compact, walkable business district. Kaufmanns department store photographs historic pittsburgh. A list of every independent bookstore in and around the pittsburgh area. Shopping in pittsburgh depends on what sort of shopper you are and what youre setting out to find. Sassy sensations is mostly clothes and bachelorette party stuff, but theyre cool.
Green book steered africanamerican motorists toward the hill, not downtown pittsburgh s green book as black americans fled racial terrorism in the south, their new neighbors in the north began imposing similar customs on them. If we dont have a book in stock, we are happy to order it for you. Weekends are the most popular, but afternoons and early evenings during the week are also a good time fo. The city directories contains directories published between 1815 and 1945 by j. Guide to independent bookstores in pittsburgh i heart pgh. The city directories that are online were published by j. Downtown pittsburgh was the main shopping area and most people went downtown once or twice per month. What we consider downtown pittsburgh encompasses just one of pittsburghs 90 neighborhoods the central business district. Find hardware stores in downtown, pittsburgh, pa on yellowbook. Find adult bookstores in pittsburgh, pa on yellowbook. Venture into pittsburghs unique neighborhoods for an eclectic mix sure to satisfy your shopping fix. One of the best gifts that you can give anyone for the holidays is a book. Highend fashion can always be found at ross park mall with over 150. Each of these stores has their own flavor, culture and specialties and is as varied as the.
Theres so much shopping in pittsburgh, you might not know where to start. Buy one superman graphic novel, get the 2nd half off. To help you plan your visit, here is our guide to the best places and shopping areas in pittsburgh. Your session has timed out and requires a page refresh. We are located in the oakland neighborhood of pittsburgh, a brief stroll from the carnegie museum of art, carnegie natural history museum, phipps conservatory, carnegie mellon university, and the university of pittsburgh.
This makes downtown pittsburghs boundaries for the purpose of this guide as follows. Downtown had all the major department stores including kaufmanns, hornes, gimbels, woolworths, murphys, and mccrorys. Downtown pittsburgh was a fun place to go in the 1960s. Pins for booklovers, for sale at classic lines book shop. To copy the theme of the movie, buy one item, get a second of the same type 50% off.
In 1879, he constructed a new central location at penn avenue and stanwix street in downtown pittsburgh, a sevenstory landmark which was the. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Used book sales in western pennsylvania are growing so fast that its hard to keep track of them all. What makes pittsburghs bookstores particularly unique is they truly care. Our selection of new books includes a broad range of contemporary and literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, history, philosophy, local authors, independent presses, childrens books, and much more. Welcome to ross park mall a shopping center in pittsburgh. During the covid19 pandemic, we are open, knock on the door. This cute spot has it all from a broad selection of books to a welcoming feeling, not to mention a knowledgeable and friendly owner, jamie, who will help you find the perfect gift.