Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St, Doylestown PA ©booksandbuttons
And then, right around the corner, is the large, bright
Doylestown Bookshop with lots to offer as these photos
will attest.
This bookstore has been in business since 1998. I can remember when
the space was Musselman’s Department Store–lovely place. And when
they went out of business I bought two huge rolls of wrapping paper from
the children’s department—a zebra pattern and a zoo pattern and I still
use them—I think they were $3.00 a roll!
Anyway, this bookstore is a grand place and seems to have all the bells
and whistles of large city stores—(well, never in my life will I see
anything like Foyle’s in London . . .)
One thing I especially like about this store is the Staff Picks they feature.
A whole long wall is used to display these choices—and you can also go
online to read about them on their website.
Doylestown Bookshop©booksandbuttons
My favorite shelves, the Classics . . ©booksandbuttons
Special ages sections . . .©booksandbuttons
Easy Readers ©booksandbuttons
Fully stocked magazine section ©booksandbuttons
And even an enticing used book area ©booksandbuttons
The shop also sponsors book clubs with various interests.
On the whole, it’s a wonderful store to have nearby–and a
neighbor to the other two local stores in Part I of this posting.
What’d I buy? Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann—a summertime
choice for our own book group.
Beautiful! I love the looks of this place; I could move right in. Like their website too, and their street is just adorable. And I like Foyle’s too! But this one better! So now I think I’ll head out to the library; then maybe to the mall bookstore — not as cute as these bookstores, but they do try. I’m looking for some Memorial Day type reading –maybe Bill Bryson’s One Summer — it has red/white/blue bunting on the front cover. Makes me think patriotically.
Yes, I think you would like it. And those are worthy endeavors!
Enjoy.
What an enticing selection! They have places to sit and browse, as well. Nice.
What are the “Special Ages”? 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s?
(Just kidding)
Yes, there’s a sofa and big rug up in front for reading, too.
Special ages—–oh, you’re just a riot.
Sounds like a fun afternoon! Is there any ice cream nearby?
Funny you should ask! There *is* ice cream—a nice little
ice cream shop where you can take your dish/cone outside on
the little patio and people-watch—and keep an eye on those
two bookstores! Come see for yourself! My treat.