The Book Trader

Bookstore

Center City East, Philadelphia

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The Book Trader

8.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for bookstores in Philadelphia
"Downstairs sprawling and active, upstairs more quiet and pensive."(4 Tips)
"quintessential used book store with stacks"(2 Tips)

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Michael WilliamsAugust 17, 2011
A very excellent used bookstore, and possibly the best in Philly in terms of value and selection. Not great with trade-ins, but still worthwhile for browsing. Tons of freebies outside every day.
Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 6, 2012
The quintessential used book store with stacks of literary gems for you to discover. The second floor seating area is a great place to start reading!
Heavy BubbleJanuary 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Open from 10 til 10. If you've got the time to browse you'll probably find a few things to take home.
Tristan RhodesideJuly 21, 2016
Great spot to hunt for treasures or just waste an hour enjoying the two floors of old and rare used books
Alex MurphyMarch 20, 2013
Downstairs sprawling and active, upstairs more quiet and pensive. Grab a seat by the window upstairs, take a moment to yourself.
Trever PolakDecember 28, 2014
Cool and quiet bookstore. The fiction is upstairs.
Rebecca DummitAugust 25, 2015
It's a good mix of old and new books. They have everything.
ilYa DvilyanskiNovember 14, 2011
free books outside! awesome selection and great prices. check out the upstairs
Barrie CohnJanuary 16, 2012
I was beyond overwhelmed at this store. So many books, so little time!

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