The Lanc Local team analyzed 3,114 local reviews and metrics to find the best book stores Lancaster, PA has to offer. We rank businesses according to their Bayesian average rating — to prevent rankings from being overly influenced by businesses with only a few reviews.
Top Book Stores
Near Lancaster, PA
Barnes & Noble
4.6
(1,990 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"I love this book store. They have large selection of books and magazines. They have a Starbuck where you can enjoy coffee and read books." - Triet H....
Lancaster
Clay Book Store
4.6
(230 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"If you love books, or are a homeschool family, or an educator, this is a wonderful gem! It is open and clean and well stocked. If you're looking for a particular book, you might want to call first, as their used book selections change frequently. Lots of quality educational materials are availa...
Ephrata
Ken’s Educational Joys
4.6
(288 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"Amazing store, a new favorite. Has everything from A-Z in school teaching supplies, gift ideas, CDs, reading material, and more. Clean and fresh atmosphere. Customer service was impressive as well. And a 2 week return policy. That is very reasonable for the market they are in. It is the customer's...
Ephrata
Books-A-Million
4.4
(588 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"It's great to have an option for buying books that allows you to pick up and page through it. So much of our purchases are online now but I needed to buy a children's book and wanted the option to actually see it before buying and look through it for content. This store has a good variety of select...
Lancaster
Cedar Lane Dry Goods and Quilts
4.7
(74 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"Excellent place to buy fabrics. Dress and shirt materials, quilting cotton, Batiks that are stunning and affordable. Great place,great people and lots to pick from. They also have Tupperware and lots of other goodies" - Angela R....
New Holland
Mennonite Life (formerly Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society)
4.8
(17 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"Excellent source of research materials, including published family histories and index cards. Mennonite and some Amish materials available. Membership (fee) allows for off site online research. Copier (.25/page) and computers available. Very helpful and friendly staff. Gift shop and museum, as well...
Lancaster
A Find in Time Antiques & Collectibles
4.6
(17 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"It was a pleasure to walk into this fine shop, Keith is a gentleman he's knowledgeable with a great time just shooting the breeze And discussing some of our valuables. We will definitely return and check in with him often from A to Z just pretty much anything you could be interested in this store! ...
Strasburg
Dog Star Books
4.6
(106 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"I ordered a book last minute as a Christmas gift. I did pay for the fastest shipping offered, but still had my doubts that the book would arrive in time so I figured I would send the seller an email and ask for whatever help they could provide. I was blown away by the quick response and very grate...
Lancaster
Mullen Books Inc
4.5
(28 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"These guys are great! Lots of very beautiful books. NOT A NORMAL BOOKSTORE. You must make an appointment or shop online." - Jim H....
Columbia
Juliana Bookstore
4.6
(14 Reviews)
Locals' choice
Featured review:
"Sweet lady running the store today. This is a well organized and great used bookstore. Items are displayed to catch your eye without the shelves being crammed with books. It invites you in to take a look. Prices are super reasonable. Glad to support the public library." - Beverly R....
Lancaster
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