The Largest Used Bookstore In Pittsburgh Has More Than 30,000 Books
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 31, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Psst…book lovers! You know that delightful smell when you first walk into a used book store – the smell of old books? And, the sound of the paper as you turn each page? Ebooks may be the future for some, but those of us who love traditional books will never get enough of spending time in bookstores. And, if you’ve not been to this used bookstore in Pittsburgh, which boasts 30,000 books, you don’t know what you’re missing.
Add Amazing Books & Records, with locations downtown and in Squirrel - to your literary bucket list.
After all, the spectacular, predominately used, bookstore boasts a huge selection of books, more than 30,000, and has won accolades from Pittsburgh Magazine and City Paper.
So, bring your list of most wanted books or simply browse the store that's bursting with used titles - from classics like Little Women and Crime and Punishment to newer titles by popular authors, including James Patterson.
The shop purchases select books and records during store hours. However, if you have a significant collection you'd like to sell, someone from the shop can generally travel to you.
Discover a treasure trove of used books (and records!) at Amazing Books & Records, open downtown Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m. to "18 minutes before sunset," and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. (These are winter hours.)
Or, stop by the Squirrel Hill location Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Winter hours.)
Amazing Books & Records is located at 929 Liberty Ave., Downtown Pittsburgh, 15222 and 2030 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill 15217.
Click here for the official website of Amazing Books & Records. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to this used bookstore in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Then, click here to read about another huge used bookstore that boasts a warehouse with more than 100,000 books.
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