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September 2023 by Dan Grimwood
Visited this store to try a “Blind Date With A Book”. Bought three and one of them is completely written in French. The description on the wrapping was written in English and gave no indication what was hiding inside. Common sense would say the description on wrapping should be written in French, but that seems to be lacking here.
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September 2023 by David Hobbs
They still require masks, as of 09-2023. A pain in the neck to shop here.
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August 2023 by Rachel Ewell
An absolute gem of a bookstore in an adorable neighborhood of Pittsburgh. I can’t say enough good things about how much I enjoy this shop!
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August 2023 by Steve Capone
Old Review: Love this local bookstore. Love the new ownership.New Review: I love what Arlan has done with this shop. Her presence online, her professionalism as a member of the bookselling community, and her contributions as a community member all stand out. I order books from her shop from way out here in Utah sometimes, and I am so glad she facilitates this. Great curated collection worth browsing. Small footprint, big heart.
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May 2023 by J L
Apparently City Books is ok with their social media person driving while recording to post for attention. With how many lives and families are ruined by this careless, sociopathic behavior, I honestly cannot support them anymore. All just so they can be the ones who benefit from the potential Taylor Swift release.Really scares me that they think this is okay, and that the person behind the video probably thinks nothing about willfully endangering the lives of others for attention. She probably does it every day while she drives. It looks like they post about their "social justice" beliefs but don't practice what they preach. White feminism at its finest.
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September 2022 by Craig Gibson
Friendly, intimate space. Go. Enjoy.
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September 2022 by Jarrod Galgano
Cute book store with an incredibly friendly owner. Oldest book store in PB!
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July 2022 by Bex Tasker
Cute location, slim selection. Only rating three stars because this location is "Pittsburghs oldest used bookstore" and yet someone they haven't yet gotten with the program and added a wheel chair ramp. I stopped for the first time today and it's very hot and sunny out and while I was there a wheelchair user was stranded outside in the heat because the store isn't accessible. There's no reason to not be ADA compliant in 2022. Do better, City Books.
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March 2022 by Sustainable Kelly
Great little store with a good selection of used books! Found some treasures and the staff was pleasant and informative
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February 2022 by David Clark
Bought an exceptional 1906 Anglo-Boer war account with nine stunning colour campaign maps. Negotiated a 20% discount.
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December 2021 by Myrna Patterson
Very warm, comfy and cozy spot. Owner Arlen will chat with you enough to find something you'll like or like as a gift. She is special as is this treasure of a homegrown bookstore.
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October 2021 by Sarah Reed
The owner of the shop was so kind and helpful.
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August 2021 by George Andrews
My boyfriend and I bought some super cool books here, and they have an assortment of varieties, including L.G.B.T. history ... that's perfect for US. ?
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July 2021 by Maureen Bailey
Nice little book store we visited after our tour of the University of Pittsburgh.
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May 2021 by Sean Winnie
So pleased to re discover this treasure after wondering whatever happened to the south side store. Even in a hurry I bought three books
