Borders pittsburgh pa locations, hours, phone number, map and driving directions. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. Borders books and music, galleria at pittsburgh mills. We are a small, friendly shop with an emphasis on both oldworld charm and modern customer service.
Walden bookstore was founded in 1962 by lawrence hoyt in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, borders properties, inc. Malls and shopping centers book stores womens clothing clothing shopping. Find 20 listings related to borders in pittsburgh on. Find borders locations in and around monroeville, pa. Currently we have 15 independent booksellers on the list amazing books has two locations, with plans to open a third on the south side in the future. We offer a broad selection of new and gently used books, rare and outofprint books, a wonderful childrens room and a. Borders borders book stores are one of the prestigious book stores in america today. The chain also ran a video game and software chain under the name waldensoftware, as well as a childrens educational toy chain under walden kids. Guide to independent bookstores in pittsburgh i heart pgh. Other pennsylvania stores on the closure list are in pittsburgh, erie. Every independent bookshop, like a good novel, has its own story to tell.
The merger between the stores did not happen until in 1992, when retail store giant k mart acquire borders, after acquiring walden back in 1984, helping form the walden and border group. We host author readings, poetry nights, writing workshops, book clubs, childrens story hour, school visits, and anything else that sounds like a good fit for our space. East side borders closing, bookstore bankrupt in boring pittsburgh. Here at the bethel park half price books store, we have something for everyone. First barnes and noble, then the muchloved josephbeth booksellers closed twice, and now, the last remaining big box bookstore in the city, borders in east liberty. Similarly, we are taking special orders with direct delivery and can accommodate almost any request. Beyond bedtime books is a charming new and used adults and childrens bookstore which has been on potomac avenue for 30 years. Here is a list and map of every independent book shop in and around the pittsburgh area. Duncan comics books and accessories has been selling quality comics and used books in the north hills of pittsburgh since 1993. Whether its a popup book for baby sister, a comic for older brother, a classic movie for mom or a paperback thriller for grandpa, we probably have what they want. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease all i did was walk in with a copy of my book, asked to speak with a manager, and we set up the signing on the spot. Dec 28, 2017 bookstore chains, long in decline, are undergoing a final shakeout book world is closing its 45 stores, including this one in west bend, wis.
We are committed to providing our customers with a friendly, comfortable environment, helpful and knowledgeable booksellers, and the widest selection at the best prices. Apr 29, 20 book tree 3585 brodhead road monaca, pa 15061 724 7752665 book tree is located just 25 miles north of pittsburgh in center township and promises a collection of over. Borders pittsburgh 100 robinson centre dr, pittsburgh pa 15205. Top 10 best used book stores in pittsburgh, pa updated covid. Best bookstores in pittsburgh, pa white whale bookstore, caliban book shop, classic lines, riverstone books, the big idea bookstore and cafe, amazing. In the pittsburgh area, the borders located at 1775 north highland road in bethel park, 200 mall blvd. We are located in the oakland neighborhood of pittsburgh, a brief stroll from the carnegie museum of art, carnegie natural history museum, phipps conservatory, carnegie mellon university, and the university of pittsburgh. Borders borders borders book stores are one of the. Find 166 listings related to borders books in pittsburgh on. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. The group included borders superstores, waldenbooks, borders express and borders airport stores. We are a locallyowned and proudly independent bookstore located in the heart of dormont.
Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Waldenbooks, operated by the walden book company, inc. Borders group operates over 515 borders superstores in the u. East side borders closing, bookstore bankrupt in boring.
Bookstore chains, long in decline, are undergoing a final. At the beginning of 2010, the company operated 511 borders superstores in the us. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. Since early 2001, ive been compiling and disseminating a guide to used book sales and stores in and around allegheny county see about the salelist. We are located in the oakland neighborhood of pittsburgh, a brief stroll from the carnegie museum of art, carnegie natural history museum, phipps conservatory, carnegie mellon university, and the university of. Our stock trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol bgp. Plus, get a free starbucks tall, hot or iced coffee cafe stores only. Pittsburgh, pa 152 412 6819111 caliban book shop is a resource for quality used and rare books.
On april 27, 2005 this website was created to make it easier to share that salelist. New search add a store displaying closest 10 locations. The story of an american city, we thought it would be a small, 150 or so page paperback book with the highlights of this citys vast history clearly we didnt read the description. White whale bookstore aims to be a community huba place for engagement, conversation, and sharing ideas. The borders books and music store in lower allen township, near the. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever.
As of january 30, 2010, the company operated 511 borders superstores in the us. The east side borders is one of those 200 stores scheduled to close. This book is a hardback behemoth that is more like a college textbook than an easy ready guide. Borders monroeville pa locations, hours, phone number, map and driving directions. Bookstore chains, long in decline, are undergoing a final shakeout book world is closing its 45 stores, including this one in west bend, wis. The best 10 bookstores in pittsburgh, pa updated covid19. Search business profiles for pittsburgh, pennsylvania book stores at. In 1971, tom and louis borders open their first bookstore in ann arbor, michigan and named it borders, over the years the brothers expanded their stores to different market. Almost 11,000 employees will lose their jobs when the company closes its remaining 400 stores by the end of september. Book tree 3585 brodhead road monaca, pa 15061 724 7752665 book tree is located just 25 miles north of pittsburgh in center township and promises a collection of over. It appears to be all over for the borders bookselling chain. Best specialty bookstores in pittsburgh cbs pittsburgh. Feb 16, 2011 in the pittsburgh area, the borders located at 1775 north highland road in bethel park, 200 mall blvd. Three pittsburgharea borders stores on closure list.
In its final year, the company employed about 19,500 people throughout the u. The story of an american city, we thought it would be a small, 150 or so page paperback book with the highlights of this citys vast history. Borders bookstore closing all remaining stores the mary sue. The company employed approximately 19,500 throughout the u. Book dealersretail headquartered in ann arbor, michigan, borders group, inc. Today, borders is one of the largest suppliers of books, and reading materials, operating in the united states today. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. May 03, 2018 white whale bookstore, bloomfield opened. Used book sales in western pennsylvania are growing so fast that its hard to keep track of them all. Department stores like bonton and ames, bookstores like waldenbooks and borders, and clothing stores like wet seal and limited too are among the many stores that have permanently shut their doors. If you know of one we missed please leave a comment below. The chain has a bookstore in lower paxton township, but the camp hillarea store closed months ago. Forlocations, the worlds best for store locations and hours. Since opening our first location at 929 liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh in 20, and our second store at 2030 murray avenue in squirrel hill in 2014, weve offered the densest concentration of well selected used books and records at great prices in all of pittsburgh.