Bookmarks

Matthew Calise

10 months ago

Went to Bookmarks for the first time the other day - it was an incredible experience. It’s organized, very clean, and so calm & cozy! The owners were very talkative and genuinely wanting to build connections. You can even request custom orders to be delivered to the location (with a very fast turnaround time!). We are very lucky to have such an awesome place in West Chester!

F

7 months ago

amazing. walked in and was greeted by a older gentleman very very polite and nice looked around and found some very nice poetry books. told us to have a good night. will be back amazing 10/10

Jonelle Lund

8 months ago

What a charming bookstore in the heart of West Chester! It is woman owned and curated so beautifully! The gentleman helped my son find books that fit his genre preference! We will definitely be back!

Deni Tobin

year ago

Ahh! West Chester finally has a little independent bookstore! From what I can tell: new books, fidget toys, games, cards, and gift materials. There’s two levels and a cozy little spots for kids and adults to pause and peruse before buying books. Worth a visit ⭐️

kiera peterson

5 months ago

This is a wonderful bookstore! I went with my husband today and we had an amazing experience. Wonderful service and selection. Beautifully decorated and cozy as well. Can’t wait to come back!

Annie Wermuth

4 months ago

A simply darling shop with a wide, beautifully curated selection—perfect for all ages. The ideal place to shop for yourself or pick up a gift. The owners and staff are incredibly friendly and kind. A shop you’ll want to stop in and return to.

Sam Fein

7 months ago

This place was absolutely wonderful. As soon as me and my friend walked in we were greeted by the guy behind the desk who gave us a friendly hello and a short run down of the selection and layout. It was organized perfectly, everything was easy to walk through and read, found my way upstairs easily. The sections were small but man, were they good. Me and my friend sat down and looked through the poetry section for around 30 minutes. Some really good hidden gems. I also found quite the collection of nature books such as dog training and bird identification. I’d never go to a place like Barnes & Noble‘s, actually just stumbled upon this place on a walk. The environment was quiet and organized and it really felt safe to just…look around. im not much for reading, haven’t picked up a book in years, but this place seriously has me wanting to come back. My only concern was the lack of prices on things, I really wanted to know the prices of a couple books I picked up but I found it redundant to keep running up and down the stairs, maybe it’s somewhere inside the book where i didn’t see but other then that I LOVE this cute little book store!

K M

4 months ago

I was visiting the area and searching for a specific book when I called this bookstore, yes, they had it, but were closing in 17 minutes. We rushed over and arrived with just 7 minutes to spare, and in that brief time were welcomed by the sweetest, most hospitable owners. The store is full of incredible finds; you’re bound to discover the perfect read. To the owners, thank you for your kindness and exceptional care. It truly meant a lot, and I can’t wait to visit again.

Charles Schafer

3 months ago

Perfect store for a great gift. Incredibly nice local bookstore and the owners are extremely pleasant and helpful. Great options for kids. Adult books upstairs has a wonderful and current/popular selection - I look forward to coming back for my next book and for multiple holiday gift-giving seasons.

Alex Starr

6 months ago

West Chester Borough holds a variety of small businesses, one being this adorable bookstore on Gay street. The outside may seem unassuming but upon entry, the interior is warmly lit with soft piano sweeping through the quaint building. As you explore its two floors, there are bookcases and bookcases full of books along with places to sit and read. It’s organized in such a way that each room is not only a different genre but a different vibe. My favorite part is how nostalgic the inventory is from the kids section having CS Lewis and Shel Silverstein to the classics section having Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. Back downstairs in the main room there is West Chester merchandise, fun stickers, crazy puzzles, silly coasters, beautiful stationery and so much more! While there, I got to talk to one of the owners, Ty, who explained that he runs the store with his wife. He was so kind and enjoyed getting to share his passion of books with me. If you are in the borough and want a cozy, local bookstore, highly recommend supporting this one!!! BONUS for WCU students: Show your student ID and you get a 10% off discount.