(215) 592-1207
55 N 2nd St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9515
-75.1433
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
What People Are Saying About Big Jar Books Store & Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The bookstore stays that way by being very picky about what it buys from customers and dealers; bring in a bag of crap and you're going to leave with it. New items are so clean that they must be reviewers' copies--no notes and bent corners here. Of course you'll pay for the cleanliness and selection with prices slightly higher than other used book stores (new hardbacks usually go for half the list price), but it's worth it.
03/13/07
on every shelf, a gem!
by ket006
great selection and everything was in very good condition. every shelf you turned to, seemed to have a gem! also, was tidy, dusted, and had a charming comfortable atmosphere. comfortable beat-up reading chairs, plus a wooden stool near each set of shelves - very considerate additions. also, serves tea/coffee and delicious little brownies. there are two cute little tables near the window (and the used cookbooks) for great people watching while waiting for a friend to finish digging through the stacks.
a wonderful find!
- Pros: great selection! clean, charming neighborhood store!
The Details on Big Jar Books Store & Cafe
Know Before You Go:
Many of the new titles still have the publishers' release notes tucked inside the cover.
The Extras:
The store makes an effort to keep the essential authors in stock, so if you want that Graham Greene, Kingsley Amis or Doris Lessing title, you're likely to find it.
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