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t1_ja0bcju wrote

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I know the Barnes & Noble in South Burlington, VT had a decent-sized used book section. I haven’t been since 2019 so I can’t confirm it is still there. It was in the Annex with new books they had on clearance. I’m yet to find another B&N that does this.

Where was the used bookstore in PA? I live near Philly so you have me curious now 😂

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t1_ja11tzc wrote

It was in Carlisle. Outside Harrisburg. I moved away in 2008, so it might not still be there. Even then, the owner made a lot of her money off of online book sales. Another cool thing about the place was one decoration. In the cash register area, the counter and I think the walls were covered with wine corks. Minor, but not the kind of thing you would see in a chain.

I recall a used bookstore in Philly. I drove to Philly once largely for the bookstore. It had a cat. I adore cats. You don't see many cats in stores, though. It wasn't organized well, but that was because they had more books than shelves. Books just stacked on the floor. If I'd lived closer, I probably would have gone there a lot.

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