for the joy of reading

 

 

Welcome

Surround yourself with stories.

booked. is an independent, woman-owned bookshop located in Philadelphiaโ€™s Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Our diverse selection of books includes contemporary and classic fiction and nonfiction, poetry, biographies, essays and memoirs, history, design, local authors, childrenโ€™s books, and much more.

Itโ€™s not just books weโ€™re passionate about. We believe that storytelling opens doors to different worlds and new conversationsโ€”and it can also bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. booked. is committed to fostering connection through story and building a space where no one ever feels alone.

Whether youโ€™re searching for a new release, a long-lost story, or engaging conversation, weโ€™re happy to help you find whatever youโ€™re looking for. So come on in, pull up a seat, and surround yourself with stories.

Canโ€™t visit us in store, but want to support our local shop?

 

 

View fullsize Come into the shop this Saturday to get a signed copy of one of Mrs. Talona R Coleman’s books, I am Important and You Matter! ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ฌ I Am Important was written to empower, inspire, encourage, and to offer hope to children
View fullsize Local author William G Howard will be in the shop to sign his new book The Sword of Aeschylean. Saturday, April 13 from 12-3pm ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค Kasidy Vulkner has fallen through a celestial hole in space and time that has brought her into
View fullsize PLEASE NOTE - Our spring writing workshop with drs. Susan Schaefer has been postponed until the fall. Stay tuned!
View fullsize Join us in the shop this weekend as Jim Zervanos returns with his new memoir, Your Story Starts Here: A Year on the Brink with Generation Z. More details & RSVP at the link in our bio. ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ Jim Zervanos is a teacher, a
View fullsize Shop update: we'll be closed on Tuesday, April 2 for inventory! See you Wednesday ๐Ÿ“š (And no, this is not an April Fools joke!)
View fullsize Join us for the return of Jim Zervanos as he reads from his new memoir, Your Story Starts Here: A Year on the Brink with Generation Z. More info & RSVP at the link in our bio. ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค Jim Zervanos, a seasoned high-school Engl
View fullsize Have you got a story to tell? Everyone does! There's still time to sign up for our spring writing workshop with drs. Susan Schaefer. Sign up at the link in our bio. ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž Join drs. Susan Schaefer for a six week personal nar
View fullsize ๐ŸŽŠ New in-store!! ๐ŸŽŠ Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks and pencils AND Cambridge Imprints envelopes, notecards, mail labels, and notebooks. Stop by for all your reading and writing needs ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“’๐Ÿ“–

  • Shop Hours

    Come visit us Tuesdays 12pm to 5pm, Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm or Sunday from 9am to 4pm. Closed Mondays.

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  • Our Location

    Conveniently located in heart of Chestnut Hill at 8511 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118

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  • Events & Rentals

    Booked hosts public and private community events, including local author readings, book signings, authorโ€™s tables, book clubs, and more.

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