Books + Music
ASPINWALL BOOKSHOP:
412/782-7072, Website
20 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall
Intimate bookstore for those who prefer traditional, knowledgeable service; selection of Crane’s papers.
BARNES & NOBLE:
412/521-3600, Website
1723 Murray Ave., Squirrel Hill
Two floors of books, magazines, children’s, gifts; café.
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC—EASTSIDE:
412/441-1080, Website
5986 Penn Circle South, East Liberty
Books, music, movies and cafe. More than 100,000 titles.
Hours: M-Sat, 9am-10pm; Sun, 9am-9pm.
BRADLEY’S BOOKS:
412/232-9506
Macy’s, Ninth Floor, downtown
Bestsellers, paperbacks, magazines; most 50% off.
BRADLEY’S BOOKS:
412/391-3987
Station Square, South Side
Bestsellers, paperbacks, magazines; most 50% off.
BRADLEY’S BOOKS:
412/922-0277
Parkway Center Mall, Green Tree
Bestsellers, paperbacks, magazines; most 50 percent off.
CALIBAN BOOK SHOP:
412/681-9111, Website
410 S. Craig St., Oakland
35,000+ used and rare books; strong in local history, poetry, arts, literature.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM:
412/531-0389, Website
701 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon
A spiritual oasis and quiet place to study and read. Bibles, Bible references, Christian Science literature and the Christian Science Monitor are available to purchase. M-T, Th-F, 8:30am-4:30pm; W, 11:30am-7:30 pm; Sat, 10:30am-1pm.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM:
412/281-0240, Website
141 Sixth Street, Downtown
A spiritual oasis and quiet place to study and read. Bibles, Bible references, Christian Science literature and the Christian Science Monitor are available to purchase.
Hours: M-Sat, 10:30am-3pm.
CITY BOOKS:
412/481-7555
1111 E. Carson St., South Side
Out-of-print, rare, scholarly books; hosts Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange poetry workshops, Alliance-Francais.
CURTAIN CALL:
412/392-3313
526 Penn Ave., Downtown
Offers symphony merchandise, classical recordings, and unique gifts for music lovers.
DAVE’S MUSIC MINE:
412/488-8800
1210 E. Carson St., South Side
Used and new CDs, DVDs, VHS, vinyl; tickets for local venues; buy, sell, trade every day.
DUNCAN BOOKS:
412/635-0886, Website
1047 Perry Highway, North Hills
Used fiction (especially science fiction), new and collectible comics from the ’40s to present, large selection of action figures. M, Sat, noon-8pm; W, 1-11pm; Th, F, 1-9pm; Sun, 1-5pm.
EIDE’S ENTERTAINMENT:
412/261-0900, Website
1121 Penn Ave., Strip District
Buy, sell, trade music, dvd’s, comic books and toys.
ELJAY’S USED BOOKS:
412/381-7444, Website
1309 E. Carson St., South Side
Used books in every genre and subject; film, philosophy, art, humor, history, biographies, science fiction, fantasy, horror, music, mysteries, metaphysics.
JERRY’S RECORDS:
412/421-4533, Website
2136 Murray Ave., 2nd Floor, Squirrel Hill
Used records of all types.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS:
412/381-3600, Website
2705 E. Carson St., SouthSide Works, South Side
Large, local and independent bookstore; Eclectic stationery and gifts; Music and DVDs; Kid's bookstore and gifts; Author events and book signings weekly.
Hours: M-Th, 10am-9pm; F-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 11am-7pm
JOURNEYS OF LIFE:
412/681-8755, Website
810 Bellefonte St., Shadyside
Unique boutique and bookstore; gifts, books, jewelry, crystals and music to assist with life’s journey—where you have been, where you are and where you would like to be; workshops, seminars.
Hours: M-Sat, 10am-5:30pm; Wed, 10am-8pm; Sun, noon-5pm
MAGGIE & STELLAS CARDS & GIFT STORE:
412/648-1353, Website
209 Oakland Ave., Sennot Square, Oakland
Unique gifts and cards for every occasion.
MCPHARLIN GUITAR & VIOLIN:
724/452-4238, Website
528 Main St., Harmony
Full-service music store specializing in high quality stringed instruments for students and professionals. Guitar and violin repair, bow rehairing and expert instruction.
Hours: M-Th, noon-7pm; Sat, noon-5pm; Fri, by appointment
PAUL’S COMPACT DISCS:
412/621-3256
4526 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield
CDs, vinyl, DVDs; for the listener with eclectic taste.
THE BIG IDEA BOOKSTORE:
412/687-4323, Website
504 S. Millvale Ave., Bloomfield
Cooperative radical bookstore which utilizes a directly democratic, anarchist model and strives to provide literature that is multicultural, women-positive, queer-positive, class-conscious, anti-militaristic, and that promotes a sustainable world and community. The Big Idea also hopes to serve the community by providing a safe space for all individuals to explore radical and alternative ideas. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit, non-capitalist establishment.
Hours: W-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm
THE OPEN MIND BOOKSTORE:
412/741-1888, Website
439 Beaver St., Sewickley
Metaphysical shop to help the spiritually-minded pursue their path; intuitive/psychic readers, practitioners (Reiki/massage), visionary products; books, music, candles, incense, jewelry and ear cones.
Hours: M, noon-5pm; T, Sat, 10am-6pm; W, Th-F, 10am-7pm
TOWNSEND BOOKSELLERS:
412/682-8030, Website
4612 Henry St., Pittsburgh
Used, rare, out-of-print, scholarly and unusual books in all fields bought and sold.
Hours: M-Sat, 10am-6pm.
WICKED DISCS:
412/682-5007
406 S. Craig St., Oakland
Punk, metal and indie rock; used and new CDs, vinyl and DVDs.
Hours: Sun-T, noon-5pm; W-Sat, noon-7pm
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