Doylestown Bookshop Listed Among 'Most Beloved' Book Stores In Nation

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Doylestown Bookshop has been named by Reader's Digest as among the most beloved community book stores in the nation.

Located in the heart of the town’s vibrant downtown business district, the local bookstore has been singled out by “America’s favorite magazine” as one of 50 "most beloved book stores" in the nation based on customer votes on Nextdoor.com.

In the article, "The Most Loved Bookstore In Every State," author Amanda Tarlton spotlights one bookstore from every state. The Doylestown Bookshop is singled out as the "most beloved" in Pennsylvania by the Nextdoor.com voters.

“Despite the rise of Ebooks and Amazon, the charming independent bookstore is still alive and well in America,” reads an introduction to the article. “From those with the largest selection to the ones with the coziest atmosphere, these are the best bookstores in each of the 50 states.”

To everyone living in the Doylestown area, the news is not a surprise. Customers are already aware of the gem they have in their community.

"Love Local" is the message on the front window of the store. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

“If there’s one thing that Doylestown Bookshop prides itself on, it’s how well it preserves the legacy of family-run, small-town bookstores,” the article says. To read the entire story, click here.

“We were honored to be included on the list and to be listed among so many other bookstores that we admire,” said Krisy Elisii, the store's director of marketing, events and schools.

So what makes the Doylestown Bookshop so loved by the community?

“First and foremost, we believe it's our booksellers and the excellent customer service we offer," said Elisii. "This is a family-owned business, and we truly enjoy working here. Many of us have been here for five, ten, and in some cases, over 20 years. That speaks to what a special place this is."

In addition, said Elisii, "We genuinely love books, read voraciously, and enjoy recommending our favorite books to our customers. We also host around 100 unique events each year, whether it's an author event, storytime, book club, or community gathering. We've enjoyed being a center for community for over 25 years.”

The independent book store located at 16 South Main Street offers a curated selection of books for all ages, stationery, cards, and unique gifts. Its buyers carefully handpick each item that is available in the bookstore, according to Elisii.

“We believe our unique displays and variety set us apart," says Elisii. "Additionally, we frequently collaborate with various community organizations, schools, and non-profits - whether providing donations, offering an author to a school free of charge, or partnering with a non-profit to raise funds. We take pride in supporting our community because we are grateful for the support that has brought us to where we are today.”