I’m not exaggerating when I say this is my favourite bookstore of any I’ve ever been to. Before I moved to Philadelphia, I absolutely was the kind of person who wanted a local bookstore within walking distance, where you become friends with the owner and buy more books than you need, and that’s exactly what I got. The owner has never steered me wrong with a recommendation, the events are a joy to attend (even on Zoom!) the selection feels like it was meant for my tastes, and the decor (and resident cat) create the best ambiance. When the first wave of COVID hit, the shop started doing a booth at the local farmer’s market, which turned into a wonderful Saturday habit. They also offer local delivery, which I love, and their site is super updated and easy to use so that you can continue to order while staying indoors. Could not recommend this shop enough!

Amazing little gem in Manayunk!!! Please go support or shop online until they reopen! They have many amazing books, even some obscure treasure finds, and even have a spiritual section with gemstones, florida water, incense, herbs, homemade soaps and so much more! And the shop cat is so cute and friendly ♡♡♡

I love this store. The employees are all super helpful and accommodating, as is Queen Calliope herself. It doesnt have a Barnes & Nobles-sized inventory, obviously, but they do have nice curated reading selections by their employees. The occult/witchcraft nook is a fun and appreciated touch as well. If youre into supporting local businesses, this would be a great place to start.

Great place with a solid selection. Whatever you cannot find the staff is willing to help. I went to an event there tonight and it was a great time. Manager went out of her way to welcome and accommodate everyone. For sure will be attending again .

Adorable little book shop with a great book store cat! They are a small store so they dont have ever book under the sun but they have some really neat finds! Found some great childrens books here I had never seen before. We will be back!

Lovely, quaint local book shop. Great location. Love to shop for a book then go around the corner to a favorite restaurant for lunch.

Sweet little bookstore with the friendliest of cats 🐱

This is a bookstore with a heart and a brain. I LOVE this shop and all that it offers. New books, treasured old and used books, comfortable chairs to review all of the books that I need, Poetry readings from local artists, so many varied supportive events . I just cant speak highly enough of my favorite, caring book store deserving of a rating much higher than a 5. Ann, the owner consistently thinks outside of the box to keep this a shop that we must visit. She cares about literacy and the importance of a good book. This is not your grandmothers bookstore.

I cant say enough good things about The Spiral Bookcase. They have a great selection of books, plus the ambiance in the place is pleasant- quirky yet friendly. I particularly enjoyed browsing the staff selections. Also, the store cat is adorable. I cant wait to bring friends and family here when they visit Philly!

Good selection of interesting books!

I popped in here a couple of weeks before the holidays, looking for Christmas gifts for the bibliophiles in my life. I found a number of very gently-used/new possibilities that were all under $15 each. I also spent a good twenty minutes exploring the jewelry and sundries table in the center of the store before settling on a couple of really cute, handmade necklaces ($25)--the kind where the pendant is an old piece of a dictionary page highlighting a cool word. Cant wait to come back and spend more--on myself this time!

Amazing little place for book lovers and book likers. This little shop is full of surprises. You can find second hand popular fiction as well as the heavy weight classics of literature. They host events featuring local authors, poets, and artists. They even have a sweet little cat, Amelia. If you cant find a specific book or author that you are seeking, just ask Keenan for recommendations. If you are clearing out your bookshelves you can donate​ your old books or trade them in fir store credit.

Cute little book store! They had a pretty good collection and could ask the desk person to search their program to see if they had a specific book. Quaint and nice, prices are on the top right corner of one of the first few pages for reference!

Fantastic place with a great, ever changing selection of weird and wicked reads. They also hold wonderful events several times a month! ❤️

I love this used book store. Best place to find an interesting read and some locally sourced extras like book marks!

Great little used bookstore with a cute occult nook. Plus they have an adorable shop kitty!!!

Small but packed with great books. Well organized and in good condition. A separate room of spiritual and occult with stones.

Fantastic shop with the extremely personable Victoria. All the perks of a regular bookstore with a little extra magic thrown in. Recommend to all and make sure to put something in the cat tip jar

I love small book stores like this. Nice sellection of slightly used books. Staff is helpful and friendly.

In these chained up times, this REAL bookstore is so great to find. Strong on foreign fiction, strong on experimental, HUGE on art books, I try not to buy fantasy and occult, but thats impossible here. The Spiral staff are also the kind of people who read read read and can hand-sell you a book for someone based on your description of them. Then, when you finally step outside with too many books, youre in Manayunk with lots of places to end up with a coffee or a beer to start flipping those pages. Ideal way to get here: train or bike.

Not the widest selection, so if youre looking for something specific they might not have it. But if youre just browsing for a good read, great place to do it. Lovely atmosphere, eclectic collection, and a sweet cat too.

Most interesting they had a monthly meeting well everyone shared if they were empaths psychics very interesting and the store itself has a lot of interesting things books old books new books crystals incense etc a small store with a big impact very very nice meeting open to all

Great little shop! I was looking at a book on Amazon, and thought I shoiukd just check the bookstore! Sure enough, they had it! Much lower price too (previously owned, but still looked new). I love supporting places like this.

Really cool, hidden gem sort of place. They have a super chill cat that hangs out (and is even featured in a book about bookstore cats.)Its a bit on the small and cramped side, but that adds to the charm of a bookstore.

Small bookstore with an intimate ambiance, grade A customer service, and very accommodating. We had a book release event the other day and were highly satisfied with the outcome. Support small business and shop here!

One of my favorite brick and mortar real book stores.

Sweet little bookstore. Their used section had a lot of stuff I was interested in and Amelia the bookstore cat is adorable. Go!

Very cool independent bookstore. New and used, plus unique gifts for your fellow weirdos.

Small, with a lot of nice used books, good price. Some good decreation that kids would like. No bathroom for customers.

Amazing store, lots of fun to look around. The staff is awesome and the cat is friendly!

Loved it. Such a special find with great energy.

I love a bookstore with a little magic. Bonus: they have a cat and TONS of local literature.

Great bookstore with an amazing selection of special books. I love finding old books about the Wissahickon or a forgotten cookbook from the past. Read more books! Support your local bookstore!

Great little hole in the wall bookstore, could spend hours here

Adorable bookstore! Has a great selection and is very accommodating 10/10

One of the best new & used book shops in the city! Owners and staff are great people and very knowledgeable.

Cool place! Very chill.

Ann & Sarah are amazing they have a great selection of vintage leather bound books as seen on Pinterest I will be back ladies

This adorable bookstore has something for everyone. If your in the area its must stop.

Great cozy bookstore with an adorable cat.

Customer service: top notch. Everyone is so incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and helpful.Selection: theres alway something—even if I didnt know I was looking for it. Very curated, special, and awesome rotating inventory!Amelia Cat: How do I pet thee? Let me count thy ways.Hands-down one of the coolest indie bookshops. A must-stop on your day in Manayunk or while bookhunting. They host literary and community events that really make you like youre part of something special—part of the Spiral family.Go!

Helpful staff and very friendly cat.

Very cute bookstore, but is tiny & when crowded, can be suffocating.

Nice selection of books and good customer service!

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Nice small bookstore with a live cat!!

Nice, tidy bookstore with half price used books. Look for Amelia, the bookstore cat.

Home of the best bookstore cat in America.

Used book store. TIME WARP

Calliope’s customer service is on point.

Indy bookstore. Yaaas.

Great place

Amazing

Say hi to the cats!

LOVE

Needs a bathroom