The Story
City Books is Pittsburgh's oldest used bookstore, operating from the North Side and carrying new, used, collectible, rare, and foreign-language books. The small, independent shop is a treasure trove for book lovers, with shelves packed floor to ceiling with finds.
In an era of online booksellers and e-readers, City Books persists as a physical sanctuary for readers who love the experience of browsing real shelves. The store's longevity as Pittsburgh's oldest used bookshop is a testament to the city's enduring literary culture.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city of readers, writers, and storytellers, and City Books has been serving that community longer than any other used bookstore in town. The North Side location connects the shop to one of Pittsburgh's most historically rich areas.