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Join our next book club meeting on Tuesday, February 3, when we will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick #henriettalacks #rebeccaskloot #bipoc #bipochistory
Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick #henriettalacks #rebeccaskloot #bipoc #bipochistory
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Join our next book club meeting on Tuesday, February 3, when we will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick #henriettalacks #rebeccaskloot #bipoc #bipochistory
Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick #henriettalacks #rebeccaskloot #bipoc #bipochistory
Thank you for another wonderful year at the bookshop! To be honest, 2025 was a hard year. Thank you for your concern, empathy, & support. The bright points I remember & cherish most are moments in the bookstore chatting about books & life with you. Thanks for sharing your lives & book recs with me.
January 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Thank you for another wonderful year at the bookshop! To be honest, 2025 was a hard year. Thank you for your concern, empathy, & support. The bright points I remember & cherish most are moments in the bookstore chatting about books & life with you. Thanks for sharing your lives & book recs with me.
Last month for our 2025 Liberation Donation Drive!
Before the end of January, please visit lookerbooks.com/liberation-d... to learn more & consider a purchase from our list of selected titles meant to inspire positive political & community action.
#lookerbooks #liberationdonationdrive #booksforgood
Before the end of January, please visit lookerbooks.com/liberation-d... to learn more & consider a purchase from our list of selected titles meant to inspire positive political & community action.
#lookerbooks #liberationdonationdrive #booksforgood
January 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Last month for our 2025 Liberation Donation Drive!
Before the end of January, please visit lookerbooks.com/liberation-d... to learn more & consider a purchase from our list of selected titles meant to inspire positive political & community action.
#lookerbooks #liberationdonationdrive #booksforgood
Before the end of January, please visit lookerbooks.com/liberation-d... to learn more & consider a purchase from our list of selected titles meant to inspire positive political & community action.
#lookerbooks #liberationdonationdrive #booksforgood
New Year, New Books!
Tackle that 2026 reading goal with these indie bookseller picks for January 2026.
#indienext #newbooks #indienextlist #newreleases
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Tackle that 2026 reading goal with these indie bookseller picks for January 2026.
#indienext #newbooks #indienextlist #newreleases
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
January 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
New Year, New Books!
Tackle that 2026 reading goal with these indie bookseller picks for January 2026.
#indienext #newbooks #indienextlist #newreleases
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Tackle that 2026 reading goal with these indie bookseller picks for January 2026.
#indienext #newbooks #indienextlist #newreleases
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Yes, we are open!
Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p.
See you soon!
#lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping
Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p.
See you soon!
#lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping
January 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Yes, we are open!
Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p.
See you soon!
#lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping
Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p.
See you soon!
#lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping
Looker Books Holiday Hours:
Thu, Dec 18 - 4:30-7p
Fri, Dec 19 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Dec 20 - 11:30a-4p
December 25-27 - CLOSED
Thu, Jan 1 - CLOSED
Fri, Jan 2 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Jan 3 - 11:30a-4p
To schedule a special order pick-up appointment, email [email protected] or call 484-703-6495.
Thu, Dec 18 - 4:30-7p
Fri, Dec 19 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Dec 20 - 11:30a-4p
December 25-27 - CLOSED
Thu, Jan 1 - CLOSED
Fri, Jan 2 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Jan 3 - 11:30a-4p
To schedule a special order pick-up appointment, email [email protected] or call 484-703-6495.
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Looker Books Holiday Hours:
Thu, Dec 18 - 4:30-7p
Fri, Dec 19 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Dec 20 - 11:30a-4p
December 25-27 - CLOSED
Thu, Jan 1 - CLOSED
Fri, Jan 2 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Jan 3 - 11:30a-4p
To schedule a special order pick-up appointment, email [email protected] or call 484-703-6495.
Thu, Dec 18 - 4:30-7p
Fri, Dec 19 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Dec 20 - 11:30a-4p
December 25-27 - CLOSED
Thu, Jan 1 - CLOSED
Fri, Jan 2 - 11:30a-7p
Sat, Jan 3 - 11:30a-4p
To schedule a special order pick-up appointment, email [email protected] or call 484-703-6495.
December 10 marked Human Rights Day, honoring fundamental rights for ALL people worldwide. You probably missed this date because our current administration refused to acknowledge it. This month, our Liberation Donation Drive titles emphasize these fundamental rights to which ALL HUMANS are entitled.
December 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
December 10 marked Human Rights Day, honoring fundamental rights for ALL people worldwide. You probably missed this date because our current administration refused to acknowledge it. This month, our Liberation Donation Drive titles emphasize these fundamental rights to which ALL HUMANS are entitled.
There are only two weeks left until Christmas!
Do you have gifts for your bookish loved ones?
Check out this extensive list of titles featured in the 2025 Indie Bookstore Holiday Catalog: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
In it, you'll find great gift ideas for the book lover of any age on your list.
Do you have gifts for your bookish loved ones?
Check out this extensive list of titles featured in the 2025 Indie Bookstore Holiday Catalog: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
In it, you'll find great gift ideas for the book lover of any age on your list.
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
There are only two weeks left until Christmas!
Do you have gifts for your bookish loved ones?
Check out this extensive list of titles featured in the 2025 Indie Bookstore Holiday Catalog: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
In it, you'll find great gift ideas for the book lover of any age on your list.
Do you have gifts for your bookish loved ones?
Check out this extensive list of titles featured in the 2025 Indie Bookstore Holiday Catalog: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
In it, you'll find great gift ideas for the book lover of any age on your list.
The holidays and cozy reading days are upon us. Will you have a book ready?
Check out these new titles from the December 2025 Indie Next List for some inspiration and your holiday reading needs.
#indienext #indienextdecember #lookerbooks #newbooks #holidayreading
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Check out these new titles from the December 2025 Indie Next List for some inspiration and your holiday reading needs.
#indienext #indienextdecember #lookerbooks #newbooks #holidayreading
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The holidays and cozy reading days are upon us. Will you have a book ready?
Check out these new titles from the December 2025 Indie Next List for some inspiration and your holiday reading needs.
#indienext #indienextdecember #lookerbooks #newbooks #holidayreading
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Check out these new titles from the December 2025 Indie Next List for some inspiration and your holiday reading needs.
#indienext #indienextdecember #lookerbooks #newbooks #holidayreading
bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
Join us for our January 6 book club meeting when we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
If you think it's cold now, imagine what life was like for this book's heroine, Martha Ballard...
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #frozenriver #ariellawhon
If you think it's cold now, imagine what life was like for this book's heroine, Martha Ballard...
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #frozenriver #ariellawhon
December 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Join us for our January 6 book club meeting when we discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
If you think it's cold now, imagine what life was like for this book's heroine, Martha Ballard...
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #frozenriver #ariellawhon
If you think it's cold now, imagine what life was like for this book's heroine, Martha Ballard...
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#lookerbooks #bookclub #frozenriver #ariellawhon
Our End of Year Hardcover Sale just got more exciting with even bigger discounts now through Dec 31!
Starting today, all in-stock hardcovers are 25% off! Buy two or more for 30% off!
Stop in this month for some holiday gifts and a great deal on hardcover books.
(excludes special orders)
Starting today, all in-stock hardcovers are 25% off! Buy two or more for 30% off!
Stop in this month for some holiday gifts and a great deal on hardcover books.
(excludes special orders)
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Our End of Year Hardcover Sale just got more exciting with even bigger discounts now through Dec 31!
Starting today, all in-stock hardcovers are 25% off! Buy two or more for 30% off!
Stop in this month for some holiday gifts and a great deal on hardcover books.
(excludes special orders)
Starting today, all in-stock hardcovers are 25% off! Buy two or more for 30% off!
Stop in this month for some holiday gifts and a great deal on hardcover books.
(excludes special orders)
Today is #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when we give back to nonprofits that support and fight for all the things we value. It's also a good time to provide an update on our Liberation Donation Drive, which has raised $138 as of Nov 30. Learn more at lookerbooks.com/liberation-d...
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when we give back to nonprofits that support and fight for all the things we value. It's also a good time to provide an update on our Liberation Donation Drive, which has raised $138 as of Nov 30. Learn more at lookerbooks.com/liberation-d...
End of Year Hardcover Sale at Looker Books!
Now through December 31, get 10% off all in-stock hardcover books. Buy two or more for 15% off.
#hardcoversale #booksale #lookerbooks #hardcoverbooks
Now through December 31, get 10% off all in-stock hardcover books. Buy two or more for 15% off.
#hardcoversale #booksale #lookerbooks #hardcoverbooks
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
End of Year Hardcover Sale at Looker Books!
Now through December 31, get 10% off all in-stock hardcover books. Buy two or more for 15% off.
#hardcoversale #booksale #lookerbooks #hardcoverbooks
Now through December 31, get 10% off all in-stock hardcover books. Buy two or more for 15% off.
#hardcoversale #booksale #lookerbooks #hardcoverbooks
Join us for our December 2nd book club meeting when we will discuss The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne.
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#bookclub #bookclubpick #johnboyne #theheartsinvisiblefuries #confectionaddition #lookerbooks
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#bookclub #bookclubpick #johnboyne #theheartsinvisiblefuries #confectionaddition #lookerbooks
November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Join us for our December 2nd book club meeting when we will discuss The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne.
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#bookclub #bookclubpick #johnboyne #theheartsinvisiblefuries #confectionaddition #lookerbooks
Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#bookclub #bookclubpick #johnboyne #theheartsinvisiblefuries #confectionaddition #lookerbooks
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Looker Books will be closed on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Looker Books will be closed on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Looker Books will be closed on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Looker Books will be closed on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Though I am not attending a No Kings rally today, I wanted to show my support and to let the administration know that they can count one more among today's protestors of fascism and autocracy. The America I want to live in is one with NO KINGS, NO tyrants, NO poverty, and NO hate. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Though I am not attending a No Kings rally today, I wanted to show my support and to let the administration know that they can count one more among today's protestors of fascism and autocracy. The America I want to live in is one with NO KINGS, NO tyrants, NO poverty, and NO hate. #NoKings
New in stock: Philly ABCs: Jawns from A to Z by Christopher Wink and illustrated by Sara Scholl.
This fun alphabet book captures what Philly is all about. From "H is for Hoagie" to "M is for Murals," and yes, "W is for Wooder Ice," these jawns will have you and your little one laughing and learning.
This fun alphabet book captures what Philly is all about. From "H is for Hoagie" to "M is for Murals," and yes, "W is for Wooder Ice," these jawns will have you and your little one laughing and learning.
October 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
New in stock: Philly ABCs: Jawns from A to Z by Christopher Wink and illustrated by Sara Scholl.
This fun alphabet book captures what Philly is all about. From "H is for Hoagie" to "M is for Murals," and yes, "W is for Wooder Ice," these jawns will have you and your little one laughing and learning.
This fun alphabet book captures what Philly is all about. From "H is for Hoagie" to "M is for Murals," and yes, "W is for Wooder Ice," these jawns will have you and your little one laughing and learning.
Banned Books Week may be over, but the fight against book banning is ongoing.
So, how can you fight book bans in your community, county, and state? VOTE! In every national, state, and local election, VOTE for people who support free speech and fight book banning. Please VOTE on November 4!
So, how can you fight book bans in your community, county, and state? VOTE! In every national, state, and local election, VOTE for people who support free speech and fight book banning. Please VOTE on November 4!
October 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Banned Books Week may be over, but the fight against book banning is ongoing.
So, how can you fight book bans in your community, county, and state? VOTE! In every national, state, and local election, VOTE for people who support free speech and fight book banning. Please VOTE on November 4!
So, how can you fight book bans in your community, county, and state? VOTE! In every national, state, and local election, VOTE for people who support free speech and fight book banning. Please VOTE on November 4!
Today we honor and celebrate the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
Please consider reading more books by and about Indigenous peoples. This list from Cultural Survival is a good place to start:
www.culturalsurvival.org/news/13-book...
#indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeoples
Please consider reading more books by and about Indigenous peoples. This list from Cultural Survival is a good place to start:
www.culturalsurvival.org/news/13-book...
#indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeoples
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today we honor and celebrate the history and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
Please consider reading more books by and about Indigenous peoples. This list from Cultural Survival is a good place to start:
www.culturalsurvival.org/news/13-book...
#indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeoples
Please consider reading more books by and about Indigenous peoples. This list from Cultural Survival is a good place to start:
www.culturalsurvival.org/news/13-book...
#indigenouspeoplesday #indigenouspeoples
The top 10 most challenged books of 2024....
Add these to your reading list and/or your personal bookshelf.
#bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned #bannedbooksweek
Add these to your reading list and/or your personal bookshelf.
#bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned #bannedbooksweek
October 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The top 10 most challenged books of 2024....
Add these to your reading list and/or your personal bookshelf.
#bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned #bannedbooksweek
Add these to your reading list and/or your personal bookshelf.
#bannedbooks #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned #bannedbooksweek
Join us next month for our book club discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#killersoftheflowermoon #davidgrann #lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick
#killersoftheflowermoon #davidgrann #lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Join us next month for our book club discussion of Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Learn more and register here: lookerbooks.square.site
#killersoftheflowermoon #davidgrann #lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick
#killersoftheflowermoon #davidgrann #lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick
Censorship by the numbers...
Most library censorship can be tied to organized campaigns targeting 4,190 total titles in 2024. From 2001 to 2020, this constituency attempted to remove an average of 46 titles per year. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks.
#bannedbooksweek #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned
Most library censorship can be tied to organized campaigns targeting 4,190 total titles in 2024. From 2001 to 2020, this constituency attempted to remove an average of 46 titles per year. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks.
#bannedbooksweek #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Censorship by the numbers...
Most library censorship can be tied to organized campaigns targeting 4,190 total titles in 2024. From 2001 to 2020, this constituency attempted to remove an average of 46 titles per year. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks.
#bannedbooksweek #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned
Most library censorship can be tied to organized campaigns targeting 4,190 total titles in 2024. From 2001 to 2020, this constituency attempted to remove an average of 46 titles per year. Learn more at ala.org/bbooks.
#bannedbooksweek #readbannedbooks #imwiththebanned
Banned Books Week begins today, October 5!
This week, we'll be sharing facts and information about book banning and what you can do to fight against it in your community.
What is your favorite banned book?
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #censorshipisso1984 #fightbookbans
This week, we'll be sharing facts and information about book banning and what you can do to fight against it in your community.
What is your favorite banned book?
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #censorshipisso1984 #fightbookbans
October 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Banned Books Week begins today, October 5!
This week, we'll be sharing facts and information about book banning and what you can do to fight against it in your community.
What is your favorite banned book?
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #censorshipisso1984 #fightbookbans
This week, we'll be sharing facts and information about book banning and what you can do to fight against it in your community.
What is your favorite banned book?
#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #censorshipisso1984 #fightbookbans
More great new titles for your fall reading list....
Check out the October Indie Next list here: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
#indienext #lookerbooks #bookshop #indienextlist #fallreading #newbooks #newreleases
Check out the October Indie Next list here: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
#indienext #lookerbooks #bookshop #indienextlist #fallreading #newbooks #newreleases
October 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
More great new titles for your fall reading list....
Check out the October Indie Next list here: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
#indienext #lookerbooks #bookshop #indienextlist #fallreading #newbooks #newreleases
Check out the October Indie Next list here: bookshop.org/lists/indie-...
#indienext #lookerbooks #bookshop #indienextlist #fallreading #newbooks #newreleases
This month, our Liberation Donation Drive focuses on Banned Books, and more broadly, FREE SPEECH. Our First Amendment RIGHTS to free speech are being targeted and attacked daily by our current political administration. No one should be "cancelled" or physically harmed for expressing an opinion.
September 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This month, our Liberation Donation Drive focuses on Banned Books, and more broadly, FREE SPEECH. Our First Amendment RIGHTS to free speech are being targeted and attacked daily by our current political administration. No one should be "cancelled" or physically harmed for expressing an opinion.