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7423 Devon St, Mount Airy Train Station, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-242-0854
www.walkacrookedmilebooks.com
Hours: We open at 6 a.m. Monday - Friday and sell coffee to commuters on the R 7 line which stops at our train station. We open at 9 a.m on Saturday. We close at 6:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday unless we are having a free concert and then close at the end of the concert about 9 p.m. We are closed on Sundays.
Payment: We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover and paypal.
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We're a general used bookstore with 80,000 books in all subjects, priced starting at $1 for children's paperbacks, $2 for literature, sci/fi and detective paperbacks up to rare and collectible books. We're situated in the historic 1882 Mt. Airy Train Station on Gowen Avenue between Germantown and Stenton Avenue at Gowen. We often accept books for donations or for trade credit but call first to see if we're temporarily full. We also have 20 shelves of free books outside our shop. We offer community yard sales from April through October and a free concert series during the same period. You can be on our email list for these activities by sending us an email. We offer complimentary coffee or tea for browsers. Come visit and see what we offer.

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5

Lotsssssss of books.. great prices,friendly staff.. Right at Train statlon. Lovely neighborhood setting to browse books & sit outside & read. Great concert series Spring thru Fall
By Carol Tenneriello on September 21, 2010 at 09:49 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

Wonderful bookstore

5

Walk a Crooked Mile is a gem in the Mt. Airy neighborhood. Even though I don't live in Mt. Airy, I was told about this bookstore from one of my book club members. Once you are in, you are hooked and are always looking for time to come back. I found two beautiful art books in great condition for my son last year for a fraction of the price I would have anywhere else. He treasures these books and I will be bringing him back to look for more. Thanks for being there.
By Julie Haywood on August 02, 2010 at 06:44 PM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

I love this place!

5

I don't live nearby, but my friends have been telling me about this wonderful gem for a long time. Imagine my delight when I heard they needed a web site; it gave me an excuse to go over there and hang out. Being there always makes me want to move to Mount Airy. I'd go every day, drink coffee, browse books, sit in the sunshine, and talk to Greg and Cynthia, who seem to know every person who walks by. They host free concerts in the summer, kids play outside, and commuters go in and out on their way to the train. If every community had a place like this, the world would be a nicer place. Get to know your neighbors. Read good books. What could be better? Don't let this place stay a secret. Go visit, bring your friends, support the community and help keep independent bookstores alive and well.
By Rachel Polisher on February 15, 2010 at 07:21 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

the first place to look for books

5

your book dollars go farthest at this store. they are great to deal with and they will search their stock and ship to you. whenever i need a book (or just have a lust for one), this is where it turn.
By Lynn Hoffman on December 03, 2009 at 07:51 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

five stars, a grat bookstore

5

I suspect the one guy who wrote a negative review is a just bitter asshole and the owner of the shop who is very honorable was just too polite to tell him off. Just goes to show you can't please everyone.
By Lewis Jaffe on April 21, 2009 at 08:06 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

WACM is a Mt Airy Institution!

5

Greg is a fantastic merchant. He is always cordial and very helpful. I stop by only occasionally because I end up spending hours in this dreamy, rambling train station. I often decide to make a collection on a topic, and voila! I am purchasing a dozen great books, enjoying a good cuppa with Greg and other patrons. WACM is a sensual experience...there are NOT many bookstores like this anymore. The newsletter, the live music, the flea market events...this is heaven on earth! Thanks to the entire staff...a family of bibliophiles, and living the dream!
By Ellen Ross on March 20, 2009 at 05:22 PM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

Fast service, courteous, customer-friendly

5

Being from the west-central part of the state (aka "the sticks"), I've not had an opportunity to visit the store in Philly. But I have e-purchased several used (non-fiction) books from WACM over the past year. On each occasion, I received the book sooner than expected and in exactly the condition as advertised. I couldn't be more pleased with the prompt, courteous service I've been shown. For that, I will continue to buy from WACM...and maybe even make the road trip to the store when the snow and ice finally melts. Thank you WACM and keep up the great work.
By Tom Lewis on February 09, 2009 at 05:34 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

Great, fun place!

5

Walk a Crooked Mile is a fun, incredible resource of books! It requires searching on bookshelves, so you have to be ready to search. Greg always greets with a smile and there is great concerts in summertime. I love taking a break from the concerts, searching through the book shelves while listening to the music. Divine!
By Corri Gottesman on December 02, 2008 at 10:40 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

My favorite bookstore

5

I absolutely adore this bookstore. Greg stocks an excellent selection of contemporary fiction that he sells for $2 per book. He is a pleasure to talk with and never fails to stop what he is doing to come and greet me and my children, always with an offer of free tea or coffee. He also allows customers to sell their books to him for credit so I almost never pay with cash. It really is a wonderful place.
By Carrie on October 19, 2008 at 10:15 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books

a great resource

5

Knowledgeable and friendly staff make this a great community resource in the fabulously funky Mt. Airy train station. More than an awesome book store, the owner knows what it is to build community. WACM oozes with warmth, integrity, and a sense of place. A great selection, frequent sales, flea markets, and free concerts help make Walk A Crooked Mile unique.
By Dave on October 16, 2008 at 10:17 AM

Walk A Crooked Mile Books 4.60606060606 out of 5 33 15

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