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Caliban Book Shop
Used, rare books and vinyl finds in a cozy Pittsburgh haven
4.4
Retail Store
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Used, rare books and vinyl finds in a cozy Pittsburgh haven
Caliban Book Shop stocks a broad range of used and rare titles across genres, including vinyl records and CDs. Nearby CMU and Pitt, it offers a warm, old-book atmosphere, with a front desk case for rare finds and a feminist fiction section known as Karen's Book Row. Reviewers praise affordability and variety, while some note room for improved inventory clarity.
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A wide range of gently used books in all genres, from fiction to non-fiction, at affordable prices.
Specialized case of rare and unique books for collectors and enthusiasts seeking valuable finds.
Curated selection of vinyl records and CDs for music lovers to browse and purchase.
Dedicated 'Karen’s book row' featuring feminist fiction and related titles.
Expert care and handling of books to maintain their condition and honor their historical value.
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Overall rating
Julianna Barreto
Great range of topics! Book are gently used and well kept in the store. Prices vary on the book but generally very affordable! I appreciate their case of books at the front desk for rare finds. It shows they really care about book preservation and honor how special a book can be! Great place to visit with a coffee and enjoy for hours
Echo Czajkowski
great store! beautiful and smells like old books 📚
Ben Ames-McCrimmon
This is a good bookstore. A little in the smaller size. But lots of interesting titles. The only thing I’d say, though, is that they don’t seem to always know what they have… perhaps an inventory cataloguing system would be helpful.
Han Stw
Used and rare bookstore located near the Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. They have books of all sorts of genre, from fiction to non-fiction. They also have vinyl records and some CDs. There is also a section called “Karen’s book row” for feminist fiction books. I found some good books that I bought, but some of the books they have were a bit overpriced.
Juan Pablo Bermúdez
The bookstore has lots of used books in every genre. I couldn't quite find any works from many fiction authors I was hoping to find (Austen, Woolf, J. Diaz...), but I'm sure people more knowledgeable in literature will find something special. I ended up settling for a copy of a Murakami novel, so I left a happy customer.
