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The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
A literary haven for mystery lovers and book enthusiasts in Scottsdale.
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Retail Store
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A literary haven for mystery lovers and book enthusiasts in Scottsdale.
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore is a cherished independent bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in mystery, thriller, and horror genres. Known for its welcoming atmosphere with gargoyle sconces and cozy seating, it offers a curated selection of first edition and signed copies. The knowledgeable and friendly staff, including Jen, provides personalized service, from in-store browsing to preorders and shipping nationwide. With over 200 author visits annually and book discussions, it fosters a vibrant community for readers. This local gem supports small business and offers an unforgettable experience for all book lovers.
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Wide selection of mystery, thriller, horror, and other genres, including first editions and signed copies.
Host over 200 author visits and book discussions annually for community engagement.
Pre-order signed books with convenient shipping options available for local and remote customers.
Curated recommendations from knowledgeable staff to help you discover new favorites.
Cozy seating and a welcoming environment for browsing books, with dog-friendly policies.
Shop our inventory through our website with phone support for assistance.
Overall rating
Beth Riggs
The Poisoned Pen is a wonderful local mystery bookstore! The staff is fantastic, they truly love what they do! With over 200+ author visits a year, it's one of my favorite places to go!
Sushmeet Sandhu
First time here but surely not my last. Love this little gem of a bookstore. Mystery thrillers and horror books are what I live for and they have plenty. Very nice staff. They host book discussions too which is cool. They allowed my dog inside and were very nice to my dog. I like that they actually have seating there too if you just want to cozy up with a book.
Jeni D
This is a real treasure! As you approach the store, take note of the gargoyle sconces and beautiful architecture of there outer area. Walking in we were greeted by Jen who was fery friendly and helpful. If you love books you will love this beautiful store! First edition and signed copies of many books are available. I was able to preorder a signed copy from my favorite authors. Jen took all my information to ship the book to Texas next year! Don't miss this amazing place!
zerofever “Isadoriana” peligrie
I love this bookstore 😍 When you walk in, nothing beats the smell of all the novels. It's like when you waft the pages in front of your face and it smells...heavenly - but in this store, the entire place smells like divine. If you're in a position to buy locally, then definitely stop in here.
Patti Stang
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, AZ is truly a gem and definitely worth spending time at for a wonderful experience and selection of books. Yes, I order books online, but to be able to actually walk around a Bookstore and take a book off of a shelf before I buy it is a priceless experience. We found the staff extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I enjoyed looking at the shelves of "staff picks." You can learn a lot about someone by seeing their taste in books. 😁 If you aren't fortunate to live in our AZ area, you can order through their website. Have a question, call them. While my husband and I were there, we heard them assisting several customers on the phone. Help support small businesses- especially a fabulous one like The Poisoned Pen. 😁😁
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