Baldwin's Book Barn

Baldwin's Book Barn is a literary haven tucked away in the heart of West Chester. The historic setting in a dairy barn adds to the charm, and the collection of rare and used books is a treasure trove for any book enthusiast. The knowledgeable staff and cozy ambiance make each visit a delightful exploration into the world of literature. A must-visit for those seeking the magic of well-preserved stories.

This store is wonderful. There are five floors of so many genres of books. I could have spent the whole day there.

First time going to the barn and it was a dream come true! The feeling of this charming book store exceeded my expectations as I explored all four floors. As a English student in college it was fun to thumb through all the famous books I’ve heard of. I had a couple books in mind I wanted to find, I only found two but ended up walking out with six books total! (For a very reasonable price) The management is beyond friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor and go visit!

How much can I say about this place? What a treasure! We had a great time and could've spent hours there. The barn itself is a gem. So many cubbies and reading nooks.
Carol is an absolute precious soul and is so helpful! We will be back!

Always fun rambling through the sections of books. You never know what gem you'll find. Books which have someone's flower pressings from their visit to Versailles or signed editions just sitting about

Like books? Be warned then. You'll most likely get lost in the endless aisles of books and lose yourself in stacks of reasonably priced reading for hours! A fascinating place just to visit, I left with 6 books and hadn't even begun. 4 floors, thousands of books. If you're not one to climb narrow stairs or navigate narrow passages, keep that in mind. A must try experience for the avid reader. Has tiny room of DVDs, and sheet music also.

Too many books to keep track; staff is knowledgeable and incredibly helpful

This place was great! Far too much to digest in one visit, so I'm looking forward to coming back. Picked up two completely unexpected books for myself, and really enjoyed thumbing through all the different books. The building is perfect for housing so many books, and I imagine on a dreary winter day you could burn up a few hours and not even know it. Love the old wooden arch doors.

Everything you could ever want in a historic bookstore. The building is deceptively big, and it is an adventure to go through all four floors of books. They are categorized into genres, and there is such a charm to the place that only a building built in 1822 can have. The staff are amazingly friendly, and highly recommend you stopping by.

My favorite place to wander around. You can get lost in all the rooms of books. Nothing better!!

Amazing! I spent so much time exploring the shelves on all 4 floors. The weather was 90 degrees outside but inside the barn it was a perfect temperature. How they keep everything so clean is beyond me. I will be sure to come back again on my next trip.

Amazing place. As a booklover, I couldn't recommend this place higher. Incredible old building with more than 250,000 books- what more can you ask? Just make sure you have ample time to browse all the gems here that spread into 4 floors. From collectible editions, old school children books, poetry and non fiction- this place has them all. I visited during the winter and the Christmas vibe made this place even more charming. Please note that this bookstore is a bit hard to reach to, because no public transport goes here and the best option is to go by car. It's about 45 minutes from Philadelphia.

Such a wonderful place to explore. So many amazing books. I loved all of the chairs placed throughout the shelves to browse through the books. The history of the barn is beautiful.

I'm a writer, so of course, I had to stop for our YouTube channel, Dark Nest Travels. What did I find? I found a hardcover, first edition Thinner, by Richard Bachman, with a dust jacket. Great deals and great service here. There are four floors to discover the book or books of your dreams. I highly recommend this place!

We've been visiting Baldwin's for 40+ years. Yes, it's been there that long! It's an amazing place. It's definitely one of the best used book stores in the entire country. We hope the owners are able to keep Baldwin's Book Barn running for many more years so future generations can enjoy!

This store made me fall in love with books as a child. I started coming here when we'd visit my grandparents in West Chester back in the 90's and it's still a place I hold dear to my heart.

Update: I finally got to bring my own children here 11/2022! The lady there was so wonderful and accommodating and memories were made!

A rustic barn overflowing with four floors of books - sorted by subject. Be prepared to spend a good amount of time browsing through the stacks! If you love the smell and feel of books, this place is paradise.

As this used book store is inside a barn, I do not think it would be a good choice for someone who needs accessibility accommodations or someone with small children (although they have a large selection of picture books and classic children’s literature)

Found this on a whim and definitely will be back! It is a super cute place to purchase used books or donate your books. There’s quite a selection that you’ll be in there for a couple of hours exploring!

Fabulous experience and a wide, wide range of books in a beautiful setting and barn. Oh, and it has ghosts, too. I experienced one paranormal moment myself! No joke.

Beautiful place with books ,cozy spots that take you back in time . Amazing unique book finds - taking in the beautiful period elements of this place of 4 stories is a immersive experience.