The Doylestown Bookshop

The Doylestown Bookshop The Doylestown Bookshop is a locally owned and operated bookstore dedicated to preserving the heritage and traditions of independent bookstore ideals.
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Visit our second location, The Lahaska Bookshop, in Peddler's Village! Since opening our doors in 1998 in downtown Doylestown, we have been able to offer our customers an alternative to the ordinary. We carry an extensive inventory of new and nearly new books, from classic literature to current bestsellers. Our staff is knowledgeable and friendly and able to help you choose the perfect book for yo

u or your family. In addition to books, we carry a wide variety of other items, including toys, games, puzzles, unique journals and notepads, greeting cards, gift bags/wrapping, magazines, and an eclectic mix of gift items like our classic book-themed t-shirts. Each month we host a series of events with both talented regional authors and writers with a national profile. Hope to see you here!

😱 Violence, Performance, and Pop Horror Energy with Adam Cesare, C.S. Humble, Nat Cassidy, and Sam Rebelein. Moderated b...
08/13/2026

😱 Violence, Performance, and Pop Horror Energy with Adam Cesare, C.S. Humble, Nat Cassidy, and Sam Rebelein. Moderated by Marguerite Turley.

A high-energy conversation about theatrical horror, dark humor, cult media influence, body horror, and stories that intentionally ride the edge between unsettling and wildly entertaining.

📆 Saturday, August 22nd at 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
📍 The Doylestown Bookshop

*RSVP required. Additional seating has been made available for Saturday's panels! RSVP today to ensure your spot at: https://buff.ly/hmBJEJi

🧐 Debuts, Breakouts, and Finding Your VoiceWith Taylor Grothe, Kailee Pedersen, Mary Berman, and Sara van Os. Moderated ...
08/12/2026

🧐 Debuts, Breakouts, and Finding Your Voice

With Taylor Grothe, Kailee Pedersen, Mary Berman, and Sara van Os. Moderated by Violet James McMaster.

A panel featuring emerging and new voices to discuss debut novels, building readership, balancing experimentation with accessibility, and entering the horror/thriller landscape at a time when the genre is rapidly expanding.

📆 Sunday, August 23rd at 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Hops/Scotch

*RSVP required. Secure your spot at: https://buff.ly/ZqX1PUP

😵 We're a day late for but better late than never!
08/12/2026

😵 We're a day late for but better late than never!

💥 Genre Collision: Horror Beyond HorrorWith Chris Panatier, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, and Lauren A. Forry. Moderated by P...
08/11/2026

💥 Genre Collision: Horror Beyond Horror

With Chris Panatier, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, and Lauren A. Forry. Moderated by Peter Garza.

A panel focusing on writers who pull horror into neighboring territory - science fiction, thriller, noir, crime, dystopian fiction, and psychological suspense.

📆 Sunday, August 23rd at 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
📍 Hops/Scotch

*RSVP required. Secure your spot at: https://buff.ly/ZqX1PUP

🌊 The New Wave of Q***r and Identity-Driven HorrorWith Vincent Tirado, Erin E. Adams, Victor Manibo, and Maria Tureaud. ...
08/10/2026

🌊 The New Wave of Q***r and Identity-Driven Horror

With Vincent Tirado, Erin E. Adams, Victor Manibo, and Maria Tureaud. Moderated by Jessica Nager.

A panel featuring a mix of speculative horror, socially aware storytelling, and emerging voices that are shifting the genre’s focus. These authors explore horror in relation to identity, social pressure, cultural heritage, and systems of power.

📆 Sunday, August 23rd at 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
📍 Hops/Scotch

*RSVP required. Secure your spot at: https://buff.ly/ZqX1PUP

08/09/2026

💙 And the merch just keeps on coming…

Want to keep the scent of Dark Ink with you long after the event?

We’re so excited to introduce these 100% soy wax Dark Ink 🕯️ candles this year! We loved this candle line so much that we just had to give it a Dark Ink makeover.

But before we tell you what it smells like…

What do YOU think Dark Ink smells like?

Rot & ruin? A misty graveyard? Or something a little more… sinister? 👀

Drop your Dark Ink 2026 scent predictions in the comments below! 👇

🕯️ Limited stock
🕯️ Available exclusively on-site at the Dark Ink events
🕯️ Not available online
• Bookstagram • Bookish Candle • Indie Bookstore

We had a blast tonight with the one and only Chris Bohjalian who was joined by Katie Fulton as they discusses his newest...
08/09/2026

We had a blast tonight with the one and only Chris Bohjalian who was joined by Katie Fulton as they discusses his newest book, The Amateur.

A big thank you to Chris for returning to Doylestown, Katie, and all of his fans that came out in support of this event.

The Amateur is popular with our booksellers (we loved it)
and we now have signed copies- pick up one of our favorite thrillers of the summer this weekend!

What a night! We had an amazing time with Bestselling Authors Lisa Gardner and Kate White as they discussed Lisa’s newes...
08/08/2026

What a night! We had an amazing time with Bestselling Authors Lisa Gardner and Kate White as they discussed Lisa’s newest book, You’ll Be Sorry, at the Doylestown Bookshop with her fans.

A big thank you to Lisa, Kate, and all of their readers who attended this event!

🧜‍♀️ This week's Staff Pick is HOW TO CATCH A MERMAID by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, chosen by Holly."My three-year-...
08/08/2026

🧜‍♀️ This week's Staff Pick is HOW TO CATCH A MERMAID by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton, chosen by Holly.

"My three-year-old loves this book! The rhyming and bright artwork make this book entertaining for adults as well as children. An added bonus, your kids will love chasing the mermaid throughout the pages. A great summer read for you and your little ones!" -- Holly at the Doylestown Bookshop

Find How To Catch A Mermaid in store or online at https://buff.ly/0W2yROw

Address

16 S Main Street
Doylestown, PA
18901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12152307610

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