Pocket Books Shop

Pocket Books Shop Pocket Books is an independent bookstore open in beautiful Lancaster, PA.

We stock an intentional and eclectic selection of books that we hope will help you feel safe exploring something new! For the time being, Team PB will be wearing facemasks & encourage customers to do the same if possible. We have a large air purifier running 24/7 and keep the doors and windows open as much as possible, so do what you are comfortable with!

Pocket Books is popping up all over the place -- mark your calendars and keep an eye out, because we're everywhere! We h...
06/03/2026

Pocket Books is popping up all over the place -- mark your calendars and keep an eye out, because we're everywhere! We hope to see you at these off-site events during the beautiful month of June :)

Join us in discussing Annie Mare’s COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON this Wednesday at 6pm for Romance Book Club!...
06/01/2026

Join us in discussing Annie Mare’s COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON this Wednesday at 6pm for Romance Book Club!

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Tressa Fay is a hair stylist who has worked hard to create her own salon as a safe space for everyone who comes through her doors. She spends most of her nights in, but when she receives a flirty text from a stranger by mistake, she surprises herself by leaving behind her comfy cocoon and going out to meet this alluring woman, Meryl. Despite the enthusiastic texts...Meryl never shows. But then Meryl's friends show up demanding to know why Tressa Fay treated Meryl so badly, and Tressa Fay is very confused. What unfolds is an epic love story that transcends time and space, and I just loved it so, so much. I love high stakes in my romance novels, and the possibility of getting something wrong and having your love disappear from your timeline? That's my kind of story!!!

The sun is out and June is tomorrow! We are so ready to celebrate Pride, read lots of good books, and hang out with all ...
05/31/2026

The sun is out and June is tomorrow! We are so ready to celebrate Pride, read lots of good books, and hang out with all of you. Which events are you planning to attend? ❤️

For the kids, we have our summer reading kickoff party at Nikki's Custard this Wednesday 6/3 from 2-5--come grab a reading log and some ice cream! We're also hosting a Rainbow Family Fun Day on Sunday 6/26 complete with storytime, crafts, and a picnic with Seoulmates!🧡

There are a few tickets left for our wedding horror event on 6/14, but you have to buy them by 6/4! We rented out a whole wedding venue to host our 3-course wedding feast and author panel. There is no need to have read the authors' books ahead of time, or even to be an established horror fan! But if you want a fancy lunch and an incredible time listening to authors talk about feminism in horror novels (and an excuse to wear your best wedding attire--even your wedding dress!!!), JOIN US! 💛

Also, we'll be at Pride! Come see us! Or, if you're more of a quiet q***r and prefer to read and do puzzles and crafts, join us for our introvert-centered event at Zoetropolis on 6/21. 💚

We'll also round out the month with a Doggy Drag Show because why the hell not! 💙

We love you!!! 💜

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH AND WE HAVE A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, BABY!!!!! We're so excited for what promises to be a fantasti...
05/29/2026

JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH AND WE HAVE A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, BABY!!!!! We're so excited for what promises to be a fantastic series of author talks, community events, book fairs, and more! Mark your calendars and join us! Find your bookish q***r community -- or, for the straights, show your allyship by buying a bunch of books and supporting Lancaster's gayest bookstore!!!

Hey Octavia Butler fans! Let's do a readalong to celebrate the re-release of the Patternist series! The first printing o...
05/29/2026

Hey Octavia Butler fans! Let's do a readalong to celebrate the re-release of the Patternist series! The first printing of these editions are super special: they have beautiful new covers, French flaps, deckled edges, and colorful interiors. PLUS, after nearly fifty years of being out of print, SURVIVOR is now available to read!! Completionists rejoice! This edition also includes a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar. To celebrate, we are offering a LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT of 20% off each title if you buy our bundle that includes all five books. This discount is automatically applied, and it will expired when the new editions are released on June 23rd.

We will meet virtually and in-person on the last Tuesday of each month (July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24) to discuss each book of Octavia Butler's Patternist series. Note that there are several different orders in which the books can be read: by publication date or by the chronological events of the series. We will be reading and discussing them in chronological order, but you can of course choose your own adventure! In-person meetings will take place at 6pm, and virtual meetings will take place at 7:30pm Eastern.

Did you know that Lancaster has a snail mail club that meets at Pocket Books on the last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm...
05/28/2026

Did you know that Lancaster has a snail mail club that meets at Pocket Books on the last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm? The Sunday Scaries Snail Mail Club is a social space to hang, write letters, swap stickers & stationary, and yell (politely) at your elected officials! Our stationery room is full of goodies that are simply begging for you to get them in the mail to your besties AND your opps. See you Sunday!

Who’s ready for our next cookbook club?? We had SO MUCH FUN at our first potluck/discussion, and we can’t wait to do it ...
05/28/2026

Who’s ready for our next cookbook club?? We had SO MUCH FUN at our first potluck/discussion, and we can’t wait to do it again on June 18th (6:30pm!) with OHANA STYLE. Grab your ticket and start choosing which dish you want to bring!

Updated with the correct day of the week! Calendars are difficult, and we're very, very tired. But! Summer reading start...
05/27/2026

Updated with the correct day of the week! Calendars are difficult, and we're very, very tired. But! Summer reading starts now! Ok, well, it really starts on 6/3 at our kickoff party at Nikki's Custard. Join us there to snag a sweet treat and your summer reading challenge sheet, then get to reading! As a reminder, Sweet Reads is for kids who can read independently -- kindergarteners through seniors are welcome to join! We will have reading sheets available at both Pocket Books locations and at Nikki's throughout the summer; there's no cap on how many sheets you can complete, so our super readers can have a verrrrrry sweet summer.

Keyshleen here with a rec for anyone who just desperately needs to facepalm at some loveable himbos for a while!This boo...
05/27/2026

Keyshleen here with a rec for anyone who just desperately needs to facepalm at some loveable himbos for a while!

This book just came out and if you love q***r romance, you should add it to your TBR right now! BROMANTASY by Máire Roche follows best friends Juniper O'Reilly and Mo Elmthorn on a daring adventure. Normally these two have a picturesque life running their farm, but a drunken mistake by Juniper forces them to sign up for a quest….which just so happens to be a monster hunt. Unfortunately for these two, the terrifying monster turns out to be a little girl torn from her family who they now need to protect. They have to use everything they know (which isn't much) to thwart evil and save the day. Away from their home, however, the two must navigate not only the dangers of the quest but all those pesky feelings they normally ignore. They are just two loveable dummies who can't talk about their feelings until they have to. I love them! This book is so funny and adorable–I loved it so I hope you do too!

Listen, we are under strict rules that we are not allowed to bring another animal home to the Pocket Books Dream House, ...
05/25/2026

Listen, we are under strict rules that we are not allowed to bring another animal home to the Pocket Books Dream House, so it's really important that you all mark your calendars and come to Wheatland on Sunday to meet the VERY CUTE adoptable dogs that will be hanging out with the Furry Friends Network! You're invited to meet and snuggle the cutie pie pups, learn more about fostering with Furry Friends Network, and support the rescue by shopping their pop-up! For a fabulous crossover event, if you're bringing your kids for Craft & Shine with Ms. Christina, you could have them pick out a new book to read to the dogs -- start that summer reading right!

Please note: the dogs pictured are currently available for adoption, but if any of them find their furever homes before Sunday, a different furry friend will take their place at the event!

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903 Wheatland Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17603

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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