Head House Books

Head House Books Voted Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine,
Philadelphia Style, and by our beloved Customers We Love Head House Books

Straddling two historic Philadelphia communities, Society Hill and Queen Village, Head House Books was founded in 2005 because we believe no community is complete without the inspiration and idea exchange that only a locally owned, independent bookstore can provide. Head House Books opened 11 years ago with an unwavering commitment to 4 core principles: 1) Curate carefully our selections 2) w

hat we read truly matters -- our shelves reflect this awareness 3) the ambiance and book buying experience should be a nuanced discovery that enriches, not deadens, the senses 4) honor our customers, because they understand the reverberating value and necessity of local businesses to a vital community. We are extremely proud to have been honored and recommended by many organizations and publications, including Best Bookstore by both Philadelphia Magazine and Philadelphia Style. However, we are most proud of what our customers so often tell us: Thank you so much for being here.

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out this past Saturday! ❤️🎉 Raffle winners will be contacted this week, so keep y...
08/26/2026

Thank you SO much to everyone who came out this past Saturday! ❤️🎉 Raffle winners will be contacted this week, so keep your eye out!

WHO’S READY? Stop by the store this Saturday as you make your way through the Philly Book Crawl! Get 10% off of your cof...
08/20/2026

WHO’S READY? Stop by the store this Saturday as you make your way through the Philly Book Crawl! Get 10% off of your coffee order from our neighbors Olive Roots Café with proof of purchase from us. ☕️❤️ We can’t wait! 🎉📚

WHO’S READY? Stop by the store this Saturday as you make your way through the Philly Book Crawl! Show your receipt to ou...
08/20/2026

WHO’S READY? Stop by the store this Saturday as you make your way through the Philly Book Crawl! Show your receipt to our neighbors across the street for 10% off of your coffee order! ☕️We can’t wait to see you soon! 📚🎉

A great night celebrating Jennifer Herrera new book Siren Says!
08/19/2026

A great night celebrating Jennifer Herrera new book Siren Says!

You know what’s chic? That personal touch✍️Stop by and pick up the perfect card for any special occasion (or just becaus...
08/12/2026

You know what’s chic? That personal touch✍️
Stop by and pick up the perfect card for any special occasion (or just because) 💌

Our door is open! Stop by today for your August read 📚☀️
08/01/2026

Our door is open! Stop by today for your August read 📚☀️

This little guy came into the store looking for some book recs… what should we suggest? 🦎
07/24/2026

This little guy came into the store looking for some book recs… what should we suggest? 🦎

Having a silly sunday at HHB
06/28/2026

Having a silly sunday at HHB

It’s a great day to read a book! 🌞📚 Stop by today! Open until 7 🎉
06/26/2026

It’s a great day to read a book! 🌞📚 Stop by today! Open until 7 🎉

Address

619 S 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
19147

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(215)9239525

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