Discovered this is one of the oldest bookstores in the entire USA! Loved the doggie treats, then their extensive collection of unique Christmas ornaments, including the Moravian stars, then the lovely scents that waft in the air accompanied by the ethereal music that plays overhead... can only imagine what this place looks like during the Christmas holidays! Will definitely go back on my next visit to the East Coast!
The oldest bookstore in the world because they’re the best. If you want it, they have it, or they’ll get it. AND...they have mead
This is simply a cozy, comfortable, and classic bookshop in downtown Bethlehem! Somehow walking in this place makes you want to become more of a reader. They also offer all kinds of gifts, including the famous Moravian stars. Check it out if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed.
Always a fun place to explore. More than just a book store, you'll find a variety of unique treasures! And, the friendly, knowledgeable staff is always ready to help.
One of our favorite places. We try to get into the shop once a year. Pleasant and helpful staff.
We shop here a couple of times a year and always walk out with something. The workers are helpful and friendly. It's a great historical place!
must see location if you're visiting the area!!!Friendly staff and an amazing Book shop!!
Barbara Martin Fiedler
+5
The Moravian Book Shop has stayed true to its tradition of selling books since 1745. In addition, they have beautiful Moravian stars, home decor that is really a notch above the ordinary, and a helpful staff that will even wrap your gifts. If you pass the candy confections and you don't purchase any, you have better willpower then I do!
It is so nice to shop in a store where there is such attention to detail! Each of my ornaments (6) were separately boxed and labeled for my convenience! My glass Moravian Star was also carefully packaged. It was very busy today but each customer was made to feel that they mattered... It is a very Merry Christmas in Bethlehem City!!!
Held a book signing at Moravian. Staff and customers extremely warm and hospitable. Moravian has a friendly ambience the chain stores can only dream about having.
Kathryn Hancock Kashner
+5
Elegant staple of downtown Bethlehem. I have fond memories of shopping here with my mom when I was a child and now I bring my children! I often call the bookstore to have items shipped in. They are EXTREMELY accommodating. I love shopping local!
Big thanks to the Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem for getting the music and candles together in time for my Mom's Funeral this Saturday. My Mother, Julia McLean Brossman was a life long Moravian. I will be giving each person that comes to the Funeral a candle to remember her. Thanks
- Martin W. Brossman
A magical shop, indeed! Beautiful and unique gifts compliment this historic site. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful and quite friendly! Cannot wait to go back!!!
The oldest bookstore in the US Moravian Book Shop, is not just for amazing books of all genres, but also has a great selection of university sweatshirts, Tees and more, including beautiful little Christmas ornaments and decorations. Enjoy a walk on Main Ave and explore the array of shops, antique stores and restaurants.
This is a great bookstore. There’s a lot of genres represented, with a selection that’s heavily contemporary. I went at Christmas time and they had a fairly large Christmas decoration section as well. One section of the store is dedicated to Moravian University merchandise and school supplies.
Such a great place! I'm guessing it looks much different now than it did 300 years ago but the history is wonderful. We really appreciated how the shop is highlighting banned books.
They have everything you could want or need that relates to Moravian University. Grad gowns to sweats, umbrellas and keychains. Turn the corner and you're in an atrium full of crafts and handmade Christmas ornaments (beautiful!) Then turn another corner and you're in a full book store. The staff here personify the word 'helpful', they are just so nice!
Kids, take your family here when they visit to get their proud parents t-shirts.
Friendly staff, great find of interesting items besides books, Christmas ornaments, Bethlehem Stars
This place was awesome. Oldest continually operational bookshop in the world
We only visited the bookshop/gift shop, not the restaurant side. Book shop was lovely, not a huge selection, but definitely a good selection of current titles, something for everyone. Helpful staff, very neat - also had a good selection of local interest/history books. A whole section of Moravian College gear, and some kids gifts and Christmas ornaments as well (the ornaments I thought were a little overpriced.) Overall a lovely shop!
I did enjoy the feel of the old book store, however the new look is esthetically pleasing.
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