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A Review of Big Blue Marble Bookstore

551 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA

The Mt. Airy neighborhood just north of Philly is packed with lovely homes that all seem to have front gardens of tomatoes or colorful flowerbeds growing right along the sidewalk. It’s a charming, walkable neighborhood, the kind you’d like to get lost in on a Halloween night. But the intersection of Carpenter and Greene is a quaint pocket of cafes and shops, including a co-op grocer and this small but impressive bookstore.  

A Review of Joseph Fox Bookshop

1724 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

We discovered Joseph Fox on a rainy weekend in Philadelphia while on a break between cultural explorations. It’s not terribly far from all the big art museums and there are plenty of restaurants nearby for a convenient lunch to pair with your browsing. And after an awkward initial interaction with the staff, the shop proved itself worth the walk and the time spent poking around the various displays.