Park Hill Community Book Store

I’m a fan of this little book store if for no other reason than it’s a co-​op. The book selection is kind of wily-​nily, but I personally like the adventure of browsing. And they do have a wide range of books from kid’s books to newer hardbacks.
As Tara B mentioned they sell a membership service which is super unique. They are run mostly by volunteers. (I think the manager/​owner might be the exception?) And the trading aspect is pretty cool. Plus they are open every day of the week.
It’s definitely worth a stop in to browse, borrow, or buy a book — especially if you call Park Hill or a neighborhood near it home.

The Park Hill Community Book Store is the Cat’s Pajamas! There are amazing finds on the shelf, three levels of books to peruse, and the benefits of membership are amazing! This book store is unlike any I’ve ever seen before, and I’ve seen a lot. Yes, you can walk in off the street and pick up a new or used paperback, hardback, kid’s book or collectible book for a few dollars just like at any used book store. But the real beauty of this book store lies in their unique membership exchange program.
For only $ 15/​year I got an individual membership and started off with 10 book credits. [Families=$ 20, Students and Seniors=$ 10] Paperback books cost you 1 credit, hardback 2. You earn ½ a credit for bringing in paperbacks and 1 credit for hardbacks. Any books they don’t select are donated to area charities making sure no book goes to waste. (Right now they are collecting books in Spanish to send to libraries in Nicaragua.) You can have hundreds of credits or even negative credits. Not all the books in the store are available for the trade system, but ²⁄₃ of the collection I would say is. If you wish to buy a book that isn’t available for trade as a member you get a 7.72% discount, this applies to new books too!
The store is run completely by volunteers dedicated to their local community and to the love of reading and is governed by a board of members. I think because everyone chooses to be there, they are especially friendly and welcoming! I love that they are open 7 days a week. They will special order books you are looking for and even multiple copies to accommodate book clubs. As a librarian, this place is impossible not to ADORE.
In these tough economic times, this is the BEST deal for readers in town (after the library, of course!!) and I can’t recommend it highly enough!