Books Galore — Local services in Millcreek Township

This place is incredible! We were so lucky to find it driving around Erie. We actually passed by once and upon seeing the sign, turned around as soon as possible. Bookstores are the best places in the universe, I swear. Anyway, we walked in and immediately saw comic books in front of the entrance. To one side there was a collection of romance novels, to another there were newer releases and bestsellers. Working our way to the back, we came upon a very nice woman that we spoke to for a few minutes, then she explained to us the set up of the store. There was another room behind her full of kids/young adult novels and westerns. Beyond that was a room of historical books and classic literature, as well as a few vintage books. Then you could go up the stairs to rooms with lifestyle (cookbooks, self help, gardening, etc), sci-fi/fantasy, entertainment (about Hollywood or movies, TV and movie book adaptations), horror, as well as little cubbies with transportation and cheap bargain books. There was also another set of stairs to a room dedicated to comics, but we didn't go that far, because the door was shut and neither of us reads comics. But we spent.... An hour and a half looking around here? Maybe more. There was so much to see and I know we missed things. The prices were good for a used bookstore (I think I spent $12 on 2 used books in good condition) and it is definitely worth a trip. The only downside I would give doesn't impact me, but I know would be a concern for others: the store is so full of books and shelves that a lot of them are pretty tight and close together. It could be hard to get around in a wheelchair, or maybe even with crutches. And because of the small building, the 2nd and 3rd floors are only accessible via stairs, there unfortunately is not a ramp or elevator option available. But taking these things into account, this place is definitely worth a trip. Just don't go if you have time sensitive plans after. You may be trapped for...

Update 4/22/14

I just finished making all of my arrangements for a mail subscription with Doug. The process is pretty straight forward. You must be a club member which is $20 for new members and $8 for renewals (early bird renew). From there you follow which titles you want them to ship give them a credit card to put on file and charge every month. I will try to update again at the end of May when my first shipment comes and I'll share condition, timeliness, and how much I was charged.

I'm pumped about it and you should be too. I think everyone should support this place.

When I was a young boy I loved reading and collecting comic books. As I got older though I stopped reading because it was hard to find a place to consistently get my books. That is until someone told me about Books Galore in Erie - just pass the mall on Peach.

Books Galore is a great place. The staff was always extremely friendly and overly helpful. Their collection is unrivaled and they have most mainstream back issues so if you're looking to fill in gaps from books you were reading (but maybe weren't great about catching every issue) a few years back. Their membership is a pretty good deal and I'm about to open up a mail subscription service with them because I recently moved to Central Ohio and have been disenchanted with the local comic book store here. I can't stress enough how much I've come to appreciate BG's customer service. Whenever I'm in town - I stop in to see everyone and buy a few custom cover editions that I wouldn't normally have picked up.

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As you're driving down peach street it is pretty difficult to miss the giant spider man out in front of this store, and yet it might seem like a place that's not worth visiting. You'd be surprised.

As you walk into the store you see shelves to the ceiling (literally) that are plastered with comic books. Walk through those few aisles and you might start to say, wow they have a really big selection for a small store. But don't stop there, venture behind the checkout counter (which seems weird, but it's actually the bulk of their stock) and you will find yourself in two more small rooms filled with the same shelves and books to the ceiling.

Head upstairs to the second floor and you'll find four more large rooms all filled to the brim with books, including one of my favorite sections, the bargain bin (25 cents for "Serpico"!?!).

On certain days of the week they also open to third floor up, where it is rumored that they have rare comic books (although I haven't been back on one of those days yet so I can neither confirm nor deny.)

Altogether, awesome experience. They've taken a large old style Erie house and turned it into an awesome used bookstore that can easily hold its weight against the likes of Barnes and Noble or Borders.

Not to mention that their prices are incredible. I haven't seen a book in there going for more than $6, even hardcover! The comic books are also very reasonably priced (although it seems like many of them are new and they do cost more). My husband and I have been repeat customers since and will continue to be....