I have stopped in once since opening but I'm definitely going back. I was pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of books, and was most impressed with the young adults section. Local artists and vendors are also well represented through the shop so shopping here supports multiple local artists, which is important to me. In speaking with Corey, the owner, it's clear that they want to contribute to the community and become a gathering space for Regent Square. When I mentioned that my niece is interested in knitting and crocheting Corey immediately knew where books on the subject would be and had specific recommendations based on her age and interests. Personally I'm excited about the book clubs that they...
Read moreIt is always worth the thirty minute drive for me to visit Stay Gold Books. I am a librarian, so I've been to a lot of libraries as well as bookstores, and Stay Gold stands out among them as one of the most well-curated, safe, and welcoming spaces I've ever encountered. The small yet mighty store, along with the owners and employees, exude passion, integrity, and warmth, which is incredibly important to me when it comes to deciding where to spend money on books. I would much rather support a local gem like Stay Gold instead of Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Thank you for being...
Read moreMy family and I are obsessed with this bookstore. Their curation of books is so complementary to critical discourse in our world today. They have such an awesome selection of books about Pittsburgh and books by Pittsburgh authors, as well as globally renowned authors and novels. Of course, I particularly love their commitment to peaceful and peace loving ethics. Few bookstores are safe for Muslim Pittsburghers to find comfort and knowledge that they wont find hateful and racist literature and belief systems in, and I appreciate Stay Gold so much for being...
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