The Chester County Book & Music Company

THE BOOKSTORE

Established in 1982, The Chester County Book Company has grown from its initial size of 1000 square feet to 49,900 square feet, making it one of the largest independently owned bookstores in the United States. Our West Chester location stocks approximately 261,000 titles as well as 2600 magazines and periodicals.
With the development of a music department in 1996, over 50,000 recordings were added to our inventory, ranging from pop, rock, rap, and R&B to classical, jazz, blues, country, and world music. The music area also stocks a wide selection of box sets and specialty import titles. Our rapidly expanding DVD inventory features over 2,000 movie and music titles, as well as such specialty items as foreign, anime, and alternative lifestyle DVDs.
The Magnolia Grill, our in-store restaurant, features a complete menu of New Orleans and Cajun specialty dishes, sandwiches, omelets, coffees, teas, espresso, and soft drinks.
During the fall of 1998, we added a second location in Downingtown, at 13,000 square feet and with an inventory of approximately 100,000 titles and a selection of magazines and periodicals.
We are noted for our staff of voracious readers. For many of us, reading is both a chosen profession and a favored pastime. Skilled in making recommendations, we have the best staff that you'll ever experience in a bookstore.

Store Features

*One of the largest title selections in the United States
*20% Discount on current New York Times bestsellers
*Discounts for established school and corporate accounts
*Astounding selection of magazines and periodicals
*Acclaimed children's department with both books and plush toys
*Comprehensive offering of CD and DVD recordings
*Preferred Customers' Club discounts on a wide range of music
*Knowledgeable and helpful staff
*Special orders promptly fulfilled
*Audiobooks, large print and reading accessories
*Calendars, greeting cards, gift-wraps, stationery, and journals
*Complimentary gift-wrapping
*Gift Certificates
*Full service restaurant featuring New Orleans specialties
*Godiva boxed chocolates and specialty food gifts
*Active community support through book-fair fundraisers
*Located in the heart of Chester County, minutes from the Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, the Helicopter Museum, QVC Studios, Chaddsford Winery and the Simon Pearce Glassworks and Restaurant. Schedule a full-day visit!

West Chester Location
Monday thru Thursday 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:00PM
The Magnolia Grill completes meal service an hour prior to the store closing.

Downingtown Location
Monday thru Thursday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 - 6:00PM