Spiral Bookcase

Philadelphia


Manayunk is fortunate to have such a cute and proactive indie bookstore. Various book launches are held here.

If you sign up for their Fearless Reader book subscription, they will mail out a monthly small-press pick that you can read and discuss with fellow patrons.


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