Chester County Book Company

12/29/2016

From a lumber supplier on the Main Line to a clothing store in Coatesville, the end of the line came for a number of longtime retailers cherished for generations by their customers.

09/13/2016

Remember to check out the Wellington Square Bookshop events page! https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonsquarebooks/events

Don't forget to check out our events page for upcoming signings, book clubs and more! Incl: Jodi Picoult Ballantine Books Liz Moore W. W. Norton & Company https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonsquarebooks/events

07/25/2016

Consider our recommendation of Wellington Square Bookshop our final "staff pick."

Because you believe in the uniqueness of independent bookstores, many of you have asked "Where do I go now?" We heartily recommend WSB in Eagleview Town Center in Exton, the closest independent bookstore.

Not only is it a beautiful store, but also has a knowledgable and pleasant staff, just like us! Although the store is smaller than ours (most are), it has an excellent selection of titles and they are happy to special order for you the same way we did. They also have frequent book signings and host numerous book clubs. You'll love their events, like a midnight launch party for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child beginning at 10 p.m. July 30.

Create a new habit! Please visit soon and tell them that you are a former CCBC customer. They will reward you with a $5 gift certificate!

Wellington Square Bookshop
Eagleview Town Center
549 Wellington Square
Exton, PA 19341
610-458-1144
www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
MON-FRI 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SAT-SUN 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Other independent bookstores in the area:

Main Point Books
Children's Book World
Towne Book Center and Cafe

07/24/2016

A farewell message from Kathy:

On behalf of the staff and myself, we would like to thank you all for your support and affection over three decades.

Working in a bookstore is a unique and special thing. We sell food for the mind. When customers come they come with an agenda: they want to fix something, cook something, travel somewhere, learn something, read something to escape, read something to laugh, to grow, to heal grief. We were always there to help and we’re proud of that. We loved the interaction with you that made every day unique.

You have seen us huge and you have seen us smaller, make money and lose money. We tried our best to adapt to new economic realities, but in the end it was impossible to continue. Many of you were and are fiercely loyal to the printed book, but the number fell a little short. We are sorry to go.

We have been so touched in the last few months when news of our closing became public and you conveyed your condolences on Facebook and in person. Many of you shared stories of memorable moments in our store. We are so moved by your stories and share them with each other. We love and will miss you all too.

Speaking for myself, I have to say that I can’t imagine a better staff. Just for fun, I totalled the number of years the current staff has worked here. Thea, Tim, Michael, Nan, Julia, Cindy, Andrea, Maegan and Alex have a combined 186 years at CCBC! You now know why they are so good at what they do. I could never have accomplished this without them.

I hope you will continue to shop at Indies (and pay cash whenever you can). As you may know, we recommend Wellington Square Bookstore in Exton as the closest independent bookstore.

Goodbye and thanks for all the memories. We had so much fun!

- Kathy Fortney

07/23/2016

Kathy Fortney rings up her last customer, Bill, as she says goodbye to a business she started with her late husband 34 years ago. The staff thanks you for the opportunities that you have afforded us over the past three decades while under your employ. We wish you all the best in your retirement.

07/22/2016

We were honored to be a part of your community for 34 years. Thank you for all of the memories.

We were honored to be a part of your community for 34 years. Thank you for all the memories.

07/21/2016

We will be closing our doors for good this Saturday, July 23, at 6 p.m. Until then books continue to be 40% off, with 75% off non-book items.

07/19/2016

Have you enjoyed fun social media content like this from CCBC? We invite you to like Wellington Square Bookshop to continue supporting independent booksellers in Chester County. Stop in and tell them you were a customer of CCBC for a $5 coupon!

We have a lot of questions about the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix. The biggest question mark may be a tie between the Lorelai’s career trajectories and their love lives. But let’s be real....

07/15/2016

All furniture and fixtures are for sale. For inquiries, call 610-696-1661.

07/14/2016

07/13/2016

Final days of our going out of business sale going on now.

07/08/2016

We welcome our loyal customers to start planning their final visits to Chester County Book Company.