Dolly Parton was an inspiration for millions of people. Her Imagination Library program has helped children all over the world learn to read and to LOVE BOOKS! She spread love, kindness, acceptance, and knowledge with style and a smile. She will be remembered fondly and fiercely.

Looker Books will be closing early on Thursday, August 13, for an author visit. We will be open from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.

Looker Books will be opening late on Friday, July 17. We will be open from 4:00 to 7:00pm on July 17.

UPDATE - Looker Books will be open regular hours (4:30-7:00p) on Thursday, July 2 First Friday in Downtown Coatesville has been canceled, but Looker Books will be open regular hours (11:30a-7:00p) on Friday, July 3 Looker Books will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4 Stay cool out there!

Reminder! Looker Books is hiring a part-time Marketing Assistant. Learn more and apply here: lookerbooks.com/employment

Looker Books hours for July 4th weekend: Thursday, July 2 - OPEN 4:30-7:00pm Friday, July 3 - OPEN 11:30am-9:00pm (FIRST FRIDAY in Coatesville) Saturday, July 4 - CLOSED

We are hiring a Marketing Assistant! This is a part-time and hybrid position. Learn more and apply at lookerbooks.com/employment.

Tickets are now available for our ACOTAR Book 6 Midnight Release Party on Oct 26, featuring ACOTAR-themed readings, games, drinks, crafts, and tattoos. Tickets are limited, so get yours ASAP. Learn more here: lookerbooks.square.site #lookerbooks #midnightrelease #acotarbook6 #acotar #sjm

When summer storms roll in, will you have a book ready? Check out the June Indie Next List for your next summer TBR. bookshop.org/lists/indie-... #indienext #indienextlist #lookerbooks #bookshop #newbooks #newreleases

"To the stars who listen and the dreams that are answered." Looker Books will host a midnight release party for ACOTAR book 6 on October 26! Event details and tickets are coming soon, but book pre-orders are available now. Learn more & pre-order ACOTAR 6 here: lookerbooks.square.site/product/a-co...

MAY your spring be beautiful and productive, and MAY your bookshelves grow and thrive... Check out this month's Indie Next List for some new great titles. bookshop.org/lists/indie-... #indienext #indienextlist #bookshop #independentbookstore #lookerbooks #newbooks

IMPORTANT NOTICE Looker Books will be opening late on Saturday, April 25, 2026. We will be open from 1:30-4:00pm. Thank you.

Forget spring cleaning! Let's get to spring READING! Start prepping for those April showers days with these new titles from the April Indie Next list. bookshop.org/lists/indie-... #indienext #springreading #indienextlist

Looker Books will be closed Saturday, March 28. Thank you for understanding.

Let's do this.... #socialjusticeinvestor #lessonsfromcats #survivingfascism #microactivism #howtostanduptoadictator #freespeechhandbook #magicfortheresistance #universaldeclarationofhumanrights

Looker Books will be opening late tomorrow, Friday, March 20 at 12:30p. We will be open 12:30-7p. Thank you for understanding.

Join us on April 7 for our book club discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site/product/book...

Have you heard?! Yes, it's TRUE! A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 & 7 are coming! Pre-order your copy from your favorite local bookstore today to get it on release day.* Stay tuned for release day plans from Looker Books. *Book 6 releases on 10/27/26 and Book 7 on 1/12/27. Titles/covers TBD

Spring is almost here. You'll need something to distract you from spring cleaning tasks. Why not a great new book? Check out the March Indie Next List for some inspiration. bookshop.org/lists/indie-... #indienext #indienextlist #newreleases #springreading #lookerbooks #bookshop

Indie Next List March 2026

Inspired Recommendations from Indie Booksellers for March 2026

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Penny Shortage Announcement: Beginning on Mar 1, Looker Books will ROUND UP ALL CASH purchases to the nearest nickel. Additional funds will be donated to AHHAH, the nonprofit powering Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Chester County. #artsholdinghandsandhearts #chestercountyimaginationlibrary

Join us on March 3 for our Book Club discussion of When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site/product/book...

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Looker Books will be opening late on Saturday, February 21. We will be open from 1-4p tomorrow, Sat, Feb 21. Thank you for understanding.

We are halfway through February. Have you started working on that "reading more" resolution? February's Indie Next list is full of exciting new reads to inspire you. #indienext #indienextlist #bookshop bookshop.org/lists/indie-...

It's "Bring a Friend February" at Looker Books! Do you know someone who loves books but has never visited Looker Books? Bring them to the shop during the month of February, and you'll both receive 10% off your purchase! #bringafriend #bringafriendfebruary #lookerbooks

Winter is coming! Do you have enough books? Forget the bread and milk! Make sure you have enough reading material in preparation for this weekend's winter storm. Looker Books is open Fri 1/23 until 7p and Sat 1/24 from 11:30a-4p. #lookerbooks #winteriscoming #winterreads #stayinsideandread #snowday

Join our next book club meeting on Tuesday, February 3, when we will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Learn more and reserve your spot here: lookerbooks.square.site #lookerbooks #bookclub #bookclubpick #henriettalacks #rebeccaskloot #bipoc #bipochistory

Thank you for another wonderful year at the bookshop! To be honest, 2025 was a hard year. Thank you for your concern, empathy, & support. The bright points I remember & cherish most are moments in the bookstore chatting about books & life with you. Thanks for sharing your lives & book recs with me.

Last month for our 2025 Liberation Donation Drive! Before the end of January, please visit lookerbooks.com/liberation-d... to learn more & consider a purchase from our list of selected titles meant to inspire positive political & community action. #lookerbooks #liberationdonationdrive #booksforgood

New Year, New Books! Tackle that 2026 reading goal with these indie bookseller picks for January 2026. #indienext #newbooks #indienextlist #newreleases bookshop.org/lists/indie-...

Yes, we are open! Looker Books is open Friday, Jan 2 until 7p and Saturday, Jan 3 from 11:30a-4p. See you soon! #lookerbooks #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #bookshopping