The Book House

Quaint little used book store off Rte 15 in Dillsburg featuring narrow aisles crammed with all sorts of books imaginable. The place is run by a pleasant and helpful lady who astonishingly seems to know where everything is located! We bought some books and will definitely revisit to see what else can be discovered. Well worth a visit, if you're into first editions, undiscovered authors, etc.
2/3/24 - Went to the Book House for a second time and wasn't disappointed. We both found books that we purchased. The revolving selection always ensures a return visit.

This was a great find. From the free item basket and discount shelves outside, to the major collection of books inside. Books are organized by categories, and there are many collectible and historical books. Also they have the largest display of Matchbook collectibles for sale that I've ever seen, plus other collectibles in original boxes. Every nook and cranny of the store was full.

Such a cute little place! Visited because we just moved into the area and was looking for some bookstores. It looks tiny on the outside but you could get lost inside.

I’ve been here twice and and each time was a blast! I’m a bit of a book worm and the tight feeling of the bookshelves was oddly comforting. The people there are very nice as well. It’s a huuuuuge selection of books, mostly older books. I probably should go through some pluses and possible cons in more detail. Honestly the pros way outweigh the cons for me but it might be a dealbreaker for someone else. If you have any questions, chances are the people there would be willing to help you!

Cons:
SMALL - it’s definitely small with a lot of books, and some may find it claustrophobic. There’s a specific spot around the boyscout books and the world culture books that even I think is tight, but there is another way around.
I wouldn’t say it’s easily handicap accessible in the shelves. Some shelves are stacked and still have books lining the bottoms.
UNCLEAR HOURS- the hours are limited.
HARD TO NAVIGATE SELECTION-If you’re looking for something particular on your own it might take a while. It’s more of a hidden gem kind of place, not a Barnes and noble. However it doesn’t hurt to ask for help!

Neutrals:
PARKING -parking is limited but the area is usually pretty dead
OLD BOOKS -a lot of the books are older and outdated. I personally like that for historical research purposes, but I doubt many people will find use of old rotary telephone manuals. For 8$ I found an old question/answer Japanese travel book from the early 2000’s and I was genuinely intrigued because it was prior to the 2011 tsunamis and subsequent Fukushima nuclear disaster. I found that info interesting, but not everyone will
COST-some see cost as an issue, but in my opinion it’s usually just seeing the value of the book. Both are ok ways to look at it. I saw a 1940’s engineer reference book for 95$ Which is more than a modern one would sell for (although that kind of info doesn’t usually change toooo much) . I purchased a Star Trek next gen ship manual for 25, when it was originally 13$. However with inflation that sounds about right and it was a gift for my dad who I know would super enjoy it. There’s cat who books for 2$ Which is close to their original price which is quite a deal. Just kind of depends.

Pluses:
VARIETY-an absolute avalanche of book varieties!!! There’s so much there I think anyone would find something. I could spend hours and discover there’s two rows of books on a single shelf and do it all over again.
Some interesting tidbits: murder mystery, white wolf roleplay books, nonfiction information books, classical plays, classical stories (Charles dickens, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde), fantasy/science fiction, old kids books, biographies, and Christian books. There’s a couple of notable local history books as well, such as laws from centuries ago.
FRIENDLY STAFF-the people running the place are really friendly. The door says the hours are limited due to someone taking care of their elderly mother. They love talking about local events. I got a 5$ coupon last time I was in. If I’m not mistaken they’re active In the community.
COZY- it’s surprisingly cozy. There isn’t necessarily a place to sit and read, but there aren’t too many people usually so you can sit in a corner to flip through a book. Last time I went in with my boyfriend and we sat on the floor and browsed the classical books for a while.
-there’s also a book exchange out front!

* full disclosure, I'm the shopkeepers' daughter* The Book House is a bookstore specializing in used and out of print books. If you love books and find yourself in northern York county, you should stop by. My Mom is very knowledgeable and can help you find what you are looking for ( my Dad, the Air Force vet mentioned further down, sadly passed away early this year). Besides books there is a small offering of antiques and fleets of Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and other die-cast car collectables.

This little shop is a GEM! Very unassuming on the outside but full of treasures inside! It's my favorite book shop to browse through, and I always find something awesome to buy!

Was an amazing experience. Bookworms heaven. I would twirled around if there was room lol. The lady I spoke with knew exactly where the books were that I was searching for, idk how b/c its stuffed full of books! Prices were right. I could spend all day there!

I read that this bookstore had a great selection of children's books in a review and found it is true. I didn't have enough time to get through all they have available as far as books for children 4 years and younger. Also, I only spent $15 and got several books from large sized to classic Golden Books! Awesome.

If u remember the book store from Harry Potter this one reminds me of the one in the book

A book lover's paradise. Owner is a very friendly Air Force vet who is happy to help you navigate the maze of books. Most hard cover books @ $10 and paper backs @ $3 or 4.

This is a very special place!!! Full of wonderful books and a massive Diecast inventory. It's a wonderful place for the books and diecest enthusiasts. The lady that runs the place is adorable. Highly recommend stopping by

Very unique place to visit. Felt like I was stepping back into time of the past. So many varieties of books to choose from. Lots of books from my childhood and my fathers childhood was here.

This small store has so many books that it is surely not wheelchair accessible, but whatever genre you care to look for, they have it. Would visit often if I was local.

Loved seeing all the old books and the staff are nice and helpful

This is an amazing little book store packed with classic treasures. A visit for any bibliophile.

Prices are a bit high on some books but they've got lots of old ones and if you tell the owner what you are looking for she knows exactly where it is.

Unbelievable!
Thousands of books
And as many Die Cast (plan a whole day to check them out...;-)

A huge selection of books to choose from. Very nice and helpful too.

Huge selection and super cozy. Great spot.

Amazing