White Whale Bookstore

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White Whale Bookstore in Pittsburgh, PA
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About

White Whale is a general-interest independent bookstore in Pittsburgh. With conversation, community, and culture, it is a home for book lovers. The selection of new books includes a broad range of contemporary and literary fiction and nonfiction, poetry, history, philosophy, local authors, independent presses, and children's books. White Whale Bookstore is a place for engagement, conversation, and sharing ideas. It hosts author readings on and off-site, poetry nights, writing workshops, book clubs, childrens story hour, school visits, and more.

Reviews

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Meg

September 2025

This is one of my new favorite bookstores, and I see myself returning often. It’s a small, locally owned, well organized shop with a decent variety of genres. The home and garden section is particularly lovely, and it seemed like they had a good fantasy/YA/children’s selection. In addition to books, they have an assortment of cards, gift wrap, and store-specific merchandise. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and even though they didn’t have the book I was originally looking for, they offered to order it for me and helped me find a nice replacement since I was on the hunt for a last minute gift. I ended up chatting with some regulars and it seems like just a generally lovely place. Also, there is a cafe that serves coffees, teas, and some baked goods, plus a few seating options. I look forward to my next trip.

Dana Casale

January 2026

Wonderful bookstore in Bloomfield! The staff is so helpful and friendly and offer excellent reading suggestions. Stop by the adjoining cage for a delicious latte or to buy a funny card or beautiful piece of wrapping paper!

Zeina

November 2024

I recently visited a bookstore and cafe in Pittsburgh, and it was an absolutely delightful experience! The cozy ambiance of the space made it the perfect spot to relax and immerse myself in books while enjoying a warm drink. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure everyone felt at home.

Laura Beth Matulevich

December 2025

Wow, what a beautiful bookstore! The displays are thoughtful and timely, the café is nice and cozy, and there's a huge selection of books. Decent selection of children's books, too. We're lucky to have this indie, yinzers! Highly recommend!

Deanna Chilian

December 2025

Love indie bookstores? This one is the indie-est. Kind staff, sweet little coffee bar with places to sit and chill or work or meet up with a friend, author appearances, nice selection of books on the shelves and they are happy to order in anything for you. It’s a gem

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