Such an awesome local bookseller. If they dont have it, they can get it in two days usually. Thats equivalent to Amazons prime delivery. They offer curbside pick up if needed. Jeff is a great resource at the store and you have to love the cat that roams the shop. They have a great kids selection.

This is the best little book store. Everything you could want is here. Highly recommend.

I always have a great experience at Whistlestop Bookshop. Everyone there is so helpful and nice

Best place to go for books and chocolate.

This place is a lovely gem in downtown Carlisle!

My favorite place to pick up books!

What a lovely store! Clean and neat with a diverse selection of reading materials. I plan on returning the next time Im in Carlisle.

This quaint but well stocked book shop is a rare experience, none of the big chain stuff and a lovely place to peruse.

Small, but quaint bookshop. Went for a meet the author event from Harrisburg. They have some meeting space and a good selection of books. Id go often if I were local.

I LOVE all the books I bought, that Randy Watts wrote of all theCumberland County fire company histories. I dont know what I would have done if I never knew about this bookstore being in Carlisle. I like how books are on display in the window to what is available to see and buy. Whistlestop Book has any books you want and GREAT PRICES!!!

Excellent! The owner is knowledgeable and the prices are fair.

Very homey, comfortable, and warm environment! The cat is a beautiful hostess, and the gentleman who checked out my purchase was very friendly. I cant wait to go back!

I love this place. Great selections, atmosphere, and cat. Jeff has created a very interesting place for the town This is my favourite place in Carlisle. After six years of stopping by at least once a month, I am very much going to miss it.

What a lovely place to shop. Browsing in Whistlestop is simply going to make you feel good...great books, beautiful cards, unique gifts, and useful items, all in an interesting historical building. Jeff is so helpful. You can tell that he wants every customer to experience the rare brand of friendly, professional and thorough customer service that he understands makes all the difference to people that stop in to look around. After your first visit, youll keep returning.

Awesome local bookstore with a nice selection.

When I was a kid, my dad took me here all the time, and I still have some of those books to this day. Dont listen to that other guys review-- it is absolutely a welcoming place for kids (Hello! there is a huge childrens book and teen section), and I spent a lot of time here as a young kid. Working at Whistlestop was one of my first jobs in high school, and later when I was in college I ordered a few books through Whistlestop as well. Since then Ive stopped in to browse and request a few books as well, and Ive never been disappointed. Jeff Wood, the owner, is to this day one of the best bosses Ive had the pleasure of working for; hes always so friendly and extremely helpful. Whistlestop is one of the most well organized and stocked bookshops of its size Ive ever been to. Jeff can order anything youd like if you call ahead, and prices are pretty low. The last time I ordered a book it was the same price on Amazon, came in within a few days, and made me happier to support a local business. Go check it out! They often have other little things besides books, like local art and trinkets, that make wonderful gifts as well.

This is a wonderful place full of wonderful people. The prices, though not cheap side, are not unreasonable and are completely worth it for the friendly service you receive. It is a really nice small town bookshop with a fantastic owner. The owner makes a point to come into the theater class and help out. He is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful person.

Cozy shop that seems to have very book Ive ever looked for whether current or classic, cooking or history, children or young adult, annotated or break beat poetry. How do they do that??? The owner is very knowledgeable and has made excellent, informed suggestions when I am searching for gifts. His expertise is thorough and so valuable--thats why I shop locally. They also have a cool selection of literary themed gifts like tees and book bags. And local honey!

This little book store is pretty awesome! I stopped by to see what antique books they had for a friend and left with some good laughs and an awesome birthday card for my brother! The cat is adorable! I will be back when I have more money and can buy all the books I wanted!

🍯🐝 I love this place. I go there to buy Tom Jones Honey 🍯 🐝 Its there available and for sale ALL YEAR LONG!! The owner of the bookstore is a quiet, friendly, gentle soul. One day Ill go there for a book. Lol. He has a Cat that loves to Grace her presence to the customers.

Best independent bookstore in Carlisle. Great service and who doesnt love a bookstore cat floating around?

Whistlestop is truly a must visit. The employees are knowledgable and friendly. The service is far superior than an large chain bookstore. I am definitely a book addict and I dont need online bookstores but I do need Whistlestop. They always have fun things in the window displays too!

A really well curated selection of books, which, in my opinion, is the best thing you can say about a bookstore. Less time spent sifting through less interesting things. Fun literary merch too.

Great locally-owned bookstore. The owner (and cat) are very friendly, I continue to shop here and even had my bridal shower upstairs, so its also a potentially great venue for a small party.

Great little place in downtown Carlisle. Excellent selection of new and used books as well as gift items. Always a favorite.

This little bookshop is so much more refreshing compared to larger super bookstores. Theres no Starbucks here, just walls and walls of great reading and trinkets. Its family owned, well stocked with books, has beautiful displays for children of both classic and new popular books. The store itself is beautiful, decorated whimsically for different seasons and holidays. The owner is wonderfully helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. If they dont have what youre looking for, theyll get it for you. This classic little shop is definitely worth a visit!

This is a great store! I enjoy shopping here. This shop has many excellent books. More than one person could read in a lifetime. The owner is super nice. I truly recommend the Whistestop to any and all who enjoy books and reading.

A little hole-in-the-wall but well-kept. Nice selection. Beautiful part of town. Handy to Carlisle street fairs. A little pricey but not bad for in City.Carlisle is a great place by the way - a town like America doesnt see much anymore. You should stop in even if youre blowing through on I-76 or I-81. And no I dont work for them.Its a college town - great for kids - tons of activities. In particular watch for street fairs and one of the biggest best car shows up and down the East Coast.

What a great book store. Wasnt aware of it in Carlisle. Now that I discovered it will be going there for future book purchases. Great selection of books.

A gem in Carlisle. Apparently they have been around for 30+ years. I look forward to seeing them for another 30+. Along with everything else, their greeting card selection is especially great.

Good people wiling to help !!

Very knowledgeable owner and staff. Very friendly. Great selection of books and other items, quick special orders and great advice. In the top three of my favorite bookstores anywhere.

Super cool place. Great spot to stop when youre on a date.

I was in Whistlestop yesterday. We have visitors from Belgium this weekend, and whenever we have visitors who are interested in books, Whistlestop Bookshop is a must-see stop in Carlisle.The bookstore was crowded with shoppers, and everyone seemed happy to be there. My group of four was looking at the shirts that are dedicated to famous novels. Our Belgium visitors knew many of the featured books, but they were unfamiliar with Goodnight Moon. We headed straight to the Childrens Section, and I read them the entire book, in well under 5 minutes, pointing out, of course, my favorite things in the pictures. Its something I was comfortable doing in this very welcoming bookstore.

A very cute bookstore. Music softly playing while a kitty roams to say hello. I could spend hours here.

A quaint book store with a good selection of books. I was impressed with their political and historical selection. It is a cozy environment with something for everyone.

Interesting selection. Not just books. Also cards and other book related gift items. Shop keeper seemed disengaged unless you were a local/regular. Didnt acknowledge my presence or greet my friend and I when we walked in. The next person received a hearty hello. They had made previous purchases per their conversion. Slightly off putting. You would think a small store would welcome customers. I did smile at shop keeper with no response.

Great selection and great help.

Fun and wonderful bookstore! Pleasant owner; extremely helpful.

I no longer live in Carlisle but when I did I purchased all my books here. Theres something beautiful about a local little bookstore. Great place!

Great book store.....neat, organized and carrying some hard-to-find titles. Love this store!

I prefer shopping at local businesses when i can. this is the only (new) book store in carlisle. set in quaint downtown amid glorious archetecture! the people are friendly and helpful. they have EVERYTHING. and if not in stock, can have it quickly.

Love coming in with mom. We can easily spend an hour just looking around.

This a fantastic hidden gem on the Carlisle main strip down High Street. They have a good selection for a small local book shop with an extra back room full of fiction/fantasy/Sci-fi and more. They also have a great childrens section in front that we use to treat our daughter after walking around downtown. Definitely a fun stop in!

He had the EXACT map I was searching for! Prices are very reasonable, with a really cool selection of books, stationery, and lots of gift ideas.

Very kind people and a great selection to choose from. Id recommend anyone in the area to go here.

Wonderful local bookstore. The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful

Great selections and the service is outstanding. Special orders are no problem

Great bookstore! Great location with reasonable prices.

They always have the books Im looking for.

Neat place very friendly and kid friendly as well

Adorable little book shop selling new and used books. Friend found several books shed been searching for and I found 2 lovely knitting books for only 1/4th of msrp.

Wonderful little bookshop with a good selection of a range of genres. The owner often has great recommendations.

Nice selection, good prices, and helpful employees. Absolutely worth a visit.

Love it here, can order any book you like if its not in stock. Support local businesses!

A very nice selection of books.

Great local bookshop with an amazing sci fi selection.

Great poetry selection. Delightful conversation with the owner, and an adorable shop cat.

Support your local bookstore!

Wonderful had what I wanted

Nice small bookshop with lots of local books

Great little bookstore. Cute and good prices

Fun assortment of t shirts and cards...good book selection

Its a nice book store

Locally owned, and the owner is great! Knows a lot about books and the town.

Small, cozy shop with tasteful selection.

Great local establishment

Small local bookstore with friendly owners.

Its such a learned place

Best bookstore in town

Cozy and welcoming.

Wonderful inventory !

A Carlisle institution

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