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Founded in 1745, the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Book Shop is the oldest bookstore in America, theÌýoldest continuously operating bookstore in the worldÌýand home to the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV student bookstore. For nearly three centuries, booklovers near and far have looked to theÌý¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Book Shop for its curated selection of books and iconic ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV- and Bethlehem-themed gifts.

In addition to the historic location on Main Street, the warm, knowledgeable Book Shop staff has always providedÌývisitors from our community and beyond with expert advice and exceptional customer service. To learn more, readÌý.Ìý Downtown Bethlehem is the perfect place to visit, shop and enjoy with family and friends, in factÌýMSN Lifestyle named Bethlehem Ìýto their "50 Best 'Main Street' Shopping Districts in All 50 States" list.

Historic Location

The ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Book Shop is located in the heart of historic at 428 Main Street among the beautiful downtown shops, restaurants, and across the street from the ; just steps away from ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Priscilla Payne Hurd (South) Campus. The ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV student shuttle has a routine stop right on Main Street, and parking can be found on the street or in one of the nearby parking garages on or .ÌýÌý