The Moravian Book Shop, founded in 1745, is the oldest continually-operating bookstore in the world! It is located in the heart of Historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In addition to an extensive selection of books, we have an incredible and varied selection of home accents and giftware, as well as a premier gourmet food department and card shop. Check out our other website at www.moravianbookshop.com.

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The Moravian Book Shop
428 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Tel: 1-888-661-2888
Fax: 610-868-8330
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Welcome to the Moravian Book Shop!
Welcome to the Moravian Book Shop Book Sense homepage! If you are looking for the store website to order Moravian stars, Christmas decorations, the 2008 Daily Text, gourmet food, personalized stationary, or gifts and decorative accents, please visit www.moravianbookshop.com.

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We host all types of happenings, including internationally-known authors, slam poetry jams, local authors' day, and jazz bands. Check this space regularly for updates--you won't want to miss any of these events!

MBS Top Staff Picks Read more...
The books we're recommending to everyone!

The Book of Lost Things The Book of Lost Things
by Connolly, John
This book is perfect for: People who like to wander inside their own mind, being swept away from reality
Because: it is awesome! Connolly revisits classic fairy tales, which main character David must advance through in his search for his departed mother. Many emotions run through this tale, which parallel with the human struggle to adulthood.
If you like retold fairy tales, mental complexities, or sinister situations, then you will love this book.
Recommended by: Janelle, bookseller
Moravian and Bethlehem Books Read more...
For books on the Moravians (including the Daily Text), Bethlehem, and the Lehigh Valley, click here.


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