Riverstone Books is the LARGEST independent bookstore in Pittsburgh.
We opened our first location in the fall of 2017 in McCandless Crossing, and we feature a well-curated selection of literary and popular fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. In addition, we offer a variety of gift items, greeting cards, and children’s puzzles, educational games, and literary stuffed animals. In the summer of 2021, Riverstone Books expanded and opened a second store in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. And in August, 2026, we begin a new chapter by moving the McCandless store to a new, larger location in Pine Creek Center and adding a cafe.
Our experienced booksellers are voracious readers who love to match readers to books they will love. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and if we do not have the book you are looking for, we will be happy to order a copy for you. One of our favorite services is offering our best customers the opportunity to pre-order new releases in order to guarantee their copy of the best new books on release day.
We are pleased to be stepping into a larger space that will allow us to host more events in the North Hills and offer our customers a place to relax, read and have a great cup of coffee and stepping up to provide readers of all ages a place to find the latest releases, old favorites, the perfect gift, or to meet other readers in our book clubs and events. As experienced booksellers, we also know the value of talking with a fellow reader when you are looking for the right book for yourself or a friend, or you just have some time to browse. Come in and say hello - we can’t wait to meet you!
Of course, while our brick and mortar stores can’t be open 24-hours a day, our online store sure is!
Why shop at Riverstone, your local independent bookstore?
To support a store that is making a commitment to nurture a love for books that we can pass on to our children and grandchildren.
To support our neighborhood by keeping your shopping dollars local.
To ensure that our customers can find new books by their favorite authors and those books that were important in their lives and are worth reading again or sharing with a friend or family member.
To ensure that you will always have a welcoming place to go, where you can experience that sense of discovery that comes with finding a new book, a new author, a new genre, a new passion, an unexpected conversation, or a quiet moment to unplug and reflect.
Want to work here?
Check out our current job openings.
When we do not have current openings, you may still send us a resume and cover letter, which we will keep on file for six months.
