Our branded merchandise is always made in Pittsburgh, because you can count on us keeping the city in City Books. Buy something for yourself–or buy something to give. Items will be shipped unless pick-up is requested. Click a CAPTION to go directly to the item’s order page.

Mass market paperback books wrapped in brown kraft paper.

Blind Date with a Book. We’re calling this our “Online Dating” option. You will receive a used mass-market paperback wrapped in brown kraft paper and stamped with the hidden genre. Please remember, these are USED books and will show the patina of age & use. $7.

Heather gray tshirt with the phrase City Books, Saving Your Place Since 1984

T-Shirt. Along with our hand-stamped bookmarks, the shirts honor one of Pittsburgh’s oldest traditions: The Parking Chair. Printed in Pittsburgh, our tees are 60/40 and will be the softest and drapiest shirt in your drawer. $20.

Off white tote bag with Willa Cather quote

Tote. Our new tote bag bears a quote from Willa Cather about her decade spent in the Steel City: “Pittsburgh was even more vital, more creative, more hungry for culture than New York. Pittsburgh was the birthplace of my writing.” Show your support for City Books as you strut around town looking cool. $13.

Care Package. Each box contains two 2 oz. candles, two artisanal tea blend samples, one RANDOMLY CHOSEN Blind Date with a Book. Library card bookmarks are courtesy of Bird and the Beard. No two boxes are the same. $22.