Locally Owned New & Used Bookstore and Paperback Exchange in Erie, PA
* Store Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 10 to 5:30 / Thurs. 10 to 7 / Saturday 10 to 4 / Sunday 11 to 4 *

Don't forget to like Werner Books on Facebook for literary news, store updates, and chances to win free items!

Have a look at the upcoming events for the next few months. See the Events section for full details.

**Attention local and self-published authors - We will be changing our policy for carrying your books in our store. Keep
watching the website for details.

Also keep watch for details on this Spring's Book Lovers' Bus Trip - this time to Buffalo!


Weekly Tuesdays or Thursdays - Weekly Writers Group - All genres and levels welcome! See events for details on signing up.

We carry Images of America - Waldameer Park by Jim Futrell - Keep watch for info on a signing this summer!

Wednesday, April 24 - Werner Books Monthly Book Club meeting - Unorthodox by Deborah Feldman

Saturday, April 27 - Book Signing - Sex after 60 by Pat Rossi, RN

Thursday, May 2 - Erie Business Book Club meeting - The Personal MBA (Part 2) by Josh Kaufman

Tuesday, May 7 - Senior Tuesday

Monday, May 20 - Foodie Book Club - Feeding a Yen by Calvin Trillin

Wednesday, May 29 - Werner Books Monthly Book Club meeting - Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Werner Books now buys textbooks!
Bring your college textbooks in to see how much cash they're worth. Prices are determined by date and demand.
Not all textbooks will be accepted. We do not sell college textbooks - they are sent off after the buyback.
*Please be prepared with your college ID or driver's license when bringing in textbooks.
About Us

Werner Books is an independently owned, community minded new and used bookstore that opened its doors in Erie in the fall of 2010.
This is the second time around for the owner Gayle Werner who previously owned Tattered Corners in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Having relocated to Erie three years ago, she sold that store, took a year off and decided it was time to open another book store.
We carry a large assortment of new children's books, popular bestsellers and favorites - we have a lot of everything!
We also host local author events, free story time and book group discussions. Keep an eye on our Events page for more!

Paperback Exchange Program

A majority of our business is from customers who utilize our paperback exchange program. Please visit our
Exchange Policy section to see the details of our policy as well as the kinds of books we're interested in.

Special Orders

We stock most current bestselling books. If we do not have the new book you are looking for it can generally be here in 1-2 days.
No shipping charges! If you have a special order inquiry or request, visit the Special Orders section of our website.

Out of Print Searches

Our experienced staff can locate most any out of print book. Have a favorite childhood book you would like to own again?
Can't remember the exact title? Give us a call and we will gladly help you to reconnect with that book.

Buying Books

We typically don't pay cash for books but we do give store credit so you can purchase other great books. If you are moving,
or just want cash and your books are something that we think we can resell, we will pay you cash.
Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.