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Independent bookstore in Yorktown

The Printed Word

The Printed Word is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Hampton Roads reader community. Its strengths include new and used books, fiction, nonfiction, children’s reading, local history, gifts, book clubs, and reader events.

Independently owned Yorktown, VA Online ordering

About The Printed Word

The Printed Word is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Hampton Roads reader community. Readers visit for new and used books, fiction, nonfiction, children’s reading, local history, gifts, book clubs, and reader events. The shop provides a local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, special ordering when available, and direct support of the region’s literary life.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books

Service

Author events Book clubs Online ordering

Format

New books Used books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

Detailed accessibility information has not yet been verified.

Please contact the bookstore to ask about step-free entry, aisle width, seating, accessible restrooms, parking, service animals, or other accommodations.

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