The best book, hobby & craft shops in Lehigh County

Retailer buying, selling & trading CDs, books & video games, plus DVDs & vinyl records.

Whether you're brushing up on tafsir, hunting a solid seerah, or nudging the kids toward something better than more screen time, Mecca Books curates traditional Islamic titles, Arabic texts, and tasawwuf gems, plus prayer beads, rugs, and thoughtful gifts, connecting local readers with scholars and authors.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, October 16, 2026

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Bethlehem folks, Cloud City Games has what your inner nerd uses, from over 300,000 Magic singles to Warhammer minis, graded comics, Funko figures, and TTRPG essentials.

From the Bethlehem newsletter, September 30, 2026

Beachead Comics is Allentown’s friendly neighborhood spot for the latest issues, deep-cut vintage finds, and graphic novels from DC, Marvel, Image and more. Swing by to browse figures, statues, toys, and Pop Heads, then grab a seat to debate Superman vs. Batman or the eternal Star Wars vs.

From the Allentown newsletter, October 8, 2026

Montero Violins keeps Lehigh Valley players sounding sharp with quality violins, violas, cellos and basses to buy or lease, expert repairs and restorations, and private lessons. They also stock sheet music, instructional methods, and the reeds, oils and other essentials your woodwind and brass friends always forget.

From the Allentown newsletter, August 6, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Vibrant yarn shop that also offers knitting and crochet classes, plus needles.

Music store with guitars, keyboards, and amps, plus DJ and lighting equipment, and recording gear.