Now is a great time to look for that perfect book to curl up with from some of the best independent bookstores in the region and help support local small businesses at the same time, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Narberth Bookshop has a large, curated collection of books that is available for in-person shopping and porch delivery. The store delivers outside of Narberth as well.

Main Point Books in Wayne is open for in-person and curbside pickup. It also offers a variety of book groups and virtual author conversations.

Meanwhile, Open Book Bookstore in Elkins Park is open for 50-minute browsing appointments for its curated selection of books that includes plenty of local authors.

Reads & Company in Phoenixville offers in-store and curbside pickup and offers a wide selection of author-signed books. They also organize writer conversation events.

Finally, The Doylestown Bookshop is open for in-person shopping and is also taking book online orders. The bookshop is an official provider of Berenstain Bears books and has special collections in stock that are not usually found in other stores.

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