This Enormous Warehouse Of Used Books In Delaware Will Be Your New Favorite Destination

Delawareans love learning about the past, and there's nothing more exciting than getting to experience history firsthand. Visiting Oak Knoll Books in historic New Castle is an experience that will take you back in time, as this used bookstore has been a city icon for nearly five decades. All throughout the book shop, you'll find vintage and rare used books, along with the classics that will take you back to your childhood. No wonder this spot is considered the best used bookstore in Delaware!

Please note, Oak Knoll Books is temporarily closed for in-store shopping. Online orders are available to ship or for contactless pickup.

Oak Knoll Books has been a New Castle Icon since 1976, when an engineer opened up the shop as a side gig to support his reading hobby.

Since then, the used bookstore has expanded to including a publishing company, and remains one of the most historic and intriguing bookshops in Delaware.

When you walk in, you'll be surrounded by nearly 30,000 books - mostly used.

The vintage and unique finds here aren't limited to novels, anthologies and poetry - you'll also find remnants of the company's printing press history.

You could spend hours browsing dozens of shelves, each packed with strange finds, old-time classics, and vintage niche books looking for their new best friend.

Next time you're in New Castle, carve some time of your day to go spelunking through the caverns of used books at Oak Knoll.

Oak Knoll Books is located at 310 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720. They're open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

If you're looking for a great used bookstore farther south, check out Biblion - One Of The Most Unique Boutiques In Delaware!