Founded as a small, family-owned, used bookstore in 2005, Aaron’s Books has become a fixture in the Lititz community and a valued source for both new and used quality books. Since opening, the store has more than doubled its bookshelf space and added a number of new featured sections, including Teen, Manga, Cozy Mysteries, and Sustainable Living.  Aaron’s also welcomes the youngest reader with its play room with low laying bins and books organized by theme for easy browsing.  
As with any independent bookstore, the store’s focus is on community involvement – providing goods and services that enhance the quality of life in Lititz as well as throughout Lancaster County. Both Todd and Sam were instrumental in establishing the wildly successful event “Lovin’ Lititz Every 2nd,” where all the downtown businesses are open late the second Friday of each month, and the town is full of music, food, shopping, and neighbors gathering to enjoy their town.
 
Aaron’s Books has two ongoing book groups, Sunday Books & Brunch – featuring new women authors, and Crazy for Cozies – which highlights the popular genre of “cozy” mysteries. Aaron’s Books is open many evenings for free community events. Recent discussions hosted by the store have included exploring the religious themes of the best selling novel The Shack with Lancaster Theological Seminary professor Dr. Bruce Epperly and possible solutions to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur with authors of the first and only book that gives a comprehensive look at the history and American involvement in that region of Africa, the basics of fiancial planning, and a presentation on greif from a young widow. The local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets monthly at Aaron’s and other community groups use the store as an informal gathering spot.

Over the past six years, Aaron’s Books has brought dozens of local, regional and national authors to Lititz. Lancaster County favorite Ken Munro, author of the Sammy & Brian mysteries, makes Aaron’s Books a regular stop on his book tours, and young readers continue to flock to meet him. And Aaron’s proudly hosted the book release party and first signing for the book Lititz by local historian Kathy Blankenbiller.  Aaron’s Books hosts an annual 3 day children’s literature festival each fall.  Aaron’s Books hosts two Local Authors Nights, giving small and self published authors a chance to sell and sign books.

Aaron’s Books is proud to be a part of such a great community, and opening its doors as we bring writers and readers together in a variety of ways.  We encourage you to join our newsletter to receive up to date information about all we offer to the Lancaster County community.