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The Book Escape

Federal Hill's used bookstore also has garnered several "best of Baltimore" awards from the City Paper over the years, and it is indeed a fun place for book lovers to stop in. The selection is wide and refreshingly well-organized.

Address: 805 Light St
Hours: 10AM-6PM daily
Website: thebookescape.com (opens in a new tab)

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