History
Rickert & Beagle Books opened its doors in the Southside of Pittsburgh, originally named Eljay's after the combined names of the founding owners, Louise and Jason (known as Frank, but that's a whole other story). In 2010 the store was relocated to Dormont, just outside of Pittsburgh, and added a new co-owner. When Frank and Louise decided to retire from bookselling in 2013 they left their partner Chris Rickert with full control of the store. Chris invited her friend, author Peter S Beagle to join forces with her to keep the bookstore going, and the shop was renamed Rickert & Beagle Books.
Specialties
We specialize in WEIRD! With over 35,000 books on everything from the history of rats in London to privately published chapbooks from William Tenn (with plenty of other weirdness in between) we try to have a little of everything, and plenty you won't find in any other bookstore. Our largest collections are in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror and Paranormal Studies and we boast a massive history section including general, ancient, military and world history areas. We also offer book search and order services and mylar coverings for your treasured hardcovers.