About Us

While the great majority of our product line is distinctly “religious and inspirational”, we also carry a variety of other books such as cook books and local history books. We have a selection of “Christian music”, CD’s and DVD’s presented by the leading artists in that industry. Some of our biggest customers are our littlest customers! Yes, we have a wide selection of books for kids of all ages – from tots to teens. Our variety of themed Christian reading includes devotionals for men and women, and teens. We always have a book display devoted to the newest releases of relevant topics being written about by known Pastors, theologians and recognized Christian leaders. Our fast changing cultural challenges give writers plenty of material to present to interested customers!

The bookstore itself began in 1940 when Linford Rotenberger, himself part of a large family located in this area for several generations and a Church of the Brethren minister, saw the need for a place for just a small presentation of Bibles and Christian literature. This all started in the front lobby of what was then Merchants Bank which once stood where Dunkin Donuts is now located. After another move into a shop in that block, we were finally located in our present location on the corner of Third and West Broad St. This building was originally built in 1932 for Woolworth 5 & 10, but when they moved up to the newly built “Quakertown Plaza Shopping Center” in 1960, it presented a perfect location for Friendly Book Store. The store has remained in the family through these many years!