"Thank you for your generous dontation to our team, the Spring Valley Heat. Your sponsorship is greatly appreciated and will help our team during our season. Go Heat!"

Caitlyn R. - Spring Valley Heat

"On behalf of the Christian Moses Weikel Memorial, I would like to thank you for your generous gift. Your commitment to helping the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, and the Greater Berks Food Bank is sincerely appreciated. With the help of donations from supporters such as you we will continue to see these two organizations have a greater impact in our community. Thanks again for your generous support of our efforts.")

James and Margaret - Christian Moses Weikel Memorial

"Thank you for sponsoring me for the Amity Swim Team. I love your bookstore and having you as my sponsor is very pleasing to me because I love to read.")

Laura T. - Douglassville, PA 19518

"Mona, here is a famous quote that says volumes about the content of your store: 'The smallest bookstore still contains more ideas of worth than have been presented in the entire history of television.' Andrew Ross." (note to Trish from Mona: "Thanks for the kind words and the great idea - we added the quote to the billboard!")

Trish L. - Mount Penn, PA 19606

"WOW! Your website is AWESOME. I'm thrilled to learn about your request service. Sometimes when I'm in a library or your HUGE store I'm overwhelmed with the choices. That's why I usually arrive with a list in hand. From a former reading teacher, thanks for all your efforts to keep Berks County reading!!!"

Louise K. - Mohnton, PA 19540

"I picked up the two books just a bit ago. Gently Used Books is looking wonderful! What a well run place! I will be making a run there every couple of weeks now. Thank you for all your time and trouble in finding me the books that you did from my long list."

Jill C. - Collegeville, PA 19426

"On behalf of the Gilbertsville Home and School Association, we thank you for your recent donation to our 2010 Spring Basket Party fundraiser. Funds raised with your support will greatly enrich the educational experience of the children of Gilbertsville Elementary School. We are deeply grateful for your support."

Erica F, Gilbertsville Home and School Association
Gilbersville Elementary School - Gilbertsville, PA 19525

"Thank you for your donation towards our relay. You have made a difference in the lives of those touched by cancer. Thank you for your commitment to the mission of the American Cancer Society."

Debbie D., Sponsor Chair
Daniel Boone 2010 Relay For Life - Douglassville, PA 19518

"Thank you for your donation to our 3rd annual car cruise/carnival on April 24, 2010. With support from community members such as yourself, we hope to positively influence many more young men in the years to come in Amity Township and the surrounding area."

Rick H., Scoutmaster
Boy Scout Troop 597 - Amityville, PA 19518

"With your gracious donations we were able to offer the children a variety of great prizes at the Daniel Boone Optimist Club's Eighth Annual Egg Hunt in Birdsboro. We greatly appreciate your help in making this event a success and for helping us make it an enjoyable day for them. Thank you for your support."

Christina K., Egg Hunt Chairperson,
Daniel Boone Optimist Club - Douglassville, PA 19518

"I think your store is awesome! Thank you so much for contributing coupons for our upcoming Caregiver Appreciation Day. You certainly exceeded my expectations! Many, many thanks!"

Wendy K. - West Lawn, PA 19609

"Gently Used Books is a dream come true for an avid reader! It helps make buying books VERY affordable in these tough economic times. I love going there! Many thanks for having the courage to start this great business."

Annemarie M. - (posted on the Internet)

"I am so happy for your well deserved success, Mona. My friend, you are God's love and grace personified. Thank you for creating a book haven for everyone to enjoy, where we can be nurtured and challenged by reading a classic, a novel, a mystery or whatever thrills us and/or peaks our curiousity as we journey through our lives. Thank you for your friendship. Indeed, you and Ken are a marvelous team."

Shelley Z. - (posted on the Internet)

"I love your store. I could spend the whole day there. Keep up the great service you do for everyone ...the buyers, the charities etc. We love you!"

Kathy L. - Reading, PA 19606

"How wonderful for you Ramona. It's so nice to see someone doing what they love and making it work. Congratulations!"

Sue K. - (posted on the Internet)

"Thank you for the most wonderful place to go for a little down time and relaxation."

Gloria W. - (posted on the Internet)

"Congratulations to you! Thanks Ramona for always coming through with books I needed for my son's school reading requirements, as well as, my own personal favorites. And they were always at the right price. Glad to see that you are getting the recognition that you deserve. Keep up the great work."

Celie B. - (posted on the Internet)

"Let me add my congratulations, as you continue to do what you do best - that is, cater to the reader/booklover in all of us! You should not be surprised by your continuing success - you gave the consumer what they were looking for, at a reasonable price, and in a convenient location. Good luck to you in all your future endeavors!"

Carol C. (posted on the Internet)

"Congratulations Ramona, I'm so happy for you. All the 'fun' and the hard work is finally coming together. God bless you."

Rick B - (posted on the Internet)

"How Great! God is Good! It is marvelous to see how you have grown. I started coming with my grandson, James, and daughter, Judy, to your shop in Amityville (I live in Pen Argyl, near Wind Gap) when I'd come down to visit them and loved it. Then when you moved I have enjoyed coming to see your new home and get my fix of books. It's a joy to be able to get affordable books when you are on a limited budget. My late husband got me back into reading (he loved Westerns) and I have enjoyed many books from your shop and like the fact that if you don't have a book I'm looking for, you try to get it for me! I wish you continued success and hope to see you soon again."

Marie F. - (posted on the Internet)

"I'm a regular shopper at your store. LOVE IT! YOUR STORE IS AWESOME!"

John S. - Douglassville, PA 19518

"Congratulations on creating an awesome website. You have accomplished so much in a few years. You are truly blessed. I wish you continued success as you expand and hopefully in the near future I will have the opportunity to visit your store. You will always have a fan in Puerto Rico!"

Sandy H. - Cidra, Puerto Rico 00739

"This is the BEST used book store I've ever been in!"

Rich M. - Hershey, PA 17033

"Although I live in Reading, I make frequent trips to my home state of Ohio. Your store is the best I have discovered in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Keep up the good work!"

Betty K. - Reading, PA 19601

"On behalf of the Literary Council of Reading-Berks, I wish to thank you for your generous support of out program. We appreciate your kindness and continued support of our program."

Joan B. - West Lawn, PA 19609

"I love your store!"

Jenn G. - Pottstown, PA 19464

"Thank you for your gift to Alvernia University for the United Way Campaign. Your generosity allows Alvernia to provide incentives for our employees to support the United Way. Your donation is an investment in the Greater Reading Community."

Hillary S. - Reading, PA 19607

"I find I loose track of time in this store...enjoying myself."

Diane S. - Douglassville, PA 19518

"We are writing on behalf of the children of Barth Elementary School. Thank you so much for the wonderful children's books! God bless you and your family!"

Rev and Mrs K.D.Y. - Reading, PA 19606

"I am writing to thank you for your donation for the Berks Christian School Homecoming Silent Auction. We very much appreciate the discount on the books about Pennsylvania that I purchased for the basket I made, plus the generous donation of gift cards to put in the basket. The fourth grade class and Berks Christian School thank you very much for your help in putting this 'All About Pennsylvania' basket together for our sale."

Gaylene H. - Birdsboro, PA 19508

"I loved the store. Can't wait to visit again!"

Elisabeth M. - Oley, PA 19547

"Thank you for your support of the Encore Theater Company!"

Christine M. - Douglassville, PA 19518

"My children and I love used bookstores, particularly yours. Your children's section is fantastic and I never come away empty-handed. I also have to say a big thank you for your wonderful customer service. The last time I was at the store one of your employees gave me a bottle of water when I started coughing. She was a lifesaver! Thanks and see you soon!"

Annette G. - Pottstown, PA 19464

"It's so delightful when someone from Gently Used Books calls to tell me a book I was hunting for is in!!!"

Pam F. - Birdsboro, PA 19508

"The Friends of the Exeter Library would like to thank you for being a business friend, and for your donation to our non-profit organization."

The Friends of the Exeter Library, Exeter, PA 19606

"I love bringing my children to your store! You have the best selection of children's books and your prices are incredible! Keep up the great work!"

Jenn R. - Boyertown, PA 19512

"Pine Forge Elementary School and the Fun Fair Committee would like to express our appreciation for your donation of gift cards. All the proceeds from the Fun Fair go directly to the PTA for uses that benefit the children of Pine Forge Elementary School."

Pine Forge PTA - Pine Forge Elementary School
Boyertown Area School District - Boyertown, PA 19512

"Hello, I just wanted to thank you for having such a great store. It's such a pleasure coming in, everyone is so nice. I live in Mount Penn (Reading, PA) but it's worth the 20 minute ride to your store. Please keep up the good work, and God Bless everyone."

Bill C. - Mount Penn, PA 19606

"Thank you for your donation to our 2009 annual car cruise/carnival. With support from community members such as yourself, we hope to positively influence many more young men in the years to come in Amityville."

Rick H., Scoutmaster
Boy Scout Troop 597 - Amityville, PA 19518

"I loved your store and will be back soon!"

Maria M. - Stowe, PA 19464

"Thank you very much for your help with the prices for the Battle of the Books. The kids really liked all the prizes and the event was a success."

Jeanine A.
Boyertown Community Library - Boyertown, PA 19512

"We love your store - a wonderful selection of books for all ages. We also appreciate your recent show of generosity when we purchased items at your store for our book drive. Your kindness will work wonders helping to get books to the less fortunate in our communities. God Bless You!"

Todd H. - Exeter, PA 19606

"On behalf of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Amityville, I would like to thank you for your donation of gift certificates for the Silent Auction at our Chicken and Waffle Dinner. Because of your generosity as well as other community businesses, organizations and individual contributions, St. Paul's was able to raise over $4,000 for our Family Life and Mission Center."

Barry K.
St. Paul's United Church of Christ - Douglassville, PA 19518

"I just discovered your store- it's wonderful!"

Nina R. - Exeter, PA 19606

"On behalf of the Conrad Weister West PTO, I would like to thank for your your generous donations for our Family Bingo Night."

Heidi W.
Conrad Weiser West PTO, Womelsdorf, PA 19567

"My daughter lives in Shillington, and every time we get down there to visit she and I make a trip to your store.....it's the best in the United States AND Canada!"

Angie B. - Innisfil, Ontario, Canada

"Words of appreciation just can't express how grateful we are to you for your donation of gift certificates. What a blessing you are in helping to build strong character in the youth of today."

Mary F. B.
Venture Crew 241 - Mohnton, PA 19540

"I visited the store for the first time this weekend with my sister and was very happy with all that I saw. I'll be back soon!"

Sylvia C. - Pottstown, PA 19464

"We wish to thank you for your generous gift of so many books for our Book Exchange table at our Craft Fair. The books are varied and in good repair, and we are delighted!"

Grace H.
Christ Episcopal Church - Pottstown, PA 19464

"With deepest appreciation, on behalf of the Daniel Boone Music Boosters, staff and students, we thank you so much for sponsoring us last season at our 4th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Your generous donation greatly helped us make this event a success. The DBHS Music Program could not be as successful without the support of great community businesses such as yourself."

Michele K.
Daniel Boone High School Music Department - Birdsboro, PA 19508

"My whole family loves your store. My 3 kids love going to the bookstore to pick out books. My 9 year old son loves to read and you help me encourage that without spending too much money. One weekend I had a friend staying with me on her way from AZ to MA, she was moving. She also fell in love with your store and will be frequenting the store anytime she is in town. Thank you for a job well done!"

Tammy M. - Douglassville, PA 19518

"On behalf of area residents and the nearly 20,000 card-holders of the Phoenixville Public Library, I would like to thank you for your very generous gift. The Phoenixville Public Library seeks to open the door of discovery for children, excite young adults about the power of knowledge, and serve as a source of educational and leisure fulfillment for adults. Your generosity makes it possible for the library to expand its tools and resources."

John K., Executive Director
Phoenixville Public Library - Phoenixville, PA 19460

"On behalf of the children, families and staff of the Read Out and Read (ROR) program of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), I thank you so much for donating wonderful children's books to CHOP's ROR sites. Thank you for your generosity and for making books part of a healthy childhood!"

Kirsten R.
Coordinator, Reach Out and Read
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19104

"I look forward to receiving your monthly newsletters."

Betty K. - Douglassville, PA `19518

"It's a cool thing you're doing - it's always been a dream of my wife's to run a little store like yours. Much success!"

Randy T. - Pottstown, PA 19464

"Love your website! Congratulations on this wondrous dream come true for you!"

Glenna B. - Exeter, PA 19606

"I visited your store before and I really enjoyed it!"

Sarah W. - Mt Penn, PA 19606

"I like the variety of books and how they are not expensive."

Kim O. - North Coventry, PA 19465

"I was very impressed with your selection of books."

Pamela H. - Pottstown, PA 19464