BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A cozy new spot for spellbinding books, enchanting entertainment and magical-themed merch is now open in Northampton County.
Sorcery & Scripts, a retail shop offering fantasy books, board games, events and more, opened Aug. 6 at 74 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem.
Sorcery & Scripts, a retail shop offering fantasy books, board games, events and more, operates at 74 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
Individuals can browse more than 6,000 book titles, divided by genres, including fantasy, romantasy, science fiction and young adult.
“The store is kind of a split between fantasy books and board games, and we also feature gifts and host events,” owner Shelby Schleyer said. “We’re leaning hard into the fantasy aspect. So, we’re carrying D&D, Magic: The Gathering, romantasy books, kids fantasy books and so on.”
The store, located next to Bitty & Beau’s Coffee shop, features a warm and inviting atmosphere with area rugs, green walls and ample natural light.
Guests can relax in a homey nook with tufted chairs and a sofa, framed photos and a candelabra in a fireplace, and there are also several large tables to play games.
Sorcery & Scripts, a retail shop offering fantasy books, board games, events and more, operates at 74 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
“We have board games to demo, and we’re also going to host a lot of gaming events,” Schleyer said.
Schleyer, of Harleysville, has experience managing a local comic book store and wanted to create a welcoming space for people of all ages who enjoy fantasy.
Nearly all of the books are brand-new, except for a small display of gently used books.
“I love reading, and my husband and I play a lot of board games with our friends,” said Schleyer, who labels Photosynthesis and 7 Wonders as two of her favorite games.
“I found there to be a missed opportunity for this type of concept, especially the gaming aspect, in downtown Bethlehem. The Moravian Book Shop is down the street, but because we’re specializing in fantasy books, it’s a little more niche. So, I’m excited to build a community-focused spot for people to enjoy unique products and events in a comfy space.”
Sorcery & Scripts, a retail shop offering fantasy books, board games, events and more, operates at 74 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
Sorcery & Scripts will host a variety of game nights, including Blind Date with a Game nights, Family Game Days, Pub Nights (BYOB events for ages 21 and older) and Dungeons & Dragons rent-to-play nights.
The shop also will host other events such as kids storytimes, Magic: The Gathering events and romantasy, multi-genre and silent reading book clubs.
In addition to books and games, the store also carries gaming supplies along with a variety of gifts and other merchandise, including pens, bookmarks, stickers, keychains, plush figures, candles and mugs.
Sorcery & Scripts, a retail shop offering fantasy books, board games, events and more, operates at 74 W. Broad St. in downtown Bethlehem.
Ryan Kneller
Sorcery & Scripts is open noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
For the latest updates, follow the business’ pages on Facebook and Instagram.