“This is an incredible independently owned bookstore! There is an incredible selection of books with tons of charm and personalization. I love the sprinkling of notes about why the staff loves a certain book. There were plenty of displays of new releases, award winners, and other categories to browse. We stopped in on a whim and fell in love with the assortment and character of this place. The kids room with an entrance to Narnia is so creative and fun. This is a lovely bookstore to support!”
10AM - 5PM
18 Pocono Rd, Denville
Book Stores
“I am a sucker for old buildings and books, so when The Book Barn popped up on my Instagram feed, I knew I had to make the trip.
Walking into a centuries-old barn with books stacked from floor to ceiling feels like stepping into another era. Prices are incredibly reasonable, and if you wander all the way to the back, you’ll discover a clothing shop and a room full of housewares. I found shelves of delicate china and vintage dinnerware at prices that made me do a double take.
My only real complaint is that Saturday mornings are busy. Because everything is donated, this isn’t the place to hunt for the newest bestseller. It’s where you come for the experience, the possibility of stumbling across something unexpected, and the thrill of finding a great deal on a forgotten gem.
I have a feeling this place is going to be even more magical in the fall. I’ll definitely be back.”
“Walking into this bookstore is like getting a warm hug. Items are thoughtfully placed enticing the shopper to delve into each section - Peaking interest at each bookshelf. Prominently placed are authors that will be coming to the store, which is extremely thoughtful for the writer as well as the reader. An eclectic mix of interesting products, exclusive of the books. Well placed, well laid out, great parking, good food in the area, friendly staff.”
“The staff here are always kind and courteous, but allow you to browse in peace which I appreciate. I can easily spend hours here every time I come. I love how their stock is always updating with “new” old books to look at every visit. I especially love their selection of the 25 cent Dell Agatha Christie selection and have been able to build my own person collection from purchasing them here. Their books are always very well priced and there are so many gems on their shelves. Now that I’ve graduated from Drew, I don’t get to go as often as I’d like, but they were wonderfully in walking distance of the university”
“I contacted this business about having a new roof around two months ago. Their promptness pleased me, and the cost and caliber of their work were well within my means.”
“Very well furnished and lovely staff, I'd like to see if the bargain shelf was more inside but that's a minor issue. Very good and definitely would recommend.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
1043 Stuyvesant Ave., Union
Book Stores
“Joe, the owner of the bookstore, is so friendly and personable. He made my shopping experience with my fiance such a pleasure. I cannot wait to come back and browse more of his book selection.”
“The bookseller Lauren was so helpful and picked out the PERFECT book as a gift for my friend. Great selection, lovely employees, I can’t wait to come back”
“Loved this bookstore, it is filled with God's presence and everything in this place is full of His peace. Mariana is such an amazing owner and person. Super friendly and easy to find!”
10AM - 5:30PM
270 E Broad St, Westfield
Book Stores
“It’s a nice little bookstore. Half the store seems dedicated to kids and kids books, so lots of good gifting opportunities if there are little ones in your life.
Good selection of new releases for adults.”
“Stocks a really nice selection of comic books. Besides the mainstream titles, a lot of indie stuff. Features a great selection of graphic novels and an added bonus; because it's attached to the Kubert comic book artist school, You can get a all your comic art supplies in one store!..”
“This is a really nice and big Barnes & Noble location. They have a larger variety of books, they also still have the discounted book section many other locations have done away with, I love those options. They have a Starbucks, of course, and a restroom.”
“Absolutely my favorite store. Really nicely designed. Super clean everyone is friendly. The worst thing is there is no mobile service in there. Which is not actually a problem imo.”
“Great place to be and relax with some reading. It is very quiet,clean and organized. I really love how sections are marked for the correct age and categories. My son stayed in the jr. Section for an hr and a half.”
“Amazing quality apparel at a nice discounted price! Very friendly customer service too. Drew University is great! So appreciative for it. Learned a ton, made a lot of good friends, and took away many great memories. Like a home away from home.”
“This is by far one of the best book stores that I've visited. They had a lot of books that I didn't know about. The store is very well organized and clean too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I purchased two bags of books. I am looking forward to going back again very soon.”
“My Best Friend And His Wife Invited Me To This Church. When I first came it was difficult because of language barrier. However through the translation that was provided, I have learned so much about myself, And God
I have a family that truly cares about me
Leaders who always keep me accountable”
8:30AM - 5PM
1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford
Book Stores
“I love the store!! They are fully stocked with everything you need. I was very impressed by the stock and organization. The employee that rang up my purchases was kind, efficient, and professional.”
“Prices are high on basic goods as expected and the variety of brands per object is limited. Again, being a campus book store, this is expected. Oddly, they don't have basic necessities like milk, laundry detergent, or bleach (3rd is understandable).”
9:30AM - 4:30PM
1 Normal Ave, Montclair
Book Stores
“People are kind and helpful, I’m a student here and so far between renting books and questions about books they’ve been extremely knowledgeable and care about the needs of others.”
“Hands down the best store for the arcane and occult. Focused book selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and rarely out of whatever it is you're looking for Barnes & Noble College Bookstore.”
“I absolutely LOVE this place. As an avid booktoker with a large following, this local bookstore can feed me with great books for myself and my platform! Let’s build the book community together! #WeAreBooktok”
“The manager at FDU, Madison, Gabe is the nicest gentleman! He was so kind and understanding and resolved our situation. I just love FDU and my daughter can't wait to attend as a first year student in the Fall. With gratitude, Suzy Marotta -parent”
“This store is so pretty, clean, and well organized. The book section signs are easy to see and staff is friendly and helpful. Their stationery/journals/gifts section is also beautiful. And even though its footprint is smaller than some other B&Ns, this one still has everything you could want. I drive 30 minutes out of my way on Rt.22 which is a really busy road, just to get there. After you book shop, you can eat Korean at Kpot or burgers at Shake Shack.”
“I had an easy time here. As soon as I walked in a team member guided me in the right direction. The book info desk was decent I asked for all the books on my course list and for some reason they kept asking if I would buy everything even after I already said I would. But no big deal. The supply section also had everything I needed to start my semester. The cashier was also great and helpful. Last but not least the 50 percent off holiday books in the new year was great too!”
“Too bad this location at Livingston Mall is shutting down (and moving someplace else). But between the helpful staff and the 40% off sale, this Barnes and Noble was greatly enjoyable.”