River Road bookstore is so welcoming! Karen, the owner, recommended a few books for me after…read moresharing my preferences. Thank you! I look forward to another visit!

Support your local independent bookseller! Please contribute and support your neighborhood shops,…read moreas they support local kids and other businesses.

I visited The Book Trader a few days ago. What an experience!…read more First of all, they have every type of book imaginable. From cookbooks to sci fi, from fantasy to biographies, from adult romances to children's picture books! You could find books from the 1600s all the way until the 21st century. The Book Trader is exactly what its name says: it trades books. You can bring books, which they will give you store credit for and then you can buy books for cheaper than they would cost in a regular store. This was such a great idea, in my opinion. I traded in 2 books and bought one. Now, aside from being separated vaguely by genre and authors' works being mostly together, there is no other sorting system to this store. Books, as you can see in my pictures, are all over the place and it is very hard to walk around parts of the store. If you want a specific book...good luck! Also, make sure you have cash on you. The store only takes cash and checks.

Tons of used books available, and the owner was extremely helpful. Very reasonable pricing and they…read moreeven offer a trade back program (bring books you bought back for credit towards another purchase). We will definitely return when we finish reading what we picked up in this trip!

I found this place online, and I'm so glad I went: -…read morefriendly staff - VAST book selection! it was so hard not to buy everything. I am coming back for more in the future! - i love the section with smaller zines, cards, and stickers. beautiful section by smaller known artists :) left with a sticker, cards, book, and a new reusable bag (holographic )

Amazing bookstore in Asbury Park!! The interior is very cozy and has plenty of charm. It's so hard…read moreto find a small bookstore that stands by so many good things and practices what they preach. I love the selection of curated books specific to all of those that are usually forgotten or hard to come by. Makes it easier for me to feel good about my purchases here! They also stock so many goodies from other small businesses and artists that you really will not be able to leave without buying something or another! The owner is exceptionally delightful and strikes up meaningful conversation with every customer so all in all, I highly recommend checking out this small but mighty bookstore!

The place to be go check it out. They have a lot of good items you can find something will be…read moreperfect for you.

Forget affordable housing, New Jersey seems to be overrun by new self-storage units - no doubt…read moredriven by places like Ollie's where "stuff" is so damn cheap. It's the kind of place where you can always find something of reasonable quality whether you need it or not. Well, someone's gotta provide inventory for your next garage sale. Four solid stars.

This was a great experience when visiting Princeton! There were so many sections to choose from…read morewith a wide variety of topics and authors. Definitely worth a visit. Better than any commercial book store. The prices were standard along the lines of a B&N, and the store did offer many sale items and books. Everyone working in the store was very friendly and attentive. Will go back if I'm in Princeton again.

Went back there recently during my college reunion, and found a used book that one of the speakers…read morewho happened to be in my class wrote! And Pip, who works there, helped me to find it. Thanks, Pip! And great to see Max again! What a great store!

Love, Love, Love This Little Gem of a Bookstore! If you're…read moreanywhere near Manasquan, do yourself a favor and pop into this lovely little bookstore. I found books I absolutely love--some I discovered on my own and others that were personally recommended by the store's fabulous curator, and owner Peter. When I mentioned a book I had recently read and loved--Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin--Peter immediately jumped up, went straight to the bottom shelf, and pointed it out. There was even a handwritten staff recommendation and summary attached to the book. Many of the books throughout the store have these thoughtful mini-reviews, which made browsing feel so personal and engaging. I love the overall vibe of this shop. The selection of gifts is just right: a charming mix of journals, candles, book-themed merchandise, and a few toys--including stuffed animals. I fell in love with a stuffed bear and now I'll have to go back because I didn't purchase him (regret!). If you have the time, I highly recommend setting some aside to slowly explore the shelves, stacks, and cozy nooks of this beautifully curated bookstore. It's an absolute delight

Booktowne is such a gem. It's not only a gorgeous shop filled with amazing books, but also a…read moretreasure trove of unique gifts that make it the perfect place to shop for readers and nonreaders alike. What really sets them apart, though, is their kindness. My son, who has special needs, needed help with a project, and the staff at Booktowne volunteered their time to work with him. They were so kind and patient--we'll never forget it. This is the kind of business our community needs. So stop clicking "Buy Now" on Amazon and head to Booktowne Manasquan instead. You'll walk out with something great and know your money is supporting a generous, caring local business.

I payed $44 for The Long Game and Heated Rivalry in 2 seconds. Very worth it. Those books made me…read moreugly cry. I am gay and I play hockey so it makes me feel good.

I went to the Starbucks in Barnes and Noble in Holmdel this morning and I felt like I should write…read morethis review. I was there when they opened April 24. I bought a cappuccino. After starting to drink it... I realized that this is the one of the worst cups of coffee I had ever attempted to consume. The barista had over over over frothed the milk and it literally tasted like butter. It was gross and not drinkable. I waited in line again and I said "this coffee isn't very good. May I please have a black iced coffee instead?" (This is the simplest easiest drink I could think of. I didn't want to trouble her.). She replies... "what's wrong with it?" Me... "it tastes like a stick of butter" Her..."it's supposed to taste that way. It's frothed milk." Me... "No it's not. I have made and drank many cappuccinos and they are not supposed to taste like a stick of butter. I literally can not drink this." Her... "whatever sir... they are supposed to taste like that...but if you want something else, I'll have to give to you a refund." Me... "the iced coffee and the cappuccino are the same price... does that matter?" Her..."sir. Don't be rude. I'm trying to help you." Then she mumbles under her breath... "I'm not dealing with this shit today." Me... "ma'am why are you being so rude? I can obviously hear you mumbling." Her...again..."I'm trying to help you sir. Go wait over there" Then... she mumbles under her breath more... Makes me an iced coffee with so much ice she can't even put the lid on... and basically throws it at me. I am a regular customer at Starbucks in Long Branch. I worked in food service for 2 decades and have owned restaurants. I am the most polite coffee customer imaginable and this woman was just an awful person to deal with in every way. The coffee was really bad too. I hope someone in charge there sees this and has a word with her.

Amazing selection, knowledgeable employees, and they have something for the geek in everyone.read more

Great little comic book shop with a diverse range of merchandise ranging from comics and action…read morefissures to novels and socks. Very knowledgeable and helpful owners who man the helm. High recommended!

Small businesses are the backbone of our Bernardsville community. The Bookworm is the place I go…read morefor books. The staff at the Bookworm are always professional, friendly and helpful

Was in town visiting family and wanted to buy a few books as gifts. Kind of knew what type but…read moreVera really helped me narrow it down to the perfect selection. This place is such a breath of fresh air versus the big book stores and when you really want good advice. I'm so happy to support these types of stores!