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    4.1 (38 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sara B.

    Indigo is amazing. It reminds me a lot of Barnes and Noble but is even bigger and better. It's a great place to go for gifting needs, and an even better place to take your child for a treat if you dragged them on a shopping trip. The toy section is enormous - rooms and rooms of any and every toy you could imagine. Play Doh, Melissa and Doug, legos, squishables and on and on. My daughter was terrified of the life size dinosaur but I thought it was a cute touch, ha. Overall this is a very cool shop and I think it might even be the only NJ location. Absolutely worth popping in if you find yourself at Short Hills, especially if you have a little one in tow.

    Kenya M.

    I love visiting the Indigo bookstore at Short Hills! They have such a wide range of books in pretty much every genre you could imagine. Everything from kids books, fiction, self-help and so much more! Everything is neat and organized and the reading areas are well-lit. Every section is labeled making it easier to find what you're looking for! They have more than books! Here you'll find candles, diffusers, snacks, dishes, jewelry, body care items, and much more! I almost always find something interesting while I'm there. They have a wonderful kid's section that I love! We attended an event for the release of a new Dogman book and it was so much fun! Dogman was there for photo ops, lots of giveaways and prizes and the book was on sale for only $10! The atmosphere at Indigo is so peaceful, calm & relaxing! It's a great place to sit down and just take a break while deciding on a great book. The staff are all very nice and go the extra mile to make sure everyone finds exactly what they're in looking for!

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    Hank C.

    There are a lot fewer staffers now, the kids section was bustling before and now the registers are unstaffed in the back. Lots of toys and Squishies, but often at inflated prices from what I can buy online. Multiple sections for books, housewares, kids crafts, etc. Selling things I'd expect to see on the shopping channel. One good thing - a toy broke leaving beads all over the mall and we went back to exchange, no hassle at all which was nice.

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    Brittany M.

    This is the store that ruined Barnes and Noble for me. Don't get me wrong, I still love BN but if you're looking to be immersed in a different world where books, gifts, style and wellness perfectly collide, Indigo is your ultimate destination. I can spend hours in this store and not get bored. There is a really amazing wellness section with crystals, essential oils and diffusers, weighted blankets, yoga essentials, and of course books on all of the above! They have a super adorable infant section and their kids section is in its own room, which is quite large. There is a grand piano in the middle of the store which I think does get used from time to time by a professional pianist. They have many events by renowned authors and children's authors where they have a craft or activity as well. I have not yet attended an event but I'd love to go to one eventually. There is an entire cooking section with cookbooks and tools for the kitchen and meal prep. A ton of candles and home decor. Fashion items Paper goods like party supplies, cards, wrapping paper- lots and lots of stylish gift wrap and gift bags! Aisles and aisles of books. They also have the fun tables with best sellers, book club essentials and "heathers picks". Heather is the founder and CEO of Indigo and every book I've purchased from her selection has been great- children's and adults books alike! There is also a sleek cafe in the back. Being full on each occasion that I've been to Indigo, I haven't tried anything from there yet, but I've heard they have delicious Belgian waffles. I am sure I am missing something but I think I've covered most of it. This store is HUGE I've read up on the company as well, they are a Canadian company and this is their first and only store in the USA. I really hope they expand and do well in the US, I've fallen in love with this store and need to see more of them!! This store is perfect in every way and I love it! 5/5

    Great topics for any age, awesome for kids: thoughtful book displays
    Melodie M.

    I love this store! I didn't want to leave, and I wanted to bring most everything home with me. Indigo is a giant, dreamy bookstore with a ton of non-book items for sale as well. It also has a cafe and a store-within-a-store called IndigoKids. The store's design is beautiful, with every nook and cranny carefully thought out and artfully curated. This store combines books with products related to those books. For example: Fashion books alongside purses and scarves Self-help books alongside yoga pillows Cookbooks alongside tableware Gardening books alongside gardening tools The store is spacious with lots of room for sitting, selfies or hanging out. The meditation area features a meditation platform and space, one hallway has a baby grand piano and a book section has several long tables with chairs similar to a library or college. The home section has a fully laid out table complete with place settings, chairs and fake fruit. The baby section has a crib and a giant rocking chair filled with giant stuffed bears. You get the idea! IndigoKids features an incredible selection of beautiful books, many displayed flat so they are easy to see and look at, with awesome ways of being organized, such as self help and inspirational people, plus 'Barbara's Picks' which all seemed to be one book after another that was gorgeous and amazing. This section also has a train table, a princess chair with a mural, benches, an elephant sculpture/bookholder and kid-sized tables with chairs. It also features a ton of toys and arts supplies for sale. My kids had a blast here, as use of the products seems to be encouraged. Everywhere I looked was a feast for the eyes. I particularly enjoyed the giant floor-to-ceiling artist wall with rotating panels, featuring artists Barbara Kruger, Basquiat and Yayoi Kusama. Of course, even the bathroom featured a little tableau inside of it and framed art photos. There were plenty of tables filled with Sale items, but displayed as beautifully as the regularly-priced items. I really appreciated that there were so many discounted options that weren't tucked away in a different part of the store, or so meagerly discounted that it wouldn't make a difference. Apparently Indigo is chain, but this is the first store in the United States. I walked away with a bag of beautiful blue and travel themed journals amongst other treats, including some future holiday gifts for others! Whoever decorated this store, could you please redo my home next?

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    Ashley B.

    Very nice bookstore located in short hills mall. The space itself is very large and everything was clean, clearly labeled and very accessible. I treated myself to an iced latte which was good. My only two complaints were for the lack of "comfortable" seating (there were mostly just table workspace areas) and the random people playing the piano of various times. Makes it kind of difficult to relax when a young teen is attempting to play the national anthem in the center of the store. All in all, it was a nice experience (although pricey at times) and I would return.

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    Nice bookstore, interesting gifting choices, pleasant staff. Kinda 'new agey', which isn't a knock.

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    So much books and novels it was a good thing I went there the books were books I never see online but were so good.

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    They have books marked as "Heather's picks" that are marked down 40% so it's still likely that you're getting a good deal.

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    Words Maplewood Bookstore

    4.1(41 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    I've been to a number of bookstores, and in terms of neatness, organization, and atmosphere, this…read moreone is pretty standard. It's a very lovely space, and the parking is not terrible (there is a lot down the street by the train station). I have visited this bookstore about three times, and each time, I am turned off by the lack of friendliness from the staff. No one has ever greeted me upon entering or said goodbye on the way out. The only time I ever heard someone greet a customer is to tell him to put his drink away. Even though this store is about five minutes from where I live, it is not my go-to.

    I visited for the first time as a part of the 2025 NJ Bookstore Crawl, so it was quite busy! I'm…read morealways happy to share the aisles with fellow book lovers, but since it was so busy, I wasn't able to leisurely stroll & peruse as I normally would on a less busy day (not a complaint at all, just setting the scene!) [words] has a great selection no matter what genre you're looking for & their layout allows you to potentially discover a genre you weren't particularly looking for. On top of being well stocked with a varying selection of books, they also have a great selection of activity kits (for children & adults) and other little "doo-dads" (for lack of a better term) that would make for a great addition to a gift for anyone. All of the staff that I encountered during my visit were very kind & helpful. I can't wait to visit again.

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    Montclair Book Center

    4.2(129 reviews)
    9.2 mi
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    Recently went a comedy show at this location and had a great time 10/10, the bookstore staff as…read morewell the comedians were great. Shoutout to Zach great funny guy.

    "You don't go here to find a book.  Here a book finds you."…read more(I totally cribbed that from another Yelper's review of a different bookstore - in another state - so I'm allowed!) Can I share a story with you?  During the Dark Ages (pre-internet, no Yelp or smartphones) learning about something a bit off-the-beaten-path, let alone being able to source it, was an arduous task. I was an English Lit major and one of my professors loved to talk about even more books than the ones already assigned to his class and he always mentioned 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' that he read himself when he was in college.  It sounded more interesting than what we were reading in class (sorry, but there's only so many times you can endure 'Oedipus Rex') and I went hunting for 'Three Christs' but never had any luck.  Most workers at other shops gave the quizzical "What'cha talkin 'bout Willis?!" look and I'd leave empty-handed (or with a completely different book... just because).  Then I found myself here.  And while casually strolling through the store and eyeing up all the titles... I found a used copy!  (Can I tell you one other thing?  The book was a bit dry and dated and part of me wished it stayed like the Holy Grail - that it might keep me searching through different bookstores but never actually finding it.) And it's been more than a few years (okay, decades!) since I scored 'Three Christs' and now I'm here once again - this time doing my part to properly celebrate and support "Independent Bookstore Day" - and man oh man... you could lose an entire day here just drifting from rack to rack, aisle to aisle, floor to floor. Whatever you fancy - they have a section for it. Pricing is a-okay. The quality of the 'newer' used books is most excellent.  (The older, more rare and worn copies are out of reach or behind glass cases.) Behind the counter is the coolest and friendliest gal. From music to books to merch to a "gumball machine" that has poems (of course, right?) - the world is a better place with mom and pop (book)stores like this in it. "Since 1984" - and hoping they'll be going strong for another 40-plus years... (PS: if you stumble upon the movie version of 'Three Christs' - skip that as well.  They tried to make it a comedy and it's awful.)

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    Watchung Booksellers

    4.3(56 reviews)
    10.3 mi
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    When I think of going to a quaint, local bookstore.... THIS is what I envision. Friendly people…read moreworking to assist you in finding your next favorite read, enough books, quantity and variety, to offer the customer a diverse and amazing amount of ideas to make it difficult to decide on a single book, and Chatsky's to make it difficult to settle on a single item. The next time I am in New Jersey, I will definitely be stopping in here! As for the attached restaurant next door, I have nothing negative to say. The food was fresh and had a great taste, and the people were friendly and helpful with everything. We sat outside because the weather was fantastic, and they delivered the food to us and picked us up afterward.

    For those of us who are old enough to remember the movie You Got Mail . This gem of a book store…read moreis " The Shop Around the Corner " . The staff was young so they admittedly didn't get my reference LOL .Has the quaint & cozy vibe . The selection is expansive , albeit they may have one copy of a book on the shelf , understandingly given space . The Kids section is 4 doors down . Also great selection . Awesome space . No Big Box store feel here . Just note , for those parents who do take oversight to what their child is exposed to , know there is lots of material & books SOME parents might not find unsuitable for your OWN child to be exposed to . Literally there is a " Banned book " selection for young as toddlers .

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