A lovely store posting a great selection of both new and used books. Very friendly staff.read more

Great used book store only a few blocks from the discount outlets in Flemington. These are mostly…read moreremainders - books directly from the publisher rather than previously-owned books. Prices are reasonable but not cheap.

While strolling through this beautiful Frenchtown, we came across this. This is one of that…read morebookshops that you see in romantic movies. Beautiful house, and given the small space they have, they have a pretty good selection. Independent bookshop, hard to see these days, well kept. They also have a small, beautiful corner, one can go and read. The owner is helpful to give you suggestions and answer the never-ending question. One must stop by here if you are in the town. This whole town is voted for "The best small town for shopping in America is in Central Jersey, says USA TODAY"

A hidden gem in Central New Jersey, the Frenchtown Bookshop located in the beautiful hamlet of…read moreFrenchtown, New Jersey is a booklover's paradise. Recently I placed a phone order for a book the staff was able to get signed and personalized by the author and can I say I am one happy camper! Excellent service, a great selection of books, and a friendly staff make this shop a must not only for visitors to Frenchtown but booklovers everywhere. Special thanks to both Helen and Katie for handling all arrangements with my book's order and personalization. I truly appreciate your kind help and will stop by to visit out next time I am in the area.

Selection of books who outstanding the value was good, and the customer service was greatread more

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.

Wonderful selection, great advice, something for every kid from toddlers to young adults, a happy…read moreplace to browse and find treasures.

Treat yourself to a lengthy stay at this warm and wonderful house of books. Admittedly, the name…read morewas enough to reel me in. I was welcomed in by the shop's owner, Bobbie, and chatting with her was in itself worth the visit. Learn her story while there. In the end I had to limit myself to three books, but every shelf warrants a day's visit. Bobbie is selective in her curation and rightfully so. All titles I took home were ones she had featured; I'm convinced she can anticipate who will walk through that door and sets out just what they've come for.

My wife and I read obsessively, averaging a book a week each. We happened upon this shop while…read morespending the day in New Hope. We love a good independent bookstore versus buying from the big guys or ordering from Amazon, and we do what we can to help such shops continue to exist. This one, however, missed the mark in our opinion. This isn't somewhere you go if you have something specific in mind, in my opinion. This store is meant for browsing, as the collection is eclectic. I also wouldn't say you can find several new releases here. There are sections for most interests, which is nice. The store is small, which makes things feel cramped and squeezed in. It also hurts organization a bit. The man at the front desk was slightly cold and not particularly welcoming. Most folks seemed afraid to speak, the store being dead silent. Typically, the indie shops are welcoming and cozy, not stuffy and serious. Atmosphere was a bit off. Prices were fair. However, this is one of the rare times we couldn't find something to read in a book shop... It's not awful and not great, just average.

Great bookstore with lots of different options. Alas, there are no sports books, but that won't…read morestop me from going there again! Buffy is a great guy who is also a talented bread maker!

Who knew a toddler could enjoy store so much stopping to Barnes& Noble to get a book for my son and…read morewe ended up spending over an hour there because he had a blast!. The kids section was pretty ample and they had a nice little table and chair set up that he enjoyed just sitting down and looking at a couple different books which helped us make a selection. They also had some plushes including a very hungry Caterpillar one that he absolutely loves, which we ended up getting as well. The one plush did not have a sticker of course and the people behind the information desk were super helpful and. I ended up getting something from my mother at least while they were willing to go in the back to check stock because they were out of it on the floor and that you able to get me one. I feel like the prices of bucks are pretty standard as their prices are listed on. The cover is typically so I don't think there were any more or less out of line with other booksellers. They also happen to be running a sale at the time so the whole store was 25% off. Would hesitate to bring him back here. Maybe we can buy another book but as far as a retailer goes pretty kid friendly and the staff has always been super nice.

As a self-confessed bibliophile, I never want to do anything, if I can help it, to hurt the…read moresurviving brick-and-mortar bookstores that still exist Truth be told, though, most of what I order is through Amazon these days. I was saddened when the Border's chain collapsed, and I was seriously depressed when the Barnes & Noble in Paramus closed (I loved that place for years). I also was a regular at the Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie when I was up that way, but I haven't been up that way in a long time. When I worked in Florham Park, I would occasionally stop at the Barnes & Noble in the Livingston Mall. And I would visit this particular store in Bridgewater when I was in the company of my old friend, and he was driving. I've never been inclined to spend much time in Somerville or Bridgewater (I detest the Somerville Circle and brave its rigors only when I need to get an oil change at the Raritan Valvoline). Outside of the late, lamented store in Paramus (which was thoroughly and delightfully unique), most Barnes & Noble stores are pretty much the same. Even the store in Poughkeepsie I visited only because they had many "local history" volumes on my beloved Hudson Valley. I'm not all that interested in the "local history" of Bridgewater or Somerville. Still, this last Halloween, I was desperate to get out of my digs. I loved Halloween as a kid, but as an adult, I have no patience for handing out candy (and.. yes ..I do feel guilty about that). In the past, I'd hang out in NY, but that hasn't really been an attractive option for me in recent years. A few times, I hid out in my darkened condo like a timid, terrified pariah, furtively watching a volume lowered TV while the kids knocked on my door, but that finally became too pitiful even for me. In desperation, I called my old friend, but he wasn't available. Everyone else I knew was working, or somewhere far away, or actually doling out candy to the neighborhood kids. The bookstore beckoned. At the very least, I could maybe kill an hour or 2 there. I drove Rt 287 South, onto Rt. 202, and then a hard right just before the Somerville Circle, into the Somerset Shopping Center. It's been a while since I was here, and the state of the Somerset Shopping Center, while not as bleak and depressing as the ghost mall that the former Morris County Mall in Cedar Knolls (which I wrote a review about only to have it removed by Yelp) has become, was...well...pretty bleak and depressing. I never spent a lot of time here, but I've visited occasionally over the decades (the TGIF restaurant where I ate a few times with my parents long ago is still standing, although I don't think it's long for this world). A lot of empty stores. But the Barnes & Noble is still there and seems to be...if not exactly thriving...at least still operational. There are enough parking spaces (not surprising given all the empty stores) but you still have to be careful, as you can only travel in 1 direction or the other, according to the specified painted arrows and signs. I parked, walked in. The cafe had some customers. There's a big magazine section. An area for discounted books. I check out the local history section, the true crime (I've never been too interested in big media crime stories, but I have to recommend "The Devil at his Elbow" by Valerie Bauerlein; the story of a family dynasty that functioned like a Southern Mafia is fascinating, and Alex Murdaugh is one of the more evil monsters you'll ever read about), current events, history. There used to be a CD/DVD section in the back, but that seems to have been transformed into a "children's section." A few DVDs available toward the front, but the selection is very small. I ended up buying a novel by Luis Urrea. In past reviews of Barnes & Noble, I've mentioned how uncomfortable I am about the check-out process. Are you a member? No. Would you like to become a member? No, thanks. There are a lot of benefits to being a member. You get discounts and... what is your email, by the way? ... Feels more like an interrogation than a buyer-seller transaction. There was 1 check-out counter manned by a young woman in Halloween garb. I paid for the book with cash, and she asked...inevitably...if I was a member? I answered no, and... thankfully ...she let it drop. Still, I didn't get a "Thank you," or "Take care," or "Get lost." She gave me my change and stared wordlessly off into space. I'm not as prickly or sensitive about such things as I used to be (I don't think I am, anyway), but if you're trying to keep potential regulars away from Amazon and want to encourage them to patronize your store for their book-buying needs...it's not great customer service. Just sayin.' In other words, this particular Barnes & Noble is no better, and no worse, than any other one (with the notable exception of the erstwhile Paramus location). If that counts as a recommendation, then I guess I recommend it. I hope it stays in business, and I hope it thrives.

A Newtown institution! The NBRE has a great used book selection and is a top notch spot to find…read moresome new or used vinyl gems. Nice selection of whatever you're looking for music-wise: rock, jazz, pop, punk, indie, blues, etc. Very cool vintage vibes inside and a very helpful and friendly staff. The owner Chelsea knows her stuff! Can't find something you're looking for? She'll track it down for you. Plus, they advocate for the local community. Recently, they gave away gift credits to local teachers for their contributions to our community. Very cool! Come out to support this amazing small business located in the great part of Newtown with lots of local shopping options.

Very cool store and amazing prices. The owner is very nice and helpful too. They have a little bit…read moreof everything and you are bound to find something you want to read. They have books, vinyl, tapes, comics and more! I would definitely recommend stopping by and supporting your local book store!

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!

Always love stopping in and trading in books at the end of my semester for store credit. I usually…read moreturn that right around and get new novels for the next semester. Owner is sooo friendly and very intelligent! She is always helpful when asked and happy to talk about literature or family. Books are priced fair, and it's always worth turning in some books for store credit, their system is perfect for a revolving door of patronage. Always a lovely time here!

I have shopped in many used bookstores in the Philadelphia/New Jersey/Delaware Valley area, and…read morethis was the worst customer service I have experienced! The woman working there was not very friendly, and when I first "found" her (she was not visible, and I said, "Hello, is anybody here?", to which she did not reply), she acted as if I was bothering her. She asked me what genres I was interested in, went and pointed out where a few were, and then left me. She was then talking to a regular customer, and seemed more interested in "gabbing" with him. There was no explanation from her of their pricing scheme, and since she was chatting with that customer, I felt like I should ask another customer, who was nice enough to explain it. I guess that I was spoiled by Labyrinth Books the day before when I was in Princeton, which gave me excellent customer service from every employee there that I came in contact with - probably the best I've ever had! I plan to return to the area, but I will never come back here.

What a cool bookstore! They had a great selection, prices were fair and the owner was very nice and…read morehelpful. It's a bit hard to get to, GPS doesn't take you to the correct building but if you follow the road all the way down to the dead end, you'll find it!

A great used bookstore and you can find some amazing books here. I often come here to buy science…read moreand philosophy books.