Beware. You could spend a lot of time in here getting lost amongst shelf after shelf of used books…read more The staff greets you warmly from "the back" and allows you to browse. They have a great selection of books. Titles are well organized and in good condition. Madison is a cute town. Street parking is plentiful enough and free. There are several public lots behind the store fronts as well. It's worth a stop when in the area.

LOVED this bookstore, so many cool gems and the shop owner is friendly but not too pushy. I…read moreespecially liked the historical documents section, they have items from the 1800s which was so cool to see.

@Indigoshorthills @schleichusa…read more#SchleichFlagship This is basically a toy store, though a very interesting one. It does have other items for sale though, such as books and some specialty items. In fact, I'm not sure if I'd describe it as a toy store with books or a book store with toys. If you're bringing your children, they will be loading up their cart, so be careful. It's very easy to spend a lot of money here very quickly. The day we took our granddaughter they were featuring items made by Schleich. Their big attraction Memorial Day weekend was a small scale, yet still large by kid standards, motorized T-Rex. Even if not an inexpensive trek, it was a good time for all. The photos will help you understand.

We went here on a Sunday. Was this walking around and we were amazed at how large of a place this…read moreis. There were so many books of various kinds, and it looked esthetically pleasing. While we didn't buy a book, we definitely will come back another time. The service I can't judge because I didn't buy anything, but everything looked fairly priced.Large variety of books and I would recommend this for various ages

I'm gonna update my previous "kinda ambivalent/ kinda negative" review. They're still functioning…read morein what is clearly a "dead mall." And I've been re-thinking my ideas when it comes to malls overall-- relatively thriving malls (Willowbrook), "ghost malls," "dead malls." Phillipsburg Mall was a "ghost mall" when I reviewed it some years ago, and I haven't been back since. As I've also mentioned (ad nauseum, in fact), my review of the former Morris County Mall in Cedar Knolls was pulled due to the interference of Planet Fitness, I'm sure, but I'm re-thinking my negativity towards Planet Fitness because of that. Whether out of desperation or just plain balls, Planet Fitness planted its flag in "ghost mall" country, eliminated all crotchety negativity (from yours truly), and declared that many "excited' Morristown shoppers would transform their improbable vision into a capitalistic success story. I actually don't know how that Planet Fitness in Cedar Knolls is doing, but I hope they're doing well and continue to do even better as time goes on. If you travel to the Cedar Knolls Plaza (former Morris County Mall), you're going to find a deserted, empty mall bracketed on 1 side by a seemingly successful Walmart, and on the other by the aforementioned Planet Fitness. Hence, it's not really a "dead mall" (although, in my subsequently removed review, I only described it as a "ghost mall," which it was, and presumably still is, although maybe that has changed in the years since I last visited. I hope so.). As I wandered about the deserted, decaying Livingston Mall recently, I couldn't really conceive of what was going to be done with this property. Are they going to tear down these structures and build office buildings? Maybe a condo/townhouse development that no one will be able to afford? Or will they be open to other stores, other commercially viable businesses, like Walmart or Planet Fitness or maybe something else entirely? I don't know. I'm not a businessman, experienced in the ways of commerce and economics. I'm an aging wage slave of average intelligence. But, as I noted in my review of the Livingston Mall, I was somewhat heartened that the Barnes & Noble is still hanging on. For good? I'd like to think so, but its shrinking interior and diminishing inventory filled me with an ominous foreboding. My oldest friend, who IS a businessman, experienced in the ways of commerce and economics, of better than average intelligence, told me he thought they'd hold on until the lease or their contract expires. After that, he thinks they'll abandon ship. But what if another business DID decide to do what Planet Fitness did and open a location in the now gigantic empty space that was once a bustling commercial center? How about a Walmart (not that the world really needs ANOTHER one). Maybe even something better and more impressive than Walmart, or Planet Fitness. I don't know if that's realistically feasible or even possible, but wouldn't it be great to see a "dead mall" transformed into a "Back From the Dead" mall? (By the way, I recommend the documentary "Jasper Mall" about a dying mall in Alabama. I found it fascinating.) I haven't been to the Willowbrook Mall in years, but when I pass it on Rt. 46 or Rt. 23, it still seems to be going pretty strong, attracting to me what looks like a high volume of shoppers with money to spend. If shopping malls have truly gone the way of drive-in movie theatres...well, it looks like someone forgot to give the Willowbrook Mall that particular memo. (As I said, I haven't been there in years; I find its confusing snarl of heavy traffic intimidating, but obviously other shoppers don't feel that way.) American Dream seems to be doing OK with its "new and improved" vision of mall shopping. i admire the tenacity of Barnes & Noble in Livingston, a lone outpost in the middle of desolate, forgotten, pot-holed emptiness, doggedly still selling books and magazines, still providing jobs, still giving shoppers a brick-and-mortar place to go when they grow tired and maybe even repulsed at the smug expression on the smirking face of billionaire Jeff Bezos. God knows I've had my problems for years with Barnes & Noble as a chain (all branches are susceptible to that "hard sell" of getting your contact information so they can send you a never-ending stream of ads to your already overloaded email), but I guess this is what hard-pressed businesses and smaller-scale capitalists than Bezos do to keep themselves afloat. My favorite Barnes & Noble in Paramus has closed its doors and that doesn't bode well for those stores that still remain. God knows I'm as guilty as anyone else of pushing that button for Amazon and having something delivered to my door. But when there's an actual brick-and-mortar store not far away that actually does sell something essential and positive, like books, it's almost one's civic duty to try and patronize them. I wish them all the luck in the world.

It's still open!! Despite the demise of the Livingston Mall, the B&N is still thriving. Why? How?…read moreIt's the staffers running the store who make this a good location that still brings in the people. They've kept and continue to keep the store in good condition, and are always helpful and friendly to all visitors. This week I dropped by to pick up a REAL SIMPLE magazine. While checking out, I asked the cashier what's going to happen to the store. She said, at some point this year (2026), the store will move from the mall to another location in Livingston. Hopefully, only the location will be the only thing to change about this Barnes and Noble.

Thanks to Covid, I don't get out too much anymore. Restaurants? Occasionally, but I'm usually…read moreordering take-out, if I'm ordering anything at all. Grocery stores, because they're a necessity. Work, because I gotta pay for all those groceries. Bookstores? In truth, most every book I buy nowadays...as well as CDs, DVDs, and-- come to think of it-- pretty much everything else with the exception of groceries...is through Amazon or Ebay (and, in the interests of full disclosure, I can't blame that all on Covid-- I've been buying most of my stuff on Amazon and Ebay for the last 20 years). But there are 3 " brick and mortar" bookstores that I've tried to continue patronizing, even as malls and shopping centers close everywhere. The Barnes & Noble in Paramus (a really great and unique bookstore that I encourage any book lover to visit, even if you're not exactly enamored of the Barnes & Noble chain overall), the Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie, NY (although its been a long time since I've bought anything there; I don't want to have to go into quarantine on my return to NJ just in order to buy a book in NY State!), and the Old Book Shop in Morristown. Of the 3, the Old Book Shop is the only one exclusively selling used books. I wasn't really too sure what the status of "brick and mortar" bookstores was. I visited the Paramus Barnes & Noble at the very start of the pandemic (I wrote an updated review of it at the time). Then, a few months ago, a friend wanted to go there again, and I accompanied him. It was open--- masks were being worn and social distancing was practiced, but books were being sold. A few weeks ago, I was in Morristown to buy lunch, and the thought occurred to me, "Hey, if Paramus is open, maybe Chris and Virginia are too!" Sure enough, they were (and are). The parking situation isn't great; there's an auto body place right next to the Old Book Shop, another business a stone's throw away (I've never paid attention to what it actually is), and the County Jail just down the street (as well as a lumber yard, a former bar/nightclub that I sometimes hung out in back in the day, and a locksmith in the other direction). Usually, though, that doesn't present a problem. On this particular occasion, it was a problem. The store had more customers than I was used to seeing, and parking was difficult. But, finally, I secured a spot. A sign on the door indicates that occupancy at this time is limited to 12 people. Masks are worn; social distancing is practiced. The store was more crowded than I've ever seen it, but I took that as a salutary sign. In the age of Covid, it's good to see a business that actually seems to be thriving. Other than that, nothing much has changed, and I mean that as a positive. Back in the days when there were a good number of used bookstores in the NJ/NY/CT area, this was one of the best. Now, given the paucity of used bookstores, it IS the best. It's nowhere near as spacious or large as the old Strand Bookstore in NYC (where I haven't been for years), but it has an amazingly eclectic selection of books in spite of that. The books are in nearly perfect shape despite their "used" status, and the prices are more than fair. This last visit, I bought 2 books of the Arcadia "Images of America" series (I've been collecting them for years and highly recommend them to anyone unfamiliar with them), a book of short horror stories, a "true crime" book on a 1938 Hoboken murder, and a book on the history of Germany during the pre-Weimar Republic era, the Weimar Republic era, and the Nazi era, for less than $40 altogether. You can't beat that, folks. Not to belabor what I said in my initial review, but I've been patronizing this place since I was a teenager, and all these decades later (well...not THAT many decades later...but a few...), it's still going strong, and hopefully will continue to do so. Hopefully, it will still be around decades and decades from now, when I'm ready to "kick the bucket" and pass on from this vale of tears (although if Chris and Virginia are still running the store when that happens, you might want to consult the Necronomicon before you venture out to Morristown, NJ; the Necronomicon is not a readily available item, by the way, unless you happen to live in Providence, Rhode Island, but if you can't purchase it there, chances are good that you'll be able to buy a copy here...). It's a great bookstore, whether you're talking new books or used (and its used books might as well be new, considering the pristine condition they're in), and vintage magazines, postcards, and other historical ephemera are available for sale as well. Absolutely one of the best anywhere. If you're as much of a bibliophile as I am, this is a "must visit" location.

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!

Adorable and cozy independent book shop in a house setting. Such a cute place to visit, with lots…read moreof great curated books to explore. I visited for a book launch event but would love to come back to look though all the books. It's the kind of place you want to settle into and spend hours in. Cute small cafe counter serving coffee, tea, and small snacks. Highly recommend you stop by and shop your local bookshop when you're in the area! FYI: There is a flight of stairs to get into the shop, so may not be accessible for large strollers or people with mobility needs.

Delicious ice cream-LOTS of flavors to choose from. They even have no dairy alternatives (parole…read moreice cream). Clean bathrooms!

Nice local comic shop with a great selection of new and back issues. Nice and knowledgeable people…read moreworking there

Guess I'll always be a kid at heart. I've seen first hand what growing up will do to a person and…read moretotally crush their Free Spirit and believe me, I don't want any part of that crap LOL. [seriously though]. . enough about me let's talk about awesome Comic Books and some other Really Cool stuff!! Fat Moose is unquestionably the best Comic Book Store in the Freakin Galaxy. And not to put too much pressure on SuperCool Owner Shawn H. but if there's something specific that you're looking for he can definitely dig it out or help you find whatever it is your looking for. For a price of course, LOL!! This priceless 5 Star business has been serving the public since 1982 and Fat Moose has got such a tremendously stocked inventory on all kinds of Comic Books, Horror Magazines, Games, Statues, Action Figures, Related Accessories, and Timeless Vintage Toys everywhere you look. This place most definitely deserves a visit. Trust me, your inner kid will Thank You. Come And Get Your Shopping On!!

A wide selection of books with great prices, which also supports a good cause. Highly recommend.read more

From the owner: We sell used books, CDs and DVDs at the best prices in the area! We sell hardcover and paperbacks,…read morefiction and non-fiction. We have items for all ages. The Book Loft is open Mondays, 6:30 PM to 8 PM, Tuesdays 10 AM to Noon, and the FIRST and THIRD Saturday of each month from 10 AM to Noon. If the library is closed, we are closed. We also gratefully accept donations of books, CDs and DVDs in good or gently used condition during regular Book Loft hours ONLY. We do not accept magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks, test prep or VHS. Contact us for more info. The Friends of the Louis Bay 2nd Library is a 501(c)(3) organization that has supported the Hawthorne, NJ library for over 40 years, and proceeds from the Book Loft support the library."