Awesome bookstore. New and used books. Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely a favorite place in…read moreBeacon.

Binnacle books is my favorite bookstore in the Hudson Valley. The shop is cute and has a great…read moreselection. Lots of used books looking to find a new home. They also have a fun "blind date with a book" section, where the books are covered in wrapping paper with a short blurb about the book.

"Two households, both alike in dignity..." Barner Books is located right across the street from…read moreInquiring Minds, another bookseller, but let's just say that Barner is the Capulet to Inquiring Minds' Montague - that being said, I prefer this one better. Both are quite similar in terms of size, but Barner's selection is a bit more well organized and curated, and also includes a fantastic selection of gifts, like art prints, handmade journals, and even quirky enamel pins! I loved the "Bookstore Cat" one, and wanted to get it, but had already shelled out some money for a pin at Rock Candy Vintage up the street. Ah, well! Next time! Barner Books came to us on a recommendation from fellow Hudson Valley Yelper Bill Z. (be sure to read his awesome review, as well!), and I am so glad we got a chance to stop in before they closed up shop for the day. My boyfriend and I had an abbreviated visit, but it was a lovely one nonetheless, and of course, whet our appetite for future returns! We even got the chance to meet the owner, who was gracious and chatty, and let us browse past closing time. I can't recommend this store enough - it is definitely on our list from now on for must-visits in New Paltz!

Physically comfortable and charming, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful and they have many…read morebooks that modern bookstores don't have. Oh! Also good prices!

The definition of a cozy bookstore. I walked in and loved taking a look around! It's not a huge…read moreshop, but it definitely fits the vibe of the town well, and is worth taking a break to look around in. Only minor complaint is that there's nowhere to sit if you wanted to take a pause and read something for a bit, but the space is on the smaller side, so I understand why that might not be practical for them.

A wonderful bookstore with such a variety of reading material and adorable mascot- George. I came…read moreacross this bookstore and had the most pleasant conversation with strangers and the owners. They had such a wide array of books, and inreceived so many recommendations from people, it was fantastic. I absolutely loved the vibe and their mascot! I got 3 books for under $50 so it was definitely a bit of a splurge, but I'm quite happy with my choices.

This is THE store in the Hudson Valley to come to if you are into collecting current comics, or are…read morelooking to get into a Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh tournament. The owner is the coolest guy. He is very knowledgable of all things current in the comic world, knows people in the industry, has artist appearances to sign books and will happily talk to you about any comic related issue you may have. He will happily set up your pull list with discount prices for doing so. The very large inventory of current and near current books, both majors and independents, are neatly bagged and boarded on shelves. You can frequently find the last ten issues of any story available on the shelf for their cover price. While there are not boxes and boxes of back issues in the store, they will always happily track down any issue(s) you need to acquire. The store also has a good selection of "kids" comics for the young readers. Additionally, Alterniverse has a large supply of all the card games, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon: decks, boosters and singles. And what comic store would be complete without the action figures and "higher end" collectables that are nicely displayed. The store has moved across the street from its former home and is very spacious. I am actually surprised not to see more comments here, as the store is invariably full of people all the time. There is a constant schedule of MAgic and Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments going all week. Frankly, I love this store and only wish I lived closer to it. It is the only place you should go if you are looking for comics in upstate NY.

Do not even spend a dollar here. Very unorganized. They have old bronze and silver age comics mixed…read morein with new ones or reprints. There's 0 prices on anything. When you find a book he has some kid who has no idea what he's looking at look up prices. Not taking into consideration the condition of the comic. Tried to charge me 17 dollars for 4 defenders comics that were in horrible condition. They can be found in a dollar bin in better condition. You can't ask anyone for help because they have no idea where anything is. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time. They also seem to only care about the people buying their scalped Pokémon cards.

Took my 8-year-old niece here yesterday. She was a little apprehensive, but the guys who work here…read morewere totally understanding of her. They introduced themselves, showed her to a little corner of family-friendly fare, and let her sit on the floor reading through her first comics. I myself had a few things to pick up, and the guys were talkative, informative, and not at all condescending or rude. Had a great experience and will for sure be back.

collecting since the 80's. quiet. they leave you alone. I love taking my time. I am usually…read moreoverwhelmed but this is low key one of the best spots in the area. well organized and knowledgeable about their business.

As a long-time vinyl collector, I can say this is hands-down one of the very best shops. Great…read moreselection and well-organized. Each record is in great condition and comes in a protective sleeve. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. A must for any vinyl lover!

Super friendly may be the theme of these Beacon reviews. Kudos to the staff blasting punk rock…read moremusic as we stumbled in Who would've thought I'd be able to buy comic books and a Taking Back Sunday vinyl all in one place, and for a killer price to boot?!

Beacon Reads is our favorite bookstore. The selection is great and updated by the amazing volunteer…read morestaff. Books are usually between $2 and $5, and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about available books and their customers--when we return, they know exactly where to point us. Vicki is especially wonderful and a highlight of every visit! Bonus: the proceeds go to the library, so it's a win-win :)

Amazing little book store that is part of the library next door! All the books are donated by the…read morecommunity and sold at very affordable prices and all profit goes to the library. There's lots of books to choose from and the staff is super nice.

I came to the city of Beacon New York, to see Judy Collins preform,at the town crier café. Before…read morethe show I decided to stop by a very good organic burger restaurant. As I walked down the main street, I saw a sign out on the sidewalk that said record shop. Being a fan of independent record stores, I've been to over 100. I quickened my pace to enter. When I walked in I was greeted very warmly by the proprietors. The shop is somewhat small but very well organized. I was asked what type of music I like. I said folk rock pop Bluegrass. Sandy the woman behind the counter pointed out the folk section. Phil showed me the new arrival section. He said that if there's anything that I want to listen to in the used section. Just pass it over and I'll be happy to put it on the turntable. There is a very good mix of all types of music: folk, bluegrass, rock, pop, country, soundtracks, jazz. As well as an 80s section. Along with an oddball section.that features, records by John Travolta, Don Johnson, among other oddities. There is also a box of new releases, along with some new releases behind the counter up on the wall. The prices of everything including the new releases, were very good indeed. There are plenty of great records to choose from. I chatted more with the owners of the store, about collecting used records, the market today for new and used vinyl and the joy of listening to records on a real hi-fi system versus the poor sound MP3 files. I've been to many many record stores as I said. But I'd have to say, Sandy and Phil were the friendliest and most helpful proprietors, of a record shop,that I have encountered in my travels. I picked up Chubby Checkers folk album quite a rare find.As well as a couple of folk albums, one from Eric darling the other artist TomScott. As well as Bob Dylan's brand-new album- Shadows In The Night, The store has been open for about nine months as of January 2015. My time in the store was fantastic. Both Sandy and Phil made my experience at the stores very special. . I'll be sure to return often, to pick up many more vinyl records to add to my vast collection. The store is definitely worth a trip from anywhere in the Hudson Valley

what a great place if you are into vinyl records, nice selections fair prices and fun to go back…read morein time and be nostalgic! location is on main street and very easy to find.