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."

Adored this black owned bookstore. Upon walking in, we were greeted by a super sweet and helpful…read moreman who gave us a mini tour and was there if we needed anything (5/2). The inside is welcoming, space to browse and sit. Ended up getting a book on racial violence. Hoping to visit again

Love bookstores so when i happen to pass by this one, i always check it out…read more The place is friendly & welcoming especially the lady by the front desk. Enjoyed browsing the banned book section & the local products they have on display. The place has a neighborhood, community vibe thats friendly & welcoming.

On an annual trip to NYC, I decided I would visit bookstores and take in all I could. B&B was right…read moreby my hotel, and I was delighted to find a comfortable room full of baseball memorabilia and a great variety. They specialize in 19th and 20th century English and American literature, which means you're going to see a lot of titles you're familiar with. I stopped in late in their day, so I wasn't surprised to be the only one there, but the team gave me space, answered very basic questions I had, and - gasp - LET ME TOUCH THE BOOKS. This is far from a stuffy environment, and when I finally convince my partner that I need that very expensive piece that has F. Scott Fitzgerald's music for Princeton, I know exactly where I'll go.

5 minutes before B&B books was closing, I buzzed the room located on the third floor to see if they…read morewould let me in "just to look." Well, 45 minutes later, I was still oohing and awing at the marvelous selection of first edition books they have to offer. This is the largest selection (aside from corporate-owned Bauman's) of rare books I've seen that include the dust jacket- a collectors actual dream. It's the biggest breath of fresh air to find a rare book store owned by a woman, and to be treated like a human being. I normally get side-eyed from rare bookstore owners and some of the conversations I've had sound like: "May I see the Portrait of a Lady in the case?" "All of these books are at least $100.00 and up." ".....I know." "Do you have any Wilde?" "The book about the woman hiking alone? That's too new to be in our shop, Barnes & Noble would have it." "I'm talking about the 1800s poet." "Oh." I take it personally because while I look like a millennial who doesn't know what she's talking about, I treasure my rare books like they're my children. Sunday stayed AN EXTRA HOUR at her store while I looked and answered all of my questions that I had, never making me feel rushed or unwelcome. After selecting a first edition Fitzgerald, she wrapped it in bubble wrap for my travels back home and gave me an updated book with all of the rare book sellers in the country.

Owner/worker there is very rude. I read books. I know how to carefully look at books. I am so…read morerespectful of the books that I don't touch them unless I am interested in it. The guy literally saw me carefully let the book slide out of the sleeve and the guy gave me a lecture on how to do it properly, which is the way I did it, and what not to do. At one point, I had my phone out to see what books I am still looking for and which ones I have and the guy said that I need to put my phone away and use two hands to look at books. I wasn't even touching any books!! I thought this customer service was terrible. I don't need to be lectured how to look at a book when I'm not even touching any of them after he gave me the proper way to take a book out of its sleeve, which I did correctly. Also, the book price on the sleeved book is not the same as what the sign said on top. The sign was more and he said that no prices are written on the books with a book sleeve, which was a complete lie.

Crowded spaced and downright scary to be caught one of meandering mazes. Not a place to browse but…read moreone you cannot wait to escape. Owner is obnoxious!

They employ people that have disabilities to provide them with actual work experience and they have…read morereally nice books for very cheap! A lot of children's books as well. Everyone is so nice there and I love that it double as an amazing cause.

most adorable local book shop. i picked up a few books and also noticed they have fun classes and…read moreevents.

Changed a lot! The whole store has been reorganized over the past year. The magazines are no longer…read morein the front when you walk in. They are in the middle and more expensive than ever. There are now a whole section dedicated to blind boxes.... Bought one and was super disappointed at the quality. The front desk allowed me to return it for a replacement. Excellent service!

I've stopped by Kinokuniya Bookstore a few times, usually when I'm already in the Mitsuwa plaza,…read moreand it's a nice place to browse if you're in the area. That said, compared to their Manhattan location, this store feels noticeably smaller, especially when it comes to stationery, gifts, and anime merchandise. That part surprised me a bit since you'd expect more space in New Jersey, but the selection here is definitely more limited. They still carry a solid mix of manga and Japanese books, and some fun stationery and collectibles, so it's not like you'll leave empty-handed. It's clean, well-organized, and easy to spend some time wandering through. Overall, it's a convenient stop if you're already nearby and want to browse or pick up something small. But if I'm specifically planning a stationery or anime shopping trip, I'd go out of my way for the Manhattan location instead. Good for a casual visit, just not my first choice for a dedicated stationery run.

My coworker dumped the task of getting a house wired up for a 3-day hybrid meeting on me the week…read morebefore a 9am Monday morning start -- which meant a Sunday setup with hardly any notice. I reached out to a few places, but Canal Sound & Light were the only ones who could do it. That was my lucky break. Saturday before the event, the venue calls to say their HVAC system is busted and they need to move us to a different location down the street. Canal Sound & Light were awesome throughout. Even though I'd never organized a meeting like this, they identified what we needed, gave us a reasonable quote for it, made themselves available for setup and teardown before/after the event, and even adjusted the equipment rental and pricing on the fly when they realized we didn't need a TV because the new venue had one in place already. Everyone was super nice, clearly knew what they were doing, and yet never talked down to me. And the sound was so good, the remote participants could hear us better than we could hear each other in the room. @_@ The event was August 2022, but I realized I never wrote a review. They totally deserve 5 stars. I hope they never go out of business.

Placed an online order for an item. Never received a confirmation email. Strike 1…read more A week goes by and my credit card authorization hasn't turned into a charge and still no email so i call. Was told that the product just arrived at the warehouse and would be shipped out that day. Strike 2 -- dont show an item as in stock if you didn't already have it in stock. Two days later, still no email or tracking info, so I have to call again. Strike 3. This time was told by a different guy that my order was refunded because it was out of stock. But I check online and the product is showing as in stock still with a price 2x what I paid (now in line with the rest of the online sphere's pricing) -- idk how many strikes to count for these events but it would be several. Why am I being lied to? Why have I had to reach out every time instead of proactive communication from the retailer? Why was my purchase price not honored like any good retailer would? On top of that, the guy I spoke to the second time offered to have the guy from call #1 contact me as he was the one running point on all this of this and of course I never received a call. Bunch of lying cowards at the fulfillment department of this company. Everything you dont want in a customer experience. Would never spend a dime supporting a business like this.

Been checking out a bunch of stores recently and this place has soooooo much stuff. Anything you're…read morelooking for you can definitely find here. Owner is super friendly and helpful.

Awesome retro gaming store! Great selection, reasonable…read moreprices, and personable staff. Highly recommend.