Me and my child were excited to take a trip to the book store on a beautiful sunny afternoon…read more when we walked into the store we headed straight to the back to purchase a book to start her journey as a reader. I was approached by another mother also trying to do the same for her children. naturally the kids were filling each other out and walking around the store as I waited to make my purchase. my daughter had her scooter parked inside the front of the store with her Helmet attached. The person who was ringing me up (which I believe to be the owner) Made the most disgusting comment after asking my child directly if the scooter & helmet belonged to her & she replied yes. He told my child she should probably put on the helmet while in the store. I Immediately left and did not complete the purchase. I felt so embarrassed & walked out. I couldn't even phantom the words to say. Because I could not believe someone would talk to a child in that manner. I eventually called the store and told them what happened and received an apology from another employee.

There's nothing like walking into a bookstore and getting lost in the aisles. The selection of…read morebooks is truly unmatched from children's, romance, cooking and everything in between. A patron for many years this store has serviced union for 30 years. The owners are helpful and should you need to catch the newest author or best seller he is happy to accommodate. Not to mention you pay face value so I'm happy there's no mark up no matter how popular. Skip the brick and mortar and shop small here's a store will not disappoint readers of all ages.

Went back there recently during my college reunion, and found a used book that one of the speakers…read morewho happened to be in my class wrote! And Pip, who works there, helped me to find it. Thanks, Pip! And great to see Max again! What a great store!

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.

The store is wonderful. The loss of two stars was because the cashier literally threw scanned…read moremerchandise into a bag. Apparel was not folded but worse, was that the ceramic coffee mug was dropped in the same way...even with the bag sitting on the counter. Rutgers apparel choices have significantly improved since my last trip here 5 years ago. There are more tan, pink, mauve and other random colors to be found in addition to the traditional red and black. The logos on the shirts and mugs are also of a great variety. Most importantly, the sizes offered are from xs to xxl in most styles. Rutgers apparel and merchandise take up the front half of the first floor. The cafe is the back half of the first floor. Clearance merchandise and children's is downstairs. Upstairs, via escalator or elevator, is where the books are located.

I appreciate how many students the store hires, but they need more professional staff who know…read moretheir policies. Poor customer service! I recently graduated and bought apparel from the store. About 1.5 weeks later I realized that I probably wasn't going to wear it and went to the store to return it -- with the tags still attached and with the original receipt. The woman at the register refused to take it back. She said there's a no refund policy on sales items....okay but I didn't buy any of this on sale? I showed her how the receipt and tag were the same price, to prove I paid full price and didn't get any discount. She still wouldn't do the return, or even let me exchange it and didn't explain why. I wasn't about to stand there and argue with a teenager so I left. I called later and explained that I wanted to return items and wasn't able to, and was told that in general, the store doesn't do returns. At all. Obviously this isn't true, as I returned items before. The person on the phone tells me "I've worked here for two years, i would know that we don't do returns". I honestly could not care less how long you worked there. The receipt clearly states that you have a return policy. There's a bunch of stores in the area that sell Rutgers gear, it's less of a hassle to go to them instead of here.

I only ever stopped into Main Street Comics once while passing through the area. I was certainly…read moreimpressed with how clean and organized the store was, along with their overall collection of back-issue books. So, I spent some time going through most of their bins. Unfortunately, the condition of those back-issue books rarely reflects the significantly higher prices they charge. As an avid comic collector and seller myself, I'm well aware of market value. And their prices are well -above- market value. Keep in mind, this is only regarding their back issues. The new release section had standard new-release pricing and was well stocked. So if I ever decide to visit again, it will only be for the new releases and nothing else.

This place sells fake signature books and misleads customers. I will never shop here again.read more

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.

Yelp didn't have this college bookstore like registered on google so I added it on myself…read more Edit: Just realize the price of textbooks isn't really the bookstores fault. I see a lot of negative reviews are about that. Anyways, enjoy your semester and remember to price match any books if possible (Should be amazon fulfilled if price matching with them), ordering online or keeping your schedule with course codes ready when walking in will help the workers there help you get to your books asap. Please know that financial aid that isn't used is refunded, so try and consider your options beforehand on the website https://middlesexcc.bncollege.com/shop/middlesex-cc/page/find-textbooks or you can click on the linked website to this location. Some classes have required plus optional material. I've shopped here. Had a wonderful experience. Now I have worked here. And I know I love this place. Keeping customers a priority and customer satisfaction isn't a chore to fit in. We always had time to assist customers. Best place I've worked and best bookstore I've been at. (Only bookstore too but besides the point. lol) In fact, this place and it's people had made me a person who owns 100+ books instead of 0! I would like to add that the prices aren't set by the bookstore itself. I know it can be an hassle with increasing prices. Just remember you don't need to buy the largest bundle or the newest book. Even if you are planning to use your financial aid, that refund check only gets smaller if you just buy everything new. Sometimes yeah it's unavoidable but anything if possible should be saved. Now is a good time to learn that important life skill :) Also realizing the struggle as a writer and sales from used books can help open a new perspective. Textbooks are costly because publishers release expensive new editions each year, undermining the used-book market. Since you can't profit off of used books. Sure we all deserve a great education but don't writers deserve their pay as well? I think it's only fair as a writer myself. Alex Neal, CEO of Campusbooks.com made some awesome explanations if you'd be interested in learning more! We can complain or we can learn and expand. In fact, That's what we are in college for. I hope.

Local hidden princeton gem!! If you're a mystery book lover or just looking for something new to…read moresee I'd recommend checking out this cute little bookstore! Lived here my whole life and had no idea this place existed but so glad I found it. It's a dedicated mystery book shop with book and games and little trinkets all mystery related, kinda reminded me of a UK bookstore. The owner is also really nice! I'd recommend checking the hours as they are not open super often

What a great bookstore!…read more A cute space with lots of unique books. My friend and I went in to browse and both went home with a couple books. Perfect for mystery/thrillers lovers!

I visited Chapter One for the first time as a part of the 2025 NJ Bookstore Crawl & I am so happy…read moreto have discovered them because of it! Immediately upon entry, we were greeted by big smiles & cheerful hellos as if we are regular customers! Chapter One is spacious & bright, the shelves were well-stocked, organized, appealing to the eye. They pack a great variety of books onto their shelves, so you're sure to find something that will interest you. In the back, they have children's section with some seating for an impromptu story time. Beyond books, they also have lots of bookish "gifts" to choose from - book vases, mugs, stickers, journals, you get the idea! I wish I was more local to Chapter One, because this would definitely be my go to!