I visited The Book Trader a few days ago. What an experience!…read more First of all, they have every type of book imaginable. From cookbooks to sci fi, from fantasy to biographies, from adult romances to children's picture books! You could find books from the 1600s all the way until the 21st century. The Book Trader is exactly what its name says: it trades books. You can bring books, which they will give you store credit for and then you can buy books for cheaper than they would cost in a regular store. This was such a great idea, in my opinion. I traded in 2 books and bought one. Now, aside from being separated vaguely by genre and authors' works being mostly together, there is no other sorting system to this store. Books, as you can see in my pictures, are all over the place and it is very hard to walk around parts of the store. If you want a specific book...good luck! Also, make sure you have cash on you. The store only takes cash and checks.

Tons of used books available, and the owner was extremely helpful. Very reasonable pricing and they…read moreeven offer a trade back program (bring books you bought back for credit towards another purchase). We will definitely return when we finish reading what we picked up in this trip!

OP Bookstore is an institution in Metuchen, and whenever I am in NJ for a visit (I am from the…read morePhilippines), I always make it a point to stop by. As a scrounger, I really don't mind the clutter--it is the thrill of the hunt that's fascinating, the idea of finding Cleopatra's jewels amidst the baubles. And with every visit, I have come away with many exciting finds--from old books about the Philippines which I collect, vintage children's books, maps and ephemera. As of the moment, (2022), I am still on vacation in he U.S., and I have already visited OP Bookstore twice. Bob, the proprietor, just let me have a run of the place while he smokes away, and lets me be, even if I stay for for hours!

I called and asked if they carry cookbooks. I was promptly hung up on. To bad he does not carry, I…read morewas looking for an out of print book that is pricey online. Tried to support a local business but will never go in due to rudeness.

Edel is the owner and she has a Plethora of books! This place is a GEM! I purchased 5 books today…read moreand am excited to come back for more. I'm sure whatever you're looking for, she has it. WALL TO WALL! She has books in Spanish, Japanese, and a whole host of other languages as well. Lover her and her shop.

Really nice lady running the show!…read more Lovely displays. I bought some absolutely beautiful cards made by a local artist Z I couldn't be happier .

I'm a firm believer in supporting mom and pop businesses. Tell me that your business was opened in…read more1934 and you pique my interest even more! That's how it was with The Town Book Store, a neighborhood fixture that was once located across the street many years ago. Now in a cute corner of Westfield, this cozy, beautiful store is very welcoming. You step in and see a counter to the right and books (along with plush animals and more) throughout the rest of the shop. There are even a couple nice chairs in a nice little waiting area off to the side. Walk towards the back and you find shelves with featured books and even a sale section. The woman behind the counter was extremely friendly and it was nice chatting with her as my girlfriend and I looked over the books selection. The store seems to largely aim towards kids. The kids section is extensive with the adult sections are a bit less packed with selections. That said, my interests skew towards scifi/fantasy and graphic novels, and you cannot expect every store to carry those in bulk. There was also a shelf dedicated to the town of Westfield itself, with books that covered the history of the town and even a pack of greeting cards with paintings of buildings from around town! This is not the flashiest bookstore around, but that's the charm. I absolutely recommend a visit if you are in Westfield.

Great bookstore in the Short Hills Mall. There are more than…read morebooks in the store - gifts, stationaries. There's small area with desks and chairs, if you need to preview the books before you decide to own them. The store is very clean, with clear signs of sections. I would come here again!

What a fun place to visit this unique book store may be on the smaller side but offers a unique…read morevariety of fun things to explore for every one of all ages. From books to toys to accessories, sweaters, blankets and more ! Indigo is just a great place to explore with a little bit of everything. When you walk in from the kids area you'll find a mechanical dinosaur and all the kid things so be prepared to have your kids eyes opened wide. Trains, squishables, the very 3-D book marks for school! So much to see all in this little store. Yes there is a surprise for everyone and all the books that make you dream about what can be, this place is a little wonderful fantasy that I love to visit when in New Jersey! You will be happy with the experience, service and everything you see ! Then there is the Mall which is fantastic!

This bookshop is super friendly with a very well curated collection. It's a must stop by for…read morefamilies.

I was very impressed with this bookstore. The last time I visited, it was closed for renovations,…read morebut they have reopened and boy did they do a great job. The entire store is very clean, well laid out, and even has drinks for sale. You will NOT go wrong spending time at The Book House and don't forget to stroll around the adjacent Millburn businesses. You will be pleasantly surprised and accommodated.

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.

It's located off main street, but my parents have always brought me here as a kid. Some books/items…read moreare more on the expensive side, but it has a nice atmosphere (off a traditional Chinese bookstore feel) and has great variety!

You're not allowed to read the books. You gotta buy them…read more This is the only barnes and nobles you can't read the books.

The only time I see B&N bustling is around the holiday season. 'They' say that people don't read…read morebooks anymore. I don't think it's entirely true; however, I suppose some readers might agree that B&N has gone out of style over the years. For instance, in the Edison location B&N still features a huge area entirely devoted to DVDs and CDs - forms of media which increasingly become irrelevant to consumers with each passing year. The advent of technological development has overtaken the usefulness of paper books. Even the professors from my graduate school program studies (circa 2020-2022) elected to use digital textbooks for 85% of the curriculum coursework. Perhaps brick and mortar B&N stores ought to inject a new retail experience into their business model that involves the offline-to-online and online-to-offline offerings (i.e. digital kiosks in stores)