Blind Dog Books is a breath of fresh air in the world of online book ordering. The owner is kind,…read moreenthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable about all of the books, art work, and antique pieces in his store. I could've spent hours in Blind Dog Books, smelling the infamous smell of books, feeling surrounded by history, and conversing with the owner. What a fantastic bookshop.

It's the kind of used bookstore you can get lost in. If I were a local, it would be part of my…read moredaily routine. The shelves are thoughtfully labeled, and the place has an energy that feels. You can tell when an owner genuinely loves the books and records they carry. The Bruised Apple is one of those stores. Worth stopping in if you want to get lost for a few hours.

What a lovely bookstore! We came across this hidden gem that has been here for more than 30 years…read more We parked our car right outside and saw the inviting window and warm lights of this cozy bookstore. The instrumental music was playing, the owner was very kind and welcoming. The customers were browsing and it was the most relaxing environment with so many wonderful resources. We will certainly be back! Thank you and Happy New Year!

such a cute store! friendly staff and i loved the greeting card selection. i only bought one card…read more but its so nice to see a small book store in this town. nice selection of books too. spacious shop to look around.

I love everything about this local gem: the people who work there are wonderful about help and…read morerecommendations; the store is beautifully stocked; and the space feels cozy and welcoming. This is my first stop for birthday presents (gift cards), a treat for myself when I need a new read and a lovely way to spend an hour with my kids. I feel lucky to have this store nearby.

Hudson Valley Books is a very popular location within Ossining. This bookstore offers educational…read morelessons, live music, book signings, vinyl records, and plenty more. The staff is very friendly and more than willing to assist. During the short time that we visited, I saw a walking tour explaining the history of the bookstore/area and a few people discussing the topic of the day. I enjoyed perusing old editions of Life magazine and enjoyed the plenty of seating that was available. If you're ever in Ossining, don't hesitate to stop into Hudson Valley Books. I'm sure, that you'll find something worth purchasing.

I really appreciated the atmosphere and selection, and the woman running the store was really niceread more

Love a good independent bookstore but this one is a little too generic - almost like an airport…read morestore. They seem to have plenty of help, but the staff is a little shy. It's very hard to park here, like elsewhere in Bronxville, but the restaurant next door has a tent in front of the bookstore that makes it worse and makes it difficult to check out the stuff in the window.

Not supportive of local authors. Two of us authors have had the same dismissive experience over…read morethe years. If you are a local, independent bookseller, you'd better act like one and support your community. Can't say I am going to miss them now that they are closed.

Logos is a cozy, hidden gem for book lovers. They have a fantastic curated selection and a peaceful…read moreatmosphere that makes it easy to spend hours browsing. The staff is incredibly FRIENDLY and knowledgeable, too. Highly recommendedd!!!....

Extremely poor visit, and particularly to our family. Space was small and untidily arranged and the…read moreowners appeared to be unmannerly and critical. During the visit we did not feel welcome. The shop was messy and smelled bad and we did not purchase any items. Worthless to go in.

A sweet little shop. A lot of children's and Young Adult books, and a few totes. If you're an adult…read morelooking for books for yourself, maybe skip it and try the bookstore on main street instead. The only adult books I saw were a couple classics and a Sarah J Maas collection. I love that it has some snacks and drinks and a small seating area - this place is probably a great option for parents / babysitters with littles looking for an outing!

This little bookstore is so cute some of the best children's books a lot of old ones and new ones…read moreas well there's a teen section. I ordered a coffee and pulled up a chair and learned all about sleepy Hollow

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.

Very cute and charming little book store. It's very small, so it was hard to navigate in a busy…read moreSaturday afternoon but adorable all the same!

Excellent cafe with delicious food, but pricey. Burrata is delicious, avocado toast is topped with…read morea poached egg and the guacamole is good. Large vanilla latte. Great atmosphere, particularly outdoors in the sun.

Very spacious inside. Plenty of books for all ages to choose from and it's neatly organized. The…read morestaff is friendly and extremely helpful. Shout out to Diane for helping me find the Splat the Cat books that my son loves so much. This one even has a Barnes and Noble Cafe inside where you can sit and eat. Starbucks beverages and menu are also available. Parking is free which is an added bonus.

A lovely little bookshop. I came here seeking a title published by my writing mentor who is local…read more They had just sold the last copy of her newest book but were able to order a copy for me. They both called and texted to let me know it had arrived. The service is extremely helpful. Nestled among some charming boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops, Bronx River Books offers a good range of classic, contemporary, and local authors. It is well-stocked besides neatly organized and stacked. It has easily become one of my favorites stops when in town.

If there's ever a time u don't know what to read or think there is no great contemporary literature…read more- just visit this amazing little treasure of a shop. It's like stepping into a different universe where the best masterpieces written or translated to English are waiting for you to be discovered. I always encounter all my favorite authors and know I'm in good company and can trust to find the next amazing read. The last one was a treasured discovery for my daughter a book on art thats whimsical but also very well researched n put together. I discovered many new and exciting authors there like Yaa Gyasi "Homegoing" and Imbolo Mbue "Behold the Dreamers" and Ngugi Wa Thiong'o "Wizard of the Crow". As well as my all time favorites Gary Shteyngart, Zadie Smith, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Viet Thahn Nguyen. Hope this place stays around so we have to remain patrons to help them!!!