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!

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.

The owner is shockingly rude. I'm a local author and called to introduce myself, hoping to ask if…read morethey would consider selling my books. Before I could even finish my sentence, she cut me off with, "Just email me your information," and hung up. I'm not exaggerating--this was exactly how it happened. That kind of treatment shows zero respect, not only for me as a potential customer, but for another human being.

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!

I live in Walden and love Blue Fox Books. I am able to give them many of my gently read books, such…read moreas newer Stephen King and my entire collection of Nancy Drew Mysteries [1-56]. Here is hoping the shop was able to use the proceeds to keep their great business going.

A very cute book store located along the Hudson valley book tour route! They sell books of course,…read morebut also some cute merch like pillows, stickers, tote bags and more. I left with a library card pillow and it's SO cute!

I used to visit all the time until the year I bought two study books that had their CDs torn out…read more I was told I should report to the manufacturers that they forgot to add the CDs, although the CDs were clearly stolen. I only use this location for browsing purposes now.

You can never really go wrong at Barnes. Between the books alone and the games, vinyls and toys -…read morethey've quite the selection.

Purchased a used LP from Inquiring Minds at a great price. This purchase was directly from their…read morewebsite and I found it to be as smooth as any site that I have used online. Shipping was fast with EXCELLENT packaging.

I buy online from Inquiring Minds Bookstore and they are the best…read more Books come quick and in excellet shape and the price is right!!!

I'm not writing about the bookshop per se, but rather the area outside the bookshop that has some…read moreexhibit material, collectibles, and book sharing shelf. Also a bulletin board sharing literary events It's a bit tricky to get to; you need to park in the parking structure that is somewhat shared with The Summits complex which appear to be living and working accommodations. Looking forward to visiting when the store is actually open.

A true hidden gem! I absolutely fell in love with this book store! I went in looking for a book…read moreclub book, and was absolutely blown away by every aspect of this store. The owner was so personable and ordered the book I needed for me. It came in a few days. I was happy to see my money going towards a local store vs something like Amazon! They also have an amazing kid section. My two young children have already asked to go back twice. The store has so many hidden details. It's a dream for my book loving family. Everything about this store is 5 stores and I will for sure be returning! Thank you for bringing such a great spot with character to our neighborhood!