Over the years, we’ve seen bookstores slowly disappear as online shops and big retailers become a more convenient source. Next time you want to find a new release or want some recommendations, consider supporting independent bookstores in the area! Here are a few of our favorites in Hudson County and beyond.
WORD
123 Newark Ave, Jersey City | 126 Franklin St, Brooklyn
Hours: 7 days a week, 11AM to 6PM
Website: https://www.wordbookstores.com/
Little City Books
1401 Adams St, Hoboken | 100 Bloomfield St, Hoboken
Hours: (Adams St) – Mon to Fri, 7AM to 2PM. Sat to Sun, 8AM to 3PM.
(Bloomfield St) – Mon to Thurs, 9AM to 4PM. Fri, 9AM to 6PM. Sat to Sun 10AM to 6PM.
Website: https://www.littlecitybooks.com/
The Little BOHO Bookshop
164A Broadway, Bayonne
Hours: Mon to Fri, 10AM to 7PM. Sat, 10AM to 6PM. Sun, 10AM to 4PM.
Website: https://www.thelittlebohobookshop.com/
Symposia
510 Washington St, Hoboken
Hours: 7 days a week, 12PM to 5PM.
Website: https://symposia.us/
Source of Knowledge
867 Broad St, Newark
Hours: Mon to Fri, 10AM to 6:30PM. Sat, 9:30AM to 6:30PM. Sun, 11AM to 4PM.
Website: https://sourceofknowledgebookstore.com/
Ant Bookstore + Cafe
345 Clifton Ave, Clifton
Hours: Mon to Sat, 9AM to 8PM. Sun, 9AM to 6PM.
Website: https://antbookstore.com/
The Book House
281 Essex St, Millburn
Hours: Mon to Sat, 11AM to 4:30PM. Closed Sundays.
Website: https://www.thebookhousemillburn.com/
Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway, New York | 450 Columbus Ave, New York
Hours: (Broadway) – Mon to Sun, 12PM to 8PM.
(Columbus Ave) – Mon to Sun, 11AM to 6PM
Website: https://www.strandbooks.com/
The Lit. Bar
131 Alexander Ave, Bronx
Hours: Tues to Sun, 12PM to 6PM
Website: http://www.thelitbar.com/
Book Culture
536 West 112th St, New York | 2915 Broadway, New York | 26-09 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
Hours: 7 days a week, 11AM to 7PM
Website: https://www.bookculture.com/
Bookoff
49 W 45th St, New York
Hours: 7 days a week, 10AM to 8PM
Website: https://www.bookoffusa.com/
McNally Jackson
52 Prince St, New York | 76 N 4th St, Brooklyn |
4 Fulton St, New York | 445 Albee Sq W, Brooklyn
Hours: 7 days a week, 11:30AM to 7PM
Website: https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/
Three Lives & Co
238 West 10th St, New York
Hours: Mon to Sat, 10AM to 7PM. Sun, 12PM to 7PM.
Website: http://threelives.com/
Bluestockings
116 Suffolk St, New York
Hours: (store is currently closed, but the webstore is available)
Website: http://bluestockings.com/
Rizzoli Bookstore
1133 Broadway, New York
Hours: 7 days a week, 11AM to 7PM
Website: https://www.rizzolibookstore.com/
