Supporting Bookstores discussion

Please use this discussion page to list bookstores in your area that you visit. I will create a master list from what everyone has to contribute.

Here are some of my favorites...

The Bookworm in Surf City, NJ

Address: 1509 Long Beach Blvd. Surf City, NJ
Hours: Summer: 10-8 Everyday, Offseason: Fri 2-5, Sat and Sun 11-5, Closed during Winter Months
Type: New Books
Specialty: Everything
Website: http://bookwormlbi.com/

The Book Garden in Cream Ridge, NJ

Address: 868 Monmouth Rd. Cream Ridge, NJ
Hours: Wed to Sun 9-5
Type: Used Books
Specialty: If it's written work, it's game!
Website: http://www.bookgardennj.com/

Second Time Books in Mt. Laurel, NJ

Address: 114 Creek Rd. Mt. Laurel, NJ
Hours: Tue to Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Type: Used Books/Overstock Books
Specialty: Historical Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Website: http://www.secondtimebooksonline.com/

Recycled Reading in Pt. Pleasant, NJ

Address: 2814 Bridge Ave. Pt. Pleasant, NJ
Hours: Tue to Sat 10:30-5
Type: Used Books
Specialty: Everything
Website: https://www.facebook.com/recycledread...

Booktowne in Manasquan, NJ

Address: 171 Main St. Manasquan, NJ
Hours: Mon to Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4
Type: New Books
Specialty: New Releases, YA, Children's, Nonfiction, Local Authors
Website: http://www.booktowne.com/

River Road Books in Fair Haven, NJ

Address: 759 River Rd. Fair Haven, NJ
Hours: Mon to Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Type: New Books
Specialty: New Releases, Trade Paperback Releases, Nonfiction, Children's
Website: http://www.riverroadbooks.net/

Bogart's Bookstore and Cafe in Millville, NJ

Address: 103 North High St. Millville, NJ
Hours: Mon to Thu and Sat 10-6, Fri 10-9, Sun 11-5
Type: Used Books
Specialty: Fiction of all kinds
Website: http://bogartsbookstorecafe.com/

Bookateria Two in Ocean City, NJ

Address: 1052 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ
Hours: Summer: Mon to Sat 9-6, Sun 10-2, Offseason: Thu to Sat 10-5
Type: Used Books
Specialty: Fiction Paperbacks
Website: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bookater...

To add to the NJ Bookstore i would like to introduce this one!
Book-ends bookstore, Ridgewood,NJ

Address: 211 East Ridgewood Ave. Ridgewood NJ
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Type: New books, Signed books, and other additional toys and games
Specialty: Signed books
Website:
http://www.book-ends.com/
What I love about BookEnds is that if you can't make it to a signing, you can call in and they'll have a book signed for you and I believe you can request it to be sent to you VIA mail. I've always attended signings though, so I can't be sure.

Bookends is a place that has always had my attention due to their signings and signed copies of books.

Here are two more:

The Book Trader in Hamilton, NJ

Address: 2421 Nottingham Way Hamilton, NJ
Hours: Mon, Thu, and Sat 10-5, Fri 11-6, Sun 11-4
Type: Used Books
Specialty: Everything
Website: http://booktrader.weebly.com/

Labyrinth Books in Princeton, NJ

Address: 122 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ
Hours: Mon to Fri 9-8, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6
Type: New Books with some Clearance
Specialty: Anything that can be read in college, fiction or nonfiction (the store is near Princeton University)
Website: http://www.labyrinthbooks.com/

Woot! Shout out Booktrader! Thanks Josh. :)

Jen wrote: "Woot! Shout out Booktrader! Thanks Josh. :)"

It's my pleasure! I paid a visit this past Monday and got a boat load of books that I plan to haul really soon. :)

Awesome! I hope you enjoyed the store and the selection. And my boss. Joan is the best! Can't wait to see what you got!

The store was filled with so much! Just when I was wondering where a certain section was, I came across it. Joan was nice and I mentioned you while I was there. I will be sure to share my video in this group and on my Goodreads profile page.

I am smiling like a fool right now. I love my store and I'm so glad to share it with others. Thank you!

I'm in southwest Florida and these are some of my favorite local book shops:

Punta Gorda

Copperfish Books
Website: http://www.copperfishbooks.com/
103 W. Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
United States

Sandman Book Company
Website: http://www.sandmanbooks.com/
16480 Burnt Store Road
Punta Gorda, Florida 33955

Port Charlotte:

Book Traders:
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Book-T...
2150 Tamiami Trl
Port Charlotte, Florida 33948

I still have many to visit but so far I have absolutely loved all three of these places.

Michelle wrote: "I'm in southwest Florida and these are some of my favorite local book shops:

Punta Gorda

Copperfish Books
Website: http://www.copperfishbooks.com/
103 W. Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
..."

I forgot to include a local book shop that only sells from Indie authors. The owner is really nice and I have an interview set up with her for the 3rd of December.

Fort Myers Florida

P.J. Boox
http://www.pjboox.com/
13550 Reflections Pkwy, Suite 2-203, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Michelle, I will definitely keep these in mind if for some reason I am ever in the area! Thank you for sharing these and I will be sure to do some research on them!

Thank you so much for sharing a list of bookstores from the New Hampshire area, Grace! I will definitely keep these in mind if for some reason I ever take part in a trip to the area!

If you're in the Washington State area (specifically the west side of the mountains), here are some of my faves (in no particular order):

Book 'n' Brush, Chehalis WA

Address: 518 North Market Blvd, Chehalis WA
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Specialty: little bit of everything, plus art supplies, gifts, and children's toys
Website: http://www.booknbrush.com

Ravenna Third Place Books, Seattle WA

Address: 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle WA
Hours: Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm, Fri-Sat 8am-10pm
Specialty: little bit of everything
Website: http://www.thirdplacebooks.com/ravenna

Secret Garden Books, Seattle WA

Address: 2214 NW Market Street, Seattle WA
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Specialty: children's books
Website: http://www.secretgardenbooks.com

Kinokuniya, Seattle WA

Address: 525 S Weller St (inside Uwajimaya), Seattle WA
Hours: Sun-Sat 10am-9pm
Specialty: Asian books and magazines (including manga!)

Powell's City of Books, Portland OR

Address: 1005 W Burnside St, Portland OR
Hours: Sun-Sat 9am-11pm
Specialty: everything (literally; this bookstore is 7 floors and an entire street block)
Website: http://www.powells.com

Thanks Grace,

I have relatives in Portsmouth and always enjoy visiting there, now I can add Book and Bar to my list of spots to visit.

Silicon Valley is actually pretty deficient in decent bookstores, but this year I did most of my Christmas shopping at:

Kepler's Books
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone:(650) 324-4321
Mon-Sat: 9am-10pm
Sunday: 9am - 8pm
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I'll echo Mara's recommendation of Powell's, aka Mecca for bibliophiles
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You can find some good obscure titles at Recycle Bookstore (a second-hand place) plus knowledgeable staff and a nice atmosphere at two locations:

275 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
Mon - Sat 11 - 9
Sun 10 - 5

1066 The Alameda
San Jose CA 95126
(408) 286-6275
Mon - Thurs 11 - 9
Fri - Sat 11 - 7
Sun Noon - 7
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Otherwise you're largely stuck with the big chains around here.

I will be sure to keep these suggestions in mind, Justin! These sound really intriguing!