![]() ![]() Why I like it: Their website’s Staff Picks section offers recommendations so you can read along with the team.ĭetails: Maplewood’s boasts a robust calendar of author events, frequently featuring bestsellers like Anne Lamott and David Levithan. In fact, their delicious Stumptown Roasters coffee and fresh salads, sandwiches, and desserts make staying all day easy! For instance, WORD Café hosts book groups, author events, story times, and many other fun events. Why I like it: The children’s storytime hours are perfect for letting budding readers have some fun!ĭetails: WORD strives to serve the community through its wide selection of books from every genre as well as by providing a place to hang out and engage with other book lovers and authors. They carefully select their available books based on owner and customer opinion and also fill their schedule of events with book groups, children’s programs, author events, and special writing programs. Why I like it: You can also buy movies on DVD at great prices here.ĭetails: Watchung Booksellers prides itself on providing everything book readers and writers in Montclair need. ![]() They even have an expansive vinyl section, so who could ask for more? Even better, they also allow customers to sell or trade books on site. With over 10,000-square feet of space, MBC is one of the largest independent bookstores in New Jersey. More Info: Look for them online to learn more.ĭetails: Montclair Book Center is a haven for new and used books in Montclair. Why I like it: The store typically features storytime hours for children (which they hope to resume soon). Meanwhile, kids will love to guess the amount of jellybeans in the jar at Easter time or picking up a Read & Craft pack to take home. They also have a collection of used books available for purchase online. For instance, a Cat in the Hat costume contest and a meeting with the Easter Bunny.ĭetails: You’ll always find the latest Oprah’s Book Club pick at this vibrant bookstore as well as the newest Dogman book. ![]() Why I like it: They also offer fun events and holiday activities for kids. Pro-tip: Purchase your book to be signed in the store it comes with a ticket and it’s the only way to hold a place on the book-signing line. But the real draw is their amazing book signing events with marquee names such as Nicholas Sparks, Whoopi Goldberg, and Andy Cohen. More Info: Look for them online to learn more.ĭetails: Books and Greetings offers a huge selection of books to choose from. ![]() Why I like it: Calling all book clubs! If you’re a member of a registered book club, get 20% off your club’s current selection. They make for a great gift for the book lover in your life! Can’t make it to the signing? Bookends also sells previously signed copies of books. They regularly host celebrity guests as well as famous authors. Location: 211 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewoodĭetails: The event calendar at Bookends is packed with enough big names to rival any national chain’s flagship store. Digital/Promotional Services for Local Businesses.Hot Topics in NJ Presented by Caucus Educational Corporation.During the holiday season, they wrap gifts in their store free of charge.Ī video from Congressman Gottheimer’s visit can be found HERE. They have hosted over 1,000 authors in the last fifteen years from politics, pop culture, and fiction. 98.3% of the state’s businesses are small businesses and they employ more than half of New Jersey’s workers.īookends in Ridgewood has been a staple in the community and a renowned bookstore for more than thirty years. Small Business Administration, New Jersey boasts 1.7 million small business employees working for over 820,000 small businesses. We can prevent that by getting folks to the table to finalize a deal to reopen the government, just like business owners do every day.”Īccording to the U.S. The federal government shutdown hurt small businesses, because it impacts small business loan applications. I want to thank Walter Boyer for having me at his store and I encourage everyone to go check Bookends out, whether for the book selection or the author events they regularly host.”Ĭongressman Gottheimer went on to say, “Small businesses play a vital role in our economy in the Fifth District and neighborhoods across the country, especially during this key retail season. “I am so proud that there are so many great businesses in my district, like Bookends here in Ridgewood. “The holidays are such an important time for small businesses across the country and here in New Jersey, ” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) wrapped holiday gifts for North Jersey families at Bookends bookstore in Ridgewood. Above: Gottheimer wraps gifts for New Jersey families for the holidays ![]()
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