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May 2024 by Jess Pochek
Super cute local book store with many options. One of my favorite things at a book store is when they do “Blind Date With A Book”. This store does that! Also has some items other than books. Has a back reading area i assume is for children. Super cute. They sell used books. You can donate books too but they aren’t accepting any as of this post
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January 2024 by Dave D.
Local bookstores should be in every village, town, and city ... I am not disparaging the big box variety of bookstore, but humanity deserves a place to discover amazing written pages in a comfortable setting in a locale close to home. The Cooperative exceeds expectations and judging by the flow of book searching humans on a Saturday afternoon others have discovered this warm, comfy opportunity for discovery too! In fact, my grandson is currently lost amidst the Children's section where moments ago he read a Christmas book to me using his 4-year-old imagination. I have been wanting to read something of Michener and discovered two near new versions of novels for $1 each. Such a wonderful island amidst Asbury Park's exciting restaurant and business scene. Stop in ... grab a book and disappear into your imagination!
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January 2024 by Mary Anne mcaleavy
Professional and knowledgeable
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October 2023 by Chris H.
Great to have a book store in our county. Rare ! New, expanded space. We donated to support them
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September 2023 by lynn schwartz
An interesting assortment : fiction and nonfiction , local and national /international. We bought Tim O’Neil’s 2019 book Chaos on Manson and the CIA … as well as a 2nd hand biography of Gurdjieff. Nice and homey sitting area and friendly staff; I will go back someday!
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September 2023 by Stefanie Matthews
Lovely spot to find your next read! Something for everyone — from used to new, and adults to kids. Used books are priced really well and in great condition. The volunteers are knowledgeable and, most important, genuinely friendly — happy to answer any questions or even encourage a book club! I was worried they’d lose some of their charm when they relocated, but happy to report they’ve made such great use of the space, and it’s even more family friendly now!
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September 2023 by Samantha Carey
I come here all the time with my boyfriend and we always look forward to our next visit. Everyone who volunteers there is so kind and makes you feel so welcome, and always gives you a good chat about what’s in right now. Such a nice place to getaway for a few minutes!
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September 2023 by Sprass Pirahsass
Love coming here. They have a great selection but you can order books to pick up if they don’t have it in the store
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August 2023 by Carson Gibbs
I walked in expecting to find one or two used books that might be interesting and ended up leaving with six books straight off my wish list! All used and in fantastic condition! Plus, a perfect playlist for a bookstore. Loved everything about it from the top to the bottom.
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July 2023 by Izzy Bohn
such a beautiful little place! My partner and I came here on our visit to asbury park yesterday and had a lovely time. Unfortunately, I was having a panic attack and crying a little because of something that happened earlier at a bar across the street. I didn’t have my anxiety medication on me, so we popped into this bookstore for me to catch my breath and calm down. The atmosphere was so welcoming and kind. There was comfy seating, low lighting, and great music playing. I felt really safe and started feeling better after a little while. Even better was the fact that my partner and I bought books while there and got to chat with some of the people working about what they were reading!I love that this business is worker owned and I love that it was a place of refuge in a time of need. Wish it was closer to me because I would come back all the time and join the book clubs!
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June 2023 by jane barnett
This store had a good mix of new, used, and kids books, something for everyone. It is also ?️? friendly which I love. The gentleman who works there was warm, friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back to this little gem of a store!
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June 2023 by A H
A much needed addition to downtown Asbury, It's refreshing to be able to buy a book in person in such a lovely space. Thank you for being so kind to my grandma yesterday. Looking forward to coming back.
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May 2023 by Gina Jadelis
What a wonderful addition to the community. ABC consistently offers book clubs, and events for the community, often while partnering with local businesses to bring in treats/ support their business. LGBTQ+ / BIPOC friendly. Extremely inclusive environment with their values represented in their selections. Great used book sales. Can’t recommend enough.
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May 2023 by Jessica H
Great variety of books with great customer service!!!
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November 2022 by Christopher Weir
The Asbury Book Coop has a wonderful book selection. Their helpful volunteer staff speak to many different underrepresented literature genres. They help promote an inclusive fun atmosphere that is kid friendly.