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March 2024 by Alexa Alpert
This bookstore is a hidden gem tucked away in downtown Metuchen. Sure, the place could use a bit of an update and clean, but that's the charm of a used bookstore. The vast range of all genres of books is incredible, you can tell the owner has been collecting for years. Speaking of the owner, he is extremely knowledgeable, very welcoming, and always helpful. He engages in conversation if asked a question, and has been nothing but warm and hospitable. Excited to come back and explore more!
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March 2024 by Joshua Tedesco
The owner is kinda rude honestly. The store is very disorganized. But, there are some good old books.
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January 2024 by Rose Frank
Not sure what people have experienced but in my personal opinion this owner has always been very kind to my husband & I. He has the best prices for used books in New Jersey. You can not compete with his store price wise. I’ve been to them all. Regarding the cigarettes - have you smelled the rest of Jersey? It’s not that serious. I think whoever has been complaining are transplants from out of state. I always stop in whenever I’m around because I moved half an hour away. I buy books by the box. GREAT store. If it ever closes down I’ll be devastated. Amazing prices, friendly owner, great selection for size of store.
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October 2023 by Ping Ho
this bookstore is an eyesore to the neighborhood of metuchen. I suggest we all write into the mayors office to complain about this. I mean look at this place. I get complaints of my lawn not being mowed from the township, but this place on one of the greatest main streets in America is allowed to stay? I'm sure you will agree, this place reeks of dirt and disorder inside. I don't think that location is a good place for a bookstore.
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October 2023 by Andreia Facao
Owner is extremely rude. I walked in today with my friend just browsing since there was a sign up stating “book store open”. Not only did the owner not greet us when we said hello, but he made sure to stop us on our way out with some remarks. He asked “what made you want to stop in?” We responded saying we were curious to see what books were there. He replied, “you don’t read. Why are you in here?” . Appalled and disgusted that this disgruntled elderly man had assumed that me and my friend—I of which graduated with an English Literature degree and am an English TEACHER— could possibly not read. Based off what exactly? That we are young women? Do not go here. He does not deserve your business.
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October 2023 by Aneri Shah
Horrible experience. Book store is disorganized, messy, and reeks of cigarette smoke. The owner is incredibly rude and had made sexist comments about women reading. Never going there and would highly not recommend.
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June 2023 by Doriah
Sadly, the cigarette odor is so strong I couldn't even browse - be warned ~
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June 2023 by D _8:17
This is a nice bookstore. A little unorganized and smells like cigarettes but I always seem to find something good here.
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January 2023 by Patricia M
Sadly, the cigarette odor is so strong I couldn't even browse - be warned ~
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November 2022 by A Vazquez
Only from selling books point of view, they won’t buy self help, motivational books, nor cookbooks. Only novels, history etc.
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September 2022 by david hendler
Lots of great things to find around every corner. Make sure you hit the atm first, because it's cash only.
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August 2022 by Junior D
This is a nice bookstore. A little unorganized and smells like cigarettes but I always seem to find something good here.
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March 2022 by Lauren Mallon
Wow!Def come here when you have time because your gonna get lost in a sea of books and in order to find all the hidden gems you'll need time.Def worth a look. Lots to dig through and I'm sure lots to fine.
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February 2022 by Doway1609 S.
Even though he had a great collection of books and stuff and fairly priced i still dont recommend anyone to go to this bookstore because of that mean/rude owner! I visited this bookstore way back in the mid 2000s when i was in college the first couple of visits was pleasant bought some books, but the last time i was there the owner was all in a bad mood and being a complete A-hole to me because i wasnt buying anything, told me not to go back if i dont plan to buy anything! Plus that old trailer-park just sits there smoking up a storm all day! Its a complete miracle that hes still in business let alone being alive (that all of his smoking did not kill him!) The store had lots of good old books though, liked the store but I CANT STAND the owner!
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December 2021 by Lindsay C.
It's exactly what it says. A Used bookstore. He's only going to have what people bring in. He's a very nice gentleman who's always been polite to me and my husband (both ethnically different. Literally like night and days)
