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December 2023 by Adriana Sivera
You know those bookstores you only see in TV shows or read about in cozy fiction stories? Do you wish to live out any dreams of small town magic in a beautiful bookstore? This is literally that bookstore. The assortment of choices is unbelievable. I’m able to find books here that I’ve never heard of and I haven’t seen on any other mass market publishing list of “books to read.” Everything feels personalized and considered. And that’s just the selection of books to purchase!The staff here is BEYOND unbelievable. I love every single person that works here. They are filled with a love for what they do, and for the books that they read. I have never had such an incredible experience shopping, and I can never get tired of recommending Watchung Booksellers to literally everybody. I’ve been going here since I moved to the area maybe three years ago, and they know me so well at this point that I’m greeted as I walk in. But it really doesn’t matter who you are, it really feels like a giant book family here. I literally won’t go anywhere else for books
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November 2023 by Manuela Ospina
I support local book stores! It’s small and cozy, the staff is helpful, & there is a good variety of books all neatly organized. I’ve pre-ordered several books from here both in person & online. They’ve all arrived within a reasonable time.
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November 2023 by Ellen Elcavage
I love this local independent bookstore. If they don't have what you're looking for they can almost always get it for you.
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November 2023 by sofia bondy
love this bookstore, I go all the time and the people there are wonderful and give great reccomendations
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November 2023 by Robyn C.
I love this bookstore. It's so perfect, so well laid out. Kind, engaging staff. Shelves of books and things book lovers love. I only get my books from there now. Fave!!!
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October 2023 by Kathleen S.
Can't go wrong with a quaint bookstore in an area that has delicious food and coffee nearby! I love the selection of books, but when I visit, I usually ask the bookseller for a recommendation. I didn't realize that the kids area was now it's own store a couple of stores down and it was amazing! We came right during story time and my daughter had a blast. Very clean and very welcoming!
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October 2023 by sindy feliz
This is a beautiful bookstore which I’ve been supporting and following for a while as a reader and part of the community. However, today I had the most disappointing experience with the owner, Maddie Ciliotta-Young. For a long time I thought they were minority friendly, but today I learned that’s not true. I walked in hoping to learn and introduce myself as an author and also looking for a place where I can connect with my readers. Maddie, took one look at me and approached me in the rudest and most demeaning way. I was taken aback because I had just walked in and she lacked respect and courtesy towards me as a human. I understand if she wasn’t interested but her delivery was awful for no reason. She told me I needed to KNOW people or have a network to be considered and when I tried to tell her about it she cut me off and said “Nope, I’m in the middle of something.” I felt confused as to why she would treat me this way and I can only assume it has to do with who I am. A person of color. I hope with all my heart this is not how you treat people in a regular basis otherwise you don’t deserve to be in business or engaging with people.
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October 2023 by Chispa Berdad
Just a lovely bookstore. Montclair is so lucky to have more than one great independent store, with very dedicated owners. This store also has a fabulous selection of kids' books.
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October 2023 by dinorah rosallis-goncalves
Quaint book store, with a restaurant attached to it (have yet to try it, but have heard great things). Staff is very friendly and helpful. Love an indy book store. Super chill.
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August 2023 by Eric Carestia
Great indie bookstore we stumbled across while visiting family in NJ. Staff was helpful and friendly!
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July 2023 by Maggie Wisneski
Cute bookstore that’s not huge but all of the books they stock are well-chosen. The employees were great and had really helpful recommendations!
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June 2023 by Robert
A worker they was very kind to my daughter and recommended some great books, and it was a blast speaking to her. Everyone there is 1st class. Go there and buy something.
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June 2023 by Tiffanie S.
Very cute bookstore in a quaint neighborhood. I would definitely return to shop here but I have some "pro tips" for them for future book signings. Elin Hilderbrand of course brings a crowd and a sold out signing, Sparta books I feel handled their elin event last year a bit more gracefully. There a plenty of shops in the upper Montclair area to go to for a coffee or such while waiting, so handing out numbered wrist bands to keep an order instead of standing on top of each other in line sweating for an hour would have been great. Having someone from the store greeting and directing early patrons would have been nice too, as I got a little bit of a snooty air from the staff in this essence where as Sparta was more welcoming and excited to have the fans in the store.
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May 2023 by David Graber
One of the best independent bookstores around. Great selections, cozy atmosphere, very friendly staff.
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April 2023 by Mc Merkly
Great little bookstore. Well organized and can also score some great little presents. Food is available at the venue, although I didn't stay for lunch (small Cafe style).
