Embark on a literary journey through the scenic Hudson Valley and uncover hidden gems where you can buy used books. Explore quaint independent bookstores in charming towns, browse through unique collections, and support local businesses while discovering your next favorite read in this picturesque region.
the Hudson Valley.
Dutchess County
Beacon.
Reads. Bookstore
309 Main St, Beacon. (845) 831-1134 ext. 112
There are lots of books to choose from and the prices are inexpensive.
The staff is extremely knowledgeable about available books. Open Wednesdays
- Fridays: 10 am – 5pm; Saturdays: 12pm–5pm; Sundays: 10am–5pm.
Binnacle
Books
321 Main St, Beacon. (845) 838-6191
Binnacle specializes in used and new literature, poetry,
literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels,
and children’s books. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will be
happy to order it for you. Plus, this shop is always looking to acquire used
books in excellent condition. Open every day from 12-6pm.
Friends’ Book Store
141 Boardman Road (entrance behind the library), Poughkeepsie. (845) 485-3445 x3423
The store offers over 20,000 high-quality used books, DVDs and audiobooks. The crew of amazing volunteers continuously restock the shelves from a large inventory of donated books. Most books are $2.00 or less! Proceeds earned support the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.
Orange County
Well
Worn Books
7 North St, Middletown. (845) 281-0114
This small, independent bookstore features new and used
books, quality writing products, thoughtful gifts, and a cozy atmosphere for friends
and neighbors to enjoy. You can also grab a cup of coffee and just relax. Open
Tuesday-Thursday 11am-6pm; Friday 11am-7pm, and Saturday 10am-6pm.
Montgomery
Book Exchange
84 Clinton St, Montgomery. (845) 764-1787
This store carries all kinds of great stuff from old
yearbooks, paper doll books, records, unique vintage finds, and of course, all
kinds of books just waiting for you to read. Thursday-Friday 12pm-5pm; Saturdays-Sundays 12-4pm.
Golden
Hour Books
181 Broadway, Newburgh. (845) 787-4185
Golden Hour is an indie bookstore providing a mix of used
and new books, specializing in literary fiction and nonfiction, women writers,
cookbooks and food writing, and children’s books. Join the Golden Hour Book
Club on the last week of each month at a local business. They also have a monthly
kids’ story time. Thu-Fri, 11:30am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm.
The Book & Nook
24 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Warwick.
The Book & Nook is a Latinx and Woman-owned indie
bookstore offering a wide range of books including new, used, antique, rare,
signed, and first-edition books. In addition, they have a variety of new and
vintage comics, as well as graphic novels. Besides books, you can find
stationery, toys, tote bags, stickers and more! They also offer fun events like
story times, a book club, book signings, and workshops. They also have a consignment
program for local authors and artists. Open Tuesday, Wednesday &
Saturday 10am-6pm; Thursday & Friday 10am-7pm.
Middletown Thrall Library Book Store
11-19 Depot Street, Middletown
The store, run completely by volunteers, offers a vast
selection of donated paperback and hard cover classics, mysteries, science
fiction, romance, history, philosophy, law, psychology, cooking, children’s
literature, biographies, and much more, including many titles no longer in
print. It also offers a continuous variety of magazines, CDs, DVDs / Blu-rays,
VHS tapes, music cassettes, audiobooks, and vinyl records. Hours are Tuesdays
& Saturdays (12–4 pm) sales only (no donations), Wednesdays (12–4 pm) donations
only (no sales).
Blue
Fox Books
49 W Main St, Walden. (845) 219-1974
The shop features mostly used books and select new titles.
Popular sections include literary fiction, children’s, local history, nature
and science, mystery, and mythology. Blue Fox also sells journals, literary
candles, teas, stationery, tarot cards, and many more unique giftable items! Be
sure to check the website for special events. Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday
11am-6pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm.
Sullivan County
Read It Again Used Bookstore
63 North St, Monticello. (845) 794-0017
Past Perfect Bookstore
Old Duggan School, 3460 State Route 55, White Lake. (845-583-7191) Please call for hours.
These two bookstores are the main fundraisers for the
Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County. The donated books are sold for $1.50
for hardcover and 75 cents for paperbacks. Monday, Tuesday and Friday 10-5, Wednesday-Thursday 10-6; Saturday: 10-4.
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Ulster County
Blue Heron Bookstore
1209 NYS Route 213, High Falls. 845-377-1089.
This shop is all about the books, and about the exchange of ideas at their literary events. The owners are looking forward to sharing with you in the discovery of literature new and old, by our local, regional, and international authors, that may have been overlooked or considered obscure, and to learning from you about your reading pleasures, habits, and ideas. Thursday - Saturday, 11am - 7pm; Sunday, 11am - 5pm.
Barner
Books
3 Church St, New Paltz. (845) 255-2635
The store has a wide assortment of books and book related
goods. They buy, sell, and trade books of note. Cash or store credit
offered for a unique variety of books. There is a list posted of most popular
genres and authors. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Inquiring
Minds
6 Church St., New Paltz. (845) 246-5775
200 Main St., Saugerties. (845) 255-8300
A locally owned, independent bookstore and café that sells
a wide range of new and used books and vinyl, as well as organic coffee drinks.
It’s a welcoming and accessible space for people of all ages, genders, class,
and demographics. They are fully wheelchair accessible and pet friendly,
offering indoor and outdoor seating for anyone to read, write, chat, enjoy a
beverage, or just to relax and reflect. We believe in the power of the written
word to incite positive change in ourselves and each other, and to that
purpose, strive to offer affordable pricing, discounts and freebies.
Hours: Saugerties: Every day 10am -8pm.
New Paltz: Sunday-Thursday 9:30am-8:30pm, Friday &
Saturday 9:30am-9pm
OUR
Bookshop
97 Partition Street, Saugerties
This shop has over 25,000 carefully selected old, rare
& gently used books, plus old postcards, magazines, CDs, DVDs, sheet music,
prints & ephemera. They buy collections or whole libraries of books. By
appointment only 1PM-5PM daily.
Westchester County
The Field Library Bookstore
934 South Street, Peekskill. 914-736-7030
You are sure to find something you’ll want - perhaps a
mystery by your favorite author that you have not yet read, a cookbook with
wonderful new recipes to try, a modern first edition to add to your collection
or an investment guide to help you get fabulously rich. The choices are myriad and
the ambiance warm and welcoming. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
Bruised
Apple Books
923 Central Ave, Peekskill. (914) 734-7000
The Bruised Apple is as far from the big corporate
bookstores as you can get. From the hand painted sign above the front door to
the numerous hidden (and not so hidden) clippings and letters that decorate the
store, everything is personalized by the family and friends of the Bruised
Apple. They have been buying selling and trading all sorts of used, out of print and sometimes truly rare books, records and now also CDs and movies. Call for hours.
Antipodean
Books Maps & Prints
29-31 Garrisons Landing, Garrison. (845) 424-3867
This shop has a been book, map, print, ephemera &
photograph dealer for 46 years, members of the Antiquarian Booksellers
Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
& many prominent trade organizations. They offer old & rare books,
maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. Monday-Friday 10am-5pm;
closed Saturday/Sunday or by appointment.
Mahopac Library Book Barn
668 Route Six, Mahopac. 845-628-2009 ext. 143
This shop has thousands of gently used books for $1.00 or
less. They carry classics, novels, biographies, history, cooking, home
schooling, picture books, tween books, and more. Item donations are being
accepted by appointment only. All of the money raised in The Book Barn
comes back to the library to help support events, programs and the library’s
collection. Tuesdays 11am-2pm; Wednesdays 10am-12pm; Thursdays 2pm–7pm Saturdays 10:30am-2pm.
Curio Room
141 Main St Apartment 2, Mt Kisco. (917) 522-1888
Bookstore-gallery with new and used books, records,
original art and curios. The space co-creates with intention to share
stories that expand minds and bewilder borders, and to showcase artwork from
those who inspire us. Wednesday 12-5pm; Thursday-Friday 1-6pm; Saturday 12-7pm; Sunday 12-6pm.
Greene County
Magpie Bookshop
392 Main St, Catskill. (518) 303-6035
Magpie Bookshop specializes in awesome. And secondhand
books. It’s well-curated and intuitively organized. Monday-Saturday
11am-5pm; Sunday by chance.
Updated 3/12/2025