Business Hours
M-W 10am-5pm, Th-Sa 10am-7pm, Su 11am-5pm
Accepted Payments
American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Listed In: Book Stores, Used Books, Thrift Shops, Consignment Stores, Discount Stores, Department Stores, Copywriting, Tourist Attractions, Record Stores
Montclair Book Center is the largest independent bookstore in New Jersey! We sell new and used books, and have been proudly serving Montclair and the surrounding areas for over 35 years! Our significant collection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, merchandise, and rare books on consignment is nearly… Montclair Book Center is the largest independent bookstore in New Jersey! We sell new and used books, and have been proudly serving Montclair and the surrounding areas for over 35 years! Our significant collection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, merchandise, and rare books on consignment is nearly guaranteed to have something for each and every lover of fine arts and entertainment. Read more
By Safoora Abdul on October 16, 2026 Verified by Google
I had so much fun here! The staff made this experience 100% worthwhile. They were so kind and helpful. They helped me pick out my book and you can tell that they’re passionate about books!
By gerald hammond jr on April 3, 2026 Verified by Google
I was told about this bookstore by a coworker who highly suggested it. Although unassuming from the outside, after a visit with my wife here I'll honestly say that it immediately became my favorite place to browse and buy books. It's incredibly bigger than what you'd expect from outside and have a incredible selection of books and vinyl records. The staff are super warm and cool folks too - chatted with them for a bit and found they even do seasonal events also. I'd recommend this bookstore to anyone in the surrounding areas and they've hooked me a return patron moving forward. I should also mention the prices for the books are totally unbeatable.
By Merj D. on October 9, 2025 Verified by Google
I’m in love with this book center! It’s huge and full of history with both upper and lower levels packed with books, cassettes, CDs, and even big classic record players. A true paradise for book and music lovers!
By Katie Boudreau on July 27, 2025 Verified by Google
A magical bookstore with a great layout that feels endless. Shelves go to the ceiling, and it seems like you could find just about anything you could want from this bookstore. New, used, special editions, unique books, etc.
Love the upstairs walkway open to the children’s section below, makes for a very unique store design.
Was so excited to see a shelf with many blind date with a book options. I picked one up as well as a fun book about cooking with potatoes.
Will definitely visit again next time I’m in the area!
By Tatiana Hoover on March 22, 2025 Verified by Google
Excellent bookstore, lots and lots of books! Great, friendly service.
We stopped for records, ended up with a bag full of books. The record selection was good, there are some upstairs and downstairs, but the book selection is outstanding.
Very well organized. Could spend hours in there. If you’re interested in cookbooks, as I am, there is a large selection.
Street parking is a bit difficult, though there’s a paid garage nearby.
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