A book store holds infinite possibilities. Adventures await between closed book covers, romances to be discovered, knowledge to be learned. E-Readers and tablets have changed the book industry irrevocably, but there are still brick and mortar buildings full of actual books for the page turners out there on Long Island.
2024: Long Island Voted A Book Place Best Book Store!
A Book Place
489 East Main Street, Riverhead
(631) 405-7902 – facebook.com/abookplaceboutique
A Book Place offers a curated selection of literary treasures and a haven for book lovers. This beloved bookstore exudes charm and warmth, inviting patrons to explore its shelves brimming with an eclectic array of books spanning various genres and interests. From bestsellers to rare finds, A Book Place caters to every reading preference, ensuring that visitors discover something new and captivating with each visit. The knowledgeable staff adds to the experience, providing personalized recommendations and fostering a sense of community among book enthusiasts. Whether seeking a timeless classic or the latest release, A Book Place promises a delightful journey through the written word, making it a cherished destination for literary exploration!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Red Jacket Books Best Book Store!
Red Jacket Books
77 Main St., Unit D, Westhampton Beach
(631) 533-5580 – redjacketbooks.com
This quaint, independent bookshop feeds the souls of book lovers on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. Founder Ben Vengroff started Red Jacket Books in July 2020 as an online store and more recently branched out to create the brick-and-mortar retail location that’s become such a hit. Locals love to browse the collection and find their next beach read. Whether you buy from Red Jacket Books via its website or in person at the shop, there is a wide selection of genres from children’s and young adult to poetry, historical fiction, and cooking, plus everything else in between. You’ll also find some great apparel and merchandise that any book nerd will enjoy, so stop on by to Long Islanders’ new favorite bookstore!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Red Jacket Books Best Book Store!
Red Jacket Books
77 Main St., Unit D, Westhampton Beach
(631) 533-5580 – redjacketbooks.com
This quaint, independent bookshop feeds the souls of book lovers on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. Founder Ben Vengroff started Red Jacket Books in July 2020 as an online store and more recently branched out to create the brick-and-mortar retail location that’s become such a hit. Locals love to browse the collection and find their next beach read. Whether you buy from Red Jacket Books via its website or in person at the shop, there is a wide selection of genres from children’s and young adult to poetry, historical fiction, and cooking, plus everything else in between. You’ll also find some great apparel and merchandise that any book nerd will enjoy, so stop on by to Long Islanders’ new favorite bookstore!
Barnes & Noble (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble’s long-standing success and presence proves that despite the rise in digitization and e-reading over the past decade, physical bookstore locations are still cherished in communities across the nation. A preeminent bookstore chain with 612 locations nationwide, Barnes & Noble Booksellers is heaven for bookworms spanning a spectrum of genres including fiction, thriller, autobiographical, best-sellers, and more. Barnes & Noble is more than just a book paradise, as it also provides a space for aspiring writers at its in-store Starbucks lounges, an area for children to explore their imagination at the children-friendly section dubbed Barnes & Noble, Jr., and a corner for audiophiles who want to listen to latest audiobooks and hottest albums!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Lost Planet Comics Best Book Store!
Lost Planet Comics
65 E Main St, Bay Shore
(631) 647-9777 – lpcomics.com
With brand new comics every week, a massive selection of collected editions spanning decades, and an array of collectibles from all corners of pop culture, it’s easy to lose an entire afternoon in Lost Planet Comics and Collectibles. In every comic book is a world unto itself, and Lost Planet is your gateway there. It’s not all superheroes and super villains, either, although there’s plenty of that if it’s what you’re looking for. Lost Planet has books from creators all over the world, and across time, that can bring you any kind of story you can imagine. Whether it’s an alien adventure set on faraway worlds, or a human drama set in the sleepy suburbs, there’s a story for you here.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store!
Book Revue
313 New York Ave, Huntington
(631) 271-1442 – bookrevue.com
Serving as a literary oasis for Long Islanders since its opening in 1977, Book Revue has continued to grow and expand, both in its size, the sheer quantity of titles it offers customers, and popularity. Boasting thousands of books and magazines to choose from and staff with a knowledgeable team of book lovers themselves, Book Revue is anything but a typical book shop. It has evolved into a veritable Long Island institution, where bibliophiles meet to exchange ideas and share interests, and a must-stop destination for myriad authors, both old and new, including James Patterson, Hillary and Bill Clinton and Nelson DeMille, among so many others. No wonder why Long Islanders consistently vote Book Revue the very best!
Barnes & Noble (National Winner)
Multiple Locations
barnesandnoble.com
For over a century, Barnes and Noble have been the top destination for book lovers everywhere. If you’re not finding yourself spending hours searching through the fiction, young adult and historical sections— to name a few—and skimming through the first few pages of a book as you make yourself comfortable on the floor, you’re most likely purchasing one of their many e-books or placing an order for pickup online. They value the strong relationships they have with their publishing partners and the many authors whose works line their bookshelves. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet the author of your favorite literary work at one of their many meets and greet events held throughout the year!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store!
Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington
(631) 271-1442 – bookrevue.com
Since its opening in 1977, Book Revue had been home to a vast selection of authors and books, both old and new. Staffed with knowledgeable book lovers who will help you find just what you’re looking for out of their collection of thousands of books and magazines, there is always something for everyone, no matter their taste in literature. It’s clear why Long Islanders vote Book Revue the Best Book Store time and time again!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store on Long Island!
Book Revue 313 New York Ave., Huntington 631-271-1442 bookrevue.com
Since its opening in 1977, Book Revue has been home to a vast selection of authors and books, both old and new. Staffed with knowledgeable book lovers, who will help you find just what you’re looking for out of their collection of thousands of books and magazines, there is always something for everyone, no matter their taste in literature. No wonder why Long Islanders vote Book Revue the Best Book Store time and time again!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store on Long Island!
Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com
Since its opening in 1977, Book Revue has been home to a vast selection of authors and books, both old and new. Staffed with knowledgeable book lovers, who will help you find just what you’re looking for out of their collection of thousands of books and magazines, there is always something for everyone, no matter their taste in literature. No wonder why Long Islanders vote Book Revue the Best Book Store time and time again!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store on Long Island!
Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com 44444
Serving as a literary oasis for Long Islanders since its opening in 1977, Book Revue has continued to grow and expand, both in its size, the sheer quantity of titles it offers customers, and popularity. Boasting thousands of books and magazines to choose from and staffed with a knowledgeable team of book lovers themselves, Book Revue is anything but a typical book shop. It has evolved into a veritable Long Island institution, where bibliophiles meet to exchange ideas and share interests, and a must-stop destination for myriad authors, both old and new, including James Patterson, Hillary and Bill Clinton and Nelson DeMille, among so many others. No wonder why Long Islanders consistently vote Book Revue the very Best!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue Best Book Store on Long Island!
Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com
Book Revue has grown to five times its size since its doors opened in 1977. One of the largest independent book stores in the country, Book Revue is considered to be one of the top cultural and social centers in not just Huntington, but all of Long Island. Some of the best writers and top celebrities in the country come to Book Revue for signings—from both Hillary and Bill Clinton to Nelson DeMille to Neil Simon—and you should, too!
National. Barnes & Noble
Multiple Locations. barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble is one of the last chains of brick and mortar book sellers left. If you want to peruse the aisles, sip some coffee and enjoy the tactile experience of flipping through voluminous pages, losing yourself for a few hours in a truly great story, then ultimately carrying your new best friend up to a smiling cashier and purchasing a weighty, ink-stained and character-loaded book, full to the brim with a gripping storyline, wondrous art and absolutely fascinating tales, head to Barnes & Noble. After an experience like that, Kindles will never quite feel the same way again!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue in Huntington Best Book Store on Long Island!
1. Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. bookrevue.com
2. Inspiration
2419 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 516-280-9155. inspiration4all.net
3. Comic Book Depot
2847 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 516-221-9337. thecomicbookdepot.com
National
Barnes & Noble
Multiple Locations. barnesandnoble.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue in Huntington Best Book Store on Long Island!
1. Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com
2. Comic Book Depot
2847 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh. 516-221-9337. www.thecomicbookdepot.com
3. Inspiration
2419 Grand Ave., Baldwin. 516-280-9155. www.inspiration4all.net
National
Barnes & Noble
Multiple locations. www.barnesandnoble.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue in Huntington Best Book Store on Long Island!
1. Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com
2. Dolphin Bookshop
299 Main St., Port Washington. 516-767-2650. www.thedolphinbookshop.com
3. Good Times Bookshop
7 Flowerfield, Suite 11, St. James. 631-862-2626. www.goodtimesbookshop.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue in Huntington Best Book Store on Long Island!
1. Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com
2. Best Bargain Books & Café
Multiple locations. www.bestbargainbook.com
3. Side Street Books
76 N. Ocean Ave., Patchogue. 631-475-2617. www.sidestreetbooks.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Book Revue in Huntington the Best Book Store on Long Island!
1. Book Revue
313 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-271-1442. www.bookrevue.com
2. Dolphin Book Shop
941 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington. 516-767-2650.
3. Stony Books
1081 N. Country Rd., Stony Brook. 631-689-9010. www.stonybooksinc.com
