Montclair Book Center

Category: Book store in Montclair, New Jersey

Address: 221 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA

Phone: +19737833630

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Omer S.

Sep 12, 2022

Very rude workers they are not friendly at all. And prices are very expensive. Used kids books only 1-3 dollars less than new ones.

K M

Aug 29, 2022

So many books! You’ll easily spend over an hour in here just browsing through titles. I found several books that I have been looking for for many years, and at a great price. Parking is a challenge, so make sure you’re aware of the parking situation before heading there, because you might need a backup plan.

Naomi Anne

Aug 18, 2022

High Prices.

Anna Cliche

Aug 7, 2022

All of the used books I picked up were incredibly expensive, often only less than $2 off from buying the same book new from the listed price. I also had called ahead to see if they would take some of my old books (as their website asks) and the person who had picked up was pretty rude, telling me they weren’t taking books today and not to bother calling for the next two days. Also, this is mostly my preference, but they had some loud techno music in the front of the store which made it a bit difficult to focus on reading blurbs, etc.

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Questions & Answers

Do they have old books? I’m looking for Christopher Pike.

Megan Doktor | Sep 27, 2020
Chris Rywalt | Sep 27, 2020

You can also check their inventory on their website. It's not 100% up to date but it's close.

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Open on Sundays?

Joanne Moser | Sep 28, 2019
Montclair Book Center | Sep 28, 2019

Every Sunday, unless it happens to fall on a major holiday, we are open from 11am to 6pm.

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can they take my books and can i get money for them

_Kunal _ | Sep 28, 2019
Milosh H | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

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are you open on monday

Christopher Beech | Sep 13, 2022
Montclair Book Center | Sep 13, 2022

We are open every Monday from 10-5. You can go to our website to see our full hours.

Do you accept book donations?

susan winnicki | Jun 29, 2022
Montclair Book Center | Jun 29, 2022

Hi there! We love book donations, however there are some things we do not take in any situation. Please check our website for full details. Thank you!

Do they have Magazines about Maritime Industry ?

valnwk | Mar 31, 2022
Montclair Book Center | Mar 31, 2022

Hi! Thank you for your inquiry, but the only magazine we carry is Weird NJ. aside from that, we do not carry magazines.

Do u have a huge history selection of NO WESTERN CENTRIC history, aka China, India, etc? I'm contemplating driving literal hrs so lmk.

Horse lover 3000 | Jan 30, 2022
Montclair Book Center | Jan 30, 2022

We're not sure what constitutes huge to you, but our history section includes Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Native American history, and Africa as well as others. Please call the store with any specific questions. We always recommend doing this before a long trip to see us.

Do they buy like new hard cover & paper back books?

Carole Weingarten | Sep 27, 2021
Princess Minami Stone (Baby Girl) | Sep 27, 2021

I believe they do. I saw books new and old in there. I plan on returning soon for more books

show store hours & less busy time

John Lombardi Jr | Sep 27, 2021
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2021

John, Our hours are: Sunday through Wednesday, 11-5 Thursday through Saturday, 11-7 and we are considering expanding our hours in August. If we expand our hours, the change will be reflected on our website and on our Google listing. We are generally less busy Monday through Thursday, especially in the morning.

do you pick up used books; I am interested in donating several bags full

Olga Alexander | Sep 27, 2021
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2021

Hi! We do not do in home pickups. For all donations we ask that you call the store on the day you want to stop by to make sure there is someone here to assist you. There are further requirements, please call the store or check or website for more details.

Do you guys have any manga?

kei kou | Sep 27, 2021
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2021

Hi! We do have a selection of manga, but it is limited. We can order most things. however, so even if we don't have it in store we can try to get it for you.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 27, 2022
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2021

Masks are required (worn over both the mouth and the nose), we regularly use hand sanitizer, hand sanitizer is available to customers, and we regularly disinfect frequently-touched surfaces. We have a large exhaust vent on in the back of the main floor (with the front door open when it is warm enough outside), and the basement has an outward-facing window fan.

Are you taking orders for Richard Thompson’s autobiography “beeswing” ? And since he lives in Montclair, are there any plans to have a book signing?

Paul Morabito | Sep 27, 2021
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2021

We don't hold events (as we don't have the space, but even if we did have the space, we would have suspended the events for the pandemic), but yes, we are taking orders. It comes out on April 6, but since deliveries have gotten shaky (again, pandemic), I can't actually guarantee that we'll have it that day. If you'd like to order it, we just need your first and last name, and either a phone number or an email. Its cover price is $27.95, and as we discount hardcovers 10%, our price will be $25.16, plus tax. Thanks, Luke

Are there any books on witchcraft?

Navi Blank | Sep 27, 2020
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2020

Hi! We have a section on occult studies as well as a Wicca section. You can check full inventory on our website!

Do you have Frank Herbert's "Dune"?

Diane Burszan | Sep 27, 2020
Montclair Book Center | Sep 27, 2020

Diane, We have 2 copies of "Dune", actually: a new mass-market paperback for $10.44 and a new trade-paperback for $17.10. If you'd like to purchase the book for curbside pickup, or order it to be mailed to you, please call the store at (973) 783-3630 between 11 and 3 any day but Wednesday or Sunday. Thanks!

do they,buy books?

tufan banerjee | Sep 27, 2020
Steve “CrimsonNeon_” | Sep 27, 2020

Think so

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what kurt vonnegut novels are for sale

Diana Diaz | Sep 28, 2019
Montclair Book Center | Sep 28, 2019

Please call the store with specific stock requests.

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I read all kinds of books...Do you buy books for resale? Please let me know. I want to sell some on a regular basis if I can. Thanks, Kate

Kate Corallo | Sep 28, 2018
Montclair Book Center | Sep 28, 2019

We do take used books that are in good condition. We don't offer cash, however. We offer either store credit or a dollar amount coupon that is used when you make a cash purchase. You have to call for an appointment on the day you want to come in and we will tell you if we have a time available as well as what we are offering on that day. For more detailed information please check our website.

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I tried to sale more then 100 biographies who was ?? and where is??? Perfect condition like brand new Can they help me???

Santos Carmen | Sep 28, 2018
Brian Lavery | Sep 28, 2018

They do buy books but they probably won't give you an idea of what they would pay, if anything, until you bring them in so they can look them over.

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I'm in Upper Montclair, have circa. 100+clean hardcovers, nearly all non-fiction, e.g., history, foreign affairs, philo, psych, sociol., etc. Would you come to my house, screen and take what's of interest?

Philip Appel | Sep 28, 2018
Tiffany B | Sep 28, 2018

Hi Philip, Are you a member of the Montclair Watercooler Facebook group? If so, this is the perfect post to make on that page.

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Do you guys buy records? Have some im looking to sell

Amy Jacobs | Sep 28, 2018
Montclair Book Center | Sep 28, 2019

We get our records on consignment from various vendors in the area. If you check our website we have a list of the dealers we work with who may be interested in purchasing your records.

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Do you have; Exuberant animal playbook Frank forencich

Linda Anderson | Sep 28, 2018
jan achenbach | Sep 28, 2018

As they are a used book store, it would be best to call them. They are very nice and helpful.

Looking for the book incident of a slave girl by Annet jacob

Joseph Nganga | Sep 28, 2018
Sea Level Reef | Sep 28, 2018

They can pretty much get any book. Its Great store

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