Town Book Store

The Town Book Store has been a Westfield institution since 1934, making it one of the oldest continuously operating independent bookstores in New Jersey. The shop sits on tree-lined East Broad Street in a storefront that has changed remarkably little over the decades, with wooden shelves, a hand-lettered window display, and a bell above the door that rings with every visitor. The general fiction and children's sections are the store's twin pillars, each curated with an eye toward quality and lasting appeal rather than passing trends. Local authors are given a place of honor near the register, and the staff takes genuine pride in knowing regular customers by name and reading taste. In an era of constant retail disruption, the Town Book Store endures as a quiet testament to the power of community, consistency, and a well-chosen book.