The New Jersey Bookstore Crawl is a celebration of independent bookstores and the communities they serve. Throughout the event, book lovers are invited to visit participating bookstores across the state, collect stamps, discover new reads, and support local businesses that help keep the love of reading alive. Whether you're a lifelong bookworm, a casual reader, or looking for a fun family adventure, the crawl is a great way to explore charming shops, meet fellow readers, and uncover hidden literary gems throughout New Jersey.
The crawl takes places June 5 - 7, 2026 featuring almost 50 stores.
Morris County has several great stops!
Boonton: Gingerbread Bookshop, 410 Main St
Denville: The Book Barn, 18 Pocono Rd
Denville: Next Chapter Mobile Pop-Up at the Denville Rotary Club Street Festival, Broadway
Madison: The Nature of Reading Bookshop, 4 Green Village Rd
Madison: Next Chapter Mobile Pop-up - Madison Farm & Artisan Market, 28 Prospect St Lot
Check individual stores social media for specials during the weekend.
The bookstore crawl was organized by Kerri Sullivan of Jersey Collective, a librarian and the editor of the book New Jersey Fan Club. Additional co-organizers who provided support and sponsorship include Hello Art Design and Rutgers University Press.
For more information, visit njbookstorecrawl.com or follow @njbookstorecrawl on Instagram.
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