Friends to Bookends
Address: 28 S. Main Street, Allentown NJ 08501
County: Monmouth
Extended hours during the crawl: Friday: 10:00 - 6:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00 PM.
Special Crawl Offerings:
Blind date with a book bar: special discounts on “blind dates” that weekend
Make your own Bookmark Bar
Anyone who comes into the store will be entered to win a FTB bundle that includes a tote, book, candle, and bookmark.
Coffee cart
Special Crawl Events:
Saturday, 6/6 from 1-3 PM: Author signing with Christy Schilling
Sunday, 6/7 from 11 AM - 2 PM: Author signing with Alyssa-Ray Bouman
For the reader who…
“loves to yap about anything fiction and enjoys small town vibes.”
Years in business: 1
Fun fact: Our building is a late 18th century home and is said to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. As far as the store itself, we're two neighbors who love yapping about their latest book boyfriends while also raising young kids in the town.
Visit our neighbors: The Moth Coffeehouse has great coffee and baked goods, many of which are vegan.
Staff picks: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, all things Sarah J. Maas, and anything that features a strong FMC that's ready to take on the patriarchy.
“Friends to Bookends was born out of a shared love for stories, community, and the kind of conversations that start with ‘what are you reading?’ and somehow end an hour later. We’re romance novel devotees, unapologetic Taylor Swift fans, and firm believers that summer is best spent poolside with a book in one hand and a margarita in the other. We dreamt up Friends to Bookends as a welcoming little escape from the day-to-day—a place where everyone feels at home, where your TBR grows, and where books bring people together. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, getting back into reading, or just looking for a cozy spot to land, you belong here.”
Know before you go…
Parking & transportation
Free parking lot behind the store
Free street parking
Accessibility
Restroom available for paying customers
Entrance and store are not accessible
The store is narrow and may be challenging for people with mobility aids or wheelchairs to navigate
Children & pets
Kids welcome, but please leave strollers outside'
Pets are welcome
Looking forward to the crawl because…
“It's our first year and we're excited to share our small-town shop with the Central Jersey community!”