The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hoboken

“Three Lives & Company is that snug, meticulously curated bookshop you wish every corner had, quietly matching Manhattan moods since 1968. Preorder signed and inscribed copies of Hernan Diaz’s Ply and Susan Kaufman’s Walk With Me New York: Holiday, then linger for staff picks that actually surprise.”

“Little City Books is the cozy, compact indie shop that keeps Hoboken reading, with shelves spanning every genre plus thoughtful gifts and stationery. Swing by for author signings or children’s story time, then leave with a novel you’ll actually finish and a card you didn’t know you needed.”

“Stevens Campus Bookstore is more than textbooks, with a Course Materials Concierge, an Apparel & Spirit Shop, and shelves of tech, notebooks, calculators, snacks, even vinyl. When you need a diploma frame, dorm essentials, or a last-minute charger, this place keeps campus life simple.”

From the Hoboken newsletter, September 15, 2026

“com/) is a Black queer woman-owned, community-driven literary fourth space blending a curated book selection with coffee sourced from across Africa.”

From the Hoboken newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Whether you're carving stone, pouring molds, dabbling in special effects, or fixing a statue your cat decapitated, The Compleat Sculptor has materials from around the world, from Italian agate alabaster and Smooth-On silicones to patinas, tools, and body casting gear.”

From the New York City newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Need a rainy-day backup or a group project win? EconoCrafts stocks DIY kits and supplies for kids and adults, from wooden and STEAM crafts to seasonal projects and even bulk sets for camp or after-school, and they’ve been making their own clever stuff since 1956.”

From the Newark newsletter, September 17, 2026

“ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar mixes candle crafting with karaoke and BYOB, so you can pour a signature scent, then grab the mic.”

From the Irvington newsletter, September 4, 2026