The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hudson County

9 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 9 places · showing the latest additions first

Manifest Comics

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Manifest Comics is the laid back local hub for comics, manga, board games, and TCGs, with pull lists that just work and events run by…

enter on 34th st SIDE of building, 766 Broadway Apt 3 (Bayonne)

“Manifest Comics is the laid back local hub for comics, manga, board games, and TCGs, with pull lists that just work and events run by friendly staff. Swing by, discover your new favorite thing, and find your people in a space that loves the same stuff you do.”

From the Bayonne newsletter, October 7, 2026

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Little City Books

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Little City Books is the cozy, compact indie shop that keeps Hoboken reading, with shelves spanning every genre plus thoughtful gifts and…

100 Bloomfield St (Hoboken) · ✓ checked Sep 17

“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.”

From the Hoboken newsletter, September 23, 2026

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Trinity Book Service

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Trinity Book Service curates Bibles (ESV, KJV, NASB, NKJV), Puritan Paperbacks, Banner of Truth staples, and commentaries from Pillar to…

5510 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

“Trinity Book Service curates Bibles (ESV, KJV, NASB, NKJV), Puritan Paperbacks, Banner of Truth staples, and commentaries from Pillar to Welwyn, plus Trinity Pulpit Press. If you’re prepping for Sunday School or just want theology with teeth, this is a dependable, no-fluff resource close to home.”

From the North Bergen newsletter, September 25, 2026

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Cristianismo Historico

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Cristianismo Historico is a Spanish-language Christian bookstore with a surprisingly deep catalog, from LBLA and RVR Bibles to creeds,…

5510 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

“Cristianismo Historico is a Spanish-language Christian bookstore with a surprisingly deep catalog, from LBLA and RVR Bibles to creeds, catechisms, Puritan classics, MacArthur and Hendriksen commentaries, Ryle’s gospel meditations, evangelism pamphlets, and family worship helps.”

From the Union City newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Stevens Campus Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Stevens Campus Bookstore is more than textbooks, with a Course Materials Concierge, an Apparel & Spirit Shop, and shelves of tech,…

Wesley Howe Center, 1st Floor, 1 Castle Point Terrace (Hoboken)

“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, October 7, 2026

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Àbákẹ́ Books & Cafe

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Àbákẹ́ Books & Cafe](http://abakebooks.com/) is a Black queer woman-owned, community-driven literary fourth space blending a curated book…

2 Webster Ave (Jersey City)

“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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

321 Bayonne Crossing Way Bayonne Crossing (Bayonne)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Mill Creek at, 400 Mill Creek Dr, Harmon Meadow Blvd. (Secaucus)

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

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ReWax and UnWine Candle Making Bar

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

2 Division St (Jersey City)

“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

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