The best book, hobby & craft shops in Sayreville

8 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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Main Street Comics & Toys

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Main Street Comics & Toys is the friendly, fair-priced spot locals trust for new issues, toys, and collectibles. With 200,000+ back issues…

74 N Main St (Milltown)

“Main Street Comics & Toys is the friendly, fair-priced spot locals trust for new issues, toys, and collectibles. With 200,000+ back issues since 1991, a handy Reservist program so you never miss an issue, and they buy comics and toys if you’re selling, it’s easy to get hooked.”

From the East Brunswick newsletter, September 23, 2026

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Brunswick Square Mall, 753 NJ-18 (East Brunswick)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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Middlesex College Bookstore

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Middlesex College Bookstore makes back-to-class ridiculously easy this week with a course materials finder that matches your exact…

2600 Woodbridge Ave (Edison)

“Middlesex College Bookstore makes back-to-class ridiculously easy this week with a course materials finder that matches your exact sections, then stocks the rest of your week: notebooks, pens, calculators, headphones, laptops, snacks and care packages, spirit gear, and even diploma frames for Future You.”

From the Middlesex County newsletter, September 24, 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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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Chain retailer for guitars, drums, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus amps, and recording equipment.

666 NJ-18 (East Brunswick)

“Chain retailer for guitars, drums, keyboards, and other musical instruments, plus amps, and recording equipment.”

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EconoCrafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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…

29 Riverside Ave Bldg 2 suite 400 (Newark)

“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

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Music & Arts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

1908 NJ-27 Ste B (Edison)

“Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.”

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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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