The best book, hobby & craft shops in Union

“Chasing new releases, hunting a silver-age gap, or need a scuffed favorite cleaned and pressed this week? Clockwork Comics & Cards nails it with a well organized selection, sports and CCG cards, and a friendly, seriously knowledgeable crew, with thirty-three years in the game to back it up.”

From the Elizabeth newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Bookseller chain with a broad selection of titles for adults & kids, plus magazines & gifts.”

“Amazing Heroes is stacking fresh new releases on August 19, plus deep runs of graphic novels, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, World of Warcraft, and statues and memorabilia. Hunting something oddly specific? Peek at Previews, tell them, and they’ll snag it for you so your stack stays legendary.”

From the Union newsletter, September 23, 2026

“When the TBR pile needs reinforcements, locally owned Here's The Story Bookstore delivers with a large selection and plenty of new releases. They also stock jigsaw puzzles for all ages, which pairs nicely with cozy weather and a cup of something warm at home.”

From the Belleville newsletter, September 19, 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

“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