The best book, hobby & craft shops in Glens Falls

If your bookshelf, altar, and sense of humor all need a refresh, The Pretty Hot Mess mixes a legit book selection with tarot and oracle decks, crystals, sage and incense, essential oils, and cheeky novelties, plus their own plant-powered proprietary and hemp-infused blends.

From the Hudson Falls newsletter, September 30, 2026

Just One More Chapter is a boutique romance bookstore with special editions, limited prints, and a side of fantasy when you want dragons with your longing. Perfect for those weeknights when the TBR is stale and you need a fresh spark that ends happily ever after.

From the Hudson Falls newsletter, October 14, 2026

Jak in the Box Comics LLC keeps weekly reads on track with easy pull lists that sync through League of Comic Geeks, plus in-store pickup or shipping. They also drop retailer-exclusive variant covers that feel genuinely collectible, so you can flex something special at the next shop talk.

From the Glens Falls newsletter, October 19, 2026

Tucked inside The Shirt Factory, Beldame Books specializes in comics, manga, and the kind of genre fiction you swear you’ll read before bed, then actually do. New, used, and delightfully odd finds rotate in often, plus pull lists and easy trade-ins keep your shelf fresh without drama.

From the Glens Falls newsletter, October 30, 2026

Black Walnut Books is the kind of indie shop where you pop in for one title and somehow leave with three, thanks to thoughtful curation, chatty staff picks, and shelves that reward a slow browse. Perfect for when your TBR pile needs a little chaos.

From the Glens Falls newsletter, October 27, 2026

SUNY Adirondack Bookstore is the local one stop for course materials through its Book Smart setup, plus the spirit shop, tech and calculators, notebooks, headphones, even fiction, gifts and vinyl.

From the Queensbury newsletter, September 9, 2026

Saratoga players, pop into Sixth Generation Strings this week for hand-built violins, violas, and cellos shaped by six generations of Frirsz know-how, smart rentals with geared pegs, and meticulous repairs that tame Adirondack humidity. Try a Frirsz Asymmetric Viola and see why your C string suddenly has opinions.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, October 16, 2026

Vail Guitars is the local go-to for getting your axe playing right, from stubborn buzzes and wonky intonation to that setup you’ve been putting off. Talk to Gary, then get back to jamming this week with action that actually feels like yours.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, October 27, 2026

If you’ve been chasing that perfect feel and tone, Champtone Guitars builds electro dynamic mechanical instruments in Saratoga Springs with distinct style and precision playability.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, September 7, 2026

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

Fine orchestra rentals delivered right to Saratoga schools, plus lessons from a family three generations deep in music, Kniskern Music House, Inc. makes it easy to size, rent, and actually stick with that violin, cello, or clarinet so practice doesn’t become a household negotiation.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, September 29, 2026

Saratoga Vintage Guitars is where locals hunt down character-loaded vintage and used guitars, plus boutique effects, killer amps, and quality accessories that actually level up your tone. Need a quick setup or a simple restring... they turn it around fast, and you can sell or trade gear when the closet gets crowded.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, October 20, 2026

Common Thread Saratoga is the spot locals duck into when a project idea hits, with yarn by weight and company, including local yarns, plus needles, tools, patterns, and books. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and laid-back classes mean you’ll leave with answers, inspiration, and the right skeins.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, October 14, 2026

Need a nudge to finally start that quilt or frame those race photos? KC Framing and Fabrics pairs a fabric shop with framing, machine service, classes and events, plus long arm service, so you can actually finish those projects you keep talking about.

From the Saratoga Springs newsletter, October 6, 2026