Well Worn Books

Well Worn Books New and used books, stationery, and gifts in downtown Middletown, NY. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Store credit only; no cash for books.

Your local, independent bookstore!

7 North Street
Middletown, NY 10940

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 6 pm
Friday: 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm

New & used books, stationery, candles, tote bags, puzzles, stickers & more! 📚🧩

Donations & trade-ins welcome! View our full donation policy ➡ https://www.wellwornbooks.com/donations

Shop online ➡ https://bookshop.org/shop/wellwornbooks

Shop audiobooks ➡ https://libro.fm/wellwornbooks

🧐 Looking for something in particular? We can order it!

📦 Yes, we ship! Contact us for rates and info.

☎️ (845) 281-0114
📧 [email protected]
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Happy Threshing Day! 📚Pre-orders are in and ready for pick up! If you didn't pre-order, but are still looking for a copy...
09/29/2026

Happy Threshing Day! 📚

Pre-orders are in and ready for pick up! If you didn't pre-order, but are still looking for a copy, we have a limited number available. First come, first served. No holds, sorry!

Thank you for celebrating our 5-year anniversary with us on Saturday! Fall is our favorite time of year in the bookstore...
09/23/2026

Thank you for celebrating our 5-year anniversary with us on Saturday! Fall is our favorite time of year in the bookstore, because it reminds us of our humble beginnings over on Wickham Avenue. We wouldn't be here, five years later, without you, so thank you for your ongoing love & support! 💕

If you missed our after party, but still want to pick up one of our exclusive 5-year anniversary hoodies, stop in today and grab one before they're gone!

New on our Local Author shelf: This Happened: Yarnslingers Book One is a compelling anthology of memoir-based true stori...
09/16/2026

New on our Local Author shelf: This Happened: Yarnslingers Book One is a compelling anthology of memoir-based true stories from 25 writers connected through the long-running Catskills storytelling collective, Yarnslingers. Compiled and edited by Greg Triggs, the collection gathers unforgettable stories first shared before live audiences across upstate New York, Sullivan County, and Pennsylvania.

Copies are available in store now.

09/14/2026

Middletown readers! Kick off the best time of year with the illustrated historical horror, “Klaun”! Signed copies are available for a limited time at Well Worn Books 🎪📚💀🤡

Well Worn Books is a charming little bookstore with an excellent collection, including books by local authors! It’s a must for in !

New on our local author shelf: KLAUNThe origin of modern clowns can be traced to the Dark Ages and a tribe of nomadic en...
09/11/2026

New on our local author shelf: KLAUN

The origin of modern clowns can be traced to the Dark Ages and a tribe of nomadic entertainers known as "The Klaun." This kindhearted clan had an exceptionally colorful culture, and many clowning traditions (some innocent, some nefarious) are derived from ancient Klaun customs. This book contains an interview with Jesper the Klaun, during which Jesper reveals his people's secret origin story and the existence of the Klaun.

Signed copies are available in store now.

Save the date! We're celebrating our 5 year anniversary on Saturday, September 19, with discounts, raffles and giveaways...
09/03/2026

Save the date! We're celebrating our 5 year anniversary on Saturday, September 19, with discounts, raffles and giveaways all day long (10 am-6 pm)! And after we close up for the day, we'll be hanging out across the street at Equilibrium Brewery with some exclusive merch. Hope you can join us!

A few of this week's newest arrivals, all in gently-used condition. DM for holds. 📚
09/02/2026

A few of this week's newest arrivals, all in gently-used condition. DM for holds. 📚

Mark your calendars! September is always a big month for new releases, and this year is no exception!Stop in or call to ...
08/28/2026

Mark your calendars! September is always a big month for new releases, and this year is no exception!

Stop in or call to reserve your copies so we know how many to order for release day!

9/1:
- The Birthing Tree, Amanda Peters (The Berry Pickers)
- The Disappearers, Marlon James (A Brief History of Seven Killings)
- The Knave and the Moon, Rachel Gillig (The Knight and the Moth)
- Paper Ghosts, Sarah Addison Allen (Other Birds)

9/8:
- Big Bad Wolf, Laurie Gilmore (The Pumpkin Spice Cafe)
- Pictures of You, Josh Malerman (Incidents Around the House)
- The Pirate Queen, Ariel Lawhon (The Frozen River)
- Switzy, Emma Cline (The Girls)
- Taipei Story, R F Kuang (Katabasis)
- The Witches of Cambridge, Alice Hoffman (Practical Magic)

9/15:
- Dead Beat, Leigh Bardugo (Ninth House)
- Exit Party, Emily St. John Mandel (Station Eleven)
- Hollow Bones, Jodi Picoult
- The Me I Used to Be, Kristan Higgins (Pack Up the Moon)
- The Thoroughbreds, Elin Hilderbrand (The Academy)
- We Chase Shadows, Richard Osman (We Solve Murders)

9/22:
- Hollywood Ending, John Green (The Fault in Our Stars)
- Mazywood, Tananarive Due (The Reformatory)
- Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, Lucy Foley (The Paris Apartment)
- Sometimes I Scare Myself, Jeneva Rose (The Perfect Marriage)

9/29:
- American Hagwon, Min Jin Lee (Pachinko)
- Dodge City, Patrick DeWitt (The Librarianist)
- The French Illusion, John Grisham
- The House of Gardenias, Isabel Canas (Vampires of El Norte)
- Ply, Hernan Diaz (Trust)
- Sophie, Standing There, Meg Mason (Sorrow and Bliss)
- Threshing Day, Rebecca Yarros (Fourth Wing)

Follow the link in our comments to view our full list on Bookshop.

Happy THE HALLS OF THE DEAD Release Day, and congratulations to local author SM Hallow!Last night, Sabrina | Books, tea ...
08/18/2026

Happy THE HALLS OF THE DEAD Release Day, and congratulations to local author SM Hallow!

Last night, Sabrina | Books, tea & chaos and I attended the Halls of the Dead book launch event at The Twisted Spine (The Twisted Spine) in Brooklyn, and got to celebrate this incredible new novel with the author, in conversation with Nicholas Kaufmann.

We feel so honored to play even a small part in this release, so thank you to S. M. Hallow and Harper Voyager for trusting us to be the exclusive retailer for signed first edition pre-orders!

Speaking of pre-orders: If you pre-ordered with shipping, check your email for tracking info! You should be receiving your package today or tomorrow! And if you pre-ordered for in-store pickup, check your email or texts for info on when and where to pick up your copy this week.

And if you still need to order a copy, please stop in or DM us to get on the list! We're currently sold out of our initial order, but we have more on the way!

Learn more at https://www.wellwornbooks.com/halls-preorder

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience, but I need to take a few days off this week to help my husband recover from ...
08/17/2026

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience, but I need to take a few days off this week to help my husband recover from a routine surgery. The store will be open Tuesday and Wednesday (11 am-6 pm), but closed the rest of the week. Thanks for your understanding & patience! And as always, if you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to call, text or email.

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7 North Street
Middletown, NY
10940

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18452810114

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