Bookends - Book store in Ridgewood - 211 E Ridgewood Ave, USA

Waiting line is forever; they have only ONE teller but like 8 people in the desk side trying to direct you to do everything online or ATM. Better be patient and plan extra time for the wait. Love doing everything online, but there are certain transactions that needs to be done at teller line.

Wonderful store, located in a beautiful town, which was lovely to walk around. Had the honor of meeting Bob Odenkirk on Oct. 8th. The event was well organized, staff was friendly and I will have smiles for days. Highly recommended as a great location to meet and get your books signed. Well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive.

Such a great local bookstore. It has a great selection of books especially for babies and kids, but also has cookbooks and NY Times Bestsellers. This is also the place to be for celebrity book signings, so many cool authors and events. I’m not sure how it is now but pre-Covid there were so packed and a little chaotic and unorganized, hope it’s gotten a little more structured but can’t beat meeting some of these authors in person. Key is to sign up for their newsletter, sign up early and get there early if you can!

Went to the John Densmore signing yesterday and got a pre signed book when I thought he would have personalized it like others that I attended. He did not answer any questions or signed anything else. He said it was do to his age and covid. If he can't do it he shouldn't do it at all. It was a waste of time (4hrs in a car) and money. The store should have told the public that before hand..

I traveled to Bookends from Kingston, NY to meet a person i really respect and admire only to get shuffled and rushed around by staff and to not even “meet” matthew. I paid for a two second one experience in which no one was polite or thankful that i took time to be there and buy the book. My friends felt disrespected as well. I will remember this day and unfortunately not for the right reasons.

Horrible experience at the David Duckovny signing yesterday called up the store the day before to find out if he was posing for pictures I was told yes to then find out during the signing that he wasn't not to mention that I was practically pushed away when I got to his table didn't even have a chance to interact with the guy very disappointing nothing but a wasted trip

Amazing store that brings in stellar talent for book signings…super organized and respectful treatment of all of the customers, providing an awesome and memorable experience! Bookends is a local treasure, but really should be a national treasure!

We went to get some books for a friend recovering from surgery. A good but somewhat limited selection, some titles were questionable for me. Prices were a bit high for other items. That said, we were able to find something for my friend.