Read Mill Books
Address: 27 Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
County: Hunterdon
Hours during the crawl: Friday: 11:00 - 6:00 PM, with a paid after hours event until 9:00 PM. Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 PM.
readmillbooks.com
Special Crawl Events:
Friday: "Bookstore After Dark" live music event starting at 6:00 PM. Ticketed event.
Sunday: Poetry/story slam beginning at noon. Free event.
For the reader who…
“Loves a good book, a cozy corner, and a place that feels like it was made just for them.”
Years in business: 1
Fun fact: We work closely with local schools, educators, and libraries to foster literacy and a love of reading beyond the store’s walls. We also host Pictures with Santa every weekend during the holidays where the owner gets to be Santa. :)
About our community: Clinton is an adorable downtown: think Hallmark movie or Stars Hollow. Red Mill Museum Village is a beautifully preserved historic grist mill and open-air museum set on the South Branch of the Raritan River. The Hunterdon Art Museum is housed in a historic stone mill, this museum showcases contemporary art, craft, and design. Not to mention all the wonderful shops in town! Clinton has a lovely variety of local dining spots worth checking out and with something for everyone, including: The River Mill View, The Clinton House, Rosemarie’s Cucina, Tres Hermanos Taqueria, Main Street Cravings, SV Pizzeria, Kuay Tiew 9 Noodles, Lucia & Gretel’s, Towne Restaurant. Our favorite is Grounded For Life Cafe, a cozy plant-based stop for organic coffee, juices, and treats!
Some favorite store titles include:
80% new books, 20% used books
“Read Mill Books is a cozy community gathering spot, the kind of space where you’re encouraged to slow down, linger, and get lost in a good story. The vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and intentionally cozy, created to feel like a neighborhood living room for readers of all kinds.”
Know before you go…
Parking & transportation
Free street parking
Free municipal parking lots nearby
Accessibility
Public restroom available
Our entrance is fully wheelchair accessible only if a customer calls in advance to request a ramp
There are steps/level changes inside the store, and an upstairs or downstairs level that is not accessible
Children & pets
Has a children’s section
Looking forward to the crawl because…
“Being part of the crawl means getting to open our doors a little wider, be part of the energy of the day, and help make Clinton feel like a place you want to linger, not just pass through.”