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A Book Place captures the interests of locals and visitors alike by offering specialized books, gifts and services. Located next to several community destinations; Jerry and the Mermaid restaurant (over 28 years in business), the Long Island Aquarium, a marina and new hotels like the Hyatt Place and The Preston House; A Book Place fits right in with its carefully curated titles, hand selected gifts, locally sources merchandise and friendly service. The shop offers titles for readers of fiction (women lit, contemporary, historical, thriller and mystery, psychological, crime, procedural, family saga), non-fiction (biography, memoir, history), local reads and customer driven material like gardening, cooking and travel. In addition, A Book Place offers many titles for littles, as well as a number of bookish themes gifts and events. For readers and nonreaders there is much to see in the shop. Need to grab quick items for your boating adventure or looking for a sweet item to remember your trip, want to pick out a thoughtful gift for someone special or are you planning a notable occasion? We can provide the leg work and put together those special gifts or event swag items.
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Allie Cloos
August 2025
I loved shopping here. The owner gave exceptional service and advice. She really knew and had read many of the books in her store. So I got very personal recommendations! Wished I lived closer, so different than most stores. There are many gift items for nonreaders too, like cute jewelry and mugs. Highly recommend for great new books and gifts for all ages!
Amanda Moore
May 2023
We are absolutely thrilled to have this delightful local book shop come to our Main Street! The shop is full of gems - wonderful books and gift items made by local artisans. The owner, Jocelyn, is a true gem. She genuinely is interested in getting to know the reading style and interests of her guests. That is exactly what you feel like when you enter her shop: a guest! My first visit when she opened impressed me because I mentioned I was looking for a new beach read but needed some suggestions. Without missing a beat, she asked me what I had read recently and then selected three recommendations for me (sharing a bit about each one!) I purchased one that day but have since purchased those three books. Two more things to love about A Book Place Boutique: 1. If she doesn’t have a title you are looking for, she will order it! 2. Events! I have attended several monthly book clubs AND a Plant Based Medicinal Herb workshop. Unique, engaging, welcoming - what is not to love?! Thank you for making the Riverhead Downtown experience a little richer!
Andrea B
August 2025
Great indy bookstore. We love to support these stores. Owner was so personable and helpful. Will definitely come back when in the area.
A B
January 2026
The owner is such a gem and so is the store. Pleasure talking to her and she’s the person you want to talk to about books!
taylor mcgowan
December 2025
The cutest, coziest, most whimsical little place!
