Friends to Bookends

Where the love of story brings people together

The newest cozy bookshop is in Allentown, NJ!

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Find your next favorite read Tues-Sun

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Upcoming Events

Spring Vendor Event

Sunday | April 19th 9AM-2PM
The 2nd Annual Spring Vendor Event hosted by Daff & Daisy and Mackenzie Anne Photography.
Join us for a day filled with shopping, photoshoots, coffee, food, crafts, and live music! Grab a coffee, stroll the vendors, bring your friends, and enjoy a day supporting amazing local small businesses.
Indie Bookstore Day

Saturday | April 25th | 10AM-5PM
“Not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.”
Indie Bookstore Day. Spring Stroll. Two events-One (perfect) day. Come soak up the sunshine, explore everything Main Street has to offer, and celebrate the magic of independent bookstores with us. To make the day even sweeter, we’re giving away 12 free audiobook credits from @librof m — the audiobook platform that supports indie bookstores with every listen.
Lawrenceville Main Street Festival

Saturday | May 2nd | 12PM-4PM
Lawrenceville Main Street is bringing you the biggest and best community arts festival Lawrenceville has ever seen! Get ready for an incredible celebration featuring 170+ vendors, 3 stages of live music, amazing art, delicious food, and so much community spirit.

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Mother's Day Retreat

Saturday | May 9th | 9AM -2PM
A special day of pampering! Enjoy a 30 min massage, a blow out, new book and a bouquet bar along with refreshments. $150/pp. Space is limited sign up with link below:

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Let's Get Lit(erary) Book Club by FTB

Thursday | May 21st | 7–9pm |
We’re taking book club on the road! Join us May 21st | 7–9pm | Recklesstown Farm Distillery

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Our Story

Friends to Bookends was born out of a shared love for stories, community, and the kind of conversations that start with “what are you reading?” and somehow end an hour later. We’re romance novel devotees, unapologetic Taylor Swift fans, and firm believers that summer is best spent poolside with a book in one hand and a margarita in the other.

We dreamt up Friends to Bookends as a welcoming little escape from the day-to-day—a place where everyone feels at home, where your TBR grows, and where books bring people together. Whether you’re a lifelong reader, getting back into reading, or just looking for a cozy spot to land, you belong here.

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