Bruised Apple

Bruised Apple is the best, has been for a long time; it’s simply unbeatable. They have everything from records to baubles to philosophical treatises to geographical landmarks - anything you can think of, they probably have, had, or could recommend something on the shelves. Quiet, respectful, reverent preservation of an indie bookstore.

Great local bookstore with a collection of records and CDs. The owner is super kind. I like that all the books are organized by categories. It's a little tight inside, and there isn't much seating to read and relax. But for a quick trip or if you come during off peak times you can spend hours here. All the books are deeply discounted in price, they even have a .99 & 2.99 section. Love it, will be back!

Absolutely stunning. My mind left there wanting to go back the next day. The man at the desk was so great and our experience was wonderful. Great selection on vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes and books! And there’s humor throughout the store on their notes. You’ll love this place

It’s a magical place 🥹 you can not only buy books and cd because you definitely will have a whole experience.
I loved that place I wish I could go there everyday ✨

Great place! Local shop that's got a nice selection of used books, CD, and vinyl records. Squeaky wooden floors really tie this space together nicely. The wall art is a really nice touch that, after one visit, I haven't explored half of what's up.

This used bookstore is beautiful!!! Floor to ceiling shelves crammed with used books. The music is soothing. The prices are great. It’s not that big but boy do they make good use of the space! They even sell vinyl records how cool is that?!

The bruised apple is a a true gem. It has more used books then any place I have seen. It is what I always imagined a true book store being like. There were step stools everywhere so short people (like myself) could explore those high up shelves. I picked up two books, my husband completed a series he was collecting and even my daughter found something. If you are a serious serious collector they had some cool first additions. The record side was cool too. I didn't really explore it as much as I would have wanted but. I doubt they would have wanted what I wanted. But yeah what an awesome place and great staff too! I'll go out of my way to come back here!

An amazing book
Store love the selection I’m a sci fi buff. And they have it all also if your into records they have it , I
Love going through the old records

Scott, the owner and operator of Rotten Apple for ~27 years, is a legend and treasure. He was incredibly kind and helpful when my friend and I went in last night on a whim. Not only did he try to help me find a handful of obscure books I’d been wanting, he was just a really charming, friendly and interesting guy as well, and I felt completely welcomed in even though it was dead slow, and he was closing in an hour.

The store’s selection is exceptional and surprisingly well organized given the breadth of their wares. From an experiencial level, walking over each creaky floorboard is a sensory experience of a time gone by, you can practically feel the store’s history as you browse through. Prices were completely affordable bordering on downright cheap. I bought 4 books and a T-Shirt for $37.94. What??? Oh and he threw in the stickers I was planning to purchase for free!

Overall, Bruised Apple Books & Music is one of the best, if not the best second hand book store I’ve ever been to. If you’re in the area, or nearby, you’d be doing yourself a disservice by not checking out this wonderful little gem.

Excellent selection of used, high quality books. Also has a listening area.

This place is just pure magic. Books, vinyl records, table fussball. This place's got it all. One of the many fantastic reasons to visit peekskill.

the store is like a
hug. the owner could not be warmer and more attentive. it is a neighborhood institution and gem:)

This bookstore is so well stocked and has some really good finds! Highly recommend checking it out!

Love this little shop! They have a great selection of books, CDs and records, and the shop owner is so chill. Would 1000% recommend stopping here!

This place is too cool. Even if you somehow don’t like books or records, take 5 mins to check out this one of a kind place.

The love I have for this spot is beyond words. They opened my life up to Jazz.

It is a lovely store for finding hidden treasures. The focus is books, but there is also music in various formats. It is a good way to spend an afternoon with my partner. We always find one or two things that made the trip worth while. The staff has always been kind. For me the store adds value to the community, so I love it.

It’s such a nice place! The man working at the register helped a lot and I felt like I left too early, even after staying for some time.

Update: One year later after this review and still the best book store you could ever set foot into.

When you walk into this shop you are surrounded by books and that wonderful smell of a used book store that carries old books. The shelves are packed with lots of great books. What a gem.

What a gem
I enjoyed everything about the book store..