Ray & Judy's Book Stop

Went to this bookstore for the first time and Ray gave me a tour of all the aisles, shared stories of his life and made me feel very welcome. He mandated masks which I think is so important for the safety of customers, especially in a small space! He even provided me with a mask for free as I did not have one upon entering. If I could leave a 5 star review in exchange for every low rated review because they require masks, I would. Ray is an elderly man and it is his property, sucks that people are so entitled they choose to bring negativity to such a great business. He’s very passionate and I commend him for maintaining this business for so long! I felt like I was going into a time capsule and felt very at peace. He even has cute bells that go off to mark every hour! Wonderful place with a wonderful story, I’ll be going back soon as I finish reading the books I bought today :)

this is an amazing book shop owned by ray and his wife. i came here all the time this summer, and they sell books at such great prices. the whole place is covered in books, it feels so homey and safe in there, and never musty! ray is such a kind man, he supports local causes and is truly someone to show your support back to.

My favorite book store. Whenever I visit my parents I go buy literal ARMFULS of books. Today I walked away with a miniature magazine on Miniatures, two books for my friend, four books for my partner, and like a dozen vintage clip art magazines for myself. You will find lots of vintage books, magazines and comics merch. And it is all priced SO WELL. I can guarantee you will find something here for you I swearsies

I've been here a few times with my dad. The place is a treasure trove tucked away on a quiet street corner in Rockaway. I picked up a few books here that I liked when I was probably about 17-19. Ray is a very kind man that will happily recommend books to you. I would definitely recommend this place over a barnes & noble.

I've been going to this store since I was 3. I'm so happy this place still exists. Every town needs a store like this one.

The kind of bookstore that asks you to find a nook or cranny to explore. Stacks of novels. Support pillars of hardcovers. A king's ransom in single issue comics. Also a great selection of magic the gathering sealed products. Super recommend.

Every time I come in I spend a few hours here at minimum. Definitely my favorite local bookstore and Ray is always genuinely kind and helpful. They have a great selection as well so you can most likely find what you’re looking for even if you have to dig around a bit, but that’s part of the fun!

I just stopped by Ray & Judy’s Book Stop for the very first time and it won’t be my last. They require to wear a mask which was no problem for me (after all I am on their property). Ray, the owner, was very helpful and all-around accommodating. The shop is indeed with filled with literary gems and prices are incredible and competitive. This shop is family owned for over 30 years. In the day of digital and e-commerce, it’s refreshing to see a business like this thrive. So come and support the shop! Customer service and selection are top notch!

Adorable book shop with many gems. Family owned for 35 years. If you want to get lost in a sea of amazing finds visit Ray and Judy's

Looks small from the outside but this place is PACKED with books - and unlike other "used" bookstores, the shelves are actually filled with used books, not all new books and a few small spaces around the store with used books. They have a stack of books ready right at the front of the store for the local school's summer reading list, which I thought was great. Found two books that I have never been able to find print copies of and walked out with 4 books for less than the price of 1 in a big book seller. The owner was very nice and helpful. I could probably spend hours looking through these shelves but I'll save it for next time.

As an old timer, this is an amazing business. Unique. - family run. Totally appreciative of your visit and any sale made. Very fair prices for 2nd hand merchandise. Amazing finds in there. A throwback to the ways businesses were run before the internet and before chains and malls existed.

This is a great family owned business. This is a classic book store. Has a very wide assortment of books and some Collectibles too like sports cards, magic the gathering, etc. Has a decent selection of comic books, graphic novels and fiction. He also has a really good inventory of local authors who write about NJ/ Morris County history.

This is definitely the type of store you will want to explore. Every time I go there I find something new and exciting.

Definitely stop in in you're in the area.

I love this little shop. The owner is a kind man. The prices are great, and you can sell your old books to him for store credit. I've been here 3 times and I always find something.

Great selection of books. Definitely stop by to see what they have. I found some great anthologies I could use for teaching, lightly used hard covers I've always wanted for a fraction of the price, and a great selection of other books (unicorn diaries, crossword puzzles galore, shel Silverstein, Stephanie Meyer). I had hoped to maybe grab a copy of Tracy Deonn's work, but it might be too new. There was a good selection of many genres. They have Pokémon cards and Animal Crossing Pez. I'll definitely be returning. I'm regretting not snagging a NJ hiking, trail book.

The gentleman behind the desk was friendly and helpful.

FYI- bring a mask.

I have been living here practically all of my life. being a little kid, and coming to this book store, helped me feel welcomed and happy. now as an adult, I can only say the same. I love coming here, the smell of old books just makes this place ten times more comforting. i highly recommend anyone visiting the State of NJ to give this place a go. you will be surprised at how wonderful it is in here.

The owner was so very helpful & nice. Prices are fair. A huge assortment of books. I will be back, the next time I need a book.

I love Ray's. He always has what you need and if he doesn't he takes the time to find it for you. He has old comic books, new comic books, books for children, books for adults, figurines and everything in between. If you're not sure you will find it there you probably will or something similar. For example I was looking for a magnetic card holder and found one that closes with screws instead.

This is a treasure. Great kids area. All you want in a used bookstore. Did need to wear a mask yet. In late April of 2022. Not a problem for me. Owner was very nice. When back in the area will go again. Great selection of new Dover Classics.

Been going to Ray& Judy's for years. Can always say great selections at a cheaper price and so worth the stop. Ray will always great you with a warm smile even during the pandemic face mask. Stopping here will make you feel like a child again. Highly recommended for any book enthusiasts as well as comic book/anime fan.

I adore this place! It's always fun to dig through all kinds of books the old school way.