Bruised Apple Books

I remember great old bookstores in Chicago… The kind with printed treasures… Then in New York I have found a few. Even in LA there are some wonderful book shops. But they are rarer and rarer… Well, if you delight in old book shops where books are treasures waiting to be rediscovered, this shop is a must! Delightful!!! Promised myself I would just look, and walked out with a satchel full of… Books.

I took a drive up from Long Island, NY on a sunny Sunday afternoon and could not have been more happy about the visit. Tremendous selection of old hardcover books and paperbacks. As for the vinyl record offerings, they have a nice selection of rock, pop and jazz vinyl for as little as 99 cents, many of them still in shrink with inner sleeve. You can even demo your records on a nice quality turntable before purchasing. If you like the old-​fashioned wooden floor type atmosphere, this place is for you, and is super cool. The proprietor of the store was extremely friendly and takes pride in the business.

Oh my goodness, sensory overload upon entry — the smell of the books, the comfort of a creaky floor board, bookshelves going up to the ceiling, specialty items behind the counter. All it needed was a sleeping cat in the window. I’ve been to so many wonderful antiquarian bookstores with an ample yet cluttered it was such a treat seeing how well the books were organized, with a variety of less common books by popular authors as well.
Then there’s the music, CDs equally well organized by type and artist, and the same for DVDs. And then there’s all the old 45RPM records. That was a blast of the past for me, and it’s a pity I digitized my collection years ago. I even saw an old typewriter in the back exactly like the one on which I learned to type.
This book and record store is clearly a labor of love. I need to bring other bibliophiles here or at least make them aware of it.

This place is an insane in the greatest possible way. It is a veritable treasure trove of knowledge, art, modern antiquities, oddball trivia, and everything you didn’t know you wanted but suddenly needed to have.
I loved coming here when I was in high school and college, and that hasn’t changed even though I’ve moved away from the area and only come through for family events and holidays and the like. I’ve made detours here on high school graduation days and before picnics, just to see what’s decking the shelves.
I’ve found old (er) editions of beloved books, favorite paperbacks, nerdy home décor, required course readings, forgotten cassette tapes, and a myriad of postcards and pictures. And for the most part, reasonably priced!
If you come through this area, it’s definitely worth the detour.

I always find great stuff when I come here. Most recently I came in looking for a slightly hard to find jazz artist in the album section (which is quite diverse) and I found three, one of which I got for $ 1! There is also a record player/​vinyl station that you can listen to stuff before you buy. Can’t beat that! I’ve found numerous architecture, gardening/​planting and computer program help books for a fraction of the price. The prices are great and he has a great selection in there. Def a underlooked treasure in Peekskill.

very very cool used book store. it’s pretty hard to imagine anything is missing from these shelves. the guy behind the counter was super nice and helpful. the selection was pretty crazy, even the records and CDs were well stocked. If you come to Peekskill and have even the slightest bit of being a bookworm or record nerd you gotta check out Bruised Apple.

I’ve never spent his much time in a record store. The selection is so good that I really don’t want to write this review — lest you Unilocal jerks eat it all up. But they deserve the love. Really, totally overlooked with amazing finds. And they spin great tunes themselves. If you’re serious, ask to take a peek at their rare stacks.

I’m a self-​proclaimed bibliophile, and love old books; there’s a certain something to books that have been in existence for years. This bookstore deals with used books, so its a great place to find vintage books, while they still carry new releases.
A separate room houses vinyl records and other such memorabilia, which is an added bonus to the bookstore, and as if that isn’t enough to take you back to the old days, the hardwood floor has a charming creak to it as you step. The store is very charismatic and has such a unique feel to it, you’ll want to keep coming back.

I’ve only been here once but I fell in love! Such a charming place, filled with hidden gems and books with so much character! Love everything about this place, used books are the best kind – you never know what you’re going to find inside, they all have a story and some of them have notes written inside from decades ago. Very interesting place can’t wait to go back!

Why bother going to Barnes&Noble or Amazon? This place is filled with classics of all kinds.
Not to mention its amazing record and cd collection. You may not walk in and find what you’re looking for, but you’ll probably leave with something better and for less.
It’s bigger than it looks on the outside. The floorboards squeak, the music is soft. It truly is a book lovers dream. The atmosphere is amazing and so are the gentlemen who run it. My favorite place to be.

It gets 5 stars because they’re really the only one doing it in the area, and they do it well. Books, vinyl, cds, you name it. Scott, the owner is a class act. Met him on my first visit, ran into him at a thrift store and he remembered my name. That’s rare. He gives very fair value for trade.

saving Peekskill one book at a time.

Everything a used bookstore should be. Slightly musty, creaky floor, overstuffed shelves in a dizzying amount of categories and best of all an owner who knows his stock inside and out. Stores like this are sadly a dying breed in the e-​reader age, but I hope the great ones survive!

A quintessential used-​book store. Love shopping here and the man who owns it is a gem. Definitely worth a visit. I’d even hazard that it is worth coming to Peekskill to go to this store. Used bookstores are few and far between these day. They also sell records and CDs. You can trade in your own items for cash… I’ve done this and then turned around and spent my earnings in the store. I once got stuck in here on a rainy afternoon. It was pouring outside and I just enjoyed the time browsing the shelves and inhaling the wonderful vibe of being surrounded by old books on all topics. Aaaaah.

A gem in the valley. This store epitomizes «used-​book store» and fulfills all my expectations for it.
The smell of dust, lingering cigarette smoke, and time tattered book pages materializes my fantasies about a time when vintage was contemporary and collective living was the goal.
Hippie-​life meets spiritual gangster and blazes out to some worn records.

One of a kind. They sell books you can’t find anywhere else.
Perfect customer service. Nice place to spend a Sunday afternoon.

I’ll be there again tomorrow, dropping off a few month’s worth of our books on tape and paper books.
You can spend hours in here browsing through books, vinyl and all sorts of stuff.
If I only had more time…

In suburbia, where corporate chains reign supreme, Bruised Apple Books brings hope that independent retailers can not only set up shop, but thrive.
The aesthetic and atmosphere of the shop reminds me of climbing up into an old attic, with creaky wooden floorboards. The bookshelves arranged to make corners, so in each nook there are hundreds of books, from floor to ceiling. There are even sliding ladders on the bookshelves, how cool is that? If the bookstore from Harry Potter was an actual place, it would be Bruised Apple Books.
The man who runs the shop is extremely friendly and willing to help. He has a lot of books (especially literature selections) in the back of the shop, so don’t be afraid to ask. Everything is second-​hand and on the old side, but in good condition. It futher adds to the vintage, in an old attic vibe. The prices are extremely reasonable, so it would be advisable to start a search for a book here before heading to Barnes and Noble.
Be sure to check out the records as well! And there’s even merch: the Bruised Apple t-​shirts look pretty comfy, they’re American Apparel.
Even if you think books are passé as you flaunt your iPad on Metro North, please consider stopping by Bruised Apple Books. You’ll score cool points, no matter who’s keeping score.

There’s something mystical about the Bruised Apple, at least in my opinion. It feels (to me) less like a bookstore, and more like an old library (albeit a small one). It’s creeky and there’s a book podium, and an old chair, and an old typewriter, and often, there’s even an old dog. It’s missing a hanging cage with an old black bird in it, and I’m missing a cloak, but if both of those things were there, this could be the library in an old castle.
Looks aside, the collection of books is extensive, as is the collection of CDs, records and movies. Prices are so fair that I actually fear they won’t be in business for too long, but they seem to know what they’re doing… and that certainly starts with being incredibly accommodating to their customers. This is a top notch, independent bookstore.

This is a really fun store. Its not something you’d expect to find in Peekskill. I loved looking through the box of postcards. They have a nice selection of used records and enough books to keep you busy browsing for a long time. Bruised Apple is a nice break from your Barnes & Nobles & Borders. I believe you can sell your used books here also.