Watchung Booksellers 30th Anniversary

Watchung Booksellers is thrilled to celebrate its 30th anniversary as “your community bookstore” on Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 24.

Established in 1991, this vibrant, independent bookstore has been a cornerstone of support for Montclair families, authors, and schools. With over 70 local authors in Montclair’s thriving literary environment, the hometown bookshop is often a launchpad for new releases and debut authors. Over the last three decades, owner Margot Sage-El has hosted thousands of events small and large, from storytimes and book fairs to celebrity book signings by Hillary Clinton and Stephen Colbert.

In addition, Watchung Booksellers has remained a fierce supporter of the community, working alongside local public and private schools, the Montclair Public Library, Succeed2gether’s Montclair Literary Festival, Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence, the Adult School of Montclair, as well as civic, political, and religious institutions. 

This year, as stores around the country celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, it’s also a perfect time to honor 30 years of this community anchor and all of the book-lovers who have supported the store, especially throughout the last year. The festivities will have to remain subdued as Watchung Booksellers remains vigilant in its safety measures, but all are invited to drop by for some special discounts and merchandise.

Celebrate with Margot and the Watchung Booksellers staff on Saturday, April 24 from 10-5 at 54 Fairfield Ave, Watchung Plaza, Montclair.