Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza

My family and I have been coming to this bookstore for over 7 years and we have had an amazing experience every single time. My child has grown up coming here most weekends and has always been shown patience and kindness from the staff. There have been quite a few times where my child has felt stuck in their reading journey so we've come here to ask for help from the staff and every single time they have been super eager to walk us over to the children's section and provide us with helpful suggestions based off my child's interests. Also, I love that if they don't have the book you are looking for they are always more than willing to order you a copy and they typically arrive very quickly. No, it is not a used bookstore and yes, the prices may be more than Amazon (Amazon does this by design), but now more than ever it is important to support our local bookstores!

I’m so happy that there are still some independent bookstores in the Capital District. This bookstore offers so much charm, and the staff is always warm and welcoming. I have ordered many books from The Book House. The books always come in within a couple of days and you get a nice, personal phone call when it’s ready to be picked up. If you shop during the holidays, they will even offer free gift wrap and Stuyvesant Plaza is decorated beautifully during that time of year.

I love it here! The staff are kind and helpful, the kids' section is awesome, and they have a decent selection of books. Great place to get cute bookish gifts or just walk around and browse.

While the majority of the staff are helpful and will always offer to order a book for you if they don't have it in the store, I'm confused and disappointed by the lack of gay and lesbian romances in the romance section. Countless reviews on this page mention the diverse selection of books in the store, but how can you claim there's diversity when the LGBT romances are segregated from the straight ones, just scattered throughout the general fiction area? Customers browsing queer romances should be able to find those books in the romance section rather than having to use a fine tooth comb to find the rare gay or lesbian romance in the fiction section. I won't be returning here when the rest of the independent bookstores in the 518 keep their LGBT romances in the romance section. Book House makes it clear that it's not for people like me.

Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza is truly something special. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the care and attention they put into everything — from their curated selection of books to the welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful displays. But what really sets this place apart is the people who run it. They are genuinely kind, warm-hearted, and deeply committed to supporting their community in meaningful ways. Recently, I was the recipient of a generous and thoughtful gesture from the staff. I won’t share the specifics, as I want to respect the spirit in which it was given, but I will say that their kindness made a real impact on me. In a world where acts of goodwill can sometimes feel rare, their gesture reminded me of how powerful it is when local businesses go above and beyond to connect with and uplift others. This shop is more than a place to buy books — it’s a place that radiates compassion, connection, and community spirit. I’m so grateful to have them in our area, and I encourage anyone who loves books, values kindness, and wants to support truly good people to stop in and experience it for themselves. Jason

Stopped by for a short moment on our drive through town and really appreciated the cozy atmosphere with the leather couch and chairs that beg you to curl up with a book for hours. I didn’t even notice the quaint carpet print until after taking a picture since I was enjoying reading the recommendation cards throughout the store.

Excellent local bookstore. If they don't have something in stock, staff are super helpful and will order it.