Literally Books is a curated book nook at Water Street Market in New Paltz NY.  We sell new releases, cult classics, children's books and activities, and the occasional rare book. Our selection includes current bestsellers and popular nonfiction complemented by smaller-press titles and an erudite backlist. We also sell journals, greeting cards, and gifts for readers. And, of course, stickers.

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Thanks for an amazing 2025! We love sharing our love of books with you. We get new titles in constantly so come by and grab your next read.

Winter Hours:
Open 11 am - 5 pm
Closed Tuesdays
Our month of sales continues! Take 20% off all children’s picture books this week. Yes, all! #independentbookstore #booksale
Today is the last day of our sale on hardcover adult fiction! All titles 20% off. Tomorrow starts our children’s picture book sale! #independentbookstore #newpaltz #hudsonvalleyhappenings
Here are just some of the hardcover fiction that is on sale this week! Come in, get 20% off select titles, and sign up for our frequent buyer program! #indepdendentbookstore
All month we will have select titles on sale. For the week of 1/4 our Hardcover Fiction titles are 20% off! #independentbookstore #booksale
Happy New Year! Starting tomorrow we will be running weekly sales on select titles all month. Come in and save 20% on each week’s category! #booksale #independentbookstore #hudsonvalleyhappenings
Some of our 2025 bestsellers! Sarabande's In the Moment Series has been the small-press hit in the shop, while Robin's staff pick display has put What I Talk About and the Overstory into our bestseller list! My Friends has been the biggest hardcover