Island Books, located on East Main Road, has been open for 17 years. Owner Judy Crosby keeps her store stocked with hundreds of new and classic titles throughout every square inch of the store. Island Books specializes in new books for all ages, from children's books and young adult novels, to fiction, non-fiction, and countless other genres. The store also carries greeting cards, stationery, blank journals, and other small gifts. Island Books also takes special orders for their customers. According to one of their long-time patrons, "Island Books is the only bookstore you need! If [Judy] doesn't have it, she'll find it for you."
This shabby chic bookstore is privately owned. Although it is not a full bookstore, it offers a variety of used children's and adult books.
Offering the largest selection of magazines in the state, Healy News Store offers multiple aisles of reading material, from subjects like computer and travel to boating and fashion. Basic groceries such as milk, eggs, bread and snacks are available, as well as a selection of cigars. An official Rhode Island Lottery agent, Healy News has been a part of the community for 48 years.
Since 1988, Fantasy Zone Comics has filled the niche as North Kingstown's only comic book store. Fantasy Zone's inventory contains a mixture of new and used comics, as well as used paperback books. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest news? Fantasy Zone offers subscriptions on new comics (due out on Wednesdays).
The Time Capsule is one of three locations where collectors and customers can buy, sell and trade comic books, toys, records, VHS tapes and video games. The store, packed with aisles of novelty items, is a trip down memory lane. The website, which is linked to Ebay, also lists the 10 current items that the store is looking to buy.
Amazing Video sells adult videos and adult products. It also has viewing booths for adult videos. The store is located on Route 1 and features a rear entrance for the privacy of its customers. Customers must be 18 years old to enter the store.
