The Crafty Reader

The Crafty Reader An indie bookstore bringing you new and used books and handmade craft goods from local artists. Open Tuesday through Friday, 11a-5p and Saturday 10a-4p.

Located at 39 N Walnut St, Milford, DE in the same building as Fondue.

If you're in town this holiday weekend, the rain may be shifting your plans a bit. Looking for indoor activities? We've ...
05/22/2026

If you're in town this holiday weekend, the rain may be shifting your plans a bit. Looking for indoor activities? We've got you covered! ☔We'll be open this Sunday from 10a-2p.

Every once in a while, we get a little surprise when we open deliveries and there happens to be an unexpected SIGNED COP...
05/20/2026

Every once in a while, we get a little surprise when we open deliveries and there happens to be an unexpected SIGNED COPY of a book we ordered. Right now, we have surprise signed copies of Go Gentle by Maria Semple and Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune. Grab them while you can!

Heads up! We'll be closing a little early today (Kori is now a proud Auntie to her best friend's precious little boy and...
05/19/2026

Heads up! We'll be closing a little early today (Kori is now a proud Auntie to her best friend's precious little boy and is taking time to help everyone settle in to their new routine 💕). We'll be open our regular hours tomorrow. And as always, if you're dying to buy a book while we're closed, you can order from our website! Link in bio.

05/16/2026

A little schedule switch-up! ✨ We’ll be closing a bit early today, BUT the good news is we’ll be OPEN tomorrow from 10am-2pm—which is a rare Sunday opening for us! 🎉 If you’ve been meaning to stop by Queenie’s Curio, this is your sign! Come shop all the beautiful local handmade goods, art, and unique treasures with us this weekend! 🛍️💛

Finally got a chance to head across the hall to Sip & Simmer! The Ashley's Glow is dangerously delicious- light and refr...
05/15/2026

Finally got a chance to head across the hall to Sip & Simmer! The Ashley's Glow is dangerously delicious- light and refreshing and paired really well with rich, creamy crab dip. Can't wait to go back, especially for lunch!

It's that time of year! Have an upcoming grad in your life? We've got you covered with books, gifts, and cards. Grab a 2...
05/15/2026

It's that time of year! Have an upcoming grad in your life? We've got you covered with books, gifts, and cards. Grab a 2026 graduate bookmark by .penbrookcreations and a card from (regular size OR one of her NEW mini notecard designs!), throw in a gift card, and you're all set!

05/12/2026
Paired it with a Sweet & Salty sandwich this morning... chef's kiss!
05/12/2026

Paired it with a Sweet & Salty sandwich this morning... chef's kiss!

A new pop up drink has hit the shop!

Introducing The TBR List Cold Brew:
a special collab with The Crafty Reader now available at Dolce📚☕️

This cold brew combines blueberry + mocha syrups topped with marshmallow cold foam for a drink inspired by all the best parts of a good book:
🍫rich mystery
🫐 literary fiction
☁️ sweet romance

Whether your TBR pile is growing faster than you can read it or you’re just looking for your next favorite drink, this one is for you 💙

Available now for a limited time — stop in and give it a try!

Don't forget about Silent Book Club! Happening just before our regular Book Club meeting on May 17th and June 28th. Join...
05/11/2026

Don't forget about Silent Book Club! Happening just before our regular Book Club meeting on May 17th and June 28th. Join us for two hours of blissfully silent reading!

You've still got time to drop in and pick up a copy of this month's book club read, Julie Chan is Dead! We'll be meeting...
05/10/2026

You've still got time to drop in and pick up a copy of this month's book club read, Julie Chan is Dead! We'll be meeting on May 17th to discuss. And, so that you definitely have time for June's read, we've posted that information here as well.

*Note that June's meeting will be on the fourth Sunday of the month rather than our usual third Sunday.

Address

39 N Walnut Street Suite 104
Milford, DE
19963

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/thecraftyreader_de

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