There was also the hundreds who turned up despite a light drizzle to the Asbury Park beach for the club's next event. Jersey Shore booklovers are lucky to have several locally run independent bookstores where they can pick up their next great read. Asbury Park Book Cooperative - Asbury ParkJackie Corley/Townsquare Media Jackie Corley/Townsquare Media loading...644A Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | 732-455-5549asburybookcoop.org | Instagram: @asbury_book_cooperativeThe Asbury Park Book Cooperative is located in the heart of the city's bustling downtown. Asbury Park Book Cooperative hosts a variety of book clubs, live musical performances, a mending circle, and writing and journaling nights. River Road Books - Fair HavenJackie Corley/Townsquare Media Jackie Corley/Townsquare Media loading...759 River Road, Fair Haven, NJ 07704 | 732-747-9455riverroadbooks.net | Instagram: @riverroadbooksRiver Road Books in Fair Haven has been a community staple for nearly 20 years.