Tarrytown Bound

Tarrytown Bound has been enchanting readers since 1988, drawing on the village's deep connection to Washington Irving and the enduring legend of the Headless Horseman. The store's gothic and horror section is one of the best in the state, ranging from classic nineteenth-century tales to contemporary literary horror, while the rare books cabinet holds early editions of Irving's works alongside other treasures of American gothic literature. But the store serves its community well beyond its signature specialty, with strong fiction, nonfiction, and children's sections that keep residents coming back week after week. The in-store cafe, called the Horseman's Rest, serves themed beverages and pastries that delight visitors year-round. October is the store's busiest month by far, when Tarrytown's famous Halloween celebrations draw tens of thousands of visitors to the area, and the shop hosts costume readings, spooky storytime sessions, and signing events with horror and fantasy authors.