# Scattered Books

> Scattered Books is Chappaqua, NY's family-owned independent bookstore, located in an antique house at 29 King Street. It's a small-town destination for books, gifts, gift baskets, author signings, kids' birthday parties, events, and the famous resident bookstore bunnies.

## About

- **Type:** Independent, family-owned and operated bookstore
- **Location:** 29 King Street, Chappaqua, NY 10514 (Westchester County)
- **Phone:** (914) 529-8013
- **Email:** info@scatteredbooks.com
- **Hours:** Mon — Closed | Tue–Fri 10am–6pm | Sat 10am–5pm | Sun 10am–4pm | Open on Holiday Mondays

## Main sections

- [Shop](https://scatteredbooks.com/shop/): Online bookstore with curated titles for all ages, plus gifts, baskets, and party favors.
- [About Us](https://scatteredbooks.com/about-us/): Store history, philosophy, and what makes Scattered Books unique.
- [Contact Us](https://scatteredbooks.com/contact-us/): Address, phone, email, hours, and directions.
- [Events Calendar](https://scatteredbooks.com/scattered-books-events-calendar/): Upcoming author signings, story times, and in-store events.
- [Newsletter Signup](https://scatteredbooks.com/newsletter-signup/): Subscribe for new releases, events, and recommendations.

## Book reviews & summaries

- [Book Reviews Index](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/): Long-form reviews and summaries for middle-grade, YA, and adult fiction and non-fiction. Examples include:
  - [The Wild Robot summary](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/wild-robot-summary/)
  - [The Hate U Give summary](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/the-hate-you-give-summary/)
  - [Six of Crows in-depth review](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/leigh-bardugos-six-of-crows-in-depth-book-review-analysis/)
  - [Looking for Alaska summary](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/looking-for-alaska-book-summary/)
  - [Fahrenheit 451 review](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/fahrenheit-451-ray-bradbury/)
  - [Mockingjay summary](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-reviews/mockingjay-book-summary/)

## Parties & events at the bookstore

- [Parties Overview](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/): Kids' birthday parties and themed events held at the bookstore in Chappaqua / Westchester County.
- [Tea Parties](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/tea-parties/)
- [Slime Making Parties](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/slime-making-parties/)
- [Cupcake Decorating Parties](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/cupcake-decorating-parties/)
- [Kids Painting Party](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/kids-painting-party/)
- [Collage Parties](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/collage/)
- [DIY Journals](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/diy-journals/)
- [Party Favors](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/party-favors/)
- [Party Planning Blog](https://scatteredbooks.com/parties/party-planning-blog/)

## Services

- [Services Overview](https://scatteredbooks.com/services/)
- [Fundraising](https://scatteredbooks.com/services/fund-raising/): School and organization fundraising programs.
- [Store Rental](https://scatteredbooks.com/services/store-rental/): Rent the bookstore for private events.
- [Girl Scout Programs & Workshops](https://scatteredbooks.com/services/girl-scout-programs-workshops/)
- [New Baby Library Subscription](https://scatteredbooks.com/services/new-baby-library-subscription/): Curated monthly book deliveries for newborns.
- [Book Vendor for Author Events](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-vendor-for-author-events/): On-site bookselling for author appearances.
- [Author Events](https://scatteredbooks.com/author-events-2/)
- [Custom Corporate Gifts](https://scatteredbooks.com/custom-corporate-gifts/)
- [Book Gift Baskets](https://scatteredbooks.com/book-gift-baskets/)

## The Bookstore Bunnies

- [Bookstore Bunnies](https://scatteredbooks.com/bookstore-bunnies/): The store's resident rabbits, a signature feature of Scattered Books.
- [Bookstore Bunny Videos](https://scatteredbooks.com/bookstore-bunnies/bookstore-bunny-videos/)

## Shop categories

- [Gift Baskets](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/basket-product/)
- [Custom Gift Baskets](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/custom-gift-basket/)
- [Baskets with Baby Name](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/baskets-with-baby-name/)
- [Easter Baskets](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/basket-product-easter/)
- [Gifts](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/gifts/)
- [Party Favors](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/party-favors/)
- [Party-to-Go](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/party-to-go/)
- [Subscriptions](https://scatteredbooks.com/product-category/subscription/)

## Policies

- [Return Policy](https://scatteredbooks.com/about-us/return-policy/)

## Connect

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScatteredBooks/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scatteredbooks/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/scatteredbooks
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh23oS-RejgFxacwMuEnAoQ

## Key facts

- Independent bookstore serving Chappaqua and the wider Westchester County / NY metro area.
- Operates from a historic antique house at 29 King Street.
- Combines retail bookselling with experiential events: birthday parties, author signings, fundraisers, and Girl Scout workshops.
- Known for its resident "bookstore bunnies," a beloved local feature that distinguishes it from chain bookstores.
- Curated assortment for children, middle-grade, young adult, and adult readers.