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Black Cat Books

4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Shelter Island, New York

Vintage specialist

Bookshop with a collection of used titles, plus vintage vinyl records, cassettes and CDs.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday 10 AM–6 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Black Cat Books, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Vintage & Rare 6 mentions

“records (cassettes and CDs) and books, a little of something for everyone, from first edition collector items to pulp novels to new books.”

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♻️ Used Gear 4 mentions

“The owner is always extremely nice and personable, he always has a pretty good grasp on his stock and books he used to have.”

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🎓 Lessons

“Black Cat Books is a clean, orderly book store with a stock that emphasizes art and photography books and modern fiction classes.”

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From the reviews

One of my fave bookstores of all time. Staff is really friendly and knowledgeable, the space is so quirky and has some wonderful gems on the shelves. The art for sale is original and great in any home - I stop every time I cross shelter island between ferries and treasure all the books I’ve bought from here!

★★★★★ — Morgan, Aug 2025

So happy to have stumbled upon this by chance while haphazardly exploring Shelter Island as a day trip. They have the most interesting collection of signed and rare/vintage books — makes for excellent browsing…and excellent gifts:)

★★★★★ — Viviana, Jul 2021

Unique and amazing collection of books, magazines, records. Such an incredible selection of vintage items! Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Adam, Sep 2025

This has to be one of my favorites, if not my favorite book store I've ever been to.. I would have left this review after the first time I visited, when I didn't even realize there was an entire second floor..

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Nov 2024

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Where to find Black Cat Books

54 N Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY11964

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.