When you think about shopping at T.J. Maxx, you're probably imagining snagging deals on home goods, fashion essentials, and beauty products. Most of us overlook the books at T.J. Maxx, but it turns out that T.J. Maxx has the best deals for book lovers.
From coffee table books to buzzy fiction reads to popular cookbooks, you can find some amazing books at T.J. Maxx at a serious discount. On a recent visit, I found plenty of books by popular authors like Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid. I also spotted several books that would make for thoughtful housewarming gifts or birthday presents — especially if you pair them with a candle, bakeware item, or other T.J. Maxx find.
Here's everything to know about shopping for books at T.J. Maxx.
I first came across this hot tip on TikTok. People recently started spotting books from authors like Emily Henry, Elin Hilderbrand, and Carley Fortune at their local stores. One content creator, @ashleyandblairbeauty, shared that books are usually located in the stationery section, where you can find things like greeting cards, journals, and pens.
So, being a curious editor, who loves nothing more than scoring a good deal, I had to see for myself. I decided to swing by a T.J. Maxx in Midtown Manhattan during my lunch break. Even though it wasn’t the best time to beat the crowd, I made a beeline for the stationery section, where TikTokers mentioned having some luck. I was shocked to find three shelves stocked with a good selection of books. I even spotted another small bookshelf near the checkout area. It felt like winning the lottery!
Here are some books I came across during my T.J. Maxx run that day, along with their prices:
- Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, $12.99 (hardcover)
- Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune, $7.99 (paperback)
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry, $7.99 (paperback)
- Endless Summer by Emily Henry, $8.99 (paperback)
- 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand, $7.99 (paperback)
- Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore, $7.99 (paperback)
- Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter, $10.99 (paperback)
Much like the retailer’s selection of clothing, home finds, and seasonal staples, the book selection varies by store, and it's safe to say that it's always being refreshed with good finds. You might even come across some great coffee table books if you're willing to do a little digging.
But if you can't shop in-store anytime soon, you can find a nice selection of books on tjmaxx.com. Fiction books are scarce at the moment, but there are plenty of coffee table books and cookbooks. Go ahead and shop some of our favorites below. No matter what you're in the mood to read, it’s worth adding books to your T.J. Maxx shopping list, if you ask me.
