Testimonials
It all comes down to business.
From our Advertisers
“We highly recommend advertising in The Journal. Beautifully designed and printed, its articles are timely and interesting, and the distribution covers areas we might not otherwise be able to easily access. It has been and remains a valuable part of our marketing plan.” – Julie Teeter-Seiler, Owner Teeters Furniture
“I love advertising in The Journal because it’s a beautifully put-together publication that’s always informative and thoughtfully curated. The articles consistently capture my interest, and the photography is top quality—making it a perfect place to connect with readers who appreciate inspiring visuals and great content.” – Linda Garrabrandt, Owner Earthly Treasures
“Under Amy Bridge’s thoughtful leadership, The Journal magazine has supported Broad Street Books with a generosity that feels deeply personal—so much so that an article with a photo of Amy and me greets our patrons each day, a small, enduring testament to community, connection, and care.” – Sue-Ni DeStefano, Owner Broad Street Books
“Since I’ve relocated my shop from Morris County to Sussex, The Journal has been my only print advertising. The other advertisers and the content of the magazine reflect the quality of products/services and culture I want my shop to be a part of.” – Nicole Francoeur, Owner Rose City Framemakers
“The Journal has been a triple pay-off for my Rolfing practice: 1) My direct return on investment is running at 5:1; the ads paid for themselves 5 times over in the first 6 months. 2) That return will only increase with future sessions with those customers who found me through The Journal.” – Richard Paterson, Owner Rolfing NEPA
“So many of our new referrals say that they have seen our ad in The Journal and just last week we received a call from a new client in Sussex County who had seen our ad. Thank you so much for the wonderful job you are doing in our area!” – Maureen Caska, Owner TLC Salon and Spa
From our Readers
“Some covers do more than illustrate a season — they define it. Bob Eckstein’s Late Winter 2026 cover for The Journal glows with the quiet truth of independent bookstores everywhere: light spilling onto the sidewalk, shelves leaning inward with story, the unmistakable sense that something meaningful waits just inside the door.
Bob has spent decades documenting bookstores not as retail spaces, but as cultural sanctuaries. His work — from cartoons to essays to his celebrated chronicle of the world’s greatest bookstores — honors the fragile, necessary ecosystems where ideas meet people and communities take shape. He also draws wit, yes – but also with stewardship.
The issue is equally a testament to Amy Bridge, editor and publisher of The Journal, whose thoughtful leadership continues to create space for voices that matter. In an era of speed and noise, Amy curates depth. She reminds us that print still carries weight, that storytelling still deserves care, and that bookstores remain vital to the civic and intellectual life of a town.
Together, this cover and issue feel less like a publication and more like a preservation of something essential.
We are honored to see it circulating through independent bookstores this winter — including our small but steadfast corner of Main Street in Branchville.
Bob. Amy. Thank you for championing the places where stories gather, conversations unfold, and communities quietly endure.” – Sue-Ni DiStefano, Owner, Broad Street Books
“A triumph – I loved the piece on the BlueStone and was quite taken with the writing and insight.” – Bob Levine
“Just read my copy of your Journal – cover to cover – and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it and appreciate its mission… Congratulations also to those folks here in the area who support the project with the advertising dollars.” – Barbara Kelly