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Bluestockings

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Bookstore and Café

Lower East Side, New York

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Anne Marie WardJanuary 15, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Diverse book selection focusing on race, politics, class, and gender—not just “dead-white-guy literature.” They also have awesome merchandise from cool artists, vegan baked goods, and free condoms!
Erin RathJuly 21, 2016
My late grandfather would describe this bookstore as "commie;" therefore, I like it. Good selection to raise your social conscience. Variety impressive considering store's small size.
Brook ShelleyJuly 29, 2015
Amazing feminist/radical bookstore that is trans-inclusive and friendly. Solid little coffee bar too. I love visiting when I'm in town, and always walk out with a few rad books
Untapped CitiesJuly 16, 2013
"Bookstore, fair trade café, activist center." If you're ever in need of literature on feminism, LGBT topics, race issues, and other touchy subjects, Bluestockings may be the place for you! Read more
Silvia BassoAugust 7, 2013
A very nice independent and activist bookstore in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. There are sliding bookshelves in order to create more space for hosting talks and performances
Rebekah RobinsonMay 17, 2017
Great vibes. Great place to meet up with a friend to chat about dismantling the patriarchy. Possibly place of origin for the next revolution.
Marina BuritySeptember 12, 2015
Amazing book selection with titles about feminism, queer and trans theories, black movement, activism and more. I wish I had a place like this where I live.
TaylorFebruary 4, 2015
One of my favorite bookstores in town! Co-op style, unique titles and Zapatista café.
Amy CummingsMarch 7, 2017
I could have spent so much more time in here. So many great feminist book options.
amNewYorkJuly 1, 2013
It’s an independent bookstore, café and activist center, and it’s one of the few Bowery joints that hasn’t felt the brunt of a rapidly changing neighborhood.
New York HabitatNovember 9, 2011
Nice little bookstore that's volunteer-run. Come here to get your feminisist literature, as well as books devoted to gender and sexuality, activist strategies, and much much more.
Margot MazurAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Anything you could want about radical politics, get it here and come to the sweet events!
Darryl BMay 20, 2018
One of my favorite bookstores in NYC!
Dana ParkerJanuary 30, 2015
Fun and varied selection. Lots of good authors both indie and mainstream
Sass ConfOctober 6, 2013
Collectively owned, volunteer run, bookstore and cafe. Feminist. Anarchist. Free events every night.
AthenaJuly 20, 2012
$1 coffee and all the subversive literature you could want. Staffed by volunteers, so be nice!
aisha1908June 28, 2012
Come with cash. Some books are sold with all proceeds going to a particular movement. Don't miss out just because you only have a credit card on you!
Richard Burst-LazarusAugust 31, 2012
For the next few months (as of Sept. '12) Bluestockings will be leaving free books on their curb every Monday and Thurs., according to a volunteer there.
NathanDecember 13, 2015
For your inner anarchist, anti-capitalist, and anti-colonialist.
Zii HammadApril 3, 2015
I only wish we served espresso--I would literally be in here every day.
Afi Yellow-DukeJune 21, 2015
Great coffee + cookies… rad books, people, and events!
Daniel FoscoAugust 8, 2014
Cool environment, great selection of books on marxism, anarchism and gender studies
Claire FreehaferMarch 16, 2016
I want to read every book in this place.
Kimmie OhhMay 10, 2020
Great bookstore with welcoming employees.
Ali HJune 12, 2011
Been here 25+ times
everything about this place is righteous. I would be content to sleep on the couch there for the rest of my life.
Akynos ShekeraAugust 24, 2013
Christ! The smell in here. No A/C and lots of hippies who don't believe in DO. I'll come back in the winter!
Ravi BatraDecember 18, 2013
Try the China cola! So good! and seems much more natural than coca cola
Alex TavarezJanuary 31, 2020
A good selection of feminist, queer and anarchist books.
Jibreel RJune 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
chill place staff with some of the nicest people I've met in this city
BrittanyAugust 6, 2012
Yummy yummy yummy coffee. Don't let the cheapness fool you!
Sunny KApril 16, 2010
Great selection of unique, not so mainstream books dividedby subject / theme. Great coffee as well!
A DelJuly 24, 2015
Nice assortment of harder-to-find feminist works
KimmieMarch 24, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Go to Bluestockings on a Thursday or Friday before 6pm and ask Kimmie for a delicious cappuccino. Then have a cigarette on the bench with her. Read more
Thalia KAugust 3, 2011
They carry diva cups here! Something I previously had to order online and wait for shipping... From Canada.
JRSSAugust 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Angry books, welcoming staff, awesome time.
Marie Claire AApril 24, 2012
Check out their FREE & $1 book section.
Emily SouléJuly 6, 2014
Awesome radical shop
Kate KosturskiFebruary 11, 2011
Cafe should be relieving soon...the staff had people on premises fixing the espresso machine.
y contentFebruary 21, 2015
the next revolution will form here. viva la LESvolución.
smile from The Lower East SideOctober 13, 2010
Been here 5+ times
A great and varied selection of guest speakers, poets, authors and what not often speak, read and lecture here - smile Read more
TC KidaNovember 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
so much to read, so little time!
An XiaoApril 24, 2010
Great books, good peeps. Support independent bookstores.
Marie Claire AApril 24, 2012
Fight the Power!
HOMOGROUNDJanuary 7, 2013
Nerd Grrrl: Working Women in Music event on Wednesday January 16th. Read more
Michael ShenDecember 18, 2012
Hipster alt vibe
RokSeptember 5, 2011
Cool place. Good books.
miguelina camejoAugust 31, 2013
Watching Cove
Faith AlastairJanuary 29, 2010
Have a Chai, read a book.
Rafa AlvesAugust 10, 2015
livraria independente, com café, cookies e livros sobre veganismo, anarquia e política

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