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Fort Greene, Brooklyn
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"Amazing independent bookstore."(6 Tips)
"Lovely little bookstore."(3 Tips)
"great author readings..comfort"(2 Tips)
"Great selection of books, friendly staff and a restroom too!"(2 Tips)
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Bury me here. One of the best bookstores I've ever been to. Tables upon tables of great selections.
Joanna FlammDecember 23, 2016Great bookstore with helpful staff. It's everything you want a bookstore to be!
Katherine M.April 28, 2014Gothamist says, "With its sprawling selection and glorious children's section, it's the oasis the neighborhood had long yearned for. Don't miss their yearly soiree during the Brooklyn Book Festival." Read more
Nate KowalJanuary 5, 2015It's a great space with a great selection of books. Great kids section and pleasant staff. It is great to see such a cozy and we'll organized bookstore.
Great for browsing books. If you have a specific book in mind, it's easiest to ask a helpful sales associate.
- Ida MayesJuly 20Best bookstore I have ever visited. I liked the way they organized. Their staff were very cooperative, knowledgeable and gave good suggestion.
- Channon FordAugust 22, 2016Lovely little bookstore. Super helpful & friendly staff. Broad selection of childrens books. Very happy I found this shop.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 29, 2013Don't forget to check out the event calendar before heading over. You may just end up running into one of your favorite authors at this spot! Read more
Books cool cards and journals/notebooks. Smart people work here and they have chill attitudes which makes frequent browsing a neighborhood habit.
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014At this independent bookstore, sunlight streams onto industrial tables covered by books. They’ve got a range of titles about New York, Fort Greene, and photography. Read more
Kappie FarringtonJuly 27, 2016Best bookstore for miles around. Amazing selection run by lovely folks. Good vibes and great curation.
Lucille ButlerDecember 22, 2019Bookstore had a good array of local authors, new releases, and contemporary classics. Barely an agriculture/gardening section though, so it couldn't service my needs :(.
Great book selection and kid friendly . This weekend they have a fundraiser for Greene Hill School, mention Greene Hill at cash register to support the school's library.- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015If you build it, they will read. Popular demand---and some vocal attendees of a 2008 community board meeting---augured the opening of this independent bookstore. Read more
Everybody is very knowledgeable so trust them for advice.. And enroll i their Frequent Customer program no hassle and you get a prezzie!- Great book store with awesome speaking and reading events. Worth supporting, and worth checking out randomly on a quiet night.
Xandar WilderMay 20, 2021Good store with good collection of books. Staff always try to help if i find what i'm looking for.
Claudia FilthApril 28, 2018Check out their events. They’ve had everyone from a presidential candidate to a nazi specialist speak. Stellar selection.
Carmen NFebruary 27, 2016Charming independent bookstore where I absolutely always find something interesting that I have never seen before.
Brooklyn's latest indie bookstore is a terrific place to lose oneself for a few hours and seems to be an institution in the making. Drop in for one of their author readings/talks. Steps from BAM
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Afi Yellow-DukeJuly 7, 2015Airy store with a wide selection of books. The staff was really friendly and helpful too!
Lianne StokesOctober 26, 2011Support this newcomer to the Brooklyn indie bookstore scene. With mom n' pop bookstores folding across the country, let's keep this one in business!
Nuri JeonOctober 14, 2014Pretty little bookstore in town. They hold event frequently. You can check the schedule at the store.- John MichaelJanuary 29, 2015Best bookstore in brooklyn. Probably. Great readings too, so check the events calendar.
- I love this bookstore! You get a 15% discount if you're a BAM member.
Great neighborhood bookstore. Excellent selection. Friendly service.- Gideon OlshanskyFebruary 20, 2017Amazing independent bookstore. Great selection of indie publishers.
If you have kids check out the great kids section, the weekends in the morning they put on great performances.
CompassApril 25, 2014The independent bookstore draws a celebrity clientele to its readings and curated bookshelves.
Ayça AksuJanuary 5, 2014There's no separate science fiction section. It's all in fiction. A pleasure to browse nonetheless.
Excellent selection of local authors and New York centric books
Best little bookstore in brooklyn and one of my faves in the city <3 <3 <3
Kirsten PowerDecember 4, 2011They have a comfy velvet chair right next to the table of Murakami books - check it out!
If you order a book, it comes as quickly as Amazon and you're supporting your local!
RazorfishSeptember 19, 2011A charming, independent bookstore with a nice, local flair. — Hannah Y., Designer
Patrick FlynnAugust 24, 2011This place is cool if you're in the neighborhood. Great selection, quiet vibe.
Village VoiceNovember 3, 2010The Village Voice voted this Best New Bookstore in our Best Of New York Poll!
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"Lovely bookstore. Great for adults and kids. Helpful and friendly staff. Support local bookstores!"
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"A bit too cool for school, and hardly the best bookstore in Brooklyn, but they have an interesting, non-comprehensive, quirky stock of books."
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