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WORD Bookstore ·$$

At a time when chains of book stores are ruling the roost, you will be delighted to find this independent bookstore nestled and flourishing in the heart of Brooklyn. The store is well-supported by the local readers who religiously walk in here to buy the latest releases or the must-read classics. Its collection covers a wide range of genres and caters to people of all ages. Be ready to stumble upon some hard-to-find novels as well as non-fiction and philosophical books. Kids will love going through its selection of colorful story books and puzzles. And that's not all, as the store hosts various parties, book launches and live music events throughout the week. Too busy to visit the book store? Then you can browse through their website, search for your choice of books and get it delivered to your doorstep. It is a fun bookstore that commands the attention of every book lover in the city.

Website: wordbrooklyn.com

Phone: (718) 383-0096

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Franklin St and Milton St

Closed now

  • Thu 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

126 Franklin St Brooklyn, NY 11222 ·349.42 mi

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Lucy M. 07/21/26

Small but super cute bookstore in Greenpoint just down the street from Yoseka. We popped in briefly to browse the shelves and this note made me laugh a lot. Didn't buy anything myself but a friend...

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Alexis B. 04/08/26

I popped by WORD when I was exploring Greenpoint last weekend. It's a smallish bookstore but one with a pretty good selection/inventory considering its size (there is a downstairs, don't miss that...

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Vivian L. 07/05/25

Amazing cute bookstore with a ton of great book selections across many genres! The staff is super friendly and the books are well organized. I came here with a friend a few months ago and was...

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Sabrina P. 01/05/26

Great bookstore in Greenpoint! There's books, stationery, cards, stickers, tote bags. I typically come here when I'm visiting this part of Brooklyn. Recommend you check it out!

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Austin S. 01/03/26

Fun bookstore in the heart of greenpoint. I liked the staff's comments about each book and the personalized recommendations

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