New York Comics is a Brooklyn-based comic and collectible shop specializing in comics, action figures, and pop culture collectibles. We carry a curated selection of Marvel Legends, DC, Mezco, Mafex, anime figures, imports, lpzz, messtoys, Pokémon, and more—serving collectors of all levels with a strong community focus.
Founded by writer Emma Straub and her husband Michael Fusco-Straub, Books Are Magic is a popular book store in the heart of Brooklyn. The store has two large rooms comprising of many shelves and minimal design, with many books laying cover up on large tables. The store caters to people of all ages and has a large selection of fiction, non-fiction, staff picks and other featured titles. All round the year, on a regular basis they organize events and readings for adults by both local and popular authors. In addition, they offer customized gears such as pens, mugs, cards, tote bags and many more items.
Eat, chill, read and benefit charity all in a couple of hours! The Housing Works Used Book Cafe in Soho is a book lovers' delight and allows customers to help the HIV afflicted too. Browse through tens of thousands of new and used books while you go through their range of snacks. Beer, books and cushy chairs turn out to be the perfect recipe for a relaxing and lazy day. A comfy library-esque ambiance and casual service add the finishing touches. The cafe even hosts events and live music acts, with proceeds donated to charity.
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At The Bookary Collective, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to learn. We are an Inclusive Learning & Literacy Studio serving children and families throughout Queens and Brooklyn through relationship-centered, neurodiversity-affirming educational experiences. Our services include one-on-one literacy support, small-group reading instruction, multisensory structured literacy, family literacy coaching, parent education, inclusive learning experiences, and community-based programs. We partner with families, schools, libraries, and local organizations to help children discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning. More than improving academic skills, we're building confidence, fostering belonging, and creating welcoming spaces where every learner and every family feels valued.
Printed Matter, Inc. is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination, understanding and appreciation of artists' books.
