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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.
The Astoria Bookshop is a general interest retail bookstore in the heart of Astoria. We have a broad selection of books available for readers of all ages & inclinations. Check out our events calendar on our website, including author signings, book club meetings, and writing workshops.
Our bookshop is a crowd funding success story! With the help of our community, we have opened the second bookstore in Queens. We are a general purpose store and carry something for everyone.
This tiny Upper East Side bookstore has an exceptionally friendly staff that is very much involved with their customers, and was the blueprint for the local bookshop featured in the Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks film "You've Got Mail". Besides offering a plethora of reading material, including an extensive children's collection, this neighborhood meeting spot posts a bulletin board with listings for dog and cat sitters, French lessons and tutors on English composition. Classics, quick reads, best sellers and travel books are available, among other offerings at The Corner Bookstore.
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Spoonbill and Sugartown, is a big and spacious bookstore located inside Williamsburg's trendy Real Form Girdle Building. It carries a diverse selection of books both new and used. From a pre-loved copy of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird to a more expensive art book, the store caters to the neighborhood's educated bohemians. The store has an entrance inside the Real Form Girdle Building as well as one on Bedford Avenue.
