Suggestions for Bookstore near Brooklyn

David B. • March 29, 2015Great for browsing books. If you have a specific book in mind, it's easiest to ask a helpful sales associate.

Taty S. • August 19, 2019Lovely bookstore. Great for adults and kids. Helpful and friendly staff. Support local bookstores!

Shah • November 30, 2015Incredible book store with a really diverse selection. The kind of place you go both when you're looking for something specific or just browsing for an unplanned gem.

Toni S. • February 23, 2022Wow! What an awesome bookstore with basically everything. So much to choose from.

Jameson F. • December 20, 2019Great bookstore offering excellent classes. Was in a cool Patricia Highsmith Ripley reading group. Cafe with natural wines.

DUMBO BID • April 29, 2016This beloved neighborhood spot from world-renowned art book publisher Powerhouse Books is part bookstore, part gallery, and part boutique. Stop in to shop, or experience on of their amazing events.

S • September 21, 2014Good bookstore to wander into; selection of arts and design books.

Will H. • October 18, 2018This is a beautiful space for events and the bookstore has an eclectic, modern selection of books that may surprise you.

Em P. • May 11, 2017Ranging from humanities, social sciences, novels, to foreign languages, this small bookstore has an incredible, reasonably priced selection to choose from. Don't forget to check out the $5 shelf!

Manish M. • July 4, 2010awe-inspiring collection of eclectic, offbeat, random, and just plain off-the-chain comic books. plus the people who run it are super-chill

Chris G. • September 5, 2021This reminds me of those old bookstores I used to go to with my parents when I was super young. They have fountain pens too!

Rachel S. • September 1, 2018Lovely lovely space, good coffee, treats, and vibes. Stay and read!

MetroFocus • June 18, 2012Freebird Books & Goods has a beautiful backyard where you can read and pretend you’re on vacation. Read more on MetroFocus and discover other city bookstores worth a visit.

Hanna Johanna K. • February 24, 2019Nice airy space including a curated selection of books and magazines to browse & buy. Coffee is great and their menu is expanding in the coming weeks w/ coldbrew. Could use more seating.

John M. • July 8, 2012It's a book store, not a library.

Adam K. • April 29, 2013Great place to pick up books for adults and the wee ones. Neighborhood vibe and warm staff give it a familial feel.

Cole K. • November 18, 2015A lovely indie bookstore full of lovely literary fiction. Also lots of David Foster Wallace and Jonathan Franzen, because of course.

nikki a. • January 5, 2015Tarot cards for a good price, cheap sage. The music playing is great, nice quiet atmosphere.

Sarah K. • December 31, 2013Super affordable used book store -- have events/readings sometimes as well.

Kelsey O. • July 29, 2023Drinks are delicious, atmosphere is chill but elegant. Highly recommend. Especially if you’re into natural wines and erotica 🍷 📚

Fodor's Travel • September 9, 2015The quintessential neighborhood bookstore, this small shop has a well-chosen selection of second-hand books and notable new paperbacks and hardcovers.

Chris P. • April 7, 2023So glad to have a new book store in Park Slope! I love the quirky finds and great prices here.

Holiday • April 5, 2017Gem of a neighborhood indie bookshop, does the neighborhood a huge service. Best sellers, great cooking and kids section and a lot of events.

Charles R. • April 7, 2012Many great things and a lovely staff too!

Steven S. • April 26, 2018Huge selection of zines and alternative publications, plus fiction, poetry, biography, et. al. Very funky decor.

lauren • October 29, 2013Best bookstore in Brooklyn! Friendly staff & give awesome recommendations on what to read!