Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
Bookstore
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
"Wonderful, idiosyncratic selection of books."(4 Tips)
"close to the L - awesome selection of fiction, magazines, and cards."(3 Tips)
"Buys used books and has a great magazine selection."(3 Tips)
"All the art books you could want, and some obscure finds as well."(3 Tips)
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Madeline McDavidApril 10, 2016Wonderful, idiosyncratic selection of books. Particularly great with philosophy, art books, and literature in translation. Great place to browse and come away with something unexpectedly delightful.
One of my favorite bookstores in the five boroughs! Has an eclectic collection to choose from, but I really appreciate their selection of modern American literature.
Bond StreetOctober 6, 2016"The selection is immaculate and well thought-out and the way the store is laid out makes it a real haven for smartypants, eccentrics, perverts, and regulars." - Dapwell, ⅓ of Chillin Island Read more
Great curation of books and magazines from fiction, to art, to spirituality. I always find something I want to read here. And if you're lucky, you'll spot a black cat.- Stina P.June 10, 2016best local bookstore in williamsburg. close to the L - awesome selection of fiction, magazines, and cards. browse for hours
Brigita GrineDecember 29, 2017Great selection of new and used books, mainly in humanities and arts. Nice selection of design and art magazines too.
Jonathan GouldJune 9, 2017A bit too cool for school, and hardly the best bookstore in Brooklyn, but they have an interesting, non-comprehensive, quirky stock of books.- Margot MazurOctober 19, 2014All the art books you could want, and some obscure finds as well. Skip a weekend trip--the place gets packed.
Design*SpongeMarch 25, 2011I love seeing indie designers represented here in stationery form- they stock a great collection of cards from companies like Pancakes & Franks, Yellow Owl Workshop and Rifle Paper Co.- Zachary MartzJanuary 7, 2017Neighborhood staple. Buys used books and has a great magazine selection.
streng New YorkMay 15, 2012Nice stock of design books and unique finds, in general. And S&S supports local designers and artists. Great book shop.
Jorge GarciaSeptember 28, 2011After enjoying the place. Visit all the shops on the corridor next to S&S Books. Great places there, music, clothes and beers.
Aaron WheelerNovember 12, 2016Great design, poetry, Japanese art, and other interesting random books!
Mager MagerApril 10, 2013An awesome bookstore in the heart of Bedford. Jonas is the owner, and he will buy back your old books.
Doug WamplerApril 25, 2015Not the place to find best sellers or literary classics. Come here for obscure and art/design books.
Leon MusscheJune 19, 2012amazing store where you'll want everything, amazing for small independent zines and art publications
Smell the books, pet the cat, buy ironic postcards. Love the used book corner in the back!
HBOJanuary 10, 2013Girls happened here. Run around and hang out near the shelves like Hannah and Sandy did.
Ashley MeadOctober 28, 2015Interesting selection of books. Good for browsing but not if you're looking for specific titles.
Support local business. Browse. Buy an extra book. You know you want one.
Léonard GApril 8, 2013"Whom can I ask what I came to make happen in this world? Why do I move without wanting to? Why am I not able to sit still? Why did I decide to migrate if my bones lie in chile?"(P. Neruda) Prophetic.
Tara BarnesJanuary 7, 2010Be prepared to spend some time looking through the books here, and to end up with a (actually cool) coffee table book.
Danyel SmithJune 1, 2010pet the wolf-dog. and then enjoy yourself. if you like quirky and you like books, you may never leave.
Pet the cat(s), buy an art book or a wooden postcard, go to Verb for a coffee afterward.
Duncan PJNovember 9, 2014I saw an empty shelf On close inspection I saw the label underneath saying “Works by Honest Politicians” -
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Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford Ave (at N 5th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11249
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
(718) 387-7322
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