In honor of NYC Independent Bookstore Week, we decided to hit two shops in Brooklyn—Greenlight Bookstore and WORD—to find out what’s being dog-eared by readers around the borough. Anna Perleberg of Bushwick, Brooklyn (left), recommends “How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone” by Sasa Stanisic. “It’s the kind of coming-of-age story that actually involves some serious coming-of-age, which is why I think it’s so powerful,” Anna says. “The writing is amazing and the structure is really very interesting.” Here’s what some other Brooklyn literary types and visitors had to say. Read the rest of this entry »
BK Bookstores share their cheap secrets!
Stephanie at Word. Photo by BitchcakesNY
Some local bookstores (okay, one) might be shut down by the age-old tale of a New Yorker not wanting to pay their rent, while others are just struggling through the crappy economy. We don’t want to see any of them disappear, but if the thought of shelling out for brand-new books gives you bank-account anxiety, know that your hard-earned money gets you an expertly chosen book and keeps these important community meeting places alive. There’s also often free wine, beer and food at local bookstore events, and that’s far more than we can say for Amazon. With the final death knell of Borders ringing in our ears, and the annual Brooklyn Book Festival already underway, here’s a quick guide to some of the best deals, straight from the mouths of the local bookkeepers themselves: Read the rest of this entry »
What’s on Brooklyn’s nightstand?
In honor of NYC Independent Bookstore Week, we decided to hit two shops in Brooklyn—Greenlight Bookstore and WORD—to find out what’s being dog-eared by readers around the borough. Anna Perleberg of Bushwick, Brooklyn (left), recommends “How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone” by Sasa Stanisic. “It’s the kind of coming-of-age story that actually involves some serious coming-of-age, which is why I think it’s so powerful,” Anna says. “The writing is amazing and the structure is really very interesting.” Here’s what some other Brooklyn literary types and visitors had to say. Read the rest of this entry »
Small bookstores with cats, Brooklyn loves you
Step aside Barnes & Noble, New Yorkers have declared their independence. Bucking the out-discounting trend of yesteryear that sent Booklink and other cozy neighborhood staples packing, small bookstores are once again taking hold around the city. So, to help promote the who’s who of NYC’s mom-and-pop hardcover renaissance is the first-ever Independent Bookstore Week. Through Saturday Nov. 21, non-chain bookstores in every borough are hosting a slew of events. In our borough alone, you’ll find a Palin/Nabokov release party and simultaneous midnight reading, a neighborhood essay contest and a borough-wide photo scavenger hunt. But there’s plenty more, so check out our Brooklyn highlights, and be sure to peruse the full list of participating sellers. Read the rest of this entry »
