A place to buy the Ridgewood Times-Newsweekly, New York Times, or foreign-language weekly of your…read morechoice. Coffee is 25 cents cheaper than down the block, and they will also send faxes for you. Lottery tickets seem to be a big hit.

Seems to be a nice little place. Good spot to get newspapers, since they have a wide selection.read more

Funky cool little shop to browse the shelves and purchase comics, graphic novels, independent…read morepublications, and a selection adult underground comics. Very diverse inventory, including foreign comics, and something for most everyone's taste if you're into this genre. It's a perfect fit for Brooklyn as a small biz and good to see its still around.

Really enjoyed my first trip here. A truly intriguing selection of books, comics, and manga,…read moreincluding independent publications I'd never heard of. Owner was also friendly and inviting. Prices seemed fair to me and consistent with market value.

It's a good local bookstore chain and in a trendy part of Williamsburg - not far from the North…read moreWilliamsburg ferry stop. Plenty of other nice shops nearby to go through too. This bookstore has a great selection of new books, some of which are signed by the author (but you might need to look a bit hard to find them - it's not easily displayed as it could have been). Part of the reason of it being 4 out of 5 stars. Another reason why it's 4 out of 5 stars is because this location doesn't have a cafe like the other locations - which I appreciate since it makes McNally a true third space for New Yorkers to enjoy. Instead, this location feels more like a take-out/convenience store type of bookstore even though there is one or two chairs placed upstairs that are optimally placed.

I truly feel you can pick up any book from their "New & Noteworthy" tables and be happy with your…read morechoice. The beauty of McNally Jackson is they do a splendid job curating their selections; there are tables throughout the store with thoughtful staff recommendations. If you haven't had time to read reviews or catch up on new releases then don't worry: you can simply browse these tables and walk away with something you'll enjoy - this goes for literary magazines too. Beyond their selection, their beautiful light wood bookcases make for a calming browsing experience. The staff is also highly knowledgable and friendly - I have enjoyed many book conversations with them here throughout the years.

Cool, much smaller branch of the Chicago classic. Lots of zines! Great selection and everything was…read morereasonably priced.

What a fun, witchy, weird little find!…read more Quimby's located on Metropolitan Avenue near the new hotspot of Williamsburg, is a very cool stop! Tons of zines on every subject imaginable (composting, gardening, witchcraft, gay/queer subjects, politics, and more). Little booklets, funky cards and books. I picked up several cheeky cards I can't wait to send to friends. They also have records, crystals/stones, tchotchkes, small decor items. I think they also do tarot in the back. And they have a cute shop cat! The store decor is a lot of fun, with mirrors, political posters, a large ram that plays on the ventilation system. There is a lot here you won't find anywhere else.

If Elemental Magazine was a girl I would wife that bitch…read more Elemental covers all that is hip hop very well. "Before Elemental, the unlikely family of hip-hop music, real fashion, intelligent discourse and next-level photography and design weren't even seen as distant cousins by the media." - from their website Big ups to the writers for articles always worth reading. Elemental really covers artists, issues and stories like no one else. The design is fresh but pretty clean and tight at the same time. They always have someone good on the cover even if you don't know them. There is usually an article by an MC inside at least a page long. Graffiti and reviews in the back. Brands I like even advertise inside. Jah bless Elemental Mag