Love supporting Black owned businesses! This small cafe/bookstore has selections catered to…read moreuplifting Black female stories. I also like how the special drinks are related to the authors featured in the store. Staff is very attentive and friendly. My only gripe (not a huge one) are the hours during the weekday being so short (as of now, the place closes at 2 PM.) I could only go there during my days off and even then I gotta plan early. Other than that, this is a great place to support. I will definitely continue to go there.

Great little book store cafe. There's some seating outside and one table inside. The books are all…read moreorganized by region and author all POC plus Liberation focused. Loved the curated collection! Drinks were good. I got a chai oat rose latte and it was delicious. Music was nostalgic. It's cozy and cute and a great vibe.

Books are Magic and this store is Magic! It's fun store to come into and the staff was really…read morefriendly here. They gave a bunch of great recs and even gave me books I didn't know I'd want. It's a lovely spot to come in and browse.

We went into this store while walking down the main street. It has a lot of local book options…read moreabout New York. It was raining when we stopped in and the place was pretty full so i did not get to interact with anyone that worked there. I think if i am back in that area, I would stop in and check it out again.

I've passed by so many times without realizing and finally attended an author panel and book…read moresigning. The staff were so sweet and friendly and the books were reasonably priced. There is also a great kids section that I need to go back and peruse. This is a lovely independent owned bookstore in the neighborhood!

What can I say? This spot is the type of "local, neighborhood bookstore" you wish could be…read moreeverywhere. The store is bright and packs a lot into a small space. They have a great set of local authors highlighted. The store was buzzing on a Saturday morning even just after opening. I love stopping by and seeing what can inspire me.

Cute and quaint little bookshop in Brooklyn. They have a nice selection of different genres of…read morebooks and used books as well. Pretty well organized and they even have really cheap greeting card selection in the back. Reasonably priced and nice to just browse through.

We had the worst experience at this bookstore in trying to return a new book . We were told the…read morebook was "used" because we opened it to look at it . How do you discover a book without "opening" it . The woman was so rude , the book they sold didn't even have a barcode . The seller was even flustered when we said we didn't want it and wanted to donate it then and she almost would not take it at a new and USED bookstore. The staff unfriendly and unhelpful.

These people are surly and anal, as Amy G. helpfully points out ('moody, rude staff members'). It…read moreis extremely triggering. Just because you're in a collective doesn't mean you get to be rude as hell. Bad behavior -- sadly not surprising from the same folks who named their predecessor location 'Book Thug Nation' (now thankfully defunct). Super cringe. Unnameable Books is under 10 mins walk away -- they won't be snarky and sassy to you there. NOT RECOMMENDED.

This bookstore has great books, but it has moody, rude staff members. I had been there 10-20 times…read moreand would have formerly considered this my favorite used bookstore. Recently, I was there on a weekday afternoon - literally only one of two people in the store, the other being my friend - and we were looking at books, casually browsing, and chatting to one another at a quiet volume. The male staff members essentially stood up and asked us to stop talking or leave... so we left. I won't be back.

This is a great little community bookstore that is worth checking out. It's not a huge store with…read moreendless sections, but that's part of the charm. They have a unique and interesting selection, and you never know what you might come across while browsing. I really like supporting small independent bookstores like this. It adds a lot of character to a neighborhood and is a nice change from the typical big bookstores. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

I didn't buy anything from this bookstore, but I am super impressed with the book selection. I'm…read moregoing to revisit alone and linger for a long time. The staff seemed personal when I asked if they sold oracle cards. They do not, but again - great book selection. Can't comment on prices til my next vosit.

I was visiting Brooklyn and knew I wanted to come in for the Incardi mini print vending machine,…read morebut once I was there, I was just loving the vibes of the store. Everyone was so kind and there was a lot of things to browse! I am not even a physical book girlie but I really enjoyed the selection they had and if I lived in the area, I would be coming back often to continue to support. It was a short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge and allowed me to explore more of the area, which was a huge plus for me!

Cute shop. They have a cute backyard to read too. Books for all ages and cute stationery.read more

The Community Bookstore has everything I want in a neighborhood independent book store. It has all…read morefeels that make me at home in a bookstore- cozy, friendly welcoming, very customer oriented. I was looking for a particular book at another independent, local bookstore. When the other store didn't carry it (disappointing), I knew I would find it at Community Bookstore. They carry an excellent selection of new fiction, harder to find fiction, classics and everything In between. If you can't find what you are looking for, they will happily order the books for you for pick up and even delivery. They have an amazing author events which, I really enjoy. Books are a huge part of my life and I love to Community Bookstore.

I always love visiting independent bookstores, and Community Bookstore was such a nice experience…read more The staff was incredibly friendly and sweet. We even ended up chatting about the latest season of the Bear, which made the visit feel really welcoming and personal. I actually walked out with a physical book, which is rare for me since I typically use the app Libby to read. I ended up picking up Yesteryear and the waitlist for this book on Libby is MONTHS. So I was happy to finally have a copy in my hands instead of waiting. The store has a cozy neighborhood feel, and it looks like they also have a little outdoor space, though I didn't get a chance to check it out. Definitely a great spot to support an independent bookstore and browse for your next read.

This place is a love letter to fiction books and anyone trying to get into writing. I think they…read moreoffer classes for individuals serious about their writing. I went here for a talk with Imbolo Mbue, the writer for Behold the Dreamers and it was amazing! The discussion was lively and there was so much learned about her process of writing. I think they offer talks with writers and you can buy a brand new autographed book as well for a fee. They have memberships that allow people to work in an inspired space. Obviously, they have great books by well known authors for sale. Will be back! This place is located near Atlantic Avenue train station.

I consider myself very lucky to live within walking distance from independent bookstores. One of…read morethe two is, The Center For Fiction. I am an average breeder and I would much rather purchase books from independence store and from online. The store is a nice space aesthetically. There is also a coffee bar which is a good plus. I feel the service is only fair. Sometimes, I have had helpful and friendly staff and at other times, I have felt either invisible. It's not a warm cozy bookstore.

What a beautiful two story bookstore with a ramp to an elevator to reach the second floor where the…read morechildren's section is. There's a convenient area for stroller parking. I loved that the space was decked out in different rugs giving it a very cozy vibe. There is even an area of a built in enclosed reading space with its own wallpaper with children's size furniture. The selection of children's book was also top notch. On the first floor, they also had a cool stationary section reminiscent of Muji with an eclectic array of notebooks and pads, cards and pens. Can't wait to come back

Amazing customer service. I walked in randomly with my…read moresister and her toddler on a Saturday afternoon and wanted a book. I walked right up to the register where an attendant was waiting. I asked her where I could find a book. She looked it up ordered it and took my info to pick up & pay when it arrives. You can NOT beat that. It's clean, great customer service Idk if there is a restroom but it's organized and well stocked. 5/5 I would highly recommend