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    McNally Jackson Books

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Amy W.

    Large selection of books, located in a shopping-mall sort of plaza. Decent value but it definitely resembled more of a B&N than an independent bookstore. Not a ton of thoughtful curation like Books Are Magic or other spots. There's two floors and a wide range of genres and texts for different audiences. Unfortunately, the staff was not very friendly.

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    Tully B.

    Book lovers paradise with thoughtfully written reviews connected to a wide array of literature. I appreciated the extensive international authors in the back of the store. (Female Irish authors woo!) The prices appeared reasonable for new novels as well. Lots of staff to help, but the layout of the store is conducive to hours of self-searching!

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    Fawn G.

    Hmmm when was the last time I read a book? A really good book? I believe I started Anne Patchett's "Commonwealth " last summer and didn't finish it.. which means I have to start over. Which I could at McNally Jackson bookstore... The CitiPoint location has this section with a long table to sit and thumb through books. There are cute cushioned seats in another section that I could easily thumb through Anne Patchett books, most of which I own and have read. The store reminds me of an elegant library with farmhouse tables holding precise stacks of booj But there is something very different about this store; it feels like your own library at home. They also have a nice selection of stationary, pens, mini note books, big notebooks and of course, books. This location has a nice staircase that leads to a Mezzanine that houses, Travel, Fiction, Business and a Bargain section which is tempting. I was actually looking for Street maps of Italy for an upcoming visit this September but they do not carry any. I'm surprised this store does not have a small cafe because drinking coffee and nestling into their numerous cozy corners and benches would hit the spot. McNally Jackson is an independently owned bookstore that is more than a bookstore.

    Emma M.

    I was hanging out at the South Street Seaport, and I saw the bookstore. I really enjoy checking out small businesses and local bookstores. I noticed that they had a great selection of books to choose from. I ended up purchasing the book, "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. I heard that it was a very intense book and the woman behind the register told me that her friend read it, but that it wouldn't be too intense so I had taken her word for it. The book was around $30, which is a bit pricy, but considering it was a signed copy, the price made sense. I'm not the biggest Jennette McCurdy fan, but it was cool to have her signature to add to the collection and I do look forward to reading her book. This is a great shop, and I love the employees. They even have a bathroom for customers which is a bonus in my book.

    Lindsey O.

    I honestly do not think there's a better bookstore in Brooklyn - and trust me, I've been to most of them. While I've generally considered Center for Fiction to be my favorite (and I still love it for those gorgeous ceiling high windows and the overall aesthetics), McNally Jackson has them all beat on selection. And let's talk about aesthetics - they're beautiful here. The entire place is full of chestnut brown bookshelves with a dreamy staircase and floor to ceiling books. It's absolutely huge - probably the biggest bookstore I've been to in Brooklyn and that brings me to selection. They have everything you could look for. Fiction. Bestsellers. Mystery. Horror. History and politics. Cooking. Economics. Health. Memoir. Any genre I could have imagined, not only have they got it, but they've got hundreds of options. They've even got a section with old and rare collectible books. Plus it truly has one of the best history book sections I've ever seen, arranged by era and region. Aside from shopping I spent at least 30 minutes just raking in what the store even had to offer. Seriously wonderful bookstore that I was beyond happy to discover today.

    Ashley W.

    First time here so it was not a shopping opportunity, but an exploration. This is a first impression review. A multilevel bookstore will always draw my attention. It has this inviting feel as you are surrounded by books at all different heights. The sections are plentiful. I was especially drawn to the graphic novel section, the "old" books section, crafts and cooking section. They do have an elevator towards the back. Since there are many books to see, best to go with a genre or book in mind to reduce chances of anxiety.

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    Chelsea P.

    Such a pretty bookstore. It has pretty much everything and the staff is very attentive . I loved the stairs and the shelves of books on the stairs it's so pretty . I got a daily pause journal and also a book . The prices are book prices lol pricey but it's worth it . I love thé format of how the books are organized

    Liz N.

    GREAT bookstore with great selection. Walked in on a whim and left with 4 books from my TBR

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    Outstanding selection of books and magazines in a diversity of subjects. Very progressive, thought-provoking, intellectual bookstore.

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    Best manga section out of all the McNally locations! Love the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Also the store manager is hot

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    Great bookstore but lacks customer service at this location. The folks at the register make it seem like you are inconveniencing them.

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    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!

    I visited this Brooklyn Heights location of Books Are Magic this past weekend with some friends…read more I'd been to the shop's first location (Carroll Gardens) before - it opened in 2017, but I hadn't realized that this location opened in 2022! But we were wandering around and just came upon it. The store is a good size; you can definitely lose time exploring and browsing. It doesn't feel as tight as many independent bookstores can either. Founded by author Emma Straub, both Books Are Magic locations have some really wonderful touches: lots of recommendations by booksellers on the shelves, a large section of translated fiction, and merch for bibliophiles. I had to be dragged out - but not before I picked up a book that I hadn't seen on/in any tables, endcaps, pyramids in any other bookstore in the last few months. If you love to read, Books Are Magic is well worth a stop to browse and get inspired by a new read!

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