On an annual trip to NYC, I decided I would visit bookstores and take in all I could. B&B was right…read moreby my hotel, and I was delighted to find a comfortable room full of baseball memorabilia and a great variety. They specialize in 19th and 20th century English and American literature, which means you're going to see a lot of titles you're familiar with. I stopped in late in their day, so I wasn't surprised to be the only one there, but the team gave me space, answered very basic questions I had, and - gasp - LET ME TOUCH THE BOOKS. This is far from a stuffy environment, and when I finally convince my partner that I need that very expensive piece that has F. Scott Fitzgerald's music for Princeton, I know exactly where I'll go.

5 minutes before B&B books was closing, I buzzed the room located on the third floor to see if they…read morewould let me in "just to look." Well, 45 minutes later, I was still oohing and awing at the marvelous selection of first edition books they have to offer. This is the largest selection (aside from corporate-owned Bauman's) of rare books I've seen that include the dust jacket- a collectors actual dream. It's the biggest breath of fresh air to find a rare book store owned by a woman, and to be treated like a human being. I normally get side-eyed from rare bookstore owners and some of the conversations I've had sound like: "May I see the Portrait of a Lady in the case?" "All of these books are at least $100.00 and up." ".....I know." "Do you have any Wilde?" "The book about the woman hiking alone? That's too new to be in our shop, Barnes & Noble would have it." "I'm talking about the 1800s poet." "Oh." I take it personally because while I look like a millennial who doesn't know what she's talking about, I treasure my rare books like they're my children. Sunday stayed AN EXTRA HOUR at her store while I looked and answered all of my questions that I had, never making me feel rushed or unwelcome. After selecting a first edition Fitzgerald, she wrapped it in bubble wrap for my travels back home and gave me an updated book with all of the rare book sellers in the country.

This is definitely one of the coolest comic bookstores I have ever been in. A HUGE selection of…read morecomics and action figures. It was clean, friendly, and very well organized. The atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly, which is always something I, as a woman, am always concerned about it these sort of places.

Their customer service is not there, rushed to be off the phone, barely had knowledge on the…read moreinformation asked about, didn't want to accommodate the customer or try to resolve or give the right information to the customer to be able to make better informed decisions, instead it was more like, "you can figure it out, catch him when you see him" instead of trying to get my information to contact me in the future , didn't give me time, dates or person to speak to regarding the comics, trades and buys. Literally said "this is too much, we don't buy or trade, goodbye" just because she didn't have the information about the "worker" that handles the buys and trades so she rather just be rude and rush me off the phone! Customer service is key to company's like this that rely on the customers support to keep their business and the comic book industry going, there's no place for disrespectful staff that don't want to even TRY to come to a solution or help out a fellow comic customer. I DO NO RECOMMEND GOING TO THIS SHOP FOR BUYS/TRADES/SELLS. Instead Midtown comics, new world manga, time warp comics; ALL in Jersey only 20 min for this location.

Stopped in for the Von Wong High Line plastics Art Collaboration to donate used plastic bottles in…read moreexchange for a few pieces of clothing. Usually clothes are $1 each if you're just shopping, and there are gifts, books, and plants for sale for more. The selection was a little slim for a tall and plus size woman, however, like all thrift shops, lots of options for petite and small women, and for medium size men. Even so, and with a limited picked-over selection during my visit, I did find 3 items for the 3 bottles I donated and helped keep the cycle and art going. Love when an artist can use their power to bring attention to shops like this in the community!

This place is fantastic! The clothes, shoes and accessories are curated by volunteers, so they are…read moregenerally of good quality. And the $1 price tag for most items cannot be beat. There is a separate room of vintage/designer items, but even they are only $10. You can also buy plants, books, and environmentally-friendly home products there. Also, if you donate clothing items or shoes, you get a discount on anything you purchase that day.