Love this place! Great events! It's so nice having an indie bookstore nearby, especially one so…read moreengaged in community building. I only wish there was a place to sit and stay a while.

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 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.

It has been my intention to stop by buy and finally made it happen for the Sadequa Johnson book…read moreevent. Staff were welcoming and accommodating. Black literature selections were nicely represented. I was able to chat with the Director of events and she was so informative and pleasant. Looking forward to returning for and tour and possibly bringing the bookclub.

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.

An absolutely gorgeous local bookstore with great ambiance and character. Although they have an…read moreextensive inventory, Freebirds specializes in books related to NY history and culture. Stumbled into Freebirds during an afternoon walk and was mesmerized by the floor to ceiling stacks and overall communal energy. After a little research, I found out Freebirds was opened by Samantha Citrin and Rachel London in 2004 and later sold to local resident, Peter Miller. Peter was very pleasant and looked like a modern day Hagrid behind his stack of books and vintage cash register. Finally, in addition to the community orientated events this little bookstore hosts, it is also home to NYC Books Through Bars - a Volenteer collective which sends free, donated books to the incarcerated. Will definitely be returning. Shop local! Let's keep these gems open.

Fascinating and eclectic mix of used books in all conditions. Great place for a spare hour of…read moreweekend browsing. Maybe not the place to grab the latest best-seller or the latest book in a series- although they might have last year's best seller and a different book in your series. :)

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.

Weird vibes in here- no music so it's always super silent. Booksellers never greet you & seem to…read morenot want to engage with the customers. It's a shame, it's a beautiful space.

I loved everything about Anäis! It is a must visit in New York…read more The wine bar is beautiful. It has a casual and easygoing atmosphere. People can sit with a book, a laptop, or come with a small group. The service was excellent. Our server asked about what wines we liked. The sparkling rose he suggested was great! The small bites on the menu were delicious. My personal favorite was the white fish dip and chips. The bread with butter was good too.

Very vibey place, really cute date spot or a catch up spot. Inside is super cozy and the service is…read moreamazing very attentive

I am relishing on the fact that I'm living in the erw where bookstores have made a comeback and…read morethis time we have them as a bar/coffee shop hybrid or at least through Liz's Book Bar. I attended this week a book club event there to discuss the novel, The Bluest Eye, with a woman-owned organization called Lit Club. As soon as I entered this place, I felt like I was in a Hallmark movie. I was cheerfully greeted by the barista/bartender and told to sit anywhere I'd like while waiting down the event to start. The front had the bar are and the back was where all the books were located. They had a great selection of wines, cocktails and beers. I decided to go with a glass of Hibiscus champagne. I went back to the bar for a caramel honey espresso towards the end of the event but they had turned off the espresso machine already because they were closing in 40 minutes. They also had ran out of pastries by that time. Surprisingly, it wasn't too loud with other patrons who were there hanging out while we had our book club session in the back. It definitely is a great venue for book events since the chairs were comfortable and it sets a vibe that makes you want to to explore the book world. I would definitely come back for another event but would also make sure to order cookies and coffee early in the evening.

I happened to walk in since it was right next to the Carroll Street train station. There is a good…read moreamount of seating, and while the bar was packed, it did not feel overwhelming in the slightest. I know a few book bars in the city that can be super packed and loud, which can be off-putting. The ambience at Liz's book bar was soothing and relaxing. I loved the playlist. I liked the crowd. And did I mention, the book selection at this shop is wonderful! They have a little bit of everything - romance novels, fantasy, manga, non-fiction, and autobiographies- what more can a book lover ask for? I look forward to my next visit.