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.

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.

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.

This is a wonderful bookshop that has a surprisingly large selection of books. I was looking for a…read morebook that I couldn't find locally in Los Angeles and they actually had one on hand! It was the perfect addition to my vacation reading list. The staff was super friendly and helpful, even while training a new staff member. I truly enjoyed my experience here and highly recommend it!

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. :)

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.

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 went in on a Sunday and did not know what to expect. This bar was jam packed with people…read morecelebrating the great weather and a pop up that was there! I grabbed a wine that the bar was offering that day as a special and sat inside by myself. Where I tell you that it was great to just see people come in and out and the bar remain busy. The service was quick from the bartender and she was making sure people got their drinks and could funnel through the line. The empanada pop up was tasty and there were people lined up and waiting. The guy whose popup it was was from Mamacha Empanadas and he makes sure to recommend both of the salsas. I wish I had gotten at least 4 more, it was that good.

Cute little wine bar in Boerum Hill with a vibe that transforms as the night goes on. starts out…read morewith people working on laptops, then shifts into full wine-bar mode. I came for a happy hour with coworkers and had an espresso tonic plus a bunch of different wines, all great. The waiter was super sweet and let me sample several, my favorites were the chilled reds.

I am SO lucky I live so close to Liz's. The atmosphere is 11/10 and the couch is such a cozy little…read morespot to curl up with a book or bring my laptop to work (much prefer the book option). Friendly staff, lots of drink options and ofc great book picks. I like that they don't over-curate so I know the books they display are gonna be good.

Love to support Black owned businesses, especially bookstores. Liz's got a pretty good selection of…read morebooks and drink options. I recommend arriving early as the place does get packed. It's not loud like other book bars in Manhattan but it could get hard to find seating. The staff seem pretty friendly. However, the owner seems to be standoffish. Even when complimenting her business, she acted a bit "uppity" to me. Look, maybe it was an off day for her, but you're supposed to represent your business and that's not a good look. Yikes... I think this is a cool spot, just avoid the owner if it looks like she is having a bad mood