I really loved the space, the book selection, and the overall experience, but the fact that…read moreeveryone of the nearly ten different staff people I've seen are white was seriously disappointing. It sticks out so much in the area that it simply must be by design. To add to the growing list of white spots in Bushwick is just so unimaginative and lazy. I won't be back as it is now, but I hope to stop by in a couple of months and see better. I recommend popping into Mil Mundos bookstore instead.

Vibes in here are excellent. It's a bigger space than the EV location and that means more space to…read moretalk and hangout with friends. I would 100% recommend and as place to wind down the nights after a fun night in Bushwick!

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.

After reading the reviews, it seems I'm not the only one who felt uncomfortable here. When I…read morevisited, I got the impression that an employee was watching me closely. I was quiet, polite, and simply looking for a book, but I didn't feel welcomed. At first, I wondered if it was related to my race. However, after reading other reviews describing the staff as unfriendly, it may not have been race related. Regardless of the reason, the atmosphere didn't feel welcoming, and it left me with an uncomfortable experience.

Seattle maybe America's second most literate city still nibbling at the heels of DC. And it's the…read moreSeattle in me that is always in search of finding bookstores to nestle into a corner and find a book preferably a store with nooks, crannies and a cat..coffee might be a bonus. I was very pleased to find "Better Read Than Dead". The table was covered in tons of cult classic favorites like, Bukowski, Vonnegut, Harper Lee, Hesse, Gunter Grass and political anarchist books. It's hard to not try to take all these books home. Today was a total score when I found C.S. Lewis' Screwtape Proposes a Toast. The cover was a stunning vintage piece of a satanic, horned bat head on top of a screw style bottle opener. I am excited to get my read on this winter. And the book only cost me 3 buckaroos. Not too shabby. I also enjoyed the smell of old books as I walked into the tiny little bookstore to pay. I told the guy working there that it reminded me of Portland. His response was "Oregon or Maine". I quickly answered with a firm "Oregon of course". He sighed when he realized it was not the Portland he grew up in since, he did not see the similarities in Portland, Maine. I will definitely be returning to the shop to find more unique treasures for my bookshelves. This place may not have cats or coffee but the books are worth the trek.

Great little bookshop with an impressive selection. Love their carts out front that are pay what…read moreyou want. The rest of the shop is reasonably priced to a bit on the high side, but it's Brooklyn and you gotta pay the rent. What better way to spend your money than supporting a local book shop? Swing by the other cool shops down the alley while you're here.

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.

All Eyes On Egypt Book Store is a treasure palace of enlightenment and knowledge for those who are…read moresearching for answers to most of your questions that your pastor refuse to answer or don't know themselves. When I went to visit this bookstore,I found exactly what I was looking for...answers to all my questions and more. These people are gentle and kind. Those I spoke with have an open mind to anyone's questions and respect those who are of different ethnic backgrounds,cultures, and religions.Their belief is Animism ( an·i·mism  (ăn′-mĭz′m) n. 1. The belief in the existence of individual spirits that inhabit natural objects and phenomena. 2. The belief in the existence of spiritual beings that are separable or separate from bodies. 3. The hypothesis holding that an immaterial force animates the universe. [From Latin anima, soul; see an- in Indo-European roots.] an′i·mist n. an′i·mis′tic adj. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. ). They also stand strong on facts when it comes to truthful history. I found their books to be 100% accurate historically and scientifically. I admire their tenacity to continue to set the record straight. When their Master Teacher Malachi Z. York has been abducted from them for 12 years and wrongfully accused by those he trusted, who in fact turned around and recanted their stories. But for some reason he is still being held unlawfully by the United States Government. Anyway, for those who want to know the true story, of the untolde story check out these links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy-LidpzQ1c&feature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwuub_J9Np4&feature=youtube_gdata_player If you want to know truthful facts and not slander.

Wow this is a unique little store with books on every topic you can think of. Egypt. Life. Death…read more And even Extraterrestrials! The young man inside was very knowledgeable. But it was the Messianic Temple attached to the Bookstore that really got my attention. There was an event going on inside and they were giving away Holiday food to the entire neighborhood. Then Prayer afterwards. A must visit.

A beautiful bookstore with super kind employees who greet you as you enter and are delightful when…read morechecking out. They also have book clubs that happen each month (?) where you go online, pay $5 to register, and that $5 goes back to your account to spend in store! Cool! I saw a Romance, Queer, and Fantasy book club offering in the store. They have a great selection of books, stickers, candles, games, and hilarious cards!

They have an absolutely fantastic selection of books. From indie to the newest trad publications,…read morethere's a little bit of everything across the romance, sci-fi, and fantasy (including romantasy) genres! The staff are all super kind and knowledgeable, the selection of knickknacks and paper goods is perfectly on theme, and the space is beautifully done. Great value and prices for what you're getting, especially when you get to support an independent bookstore along the way! I absolutely recommend this bookstore to the fantasy and romance lovers out there!

Beautiful shop specializing in all-natural boutique perfumes, with some body/face care, and lovely…read morehome items; incense, candles, and such. The exquisite aesthetic of marble and natural elements surround you - it felt very zen to shop in this space abundant with special natural aromas. Jake helped in my discovery of a new summer scent - Cyan Nori from Abel, plus Tu Et Al soap which was a fun something I bought for my teen (he ended up loving it). I look forward to my next visit and discovery - many special self-care beautiful things abound for anyone who seeks something a bit ethereal or distinctive - I'm glad to have found this gem of a shop.

Came here after hoping for a better experience than the NYC location. They still don't allow…read moretouching the bottles, self testing, or offer samples for sale here, but on top of that there was only ONE person working on a Saturday and she was devoting 100% of her attention to one customer. A bunch of us were standing around waiting for help but to no avail. Again, I left disappointed and utterly baffled at how these stores are choosing to operate.

Happened upon The Twisted Spine by chance, and I fell in love with the bookstore immediately. They…read morestock all types of horror from classics to contemporary and had an excellent seasonal selection as well. I visited in late June so the theme was Pride Horror (I love a good Chuck Tingle). The shop is dimly lit, with dark wood paneling and velvet chairs. There is a coffee bar in the shop and a back patio space to enjoy as well. Between Albertine Books and The Ripped Bodice, I love a good niche bookstore and I really hope there will be more in the future!

Any horror/dark literature fan should visit NYC's first horror bookstore…read more The selection is fantastic and diverse: it's excellently organized by subgenres. They also do a great job of platforming authors/stories from marginalized communities. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. So are the staff! The drinks, especially the coffee ones taste great! Might be a bit pricey but quality is great and it's better than Starbucks. I also like the horror themed treats. They hold cool events, especially with screenings or author signings. This is a spot to put on your list when you're in the neighborhood.