I popped by WORD when I was exploring Greenpoint last weekend. It's a smallish bookstore but one…read morewith a pretty good selection/inventory considering its size (there is a downstairs, don't miss that when you stop by). I wouldn't say it's the friendliest shop, but I picked up a book for my next read. I didn't even have to walk very far into the shop before I found something I wanted to take home!

Great bookstore in Greenpoint! There's books, stationery, cards, stickers, tote bags. I typically…read morecome here when I'm visiting this part of Brooklyn. Recommend you check it out!

Cool, much smaller branch of the Chicago classic. Lots of zines! Great selection and everything was…read morereasonably priced.

What a fun, witchy, weird little find!…read more Quimby's located on Metropolitan Avenue near the new hotspot of Williamsburg, is a very cool stop! Tons of zines on every subject imaginable (composting, gardening, witchcraft, gay/queer subjects, politics, and more). Little booklets, funky cards and books. I picked up several cheeky cards I can't wait to send to friends. They also have records, crystals/stones, tchotchkes, small decor items. I think they also do tarot in the back. And they have a cute shop cat! The store decor is a lot of fun, with mirrors, political posters, a large ram that plays on the ventilation system. There is a lot here you won't find anywhere else.

The owner followed and treated me differently in an irritated way just because I was going…read morethrough his books with a backpack on my shoulder. I felt so uncomfortable. I wasn't stealing or anything! Everybody carries a backpack??

Dream bookstore! The owner gave me fantastic recommendations, and pointed me to used books before…read morenew ones which really says something. Chatted about specific authors and guided me to something even better than what I was looking for. Very knowledgeable and genuine and it shows in the book selection.

Super cute bookstore! Great ambiance, very quaint, has some instruments in the back and a tiny bar…read morethat looks really cool. I would love to go back.

Gorgeous space. But it's cold in there. Literally cold. And metaphorically cold. The owner is a…read morecharmless, unhappy woman who comes across as though she'd rather be anywhere else but there. She's giving off such unpleasant vibes that no matter how much you love the space you just feel like shit and sorry for disturbing her. This could be such an amazing bookshop if it were owned and run by a warm, people's person. Nobody needs such chilly dark energy. If I were this hipster lady I'd sell the shop immediately and give it the chance it deserves to thrive. Until then, there are much more satisfying bookshops to visit.

Fraud alert!!! We were lured by the 50% off they claimed at the small business day with cash app,…read moreand was told by the cashier just to pay with a debit card instead of using the app will get the discount. Transaction end up posted full amount without any discount.The store should address this ASAP and make it right.

Just the cute name of the bookstore would definitely make me wanna go inside to take a look around…read more Name of bookstore really reminds me of the nursery rhyme starting with the lines of "Sugar and spice...And everything nice" in a way. Size of the place is rather decently small and narrowly-spaced. So, make sure to be extra careful not to knock anything over with your backpack or handbag. When I entered the bookstore, my eyes darted across the room and immediately landed on the cover of a huge and friendly, gray and fuzzy fellow. It was none other than the familiar Totoro himself! Had to flip through the pages of the heavy, hardcover book right away just because how much I love Ghibli Studio and Totoro in general! The selection of books is actually pretty reasonable with different genres like historical fiction, fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, travel, history, memoir, children's books, and so on. Besides books of all types, they also sell canvas totes, stickers, magnets, posters, sketchbooks, stationary, notebooks and postcards just to name a few as examples. Price range can vary but usually more on the expensive side depending on what you happen to buy from the bookstore. Even if you don't plan on making a purchase, I think it's still a great indoor activity (whether just by yourself or with family) to stay away from the cold for the time being. Lastly, I just love their cozy vibes so much and want to stay back for quite some time.

Fan of physical media? Then this place is a must visit…read more Cassettes, CDs, Vinyl records, VHS, DVDs, comics, toys, Funko POPs, sports cards & other collectibles. Priced reasonably. I've been here multiple times before (it's been awhile since our last visit, unfortunately) I need to make an effort to come back a little bit more often. (We somewhat lucked out on parking, but it took a while to find a spot) Only had a quick interaction with the lady at the counter & she was nice. Two thumbs up!

Me and my husband are in Brooklyn visiting from Buffalo. We went to PopFuzz because we read decent…read morereviews. The woman working today 3/14/26 didn't greet us, did not speak to us and was no help at all, she was watching videos on her tablet. We were looking for Funkos to add to our collection. Their set up is not very organized. I would not recommend this place at all

I stopped by Archestratus this past Sunday after wanting to check it out for a while. I had no idea…read morethat it was closing on 4/26 after being open in Greenpoint for 10 years. Most of their merchandise is heavily discounted in preparation for their closing, but they had very little left when I visited this past weekend. It's too bad they're closing, because they definitely were a unique concept store (books and food). Run by the next few weeks if you want to go through their remaining merchandise!

Haven't been here since they remodeled but they're the same cozy, amazing bookstore/gift shop for…read morefoodies or the foodies in your life. You are bound to find something cool or quickly create a theme of gifts. There's a cooler with some drinks that you can enjoy at the table by the entrance. They also put on cool events, so be sure to check out their website or socials.

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.