It seemed strange that a place would be called Austin book shop and located on Jamaica Ave, but…read morethen I read it used to be located on Austin Street in Kew Gardens. My first question was what I ask all used bookstores -- did they had a philosophy section, but "very little or no humanities", according to Ray Harley, the owner. "What we do have is Baseball and American history." Both of which they have in abundance. He wasn't kidding. Shelves and shelves of books on the sport -- I mean, if you're into all things baseball, this is a literary treasure trove). In addition to American history. I also found a decent section on Jewish and U.S. Catholic history as well. The store itself was a study in chaos; apparently they were unearthing a lot of material from the cellar, so boxes and boxes everywhere which required some nimble navigation of the stacks. But what was shelved themselves was fairly organized. It's definitely a good place for browsing. Pricing: specializing in old, rare and out-of-print, most books on the shelf that I found were in the $20-25 range. There are a everal $1 carts out front where I found some pleasant surprises. Takeaways (nice haul): - The Mission: A Film Journal by Daniel Berrigan, S.J. -- regarding the making of one of my favorite movies. From the dollar carts: - - America's Lighthouses, An Illustrated History - Diary of a Dead Man 1862-1864 (Ira Pettit, Union Private) - When the Cheering Stopped, The Last Years of Woodrow Wilson, by Gene Smith - "Talk to the Hand" a DOONESBURY compilation I'll definitely be back. Odd hours as it's only open weekends. Tip for those contemplating going: the owner advised to call ahead to inquire about hours, "because I'll never know when I'll be babysitting."

Good bookstore. Full of good books. Highly recommend that you drop by to buy some cool and good old…read morebooks.

There is a wide selection at this bookstore and my favorite thing was the notes the shopkeepers…read moreleft around the shelves reviewing and recommending different books.

This was my first time since Astoria Bookshop moved to this location. Conveniently located close to…read morethe 36th street subway. Came here specifically for Cary Gitter's interview/ chat with Amy Feltman about Cary Gitter's debut novel. I really like the layout of the shop, the way the books are displayed, the diverse offerings of holiday books for children, and the way they fit the folding chairs to attend the author event. Really nice staff and cute items sold in the front. Support local bookshops!

nice small local book thrift shop. they offer a variety of books from different genres such as YA,…read morecookbooks, classics, fiction, non-fiction, etc, etc. most books are in great condition. i got the book thief here for only $5! very good prices overall. employees will help if you need it. checking out was quick and easy. good place for any bookworm or student looking for books at great prices! ‍‍‍

Very nice used books store. I was able to get the seven husbands of Evelyn hug which I wanted to…read moreread for awhile. I also picked up 2 of their blind date with a book bundles. Each comes with a bookmark and tea bag which is pretty cool. I will definitely come back.

Logos is a cozy, hidden gem for book lovers. They have a fantastic curated selection and a peaceful…read moreatmosphere that makes it easy to spend hours browsing. The staff is incredibly FRIENDLY and knowledgeable, too. Highly recommendedd!!!....

Extremely poor visit, and particularly to our family. Space was small and untidily arranged and the…read moreowners appeared to be unmannerly and critical. During the visit we did not feel welcome. The shop was messy and smelled bad and we did not purchase any items. Worthless to go in.

This is a very sweet mother and daughter owned bookstore tucked into a corner of Atlas Park. They…read morehave a great selection of children's books, assorted toys and gifts. We held my daughter's birthday party here, and both Maria and Jo were wonderful to work with. They prepared all the decorations, music, and activities for a cupcake decorating party for 12 kids. It was such a success and my daughter still talks about it. We hope to return during the week for some of their afternoon story times and events. Overall - a great small business and worth a visit!

Went there today and it was such a cute bookstore. The owner was the sweetest lady and I was…read moreimpressed with how much she cared about children with sensory issues. Very accommodating.

Topics has a great atmosphere & solid drinks- what's not to love? I loved their book collection &…read morewas introduced to a lot of books that I have never seen before which was really nice. I'd go back after work as well as they serve wine & bites (I think)? as well.

Came in here because I love local bookstores! But no one greets you here and the staff seems VERY…read moreANNOYED anytime you even make eye contact with them. Did not appreciate the stare down from the barista when I was just simply looking over the menu and deciding what i was in the mood for. Walked out without buying anything bc I felt VERY uncomfortable here (which is saying a lot bc I've been up and down businesses in Myrtle my entire life). Place has potential but an effort to be friendly and warm to a walk in customer would've made a difference with me.

I stopped in Quimby's the other day and was so very delighted! I love a quirky this shop is. They…read morehave a great selection of books. But, they also have other little unique things as well. I was so happy to find a cute old school flip book to gift my nephew. The guy working was very cool and nice! And honestly, the shop has great pricing all around. It's definitely worth a trip for a gift for you or someone you care about!

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.

I love this bookstore! It's a great local spot, the staff are lovely, and browsing always boosts my…read morespirits :) would recommend to anyone in the neighborhood.

Super cute neighborhood book store. They are constantly rearranging their display and showing new…read morereleases. Really love how there's always something different in the store. They also host a lot of community events. Cozy bookstore and two floors too! Personally just have gone to browse so can't speak for the service or the value