Stephanie P. • October 3, 2013Hands down my favorite book store in Brooklyn! They always have awesome events and really foster an awesome sense of community here in Dumbo!
DUMBO BID • April 27, 2016New York's only all poetry bookstore, Berl's celebrates art, creativity and performance (and of course, poetry!)
DUMBO BID • April 29, 2016Melville House, voted the best indie publisher in NY by the Village Voice, hosts everything from poetry readings to televised political panels. (And of course, they sell books!)
Jeffrey R. • December 16, 2018Really pleasant vibe inside, great selection of rare art books, both new and used. Glad this place exists, will be returning!
Evan M. • June 2, 2019Opens at 8am (there will be a line on weekends), which is 3 hours earlier than the rest of the TimeOut Market
W magazine • June 24, 2010Spend some time wandering through this photography and art bookstore founded by Christianne Celle (founder of cult fashion line Calypso).
New York Habitat • October 28, 2011The best bookstore in the city. 4 floors with tons and tons of books from best sellers to rare unknowns. Find some gems in the $1 section and carry them home in one of their famous tote bags.
Lisa L. • November 12, 2015Quaint, quiet and cute bookstore in Brooklyn. Support local biz and shop here instead of Barnes and Noble.
Gordon D. • May 2, 2014What a view: simply amazing. The service is excellent too. And on top of all this you get good classic French cuisine. A must when in NY. The Brooklyn Bridge dessert is mmmmmmm
Ilia M. • August 9, 2016Great bookstore in a striking space. Large collection of large-format books on various subjects like photography and architecture, wonderfully presented
Staff Picks • June 13, 2014[event] The DUMBO Improvement District is thrilled to bring back epic World Cup Viewing Parties! Fans can bring picnic blankets & enjoy local food vendors. Starting Saturday, 6/14, 12-9pm, free.
Shawniquica H. • June 7, 2011Check out the cafe in the back ... get the panini!
Easternculture S. • August 28, 2013Starting from September 1st, the bookstore will open from 10:00am to 7:00pm (7 days a week). We will be open on Labor Day! Let's read n' enjoy!
Sue • March 6, 2014By far my most favorite bookstore in the city :)
Carmen N. • April 27, 2019Wonderful bookstore with great staff and fabulous balance of great old books and fresh new selections.
Weegee • July 19, 2010Visit Aperture's book store and gallery!
Barnes N. • December 5, 2011When it comes to textbooks, the bookstore gives you options. Save over 25% on used books and you're sure to get your books in the correct edition.
Alex A. • June 25, 2019They have good iced lattes and hot lattes. Really good tasting coffee in general. Probably one of the best places to go in this neighborhood for an introvert in need of a not over crowded coffee shop
Barnes N. • December 2, 2011Be sure to rent your textbooks from the bookstore this term and save more than 50% off!
Garrick • February 11, 2011The famous Planning Handbook is available here (2011 edition!), as well as dozens of other cool maps and neighborhood studies. For the city nerd.
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