If you were one of those kids back in the day who eagerly anticipated the word of the day on Peewee’s Playhouse, then you’ll love this. Today, the word of the day is WORD…WORD Bookstore that is. And here you’re likely find a plethora of diabolical, stupendous, scintillating, ethereal, and arresting words.
Walking into this bookstore feels like you’ve stepped inside someone’s personal library. It’s warm, comforting, and entices you to browse the shelves. But in fact, you’ve stepped inside owner Christine Onorati’s playspace. Christine opened her independent bookshop in Long Island and in 2007 she moved it to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Having majored in publishing, Christine has a knack for knowing what books will capture the hearts and eyes of the reader.
She has carefully crafted a selection of literary fiction, non-fiction, cooking books, gift books, children’s books and more, all catering to the hipster clientele that frequents the shop. You’ll find selections like McSweeney’s The Beliver and James Mollison’s book The Disciples, featuring panoramic photos of fans who have styled themselves after their favorite rock star.
And feast your eyes on the words in the tantalizing collection of beautiful photographed cook books and fine food books, including Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages by Anne Mendelson and Jacques Torres’ A Year in Chocolate. Mmm, chocolate. Now there’s an addiction worth having. Here’s hoping there’s a follow-up to this book called, Why Just a Year? Have Chocolate Everyday.
If food and cooking isn’t what you’re looking for, then go to the kiddie nook in the back of the store. The bright colors and animated shapes that pop out of these books will surely capture your attention as much as any word will. You’ll be wanting to pick up all those books you had as a kid, like Lewis Carrol’s The Complete Alice Collection. But don’t get so distracted by the oldies and goodies that you neglect new titles like Wonder Bear by Tao Nyeu, a graphic designer/illustrator and recent graduate from NYC’s School of Visual Arts.
Photo Credits: Ashley Reardon
And if you’re not sure what to buy and need inspiration, join one of their many weekly events happening at the store, including readings and signings by authors and a book club, or enroll in their book-a-month club.
The WORD is out on this great little shop, so head on over and get your fill.
WORD Bookstore
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Ashley, could you get my book on the shelves there? ISBN: 1-60836-740-1. 26 MILES AND CHANGE takes place mostly in Astoria, Queens, with Philadelphia as a secondary setting. Fiction. Thanks
Make that 26 MILES AND CHANGE, with ISBN: 1-60836-740-1
Beautiful! thank’s for the interesting post
Hmm. Don’t think I really have that kind of pull.
But have you tried calling them and asking them to carry it?
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