In-store pick-up
Yes
WORD in Brooklyn
Categories
Location on the map
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
Service options
In-store shopping
Yes
Health and safety
Mask required
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Planning
Quick visit
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 718-383-0096
Site: http://www.wordbookstores.com/
Site: http://www.wordbookstores.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–6PM
- Tuesday:11AM–6PM
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–6PM
- Saturday:11AM–6PM
- Sunday:11AM–6PM
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Comments (105)
Just wasnt what I was expecting. Very small and limited inventory. Requires masks.
This is one of the best book stores in all of NYC. I recently visited for a speaking event for a new book that had just come out and they had drinks from a local bar and gave discounts for any purchase in the store. They also have great book recommendations and gifts. I highly recommend visiting if youre in the neighborhood or getting a gift card for a friend. Support local bookstores so Amazon doesnt destroy community book lovers safe spaces like WORD. This place is hip, approachable, and kid/family-friendly. Definitely a go-to spot in Greenpoint.
The staff here is amazing! I really enjoyed interacting with them and they gave some great personal recommendations. They also had a fun 80s pop Pandora playlist playing that really added to the vibe of the place. I highly recommend if you are looking for a great local bookstore.
Small but mighty neighborhood bookstore, something for every taste from fiction to NYC history to current events to graphic novels to stylish stationery. I love the staff recommends section, and if youve got a kid in your life (or just love great childrens book artwork), the childrens nook is worth a trip. COVID notes: excellent protocols here with sanitizer, plastic shields for check out desk, limited capacity and door kept open to air out the room. In non-COVID times, Word has excellent author readings -- so stay tuned for that!
The staff here is so lovely. I was in the shop the other day browsing books just killing time and one of the store employees came up to me with a book open to such a beautiful poem and said hey here’s a poem for you. Was really such a beautiful moment and I am so happy to patronize this Lovely little bookstore
Friendly staff, amazing selection and community events for all ages. I dont think you can ask for anything better from a local independent bookstore. I moved into the neighborhood in February and I cant resist stopping in the store whenever I am walking down Franklin.
Cute and cozy. Nice ambiance despite the crowded feel. Would probably have been a good experience but the cashier was gossiping with a friend and didnt lift her head to acknowledge us. We walked out without purchasing anything. No big deal, but really not what youre looking for when youre in a quaint little book store.
I work in a bookstore and still shop here. They’ve got all the bases covered, including kids books and paper goods. They also have a loyalty program which is great. Would love to see the singles message board thing brought back, it was cute. Support your local bookstore!
Amazing local bookstore with a great selection. Online ordering and local pickup is easy, or go and browse! Theres also a downstairs space where they hold events and readings!
This is a great little bookstore. The staff are knowledgeable and they have a good curated mix of new stuff and the classics. Also lots of hard to finds from authors that aren’t as commercial as those you’ll find in a chain store. This is a book lovers type of shop.
What a cute bookstore. Once I went in, it was like I stepped into a magical world. Been getting more into books lately, so I will definitely come back (even though its quite a trek for me).Thanks for hosting the book signing for Nathan Pyle for NYC Tips and Etiquette! I loved the space downstairs, super homey for events like that!
If only all neighborhoods were lucky enough to have a bookstore like this! Not a huge selection, but I almost always manage to find something here. They have staff recommendation notes around the store, and Ive found some interesting reads that way. They also have letterpress cards and other assorted items, like book cover t-shirts. Theres a kids section, too. They have a variety of book clubs, readings and events.
What a cute little bookstore. There aren’t many of those left anymore. 5 stars for cuteness. 2 stars for not being more organized on a cold and rainy night for a meet and greet for a celebrity who wrote a book. There must have been 500 fans there to meet MGG and the line moved in super slow motion. Other book signings I’ve been to the line actually moves. We waited 3 hours in the cold and eventually rain to meet this actor. Someone should have moved things along quicker. This event was not well planned or maybe this small cute bookstore didn’t know how to orchestrate such a crowd.
Just as other reviews have pointed out, this little gem of a bookstore on the edge of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is cozy, inviting, and staffed by courteous and friendly people who are knowledgable as well as able to interpret what the browser/ buyer is looking for.If you get a chance to get out to Franklin Street and Word, do stop in, and buy a book or two! I did, love poem. Collections for my wife for our anniversary!!
Stopped in here today, just to look around, cute little shop with large selection of books, cards and other things. Kids section located in the back as well. Overall not a bad shop
I will have to wait and see if i like my book purchases before i give it 5 stars (i went there yesterday for the first time), but i love this independent book store. tucked away in a very polish section of brooklyn, this little independent book store is incredibly inviting and just asks you to peruse their shelves of nicely curated selections. i get very confused/overstimulated in department-like stores (aka borders, barnes and noble, macys, etc.), so it is nice to come into a small shop with a good selection. and, the staff recommendations posted on the shelves totally dictated my purchases. also, if i like my staff selections, i am totally going to ask for the book a month club for christmas!
Its one of my favorite bookstore in Greenpoint and its perfectly located near the park. I think whenever you drop by, youll always find the perfect book for you on display.
Great local bookstore. If they don’t have a book in stock, they will order it for you. They offer contactless pick up, too.
A fine bookstore in Greenpoint with collection of all genre that might fascinate you. Even if they wont be having it they might order it for you. Great place to spend a few hours reading and indulge in the fantasy world.
An absolutely delightful small independent bookstore. One of the last in the dying breed. But keeping up the good work with lots of community involvement and a great staff.
The staff at WORD is friendly and welcoming. I definitely plan to visit again!
Me and my girlfriend sat in the kids isle reading childhood favorites. Then we purchased some books for our friends children so they can also enjoy the experience.
One of the many places in Greenpoint that I love. It makes me so happy to live here because places like this exist. I could not be happier with the book selection, the friendly staff, and it’s quaint decor
Ive had a lot of great experiences at this store. They always throw really great author discussion and signing events; Ive met Lemony Snicket, Maira Kalman, and Lucy Knisley here in the past. The staff is always very upbeat and helpful.
I came here first at the spur of the moment to secure my book for Allie Broshs signing of, Hyperbole and a Half.As soon as I saw that there would be only one signing in NY during her brief book tour, and that there were a limited amount of hardcovers printed, I set my alarm and called first thing in the morning to have a book held for me. Being an eternal pessimist, I was waiting to be told that either they were out of hardcovers or that they couldnt hold one for me. But the woman on the phone cheerfully took my name and put it on hold. Yay!Later in the day I went to pick it up. I was too paranoid to just leave it there until the next day, the day of the signing. The thing that shocked me was how small the space was. There must be some huge room in the back, right? Do they not realize how popular Allie Brosh is??? ...thought the woman who only discovered her 6 months ago...The next day I made a return trip with book in hand. Whoa. Theres a line down the block. I mean way down the block. Id read that the tickets for the talk were sold out but I figured that the bulk of the people would inside somewhere. Nope. The store is about as small as it looks and the hundred or so of us who showed up were camped out in the street. For. 6. Hours. No... Im not exaggerating.As I waited, I had lots of time to ponder about this choice of location for this event. Someones got the hook-up. This was a big get for an independent bookstore squirreled away in Greenpoint. Nice work, owner. Nice work. And thank you for the mini cupcakes. But you know what would have killed... coffee. I would have sold my first born for a cup of coffee. I really wish you had room in your store for coffee. And a chair. Just one comfy chair.I wanted to bemoan my fate for having the last letter-group ticket (A-I... of course Id be I) but once I found out that Allie was not only signing books but drawing in them, taking photos, putting on dinosaur costumes, and having meaningful conversations with her adoring fans, I pulled up my big girl panties and set in for the long haul. One Task Rabbit woman was just not up to the challenge and complained bitterly about missing the Red Sox playing in the World Series. Hey... priorities people.Being about the 5th to last person in line, and it being 1 AM, I was not at my sparkly best by the time I met Allie. But amazingly, she was. While we waited, we were asked to draw something in return for Allies drawing. I, in the spirit of Hyperbole and a Half made a drawing accompanied by text. Allie was so gracious about it. I really hope she kept it.With my book signed PARP! and photo taken for posterity, I stumbled my way home in the dark of night clutching my prize. It was worth it.
These folks are always so nice and get everything I want from Name of the Wind to Master and Margerita to old Louis Lamour westerns. Great store.
Super cute bookstore with variety of selection. Small, but willing to place orders for books that aren’t on the shelves!
A lovely small bookstore in greenpoint. Good selection of general books in fiction and nonfiction.
This is a cute small independently owned book store. The staff is very kind, and a great selection of books.
Thankful for a local book store that carries lots of varieties. i used to have to go to the LeS to find what i like and the staff are super helpful. always worth a visit.
Small bookshop with lots of good reads liked that they seemed to have lots of child/ school aged kids reading material. Also carried some gift items
Quaint bookstore. Small, but a good variety of books. We were looking for a childrens book-they had a good selection
Adorable bookstore. Very kid friendly. Very nice staff. Local spot.
Small but nice bookstore with good selection of books and its own atmosphere. Like music they play here too
Great local independent bookstore. A vanishing breed. Give it your support if you love to read.
This book store was amazing. The employees were friendly, helpful & cheery. Highly recommend
There are not enough small independent bookstores around any more. I’m so glad we have WORD in Greenpoint.
Wonderful local bookstore. They have a great selection, welcome dogs, and will order in anything you request!
Homey, accessible indie bookstore. Not to proud to sell a good romance novel. Two blocks from the G train station.
Great selection, friendly staff. The childrens selection is fantastic, and Im a childrens librarian too!
Neighborhood bookstore with more than decent selection of new titles. Great for browsing. Open fairly late.
Sad this place opened just as I was leaving the hood. Great selection, passionate help staff and really great event programming. Ive never been in and not left with selections I was excited to dig into.
I was shopping for a gift and the helped me find the perfect book. They really know their books and right where they are.
Great book store. If they dont have it theyll order it. Staff very helpful.
Community bookstore w excellent selection. A neighborhood treasure!
Tiny, but eclectic bookstore in Greenpoint. Wonderful selection of unusual greeting cards.
Great store, nice collection and super friendly staff....im definitely coming back!
Great neighborhood bookstore. Nothing compares to walking into a real bookstore vs online shopping.
Super charming Brooklyn bookstore with tons of titles and book related items squeezed into every nook and cranny
Greeting cards that are actually good. First time in my life Ive ever been impressed with a greeting card selection. :)
Great bookstore. Nice sales people and good selection.
Cozy, bright, really well curated bookstore
Lovely local bookstore with a great variety of books, cards, knicknacks, toys
Lovely bookstore with knowledgeable staff and a curated selection.
Fantastic local book shop! Well informed, helpful staff too!
Sure beats amazon. whats not to like. besides they try hard to bring some diversity to the community events they have almost nightly
Cool little shop with a variety of book selections
Conscientious book store committed to community and reading/discussing things worth your attention
Classic independent bookstore that often holds readings and events. Cherish indies while they still exist!
Charming local bookstore! The employees are extremely helpful and knowledgeable
Beautiful presented terrific range 👌
Educator discount. Community programming. Employee suggestions. Awesome selection always.
A super niche tucked away special indie bookstore!
So many cute gifts in here and a really cool staff.
Very cool books store. Lost of graphic novels.
The selection is amazing, and surprisingly so given the size!
Small neighborhood book shop with a well curated selection.
Interesting place. Fun aside, they sell vibrators.
Cute little bookstore with a great selection.
Wonderful selection of alternative books. Very progressive.
I love this local book store.
Great bookstore. So friendly.
A great bookstore with a knowledi staff.
Cute little store, great for browsing.
Staff was really nice and place was cute and quaint
Adorable Family Bookstore! 👨👩👧👦
Its a real, physical store...with books!
Great bookstore!
Best bookstore in the city.
Cozy book store in the middle of greenpoint
Quaint little nook
Favorite get away in Greenpoint.
Beautiful book shop
Cute bookshop in the neighborhood
Great place and staff
No visit at all.
A great local institution
Nice neighborhood bookshop
Good
Lovely shop
Mistakes
What a good look
2 words: just go
Cute bookstores located in Green Point, the size of the store is quite small, but there are many cute accessories. Here I bought a couple of cute matches without any fuss.
I participated in the event. I am thrilled to see my favorite actor.
Total reviews rating 4.8
105 Reviews for WORD 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-29The best local bookstore - what every girl dreams of where she can shop when she grows up. So helpful, and orders come in so quickly. Also, huge fan of the tarot corner. I go here about once a month and its always a treat.
Review №2
2022-08-02They have rearranged their store. They have more of a selection of greeting cards and other gifts. I love it because it gives me a chance to support an indie and local book store.
Review №3
2022-01-28AWESOME !!!!! SO GOOD!!! I got most of my books from hereEdit from seeing the response from word: Thanks! But the book store is way better Im still surprised I got first place in the art contest! I thought I wouldnt!
Review №4
2021-01-01Love this bookstore. They have a great selection of books and the prices are reasonable. The staff is attentive and super helpful. Went in there the other day and aside from wearing masks, it felt like life was back to normal. This is the kind of small business we need to support.
Review №5
2020-02-18Really great independent bookstore. Collection of books is really well curated and has a good selection of New York specific publishers. A great spot and highly recommend it when in Greenpoint.
Review №6
2021-06-25Cozy local bookstore with lots of great recommendations displayed throughout the shelves. Everyone who works here is super friendly and helpful! They also have cute non-book items like stationery, cards, socks, and other gifts and such.
Review №7
2021-09-12Cute little bookstore with lots of good titles. Staff was friendly and quick to hell locate a book I was looking for. They had a whole table of recommendations from staff, which was great to see as well.
Review №8
2022-04-16Cute little bookstore with kind staff and lots of options!
Review №9
2022-05-23Great little bookstore. Friendly staff
Review №10
2021-12-28Fantastic small bookstore. All the staff are friendly and always make great recommendations.