Books Are Magic

Owned by author Emma Straub, this welcoming Brooklyn bookstore features frequent events and handwritten staff notes.

  • Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00
  • 225 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
  • 4.8 (1120 reviews)

Description

Beyond the standard fiction shelves, the inventory spans LGBTQ and feminist literature, mystery, sports, travel, and picture books, alongside puzzles and greeting cards. It is a space designed primarily for active wandering rather than settling in to read; the shop features only one bench in the back for seating. Visitors can browse shelves organized by distinct categories, backed by a staff widely noted for their helpfulness and passion for connecting books with readers.