WORD Bookstores
@wordbookstores.bsky.social
A woman-owned independent bookstore with locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Jersey City, New Jersey. Est. 2007.
Sprayed edges: Yay or nay? (yes, this is an excuse to show off our new display😉)
‘This was the book the judges really loved, right from our first reading’ We're delighted to announce that the winner of the #InternationalBooker2025 is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. Here's everything you need to know about the book: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
I made you a REAL summer reading list of fifteen REAL books by REAL authors— books that might not be on your radar. Some old, some newer. Here it is. rebeccamakkai.substack.com/p/fifteen-re...
Another small press book we love: The Fisherman by John Langan!
A Small Press Book We Love: The Fisherman by John Langan
Small presses have had a rough year, but as the literary world continues to conglomerate, we at Literary Hub think they’re more important than ever. Which is why, every (work) day in March—wh…
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🕯️🕯️ Krysten Ritter you really want to come sign books at WORD the next time you’re in New York 🕯️🕯️ please Krysten 🕯️🕯️ this is your number one priority 🕯️🕯️ amen 🙏🏼
BookPeople@bookpeople.com · last yr.Last night at the bookstore with Krysten Ritter📸
So happy to host you & Alex tonight! What a great event! ☺️
Clay McLeod Chapman@claymcleod.bsky.social · last yr.Standing room only for Alex Gonzalez’s book release of his debut novel REKT at Word Bookstore. Such a lovely guy, which is strange, given how utterly depraved (and heartbreaking) this book is. Read it. Please. @wordbookstores.bsky.social @erewhonbooks.bsky.social
Standing room only for Alex Gonzalez’s book release of his debut novel REKT at Word Bookstore. Such a lovely guy, which is strange, given how utterly depraved (and heartbreaking) this book is. Read it. Please. @wordbookstores.bsky.social @erewhonbooks.bsky.social
Great advice! In the north Jersey / NYC area, I recommend @wordbookstores.bsky.social, with locations in Jersey City and Greenpoint, Brooklyn. If you haven't been to JC in a while, note that Word moved from its former spot along the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Zone to McWilliams Place in Hamilton Park.
Steve Sando and the Rancho Gordo staff@ranchogordo.bsky.social · last yr.Since giving up the Amazon habit, I've found it just as easy to shop at my local bookstore in Napa. The website works v. well. www.napabookmine.com Now I will struggle to remember where I heard these recommendations.
We can’t wait!
kamilah cole@wordsiren.bsky.social · last yr.Plz join me and @chelsabdullah.bsky.social at @wordbookstores.bsky.social (Brooklyn Location) on APRIL 15 at 7 PM ET! THE ASHFIRE KING is finally here, and I'm also using this event as my East Coast launch of THIS ENDS IN EMBERS. Come get a signed copy and art print! withfriends.co/event/230239...
Plz join me and @chelsabdullah.bsky.social at @wordbookstores.bsky.social (Brooklyn Location) on APRIL 15 at 7 PM ET! THE ASHFIRE KING is finally here, and I'm also using this event as my East Coast launch of THIS ENDS IN EMBERS. Come get a signed copy and art print! withfriends.co/event/230239...
One way to make sure your local governments protect the right to read is to...join your local government! Here's an inspiring profile of three librarians running for office.
What Would It Look Like If Librarians Ran the Government Instead of These Fools?
Librarians are growing sick of censoring and defunding — so they’re running for office.
truthout.org
Happy #IndiePress Day! Indie presses are responsible for some of our most original, risky, strange, and interesting books. We’re so excited to be supporting them this month. 💚
This February, we saw a 275% increase in new Libro.fm memberships compared to February 2024. More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
Please be careful out there on the roads today, my car just swerved into bookstore parking lot out of nowhere
Are you looking for an Audible alternative but not fully convinced yet on moving away? What if we told you all of your purchases support indie bookshops? Or that we are employee-owned and community driven? Let us know what questions you have about Libro.fm—we'd love to help make the switch easy 💓
No matter what speed you listen, where you listen, what you're doing when you listen, what genres you read, whether you prefer a cat icon or a simple logo, or how you organize your audiobook library, hi 👋 we're Libro.fm. With us, you can support your indie bookshop with your audiobook purchases.
What are you most looking forward to reading this year?
Save the dates for my book tour! Excited to see you there. @scottjbroker.bsky.social @wordbookstores.bsky.social @belmontbooks.bsky.social @novelmemphis.bsky.social
The best books to gift this Christmas, according to Booker Prize authors and judges past and present. thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
The best books to gift this Christmas: Booker authors and judges share their recommendations | The Booker Prizes
This festive season, members of the Booker Prizes family reveal the books they are giving in 2024, and explain why they’ll leave a lasting mark well beyond the holidays
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Semi-regular reminder that shifting ANY of your spending away from Amazon/Walmart to a locally owned store is significant. Don't be discouraged if you had to go there for something. Do what you can & know that it counts.
Three cheers for New Jersey! apnews.com/article/new-...
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law to prohibit book bans in the state and enshrine protections against civil and criminal charges for librarians who comply with the law.
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Your daily reminder not to use Amazon. This goes beyond books.
The Editorial Board@editorialboard.bsky.social · 2y agoIf I were at the Post, I wouldn't stick my neck out when the owner is talking such trash. There's no point in standing on principle when he clearly believes principles are bullshit. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Friendly reminder that nowhere is cozier during the holiday season than an indie bookstore 😌😌
Here's your daily reminder that bookstores keep the love of reading alive — but they also keep neighborhoods beautiful. They are places to gather, to celebrate stories, to find community. Please do your holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore, if you are lucky enough to still have one.
"Battles over books in school libraries have become emblematic of the country’s larger culture wars over race, historical revisionism and gender identity. A new report by PEN America found book bans increased by nearly 200% during the 2023-24 school year." www.latimes.com/politics/sto...
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
Book bans have increased by nearly 200% in American schools. Will Trump's reelection inspire a new round of right-wing attacks on books about race and gender? Some conservatives feel emboldened.
latimes.com
According to a new report by @penamerica.bsky.social, “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult is currently the #1 banned book in school districts across America. It sure would be a shame if we pushed such a dangerous book to the bestseller list this week 😉 shop.wordbookstores.com/book/9780743...
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