Housing Works Used Book Cafe

Housing Works Used Book Cafe | New York, NY (Bookstore)

And another horrifying view.

BarbaraBB WTF?! I don‘t even see books on this one 😱 4y

Liz_M @BarbaraBB There were books hidden behind all the dresses, about half the usual stock. But since they are not taking donations, the pickings were slim. 😔 (edited) 4y

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Liz_M

Housing Works Used Book Cafe | New York, NY (Bookstore)

I was so excited to see my favorite used bookstore was open for socially distanced browsing, but it was a bit of a shock to see its (temporary) transformation!

vivastory WTF? 4y

Suet624 No!!! 4y

Tamra 🤔 4y

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cariashley Whoa! 🙅🏼‍♀️ 4y

LeahBergen What the?? 4y

Liz_M Apparently they were displaying all bridal/bridesmaid dresses from all the other thrift stores. The event is supposed to be over in mid-May. 😬 4y

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Billypar

Housing Works Used Book Cafe | New York, NY (Bookstore)

#bookshopping #KeepLitsyActive
#2. Author is most: usually buy authors I've been wanting to try or those I already like.
#5. Price is next when used book shopping- it's fun to find good deals.
#3 Title and #4 length occasionally - a really good title makes me take notice, but less likely to buy doorstops.
#6 I never read professional reviews, but if I'm new to an author I'll look at Goodreads ratings.
#1 Cover yes, but unconsciously.

Billypar Great question @ljuliel ! I always wonder this about other readers. Plot and reading the first page are my other main factors, along with author and price. 5y

ljuliel Thank you for the detailed explanation. It‘s interesting to see what attracts a person to a book. I always notice the title first. It doesn‘t mean I‘ll definitely buy it just due to that fact, but I like unusual or funny titles . I also don‘t read the super thick books any longer. I used to like them, but the older I get, the more daunting they seem. 😊 5y

Billypar @ljuliel I tend to remember my buys where title was a special factor. Dana Spiotta's 'Eat the Document' and Jeanette Winterson's 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' come to mind. Will definitely be picking up the tagged collection mostly due to the title.

Mouthful of Birds

ljuliel I‘ve not read that. I hope it‘s a good one for you ! 5y

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MrBook

Housing Works Used Book Cafe | New York, NY (Bookstore)

I am now introducing @RaimeyGallant to the invaluable and fantastic Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love this place! This is bookstore number THREE for the day so far. 😎👍🏻👍🏻

When you‘re with MrBook, you roll through the bookish parts of town. 😁

#LitsyFamily #NYC

JennyBookworm One of my favorite places! Enjoy! 5y

RaimeyGallant Truth! Definitely one of the day's highlights. 5y

Anna40 Could you post a list of your favorite bookstores in NYC? I'm planning a visit in the fall, since now we live only 2ish hours away from NYC by train 😁 Thank you! 5y

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