Kudos

“When I rave about my neighborhood to people, I always throw in something about our perfect little bookstore.  That would be WORD. It truly is the perfect indie bookstore, that seems like it belongs in Northampton, MA instead of NYC.  Every time I go in I’m drawn to their aesthetically pleasing displays and always learn about a ton of books I’d never heard of but seem awesome.  I actually need to stay away from the food section because I’ll want to buy everything.  Graphic novel section is small but extremely well-curated.  Friendly, cozy, lovely. Fuck Barnes and Noble!  Support local businesses!”

“I’ve loved every book I’ve ever bought here.”

“The children section is great! The last time I was there I was on my way to a baby shower and they even beautifully gift wrapped my books at no extra cost.  I also love the fact that its right down the street from me.  Love this place!”

“Great store, they special order books in less than a week, and are always very helpful.  Plus, I like the staff recommendations when I can’t make up my mind.”

L Magazine honors WORD’s basketball league as the BEST BASKETBALL LEAGUE FOR NERDS

“i heart word”

“I am grateful you exist. Thank you.”

Time Out New York includes our “thoughtfully stocked shelves” in their Bridging the Boroughs Great Walk.

“I was doing a lot of traveling recently and in every book store in every town I went into, I looked for a book (“Students for a Democratic Society” by Harvey Pekar and Paul Buhle). I looked in small bookstores! I looked in chains! I looked in Seattle, in Portland, New Jersey…And of course when I got home, I went to Word to special order it and they had it in stock. Yay Word.”

Bookslut names us Indie Heartthrobs. Read the interview here.

“I want to work here just so I can get paid to read every single book they sell. I’m not even kidding – it’s that great of a selection and a sweet atmosphere to boot!”

“I love to shop local. I love the independent bookstore. I love WORD. I did about 90% of my Christmas shopping here this past holiday season – from my sister and her foodie boyfriend to my hippie, teacher mom to my wordy dad, I found something for each and every one of them. They also have a great and changing selection of letter-press cards and stationary and a really nice (small, like the rest of the store), well-edited children’s section. A girlfriend of mine attends book club here and seems to really like it. I haven’t gotten around to it – but love that it has the offering, and the books always seem really interesting.”

“Finally, it would be worth your while to check out local bookstores in particular Brooklyn neighborhoods; some, like WORD in Greenpoint, have interesting and enriching programs.” More here.

“WORD, a new Brooklyn bookstore, seeks to bring the Three-Lives/BookCourt model of the cosy neighborhood bookstore to the off-the-beaten-path precincts of Greenpoint. In this case, WORD combines top-shelf contemporary literature with a great selection of kids’ books. Frequent events and a terrific staff help cement the connection between store and neighborhood. With one of the more impressive internet efforts among NYC independents, WORD is doing online community-building, as well.”

“Thank the sweet Lord in Heaven above for independent bookstores. You MUST support them. And if you live in/visit Greenpoint you must support this one. Its stock is small (as is the store) but diverse and geared to the discerning book lover. Great new fiction mixed with classics mixed with fascinating nonfiction. And I’m sure they could order anything for you. The also have a fantastic children’s section complete with a perfect little reading area. You’ll also find super cool, hip little stationery and journals and chapbooks near the register. PLEASE. I BESEECH YOU: When shopping for books, shop independent. Shop Word.”

“Pretty much the perfect neighborhood bookstore. Cute, cozy, personable. While their selection is small, they happily order anything for you (and it’s exciting to get the “your book has arrived” email). They have a ‘frequent shopper’ rewards program, a cute stationery selection, and have a ton of really great in-store appearances. Not to mention it’s perfectly situated on Franklin Street, and has a really great color scheme.”

“Excellent store. I can always tell a good shop by how strongly I want to move in. I’m quiet. I eat mostly raw vegan food, so I don’t need a stove…Word, can I move in? Lovely light. Lovely people working there. Great selection.”

“WORD is my new favorite neighborhood bookstore. It is dreamy— there are readings, scrabble nights, the heralded “staff picks,” and even a dang book club. I think it’s time to make some new nerdfriends. Hello bookstore of my dreams, I’ve been waiting for you all my life.”

“i love word. love them. not only is the store lovely and charming and filled with wonders, but if there’s something they don’t have, the sweet staff will offer to order it for you *and* they’ll email you when it arrives. i know…a simple concept to be sure, but seems rare these days. hooray for word!”

“I actually joined Yelp just so I could give a positive review of Word but I forgot to and for that, I apologize America. Yes, they have an amazing book selection and great service. Regular top of the line with good prices. But it’s really the extras that are so great. Amazing cards (you know how hard it is to find a decent one, much less one that isn’t insulting). For someone who knows nothing about kids but has a niece, they’ve been great in helping me find gifts. And the events. Oh those events. PBR AND david Rees? You would have had me at either.”

“This is *the* place to get high on the smell of new books. You know what I’m talking about. Breathe deep when you step in. I was really impressed with their selection of fiction, graphic novels, history/biography, foodie books, and kids books. I generally try to avoid paying full price for books (because paying less means I can have more), but I’d make an exception for this place. Plus, the cards and stationery are pretty classy without being overly pretentious. I’m so glad that this is a pleasant stroll from my apartment, plus close to plenty of bars and/or a park where you can get started right away on your new book(s).”

“Really nice neighborhood bookstore. I think they have great events there too. I always am watching, waiting to see when an author I like will be there. The world needs more libraries and bookstores. Period.”

“Just wanted to say thanks for ordering these books for me. And thanks for moving in to the neighborhood. Word is such a fantastic store – it really makes the whole area feel more welcoming and cozy!”

“Man, we finally get an English-language bookstore in Greenpoint; thank God it rocks…WORD does, in fact, have every book you’re planning on reading, and almost nothing else. I have no idea how this works, but it’s the truth. And they have discounts.”

“the answer to my prayers…two enthusiastic thumbs up!”

“The shop is small, but the woman who runs it is extremely nice, and the selection is especially smart and well-focused. They don’t have everything, but they have the best of what you might want. And given their twice-a-week special orders, you can get in-print books within a day or two. That’s swell. The children’s section is awesome.”

“Salvation has come to Greenpoint in the form of this newly opened bookstore. Good thing to know. It’s small, but very nicely edited by a friendly owner. The fiction section is well stocked with fantastic books currently and formerly on my reading list. You will find an original card selection (average $4) and many boxes of stationery, journals, etc. Very excited by the Graphic Novel shelves. I look forward to checking out the book clubs and upcoming events. Great place to go when you don’t know what to read next. “

“I’m very happy that I’m going to be able to buy this book [new Harry Potter] at an independent bookstore in my neighborhood at midnight rather than having to go to Barnes and Noble!”

“Barnes and Noble it is not. Barnes is a behomoth mash of confusion while WORD has the book you were really looking for all that time, simply displayed…next to the other book you heard about and were meaning to read. The store is so cute and charming you’ll want to poke around for an hour. The owner is a cheerful, knowledgeable sage who has directed me to about five books that are now on my list of favorites. There is also a section for kids littered with toys and puzzles. This place is a little gem!”

“Greatest Event Of All Time: WORD Bookstore, a very lovely and small bookseller in Greenpoint, is kicking off its monthly Game Night tonight with free beer and Scrabble. It starts at 7:30pm, and it’ll be every third Tuesday from now on. They give you the beer, you bring your Scrabble board and your nimble fingers. This is it, I quit, there are no other events that will beat this.”

“This is that quaint-looking book store in Greenpoint where hot hipster moms take their kids.”