Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria - New York, New York

Yoeshikoe Creer

This is one of the dopest book stores ever! The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun.

Glenda

This was my first experience with this bookstore. It is around my community, which is a plus. Since the Pandemic started, you arent allowed in the store but they let you order online and pick up. The last couple of weeks you can go online and or look at their windows and buy that way.

When I arrived to the store I had not order online. So, my child and i window shopped and picked a couple of books and a gift certificate. The service was awesome. After asking some questions they were really accommodating because the gift certificate was for instore, they were willing to do it for online for the person that will receive the G.C.

They had an array of great books, that I'll be back for. Also, they have a recirculation off-site store on Sundays. Which, will be cool cause they didnt have a Dr. Suess book my child wanted. They most likely will have it there I was told.

The only con was that I tried to reach them through FB twice and received no response. In all fairness I should have emailed them.

Rosa Noesi

I grew up in washington heights and I would love to know what year this place opened? I would pass it a lot and never think to go inside. It's a good quality book store. There's a small section of manga. I love that my community has access to books!

Candid Chica

I did an online order, my first ever purchase at this store. I decided to pick up my book, because I wanted save on delivery charges, plus it was only a 15 min ride by car from my home in the Bronx.
I'm glad I chose to do so, because it's a quaint little bookstore that took me back to do good old days...
From the moment I stepped foot into the store I was greeted and attended to right away by a very friendly employee.
I decided to take a look around because I was in such awe over the vintage feeling of the place.
Along the way I met the friendly neighborhood Spiderman and bought my son a comic book.
Will be taking a trip back, but next time I will be taking my kids with me..
Would highly recommend!!!

Stephanie Parker

I visited this bookstore by chance on a trip back to New York and loved it! Great selection, really friendly helpful staff, just all around ideal bookstore experience!

Ken Rea

Excellent book shop with a large variety of available reads. Very friendly staff and gives back to the community. It’s so important to support local bookstores, and looking forward to doing so in the future with this one! Feels good to be a block away as well 🙂

Saul Kaiserman

Outstanding, well curated neighborhood book store with friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful collections of female and African American authors. Great vibe.

TJ Dietderich

What an amazing place! I went to try and find some used books for my mother's 8th grade classroom and I was able to amass a huge haul of classics and newer books very cheaply. The staff was incredibly helpful and warm. For such a small store, they manage to have such a wide selection. They also provide a space for community events and a cute children's corner. I'm definitely going back to fill up my own bookshelves.