Books Are Magic
Book store · Gowanus Heights ·
Curated book selections, author events, and staff recommendations
Curated book selections, author events, and staff recommendations
"An independent bookstore in Brooklyn, known for its curated selection of books and inclusion of Inciardi's Mini Print Vending Machines." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An independent Brooklyn bookstore that doubles as a charming, literate setting for serendipitous encounters, notably serving as the place where a character meets a potential new romantic interest and reopens her dating life in a bookish, low‑pressure atmosphere." - Eater Staff
"I note a satellite location of Books Are Magic is part of the same Montague Street group aimed at giving new life to the block." - Eater Staff
"COVID-19 update: Open for browsing and curbside pickup (order your books a few days in advance). Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Boerum Hill residents were rightly bummed when one of the best independent bookstores in all the boroughs (and arguably the country) announced it was closing at the end of 2016. After thirty-five years in business, whatever was to come after BookCourt had big shoes to fill. And it did. Novelist Emma Straub (The Vacationers, Modern Lovers) swooped in with her husband, designer Michael Fusco-Straub, to open the immediately adored Books Are Magic. The monthly lineup of book talks and signings brings out the brightest of the literary world (of which Straub is a clear darling). If it’s your first time, take a picture by the awesome mural before you head inside. COVID-19 disclaimer: We are working hard to keep our listings as up to date as possible (deliveries, outdoor dining, etc.), but given the evolving nature of local COVID-19 restrictions, we recommend double-checking the information in this guide with any business you plan on visiting. Also, please note that we have not vetted any businesses listed within our guides for their compliance with applicable safety regulations."
"Phoebe Robinson enjoys browsing and smelling books at Books Are Magic."
