Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)

Lovely and cozy bookstore that has fun and unique book recs! For fellow obsessors of Severance, they had a section called “Work Sucks, I Know” with books about the terrible corporate existence LOL!

I’m not really a book girlie. I’ve had a hard time getting into reading and I do “collect” books that sorta sit on a single shelf. But being here literally pulled me in similar to a kid in a candy store. I was here for a friend and kept getting distracted by all the colorful names and covers. Will definitely be back.

Greenlight Bookstore is a gem in Brooklyn! This independent bookstore offers a fantastic selection of books across all genres and is a haven for book lovers. They host engaging author events, lively readings, and fun storytimes for kids. Whether you're browsing for your next great read or looking to connect with fellow book enthusiasts, Greenlight is the place to be!

Great bookstore right by Barclay center. Great atmosphere, unbeatable book selection and variety. They have book clubs, community events...I was fortunate enough to attend one. They are very strict with covid precautions. Masks are mandatory here....be aware. If you forget to bring one, they will give you one though. I wasn't to fond of the bathroom. One bathroom/stall available that's locked and you have to ask staff to unlock it.

If I were a book, Greenlight Bookstore is how I'd imagine Book Heaven. It's not a big store but it is honestly one of the cleanest, most organized, most well maintained bookstores I've ever been in. I know that sounds weirdly pretentious haha it's just a REALLY nice bookstore. The staff is fantastic and attentive and helpful, the selection is great, and if they don't have what you're looking for in stock, they'll get it for you. Plus, you can order your books online. Support your local bookstore!

Great selection! I also love that you can order books online and pick them up in store.

Appreciate that these guys are always open late, even on a night like Sunday when it was 15° and 6 inches of snow was carpeting Fulton 🙏🏾

So happy to say I finally have a favorite neighborhood book store. Staff here is so amazing with recommendations and friendly too. They love when you bring in dogs (from what I can tell lol) and I find the way they display books really easy to browse. Love the local section! Placed an order here and it got in 5 days faster than an identical book order at Center for Fiction 💅 Greenlight is that girl.

Great local bookstore in Fort Greene, Brooklyn (named one of the coolest nabes in the world). Opened late (10a to 10p daily). Located right outside the C train Lafayette ave station. Tons of events as they support local arts and books about NYC. (I went to the NY Nico event). Fairly priced and well done merch too (tote bag especially). Love supporting this biz.

Greenlight was one of my favorite bookstore stops on my most recent trip - this store is super cute, and I loved the cozy layout! They have a great collection of books, puzzles, gift items, and if you're just perusing, they have staff picks, too, to provide some recommendations. They host in-store events, such as book groups and author visits; did you know they also have a YouTube channel and a podcast?! The staff here are super friendly, and the vibes is very relaxing and chill. Note that you have to request a key to use their restroom. +great selection of diverse books +friendly staff

Came here for the first time to see author, Justin Torres read from his new book. The layout of the shop is super cozy with plenty of sunlight I'll bet (I was there in the evening). There was even a signing in the back, which was wonderful. Nice and spacious in a lovely and charming neighborhood, I would definitely return for another event, or to go shopping!

Popped in as I often do to browse and perhaps pick up a book, and I was kind of miffed that not only wasn't I greeted by any of the staff, but one employee (a white male in his 40s or so) stared me directly in the eyes as I entered yet proceeded to ignore me. Then the staff just congregated at the front counter and proceeded to gossip and joke amongst themselves. I'm pretty easy-going, but if my boss saw the staff behaving in that manner, everyone would've been written up or fired. I found the two books I wanted by myself: one a gift, one for myself, but I was tempted to put them down and just go shop somewhere else. I know supporting small business is important, especially right now, but I seriously doubt I'd return to this bookstore.

When I walked into Greenlight, I immediately got the impression that this is Fort Greene's quintessential neighborhood bookstore. The layout and decor are very unassuming - there's nothing fancy, just plain wooden bookshelves and tables with featured and recommended reads. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help find whatever it is you're looking for. The store was very busy on the Saturday afternoon I was there, with a long line of customers clutching multiple books as they waited to check out. For a small independent bookstore, Greenlight carries a decently-sized selection of titles. They use every inch of space available, but it doesn't look too cluttered and it's easy to navigate the different sections. I know for a fact that I would be a frequent customer if I lived in Fort Greene or Clinton Hill. But for now, I'll just have to ensure a visit to Greenlight is on the agenda whenever I find myself in the area.

Great bookstore! They're still limiting time inside due to COVID, but 15 mins is plenty of time to get a feel for the place. I love the mix of small shelves and really tall shelves, makes the place have the feeling of being almost consumed by books. The location and the vibe inside make the place feel more like a neighborhood book store than a corporate chain or polished, bougie experience.

Have been frequenting this shop for 10 years. Always warm and welcoming. The staff is always so polite and fun to chat with.

In the ancient Sumerian period known commonly as the 2010s, your pal Johnny swapped his $80/day coke habit for an $80/week book buying habit. Now your pal doesn't want any pats on the back for cleaning himself up. You can save your hugs for the next celebrity who tumbles out of rehab -- if only to return there a year or two later. I mean, most of you who live in gentrified neighborhoods like Fort Greene just walk past anyone who isn't making at least $60,000/year. No, the theory behind this choice was strictly economic, although your pal can't say that he misses meeting creepy dudes on street corners or ending up in some sketchy motel room with suspicion stains on the wall. Giving up blow for the sake of books meant that your pal would no longer smashing the piggy banks of friend's kids to score. On the whole, it was probably a better use of his time. And so on the first day that your pal Johnny got clean, he decided that reading would be his new calling. It was many years ago when your pal stepped foot in this independent bookstore, under the theory that supporting independent businesses was also part of his new Zen life. Spread the wealth, you know. Support the costermongers and the milliners and the humble bootstrapping merchants of Brooklyn. Be a Robin Hood to the little guys. Such was the incoherent mishmash of capitalism and philanthropy that your pal had conjured up while in rehab shortly before settling on the new reading life. Upon entering the store, your pal was sneered at by two employees. The big difference here between these two vegan-looking Napoleons and your pal was that your pal was over thirty and these two pipsqueaks were under thirty. Ageism, of course, is as old as time. Nevertheless, your pal Johnny is, if anything, unflappable and resilient. It takes a lot of resilience to kick any habit and start another one that is decidedly healthier for you. So your pal approached the counter: -- You got any Norman Mailer? -- You want to read that misogynist? -- I hear he's good. -- He stabbed his wife. -- Yeah, I know he stabbed his wife. But I want to see what the fuss was all about, you know? I was then given a stern lecture and rebuked for not being woke enough. I was told that my money should go to an emerging writer of color. -- Well, maybe I'll read that writer later. But, for now, I'm interested in reading Mailer. -- It's people like you. People like your pal Johnny? In the end, your pal bought THE NAKED AND THE DEAD at another bookstore. I mean, it wasn't as if your pal was buying Ayn Rand or Bill O'Reilly. Although when your pal left Greenlight, he did hear some additional grumbling about David Foster Wallace and what an evil man he apparently was. The sheer condescension that your pal received from this bookstore was far greater than any of the holier-than-thou snark that your pal had ever received from record store clerks shortly before the hammer came smashing down. Greenlight has an enviable collection of titles. Even so, call your pal Johnny crazy, but you shouldn't have to feel as if someone is trying to cancel you simply because your particular reading preference doesn't match the sneering hubris of the jaded twentysomething behind the counter. I mean, it's not as if that rapscallion ever had the focus and the effrontery to try kicking drugs.

Greenlight has been one of my favorite small, independent bookstores since I first purchased my first book from them nearly 10 years ago. Over the years, I've returned to the sunny, well-lit space for general browsing as well as special events. They have a great selection of books from large publishing houses as well as smaller ones-- I always end up finding something new and exciting here. Close to Fulton St (G), Lafayette Av (C), and steps away from Atlantic Av (B/D/N/R/Q/2/3/4/5/LIRR) stations, Greenlight Bookstore is a beloved, local favorite I'd highly recommend to everyone.

So dope! This bookstore has been on my list for a minute. I ate at a nearby spot and we just so happened to be right across the street from them. The universe worked it's magic. With COVID, there's a limit on the number of people in the store and they ask you to use hand sanitizer before entering. Makes sense, we're touching books and all. We waited about 7-10 minutes before getting to go in. Most of the books along their windows are signed copies from the author which is amazing. They have all genes of books just on a smaller scale. The entire back section of the store is for children and young adult books - amazing! I picked up two books here even though I wanted more. The people were friendly and check you out pretty quickly. I'm looking forward to this being one of my go to bookstores.

This section of Fulton Street is not one I have visited often in my life. It is one of those gaps in my Brooklyn experience that neither childhood or adult life filled until a recent trip to BAM. A hop, skip and a jump away from BAM are blocks of restaurants and other small businesses - including Greenlit Bookstore. Greenlit occupies a gorgeous store front at the base of a building that is easily 60+ years old. The moldings around the front of the store, the gigantic windows and the brightly lit interior are welcoming before you even walk into the shop. When you do however, the embrace is complete and you wind up in a shop where you could wander for hours. This is an independent bookstore, so there is not intense focus on just selling the NY Times Top 10 or clearancing gigantic coffee table books (not that there's anything wrong with that). Instead, you will more likely be exposed to lesser known authors and even greeting cards that you probably won't see at Papyrus or Hallmark. Perhaps the most "mass market" book I saw in the front area of the store was the "Crazy Rich Asians" novel. The way this store is laid out, it is wide open in the front with mostly tables of books. As you go deeper there are plenty of shelves that lead you into a bit of a tight corridor of literature. Topics ranged from travel to food to fiction to a graphic novel section. You can spend a lot of time looking through the myriad of selections. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. I heard them checking in on customers and I was checked on once (I kind of had that goofy "Wooow" look on my face so I probably looked lost). When I checked out, it was fast and friendly. Greenlit is well worth the visit and I look forward to going back.

I live for books! This little gem was everything while venturing out! It was organized chaos because there were so many book lovers browsing the various collections; yet everything was in its place! I walked out with two books (mind you, I'm already traveling with one)... I'll be back!

I'm always delighted going to this excellent neighborhood bookstore and gathering space--never more so than this week to see my friend Alexander Tilney read from his new novel. Great event space and plentiful wine flowing after as we waited to buy The Expectations and get it signed. Alongside the wine was ice water, and thank Greenlight for that, because its AC that seemed so formidable when we arrived proved not quite up to the big crowd on a scorching hot night.

"Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book" -Author Unknown I love books, I love libraries and bookstores but I'm a bit conflicted about this one. My visits here while in no way terrible ones are always a bit cold. No one has ever been rude! In fact staff members are always professional but I get the feeling that it's not a place for "small talk". I just imagined, hoped for that independent community bookstore vibe. Don't shoot me and my review down because I've seen the wonderful raves about this bookstore but I can only speak about MY experiences so ima have to sit this (the glowing reviews) one out. I'll update after another visit. Not quite the End.

Greenlight is great. I have been coming here for years and find it to be the most reliable bookstore in Brooklyn. Whenever I am looking for a title I know I can find it here. In addition to carrying the regular books from the Big Five publishers, they also carry plenty of books produced by small publishing houses. They have plenty of little random items as well, including stationery, wrapping paper, and journals. My only thought for improvement would be for more areas to sit and read. Also, the children's and young adult departments are really excellent and the employees are really friendly.

My experience at the Greenlight Bookstore can't even be described in words. The entire team was so respectful and they helped me out more than I could ever ask for. This is the best bookstore that I have ever encountered in my lifetime. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Please come and give this wonderful place business. They care about their customers, make sure to respond to emails ASAP and some of the kindest souls. They made my entire year and definitely changed my life. Thanks again and I wish you guys luck in all your future endeavors! - Riana and Reece

As a local who has been on many walks over the past nine months, I always walked past this store but had never ventured in - what an absolute neighborhood gem! Wanted to buy local this year so I popped in and will now be a regular. Well stocked and such a friendly staff! Will be back and can't wait to just spend time browsing all of the wonderful titles they have!

What an excellent bookstore! I had asked around for recommendations about a good Children's Bookstore. I was told to go to Books of Wonder ( which meant a bit of a detour after work ) or Greenlight Bookstore. I decided to try Greenlight Bookstore and was delighted by their service and selection. I asked for a bit of advice in regarding children's books and walked out with a couple of books for my 3-year old twins. The lovely salesperson told me that they also have lot's of activities and Staff Story Time for Children. I am definitely bringing my children here soon for a Story Time. What a great initiative! Highly recommended!

I dearly miss popping in to wander the shelves of this cozy and welcoming bookstore! The display arrangements are always thought provoking and I am constantly surprised at what they can pack into this tiny space. The added bonus is the employees are informed, kind, and helpful!! I hope they are all hanging in there nowadays .

After checking out a few bookstores in the neighborhood and coming here a few times I've grown to like this bookstore. They've got a good mix of classic and new fiction along with a nice selection of art, philosophy etc. I've definitely been to bookstores with larger selections but this is great for the size, especially if you're not looking for anything too rare. They've also got a rewards program and guest speakers from time to time which is a nice plus!

I love anywhere there are books, and Greenlight is no exception. Its awesome to support a smaller bookstore instead of the norm big boxed bookstore. Not only does Greenlight offer you a variety of books to choose from but they also host events and readings by different authors from Ta-Nehisi Coates to Dan Rather. The store is small and feels more like you are in a living room library but you can find books to foster your wildest imagination. The window displays are diverse and lure you in for the read.

I'm so glad my favorite bookstore is only three blocks from my home. I would much rather patronize a neighborhood, independent bookstore then a big box stores or Amazon. The staff is always friendly and helpful, the selection is excellent. They sponsor great events and love that they have a kiosk at many BAM events.

The location in Ft. Greene has been my go-to bookstore since 2008. I love it so much. Greenlight not only has the hottest new books --they also house the dopest assortment of post-cards and greeting cards! Their children's book selections range from the classics to new-age authors who boost delightful stories and illustrations like never before. I have yet to attend a book reading/signing there, but it's definitely on my to-do list. The bookstore is also open late, so get there when you get there and sign up to be on the mailing list for discounts.

Truly wonderful gem of an independent bookstore! The store is absolutely beautiful: lots and lots of light, since the whole side facing Fulton is one gigantic window, a really nice wooden floor, and white walls. Apart from the classics, there is quite a lot of stuff about Brooklyn, a nice comics section, and a kids section on the back (btw, every Saturday at 10:30 am it's story time for kids and parents). It also doesn't hurt that tonight one of my heroes, Jonathan Lethem, came to Greenlight to read from his new novel "Chronic city". I'm in awe!

Green light = GO! Greenlight Bookstore bestowed upon my Yelp travels by Matteo R. and poetic writing travels as noted in the "Sunday Daily News" for Greenlight Poetry Salon, a quarterly poetry recitation. It is a very easy find via C train at Lafayette Station in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. A very bright and open clean space, organized community bookstore with a good children's department. There is a resident bear with a house. De-cluttered from commercialization of the franchise bookstore realm as B&N, it is active to host author events, book launches and quarterly poetry readings. It contains local authors and artists. Staff is attentive and courteous. As mentioned in the Sunday Daily News, "Greenlight Poetry Salon" was a free poetry reading of two features and free wine reception. The poetry reading was limited to the two features as it was not an open-mic. One unisex facility exist with a key for access only. The walls of this one facility is adorned with artwork by local children and literary work of the American classic "To Kill A Mockingbird" by Harper E. Lee. The overall atmospheric condition resonates a very welcoming charm to be fully immersed in books. Personally, I do not own a Kindle or any device of the e-book caliber as I love holding a book in my hand to flip through pages. There is a notebook and journal department, albeit nothing found to my liking but it was a worth while visit. Their business card also serves as a bookmark. At the threshold a green light dangles above signifying the GO! Greenlight Bookstore is a shiny example of what a community bookstore hones a community to gather for the passion of intellect books. Green light = Go for good reads!

I LOVE this book store. Great selection of books, so cozy and wonderful to browse around here. I love this independent bookstore and cannot recommend enough!

Beware!  I was at BAM this afternoon and browsed the annex of Greenlight and saw a "signed copy" of a book that is on my list to read.  Instead of taking it out of the library or finding a less expensive retailer, I decided to buy it because it was stamped as a sign copy.  When I got home, it turned out to not be a signed copy.  The bookstore said that I can come in and exchange it for a signed copy but I explained that I live upstate and I do not come to Brooklyn often (unfortunately) and they would not do a mail exchange.  I was told it was a "mistake" - which of course it is and I told them that mistakes need to be addressed and putting a book out that is stamped signed copy when it is not is deceptive and since it got me to buy the book, it is fraud.  I was told that I was incorrect about this.  My credit card company is going to dispute the charge since I did not get what I paid for.  I am thinking that this might be a good store for browsing but not a good store to actually purchase items from.

What a joy to have a neighborhood bookstore like Greenlight. Great location- surrounded by coffee shops , food, and close to the park. It's a haven for book lovers run by book lovers- friendly and helpful staff, open long hours, and great selection of books, cards, and stationary. It's so well curated- I always leave with the book I came for plus a new discovery! That's a delight only a great brick and mortar bookstore can provide.

Great selection of books, especially love the kids section. I have found some gems to give as gifts and for my kids as well ! Everytime I go someone has asked if i need help and they offer friendly convo and tips on the meaning of life ha just kidding on books of course !

Lovely little bookstore. The kind of place you can browse and discover something awesome that was waiting for you even if you didn't know you were looking for it. I found the staff to be friendly and approachable. But then I wasn't looking for small talk. They have a lot of kids' storytimes and such but I found them to be too crowded for my little ones to really get engaged. But for browsing the kids section is great.

This neighborhood bookstore with its incredibly cute exterior beckoned me to come inside on a chilly night. First time in and I was in love. The place has a lot of light and feels open. Unlike Barnes and Noble or other big bookstores, you don't feel cramped and overwhelmed. They have a bookshelf dedicated to 30% off books which is easy to browse and always stuffed with great options. The children's section also has a 30% off table with orange stickers labeling sale items, making it easy to differentiate misplaced items. My favorite section was their cooking section. There's a great amount of books they carry with diverse cooking topics and a lot of baking books! There's none to little seating that I saw, so it's more of a standing and browsing bookstore. They also have really cute cards and journals at the front. Customer service here is awesome. Warm and friendly staff should always accompany a bookstore, and that is found here!

This is my go to bookstore. I don't usually buy books, I'm a big library nerd, but if I have to, I go here. I like to support local, but in addition to that I love that they have tons of events free of charge. I have attended their non fiction book clubs, which are always fun. I also have gone to their educators night where you hear about new books coming out and get free swag to bring back to your schools, and I have gone to authors talks. Sometimes they even have celebrities hosting the talk. Overall, I try to support this bookstore whenever possible because it is a staple to the community. There is a great selection, prices are reasonable, but they do so much good for the community. I'd highly recommend looking up their "events" section on the calendar, choosing one and attending. I always leave there more in love with Brooklyn and the Fort Greene community. They are also dog friendly which is a bonus!

This bookstore has the perfect selection for me. I swear, it has books that I thought were a tiny bit obscure, but they stocked multiple copies here! The staff were really friendly and the place has good vibes. I'll be back for sure.

What a great little hidden gem I found while traveling home from my friend's studio at Green point. I remember seeing a bookstore on the way to the train and I decided to visit it after the session and I was not disappointed. They have a great collection, a relaxing layout, and some really nice staff workers. In all honesty this is also a great place for kids! They have events and book readings every week for the little ones and they have an online website that detail there events and book readings. Overall it was a great place to hide from the spring humidity for a bit an enjoy a browse through a very calm and organized bookstore with the hustle and bustle of a giant chain store. Some things to take note of - reasonable prices ( some books as low at $12.99-15.99 and some really courteous workers. Seriously just really polite people across the board. Great store!! Brooklyn Bookstore to the fullest!

The bar is high for a task that's straightforward: be a reliably amazing resource for books, community and events in a literary city full of writers. Greenlight makes it look easy.

My wife and I make it a point to stop by Greenlight when we're in Brooklyn. We try to buy books from different cities to take home to our kiddo while we're traveling and Greenlight one of our favorite stops. We were also able to pick up an autographed copy this last time around. We spend most of our time in the children's section (my wife is an early childhood teacher) but we also wander through the other books. It feel like a local, indie bookstore, but they've got a great selection and staff to guide us to the books we didn't know we needed to know about.

I recently started a book club and our 1st book was called "Know What I Mean" by Michael Erick Dyson.... a commentary on Hip Hop and the black community. The 1st meeting was very lively and filled with insightful prospectives. Now, back to the book store. I hoped the book was on Kindle but it wasn't! I went to BN and it was all sold out. Greenlight to the rescue! Although they did not have the book, like most bookstores they aggressed to order it for me. It was not just the fact that they were ready to order it for me, it was the smile and genuine interest from the staff member that I liked. At times, I like that personal touch and Greenlight delivered it in great abundance. They made me feel like I was their #1 Customer! Greenlight, I'm a FAN!

I was on my way to practice and realized I was half an hour early so I explored the neighborhood and found this gem. It was cozy and super friendly, and the atmosphere was just welcoming. I absolutely loved it! Will be back soon to purchase some books.

We always make it a point to stop by this wonderful neighborhood bookstore whenever we're in the area. It's such a joy to shop in a friendly, well-lighted space. While they may not have every single book in stock like some of the big-box retailers, the staff in our experience is happy to special-order whatever you're looking for and call or e-mail you when it's in. I would rather buy here than online any day of the week!

It's so easy to fall in love with bookstores and Greenlight is an easy target. Nestled in the adorable Fort Greene, the Greenlight is a quiet haven for reading and exploring. A warm, happy place, the tables are stocked high with paperback favorites, New York-related books, and coffee table reads. The store is well stocked with all the current fiction favorites, providing staff recommendations as well. The staff is great, always around to check and see if a book is in stock. They have a wide range of books and a great selection but they will help you if you can't find something you want. They also have a deal for every $200 you spend, they give you $10. They keep your name on file and add your purchases each time you come in. A great idea for customer loyalty!

This is the kind of independent bookstore you move to New York City to shopping. The selection is amazing and their community events are stellar - I know a family who come in from New Jersey for their author readings. The children's section is small but my kids have always found something, and they always have a selection of unique indie-published books or I can always find something I never knew I was looking for. A gem

No zizek, no lacan, no philosophy section. no dream story, bad selection of houellebecq, dozens of copies of obama book.

I have shorn my hair, traded in my clothes for a robe, and decided to quit buying books from Amazon. Why? There is a new little bookshop around the corner. Oh Greenlight bookstore, I saw you across the street and my heart stopped. Could it be? A gorgeous storefront filled with ideas and air? All around us are the signs of doom and destruction. New York City getting Duane Reade'd and Starbuck'ed on every other corner. Barnes and Foibles plus Bore-duhrs staffed with non-readers. And I retreat to Brooklyn to find the mom and pop shops barely hanging on. A bookstore is more than a store. In the right hands, you can get lost, fall in love, eat lotus flowers with the dreamers, and hold in your hands something small...portable...wild....Greenlight, you blink across the way, taking special orders, giving Brooklyn another reason to stand up straighter and and run its hands over your delectable dust jackets, and yes -- grow enamored of your beautiful booksellers. Greenlight, you care about books and you are not going to give us a half-assed cafe with malcontents taking up space where books must be displayed. If I could ask for one thing it would be a bench or two for the weary to rest for just a minute while looking wild eyed at your absolutely wonderful storefront. I understand why you charge full price for books, and I will pay gladly for the right to speak to a knowledgeable bookseller who treats me with kindness. My wishlist for you would be old fashioned paper bookseller tape with which you would wrap each book sold. The bookseller tape would be green and white and each book purchased would be like a gift, except it was paid for. And with trembling hands I would unwrap the book and read it on the subway, so engrossed I would look forward to commuting just to get lost in a fantastic book I purchased from Greenlight Books, my new Temple to the Cult of Books.

I was so relieved to see a useful establishment open up in my neighborhood! So I finally went shopping here last night and was extremely impressed. First of all, the browsing experience is wonderful, with bright hardwood floors and a staff that actually smiles. Their overall selection is impressive, and spread out to avoid that claustrophobic feel so many book shops seem to have. I'm glad they don't have a cafe, which is overdone and rarely done well. It also leaves more space for books, which is why most of us come in here in the first place. Thanks Greenlight for making the neighborhood a little brighter and my wallet a little lighter.

I'm conflicted because having worked and managed two independent bookstores, I want to give this one more star, but the staff is so ....so-so! They're okay, but it's just a weird vibe. I have to say they are helpful at finding titles and really promote their rewards program, but for some reason I don't think of them when I want to get a book. I'm happy they're in the neighborhood though and I love a good bookstore, but I just wish their customer service would be better. Hmm, maybe I'm sensitive.

Sometimes I feel like a tourist in my own city. I get lost, I'm scared to ride the bus, and sometimes on Saturdays when the day is beautiful and the weekend is bright, I am without ideas and uninspired to do anything. Greenlight Bookstore caters to people like me. They have a varied selection of local New York interest. If I want to take a walk, they have New York guide books dedicated to walks off the beaten path. If I feel like gazing at street art and don't feel like visiting the gritty parts, they have huge heavy picture books immortalizing just that. And if I'm feeling all alone and like a stranger to NYC, I'm reminded that at one time all the famous New Yorkers were new to the city as well. I saw a book of New York memoirs and even found out that Greenlight Bookstore hosts many author/editor publicity events just like the big dawgs at Barnes. I assure you, with the space at Greenlight, they will be more intimate. Greenlight Bookstore is keeping the independent spirit alive in Fort Greene. The selection for each genre isn't large but it's all quality. if you're looking for the latest NY Times bestseller, they have that and a few other books that are pretty interesting as well. They have a nice stationary section and excellent cards. I bought two from the fomato display. I only have two complaints about Greenlight. One is that the cookbook, travel guide, and self help section sits in the dark in the back corner. There was a standing lamp plugged in but it provided terrible illumination. I love food, Lonely Planet and soul seeking but if I'm going to be squinting, I'm not going to linger long. It's bad for the eyes. Also, I had an awkward exchange with the register. The girl thought I wanted comics but I had asked her if they take Amex. Yes, they take Amex. It took awhile to figure out but they do. I had a great time browsing at Greenlight Bookstore. I walked in aimlessly and walked out feeling productive and with a renewed love for NYC. Yay Brooklyn!

Absolutely love this place! Knowledgeable, passionate staff, and great events! Better for fiction and finding new novels to read- wouldn't recommend for nonfiction research.

The bookstore filled a real need when it arrived in Fort Greene. And I really enjoy the store's layout. The open space and bright lighting make it a visually appealing space. But I've routinely found the staff to be disinterested. If I'm going to pay a higher price than at Amazon, it's because I feel a loyalty to the business. But in the handful of times I've been to the store, I don't think an associate has asked if I needed help or even been particularly appreciative/friendly when I made a purchase. If the store improved the customer experience, I would really enjoy it.

Good store to buy books, staff is friendly and willing to help. You can fine books from local authors. Poetry section on sunday is very nice.