We’re big fans of McNally Jackson bookstore here at the WNBA. As we mentioned before, they have a bustling events calendar complete with workshops, author signings, and book clubs. Coming up next Wednesday is a monthly storytelling and performance show, “Real Characters.” Combining some of New York’s best story tellers and comedians,…
In our never ending quest to find the best events, hot spots, and indie bookstores in NYC, we came across WORD bookstore and just couldn’t wait to get the word out! (We also couldn’t wait to make cheesy puns about its name!) All jokes aside, WORD is an independent bookstore in Greenpoint,…
McNally Jackson is an independent bookstore, opportunely located on Prince Street in NYC. Along with their two floors of books, McNally Jackson boasts a full calendar of events and a bustling cafe. Aspiring to be a hub of Manhattan’s literary culture, McNally Jackson takes a unique approach to layout and…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presents “Ashley Judd in Conversation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.” The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at 3:00 pm in Conference Room 2 of the North Lawn Building of UN Headquarters in New…
Though long revered as a boys’ club, comics are beloved by girls and boys, and men and women alike. Midtown Comics, the largest retailer of comic books, graphic novels, Manga, and collectibles in the US, offers a plethora of events featuring both male and female creators at their three different locations. Coming up…
This week we take our Around Town feature to Brooklyn, where locals have long patronized the independent bookstore BookCourt. Established in 1981, BookCourt serves the Court Street neighborhood with top notch customer service, recommendations, reading groups, and in-store events. Their busy event calendar offers Brooklynites great opportunities to meet and…
Fiction lovers of New York, take note! The Center for Fiction is a non-profit organization devoted solely to celebrating fiction. Through their numerous panels, lectures, and other events, the Center for Fiction connects writers to their readers. The Center, located on East 47th St., supports budding writers, curious readers, and…
We sat in the first row, so close to the front that the usher asked one of us (her) to take her program off the edge of the stage as we were sitting down. It was our date with Alan. Alan Rickman, of course, star of the Broadway show Seminar…
New York City is home to countless bookstores, cafes, and libraries that host literary events. New York City is also home to many nonprofit institutions with a rich and long history. Very rarely do both things combine, which is where 92Y comes in. 92Y strives to be “an open door to extraordinary…
In this tech crazed world of Amazon and Google, it’s nice to sometimes put down that e-reader or tablet and get the experience only a physical bookstore can bring. Here at the WNBA, we love to support independent bookstores in the area, especially ones like Greenlight, which have such full…
