Days until Christmas, and the bookstore is bustling! We thought we'd better let you know our holiday hours, in case you're planning to stop in for some last minute gifts or pre-party browsing. Our regular hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon to 8 PM Sunday, but there are some exceptions coming up.
Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) we're scheduled to close at 8:00 PM. (But the evening crew might stick around later if enough of you make it worth their while, and there may be some merrymaking and louder-than-usual music!)
Christmas Day we'll be closed. (Even booksellers need a holiday!)
Saturday, December 26, we're open as usual, including Story Time for kids at 10:30 -- a nice option especially if you've got family visiting. We're open regular hours most of the week.
Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) we'll close at 8:00 PM
Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day) we'll open at 12 noon (rather than 10 AM) and stay open until 10 PM as usual.
Here's wishing you and yours the holidays you most wish for-- whether it's partying or relaxing, being sociable or spending time on your own, feasting or cleansing, traveling or staying home. And of course, happy holiday reading!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Toure, the Grinch, and other events!
Tomorrow morning (Saturday December 19) at 10:30 AM, you can catch our last event before Christmas: Touré reading How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Touré is a noted novelist, cultural and literary critic, and TV personality (Greenlight was honored to have him speak at our launch party in October).
He's also a local parent and a Greenlight customer, and a great fan of the work of Dr. Seuss, including his essential story of Christmas humbuggery redeemed.
Join Story Time at Greenlight as Touré reads How The Grinch
Stole Christmas!, and a cornucopia of other Seuss favorites. We'll have lots of Seuss classics on hand (they're great gifts for all kinds of folks), and everyone is welcome to enjoy the story of the heart that grew two sizes down in Whoville!
After Story Time, it's a great time to do a little shopping at Greenlight. We've got a storeful of beautiful books for everyone on your list, and our talented and bookish staff will be on hand to help you find the perfect book for everyone.
In the meantime, we've uploaded our January events to our Facebook page. Click here to see the great stuff we've got scheduled for the first month of 2010, from world-class novelists to hugely talented graffiti artists.
See you in the bookstore!
Touré is a noted novelist, cultural and literary critic, and TV personality (Greenlight was honored to have him speak at our launch party in October).He's also a local parent and a Greenlight customer, and a great fan of the work of Dr. Seuss, including his essential story of Christmas humbuggery redeemed.
Join Story Time at Greenlight as Touré reads How The Grinch
Stole Christmas!, and a cornucopia of other Seuss favorites. We'll have lots of Seuss classics on hand (they're great gifts for all kinds of folks), and everyone is welcome to enjoy the story of the heart that grew two sizes down in Whoville!After Story Time, it's a great time to do a little shopping at Greenlight. We've got a storeful of beautiful books for everyone on your list, and our talented and bookish staff will be on hand to help you find the perfect book for everyone.
In the meantime, we've uploaded our January events to our Facebook page. Click here to see the great stuff we've got scheduled for the first month of 2010, from world-class novelists to hugely talented graffiti artists.
See you in the bookstore!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Holiday Book Picks from Greenlight
It's been a great season for new books, so you've got many wonderful choices for the readers on your list. To help you narrow things down, the owners and staff at Greenlight Bookstore would like to offer some of our top book picks for gift giving this year in a few categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Gift Books, Cookbooks, and Children's Books. (Of course, we're happy to help with personalized gift recommendations when you visit too!)
Fiction
The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis ($30 hardcover)
* staff favorite
Virtuoso storyteller Davis gets the star treatment she deserves in this beautiful collection, with a cover that evokes classic 1960s design.
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann ($18.75 hardcover / $15 paperback)
The 2009 National Book Award winner for Fiction, set in 1970s New York, is now available in paperback; we also have the lovely hardcover edition available for 25% off the list price of $25.
Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli
($29.95 hardcover)
This epic story of one man's search for love, meaning, sanity, and perfect architectural proportions has been hailed by many as the graphic novel of the year.
The Original of Laura by Vladimir Nabokov
($35 hardcover)
*staff favorite
Nabokov's last novel was a draft in progress at the time of his passing. This book contains facsmile reproductions of his original handwritten manuscript and is a gorgeously designed item to be coveted; it's almost more 'object' than 'book'.
Nonfiction
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (hardcover $29.99)
Brooklyn local Foer brings his thoughtful lyricism and unique insights to bear on the thorny issues of vegetarianism and industrial farming.
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher Mcdougall (hardcover $24.95)
* Rebecca favorite
Narrative non-fiction at its best; this book takes you into the obscure world of ultramarathoners, and explores the elusive tribe of Terahumara Indians, who are the world's greatest distance runners. It is a 'trust me on this' kind of book - amazingly engaging.
Stitches by David Small (hardcover $24.95)
* Jessica favorite
Small's graphic novel memoir rivals Fun Home in its dark and moving portrayal of a family and an artist's coming of age; he's a children's book illustrator too, but here his art is both poignant and terrifying.
Changing My Mind by Zadie Smith (hardcover $26.95)
* staff favorite
Smith's fierce intelligence and subtle, hilarious wit are on display in these essays, on topics from Middlemarch to feminism to the Obamas.
Gift Books
Who Shot Rock and Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present by Gail Buckland (hardcover $40)
* Jessica favorite
A companion to the stunning exhibit now up at the Brooklyn Museum, this exciting collection of rock and roll photographs by noted photographers is a perfect choice for music fans.
The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York by Matteo Pericoli (hardcover $21.99)
The artist behind Manhattan Unfurled reveals the city in a series of charming sketches of views from apartment windows, with companion essays by the windowgazers both famous and obscure.
The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles:
Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function by Jean-Pierre Praderes (hardcover $50)
* Rebecca favorite
In high quality illustrations and photographs, this book illustrates the pure beauty of bicycle design. It is partly an art book and partly a history of bicycle design, and it would grace any coffee table it was lucky enough to land on.
Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present by Deborah Willis (hardcover $49.95)
Tied to an exhibit that was up at NYU, Willis has curated over a hundred years of photographs highlighting African American beauty, creating a gorgeous and long overdue retrospective. A truly stunning book.
Cookbooks
Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan (hardcover $40)
Containing both the story and the recipes behind Chang's legendary NYC restaurants (Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssäm Bar, Ko, and Milk Ba), this cookbook has been the hot item of the season!
The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor by Matt and Ted Lee (hardcover $35)
The South Carolina-bred Lee Bros. are now part-time Brooklyn locals, and their new cookbook is a delicious taste of the South with an eye toward simplicity and healthy, creative variations.
Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, Completely Revised and Updated by Librairie Larousse (hardcover $90)
This is the blowout gift for foodies: a completely revised and updated edition with full color photographs of the work that has been the go-to cooking resource since 1938, which Julia Child named as the book she would choose if she could only have one in her kitchen.
I Know How to Cook by Ginette Mathiot (hardcover $45)
First published in 1932, this is the gorgeously packaged classic cookbook used by French home cooks. Newly translated into English for the first time, it's a clear, practical, comprehensive introduction to French cuisine.
Children's Books
The Silver Spoon for Children by the Editors of Phaidon Press (hardcover $19.95)
The bestselling cookbook in Italy now comes in a version just for kids, who can learn how to make everything from Pizza Margherita to Forest Ice Cream.
Kids Go! by They Might Be Giants (hardcover $19.99)
Fun for the kids, nostalgia for parents, New York's own quirky rock duo created this irresistible sing-along book (which includes a DVD music video) that's guaranteed to get kids dancing.
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen (hardcover $16.99, paperback $6.99)
Holding a special place in our hearts, Michelle read for our very first Story Time, and her story of a lion, a librarian, and when it's okay to break the rules remains a beloved favorite.
The Little Prince Pop-Up by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (pop up $35)
This new version of the beloved classic contains both the complete text of the original book, plus ingenious, interactive pop-ups that make it a beautiful gift.
Fiction
The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis ($30 hardcover)* staff favorite
Virtuoso storyteller Davis gets the star treatment she deserves in this beautiful collection, with a cover that evokes classic 1960s design.
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann ($18.75 hardcover / $15 paperback)
The 2009 National Book Award winner for Fiction, set in 1970s New York, is now available in paperback; we also have the lovely hardcover edition available for 25% off the list price of $25.
Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli($29.95 hardcover)
This epic story of one man's search for love, meaning, sanity, and perfect architectural proportions has been hailed by many as the graphic novel of the year.
The Original of Laura by Vladimir Nabokov
($35 hardcover)
*staff favorite
Nabokov's last novel was a draft in progress at the time of his passing. This book contains facsmile reproductions of his original handwritten manuscript and is a gorgeously designed item to be coveted; it's almost more 'object' than 'book'.
Nonfiction
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer (hardcover $29.99)Brooklyn local Foer brings his thoughtful lyricism and unique insights to bear on the thorny issues of vegetarianism and industrial farming.
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher Mcdougall (hardcover $24.95)
* Rebecca favorite
Narrative non-fiction at its best; this book takes you into the obscure world of ultramarathoners, and explores the elusive tribe of Terahumara Indians, who are the world's greatest distance runners. It is a 'trust me on this' kind of book - amazingly engaging.
Stitches by David Small (hardcover $24.95)* Jessica favorite
Small's graphic novel memoir rivals Fun Home in its dark and moving portrayal of a family and an artist's coming of age; he's a children's book illustrator too, but here his art is both poignant and terrifying.
Changing My Mind by Zadie Smith (hardcover $26.95)
* staff favorite
Smith's fierce intelligence and subtle, hilarious wit are on display in these essays, on topics from Middlemarch to feminism to the Obamas.
Gift Books
Who Shot Rock and Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present by Gail Buckland (hardcover $40)
* Jessica favorite
A companion to the stunning exhibit now up at the Brooklyn Museum, this exciting collection of rock and roll photographs by noted photographers is a perfect choice for music fans.
The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York by Matteo Pericoli (hardcover $21.99)The artist behind Manhattan Unfurled reveals the city in a series of charming sketches of views from apartment windows, with companion essays by the windowgazers both famous and obscure.
The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles:
Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function by Jean-Pierre Praderes (hardcover $50)
* Rebecca favorite
In high quality illustrations and photographs, this book illustrates the pure beauty of bicycle design. It is partly an art book and partly a history of bicycle design, and it would grace any coffee table it was lucky enough to land on.
Posing Beauty: African American Images from the 1890s to the Present by Deborah Willis (hardcover $49.95)Tied to an exhibit that was up at NYU, Willis has curated over a hundred years of photographs highlighting African American beauty, creating a gorgeous and long overdue retrospective. A truly stunning book.
Cookbooks
Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan (hardcover $40)Containing both the story and the recipes behind Chang's legendary NYC restaurants (Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssäm Bar, Ko, and Milk Ba), this cookbook has been the hot item of the season!
The Lee Bros. Simple Fresh Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor by Matt and Ted Lee (hardcover $35)
The South Carolina-bred Lee Bros. are now part-time Brooklyn locals, and their new cookbook is a delicious taste of the South with an eye toward simplicity and healthy, creative variations.
Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia, Completely Revised and Updated by Librairie Larousse (hardcover $90)
This is the blowout gift for foodies: a completely revised and updated edition with full color photographs of the work that has been the go-to cooking resource since 1938, which Julia Child named as the book she would choose if she could only have one in her kitchen.
I Know How to Cook by Ginette Mathiot (hardcover $45)First published in 1932, this is the gorgeously packaged classic cookbook used by French home cooks. Newly translated into English for the first time, it's a clear, practical, comprehensive introduction to French cuisine.
Children's Books
The Silver Spoon for Children by the Editors of Phaidon Press (hardcover $19.95)
The bestselling cookbook in Italy now comes in a version just for kids, who can learn how to make everything from Pizza Margherita to Forest Ice Cream.
Kids Go! by They Might Be Giants (hardcover $19.99)Fun for the kids, nostalgia for parents, New York's own quirky rock duo created this irresistible sing-along book (which includes a DVD music video) that's guaranteed to get kids dancing.
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen (hardcover $16.99, paperback $6.99)
Holding a special place in our hearts, Michelle read for our very first Story Time, and her story of a lion, a librarian, and when it's okay to break the rules remains a beloved favorite.
The Little Prince Pop-Up by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (pop up $35)This new version of the beloved classic contains both the complete text of the original book, plus ingenious, interactive pop-ups that make it a beautiful gift.
As always, you can order any of these books by sending us an email at info@greenlightbookstore.com, calling (718) 246-0200, or stopping by the store.
Happy Reading and Happy Gifting!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Make the Most of the Holidays at Greenlight!
A bookstore is a warm and bustling place in the month of December. Booksellers rush around carrying stacks of books, pausing to help customers pick out just the right title for a nephew, sister, partner, or best friend. Customers mull over their lists, exclaim over old favorites and new discoveries, and find room in the stack for a little something just for themselves. Wrapping paper rustles, the cash register chings, and everything seems rather twinkly and full of good cheer.
We're bursting with excitement for our first ever holiday season at Greenlight Bookstore, and our excitement overflowed recently in an email to our customers with lots of ideas for how to make the most of the bookstore this season. So we're reproducing it here for you blog readers.
* Shop Brooklyn 2009!
Greenlight is a proud participant in this year's Shop Brooklyn initiative, which encourages re-discovering the riches of Brooklyn by shopping at independent, locally owned merchants -- something we strongly believe in! As part of the initiative, we're offering our own Brooklyn Bonus:
On Mondays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every purchase at Greenlight Bookstore enters you in a weekly raffle with the chance to win FREE BOOKS!
Winners will be contacted on Wednesdays and Fridays. Make sure to check out the Shop Brooklyn partners in your neighborhood for other great Brooklyn Bonuses!
Greenlight also offers customers a great bonus every day of the year: our Friends of Greenlight frequent buyer program. It's free to sign up; just give your name at the cash register and we'll track your spending at the store. Every time you reach $250 we will give you a present (a book or other item) from our selection of Greenlight Gifts!
* Make a Wish List! Book lovers can be hard to buy for. Luckily, there's an easy way to make an online wish list -- and direct would-be book buyers to Greenlight for their purchase!
Just visit the IndieBound.com website, a project by and for independent booksellers. In addition to helping you discover bookstores and other independent businesses near you, IndieBound lets you create a user profile which you can use to pick your favorite bookstores, meet other book people, and make lists of books you've read or books you want. There's a great short video on making a wishlist here. You can even email your whole list to anyone you'd like. While you're on IndieBound, you can make Greenlight one of your favorite stores, so everyone will know you want your books from Fort Greene/Clinton Hill's own indie bookstore. Happy listing!
* More Than Just Books!
Books make great gifts, of course (stay tuned in the days ahead for a postwith our book picks of the season). But in case you're curious, here are a few of the other potential gifts you'll find now available at Greenlight.
* Music CDs from NPR's Discover Songs series
* Cards for any occasion, including boxed holiday cards
* Maps of Brooklyn and surrounding areas
* Puzzles, games, stickers, activity books, craft kits, and paper dolls for kids
* Blank books and journals, including Moleskines
* Annual calendars and planners
* And We Also Offer...
* Gift Cards: Need a gift for a special book lover? Greenlight Bookstore now has gift cards, available in any amount. Perfect for stockings, inexpensive to mail (a hint to out of town relatives!), and ideal for the friend or loved one who just needs to pick out their own gift.
* Free Gift Wrapping: We're happy to wrap your books in our distinctive Greenlight style, so you can take one more thing off of your to-do list.
* Shipping: We ship via UPS Ground to anywhere in the U.S. We'll carefully wrap and pack up your books to send.
* Special Orders: If we don't have the book you are looking for in stock, we're happy to try to order it for you. We can get nearly any book in print, sometimes as quickly as a few days after you place your order. You can place your order by phone or email as well.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or just a Happy New Year, we'd love to welcome you into our glowing little corner of the world, and help you find the best present for everyone on your list. After all, there's no gift like a book.
We're bursting with excitement for our first ever holiday season at Greenlight Bookstore, and our excitement overflowed recently in an email to our customers with lots of ideas for how to make the most of the bookstore this season. So we're reproducing it here for you blog readers.
* Shop Brooklyn 2009!
Greenlight is a proud participant in this year's Shop Brooklyn initiative, which encourages re-discovering the riches of Brooklyn by shopping at independent, locally owned merchants -- something we strongly believe in! As part of the initiative, we're offering our own Brooklyn Bonus:
On Mondays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, every purchase at Greenlight Bookstore enters you in a weekly raffle with the chance to win FREE BOOKS!
Winners will be contacted on Wednesdays and Fridays. Make sure to check out the Shop Brooklyn partners in your neighborhood for other great Brooklyn Bonuses!
Greenlight also offers customers a great bonus every day of the year: our Friends of Greenlight frequent buyer program. It's free to sign up; just give your name at the cash register and we'll track your spending at the store. Every time you reach $250 we will give you a present (a book or other item) from our selection of Greenlight Gifts!
* Make a Wish List! Book lovers can be hard to buy for. Luckily, there's an easy way to make an online wish list -- and direct would-be book buyers to Greenlight for their purchase!
Just visit the IndieBound.com website, a project by and for independent booksellers. In addition to helping you discover bookstores and other independent businesses near you, IndieBound lets you create a user profile which you can use to pick your favorite bookstores, meet other book people, and make lists of books you've read or books you want. There's a great short video on making a wishlist here. You can even email your whole list to anyone you'd like. While you're on IndieBound, you can make Greenlight one of your favorite stores, so everyone will know you want your books from Fort Greene/Clinton Hill's own indie bookstore. Happy listing!
* More Than Just Books!
Books make great gifts, of course (stay tuned in the days ahead for a postwith our book picks of the season). But in case you're curious, here are a few of the other potential gifts you'll find now available at Greenlight.
* Music CDs from NPR's Discover Songs series
* Cards for any occasion, including boxed holiday cards
* Maps of Brooklyn and surrounding areas
* Puzzles, games, stickers, activity books, craft kits, and paper dolls for kids
* Blank books and journals, including Moleskines
* Annual calendars and planners
* And We Also Offer...
* Gift Cards: Need a gift for a special book lover? Greenlight Bookstore now has gift cards, available in any amount. Perfect for stockings, inexpensive to mail (a hint to out of town relatives!), and ideal for the friend or loved one who just needs to pick out their own gift.
* Free Gift Wrapping: We're happy to wrap your books in our distinctive Greenlight style, so you can take one more thing off of your to-do list.
* Shipping: We ship via UPS Ground to anywhere in the U.S. We'll carefully wrap and pack up your books to send.
* Special Orders: If we don't have the book you are looking for in stock, we're happy to try to order it for you. We can get nearly any book in print, sometimes as quickly as a few days after you place your order. You can place your order by phone or email as well.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or just a Happy New Year, we'd love to welcome you into our glowing little corner of the world, and help you find the best present for everyone on your list. After all, there's no gift like a book.
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