Word is our local neighborhood bookstore extraordinnaire and while I’m sure you’re already shopping there for yourself, you should take a look at them for your gift giving needs as well.
Vintage up your iPhone/iPod Touch with the RetroFit TV Box. No hipster stocking would be complete without it! Just $6.95.
The New Brooklyn Cookbook, with recipes and stories from 31 BK restaurants including WORD favorite 5 Leaves, gives you a who’s who of local foodies, a peek into their kitchens, and drool-worthy recipes. You almost feel bad for Manhattan after flipping through this one. $40.00
Jenn Northington of Word is offering a 10% discount off these picks – just mention Greenpointers at the register to get it!
Also, this weekend Saturday 12/11 and Sunday 12/12 from Noon to 4pm, Word is hosting their Second Annual Holiday Open House. It’s a perfect time to stop in and pick up gifts!
It’s a two-day party, and everyone is invited! Many of our favorite authors will be moonlighting as booksellers, sharing their recommendations, helping out with bagging and gift-wrapping, and signing. There will also be nibbles and a few special activities (holiday movies, anyone?) for all and sundry. Donations for gift-wrapping will benefit the Greenpoint Food Pantry which, as of this Thanksgiving, hands out more than 400 bags of groceries per week.
Word
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222
718.383.0096
and @wordbrooklyn
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 11-9