Reading: Half-Sentence Matching - 2024 őszi

New York City is one of the most literary cities in the world. If you're a book lover roaming the streets of the Big Apple, we're here to give you some advice. Books are Magic is owned by Emma Straub, the author of The Vacationers. She and her husband, who also live in the area, created a literary slice of heaven. Aside from being full of awesome reads, the store has a ton of cool author events. Mcnally Jackson Books has a great selection of used books and new titles available. Their selection varies because many books are bought from the community, and one can even find some signed by local authors – a real treat for a bookie! Astoria Bookshop holds a variety of literary events that are sure to bring a crowd. They do events like "The Storytelling Show", where people can put their name in a hat and have the chance to be chosen to tell a five-minute, no-theme story to a room full of total strangers. The Corner Bookstore has been impacting local readers since 1978. They carefully select the best of the best current titles to display and sell, and they feature an impressive kids' section that satisfies the family friendly area and their residents. For over 50 years, Rizzoli Bookstore has been considered one of the foremost independent booksellers in America, featuring illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and more. Housing Works is more than just a bookstore. It's a non-profit that was established to fight AIDS and homelessness in NYC, causes it helps to fund through selling books. Every book comes from donation, and with a staff made up almost entirely of volunteers, this shop is able to put 100% of their proceeds back into Housing Works. Strand Bookstore was started in 1927 in a street that used to be called "Book Row". The Bass family runs this shop in its current space, just a few blocks from the original location, and carries over 2.5 million used, new, and rare books.