Book Court Expands

Book Court, the cozy but often cramped shop at 163 Court Street, has closed off their basement and opened up a huge, skylit back room. (Some of the construction that went into the expansion has been documented on their website.) The store is a bit disorganized at the moment, but when the renovations are complete, the shop will have a few new features, including a "small cafe & bar with an accompanying outdoor garden," a "dedicated events space for readings & performances," and "triple the amount of children’s books." Get a better look at the new room after the jump...

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that's great news, we try to support that store, which always seem to have what we need

Posted by: chrishavens at October 13, 2008 11:11 AM

really great - so nice to see an independent bookstore expanding.

Posted by: gkw at October 13, 2008 11:14 AM

Does anyone remember the giant greenhouse that was in this spot? book Court used to be just one side of the store ( where the existing front door is) They expanded into a florist shop next door...which had a huge greenhouse at back. i was hoping they would end up utilizing the space. it took a while, but good! Well done BC!

Posted by: binnyG at October 13, 2008 11:18 AM

Yes, I remember it - The greenhouse had a huge fish tank in it, and in that tank was a really big and very ugly catfish!

Posted by: cobblehiller at October 13, 2008 11:36 AM

This is such great news - an actual brick and mortar book store that's expanding. By the way before you order a book on Amazon call up Book Court - they'll have it for you in the same time or less and and you don't have to pay shipping. That is, if you want to support your local independent book store.

Posted by: gothamlawyer at October 13, 2008 11:41 AM

^ thanks for that info!

rob

Posted by: PitbullNYC at October 13, 2008 12:34 PM

Great bookstore...they always have great quirky picks and books you don't just see anywhere else. Support your local bookstore. You'll be happy you did!

Posted by: bigmissfrenchie at October 13, 2008 1:46 PM

Amazing this store has survived when so many other CH institutions have gone forever. Stay away from Barnes + Noble on Court. This (and the even funkier "Community Bookstore" down the street) should get all the CH/CG/BH readers spare cash.

Posted by: Knickerbocker at October 13, 2008 4:09 PM

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