it is a children's bookshop and it is called books of wonder.
they sell every children's book imaginable and i spent hours rediscovering titles that i had long ago forgotten.
they have a gallery of vintage framed prints, like the original bambi movie poster.
they have rare books, like the complete set of first edition of winnie-the-pooh and a copy of spenser's the faerie queene that lives in a glass cabinet.
they have a cupcake shop and ice cream bar.
there are children and grown ups everywhere and i don't know who loves it more.
it is charming and perfect.
so if you ever can't find me, try 18 west 18th street.
{emory, i think our first nyc date just planned itself, don't you agree?}
I think it looks like "The Shop Around The Corner"! My little Kathleen Kelly! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this store! When Mockingjay came out, the author Suzanne Collins was at Books of Wonder for the midnight release party, she did a reading of the book and signed copies and everything. She has a lot of history with that book shop I guess. You are in good company in your love for that place. Ever since I read about the Mockingjay release there and read about the bookstore I have wanted to visit. And there you go beating me to it! Now I really must go!
ReplyDeleteChristy, it actually was the inspiration for The Shop Around the Corner! I guess I should have mentioned that in my post haha :)
ReplyDeleteAngie, I foresee a little adventure in our near future!