Greenlight Bookstore

This Black History Month, Greenlight is proud to celebrate not only Black Americans, but to also amplify the voices of authors such as Michael Harriot, who point an unflinching spotlight on the total of American history

Black AF History - The Un-Whitewashed Story of America Grio columnist Michael Harriot provided a retelling of American history which highlights the experiences and perspectives of Black Americans. Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, hosted this event.

It’s Tuesday and a snowy city isn’t the only thing that came in last night!
Check out these awesome books out for the first time! Maybe you’re here for some incredible fiction, like .helenebertino BEAUTYLAND where a woman (alien?) is born at the moment Voyager 1 is launched and never feels at home on Earth.
Or maybe you won’t be able to put down OUR HIDDEN CONVERSATIONS to see what many Americans said when prompted: Race. Your Thoughts. Six Words. Please Send.
Don’t forget ESCAPING MR. ROCHESTER, a fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel, Jane Eyre!

Whatever brings you by, we can’t wait to see you at Greenlight, your local bookstore!

We were so happy to have Marie-Helene Bertino over by the bookstore to sign copies of her newly released book, BEAUTYLAND!

You can order these signed copies online or stop by the store to pick up your very own with this exclusive alien doodle! Hurry on down, these copies are sure to go fast.

Thanks to News 12 Brooklyn for featuring our partnership with NYC Service in their holiday coverage! We're grateful to all our staff who made this project happen, and to our customers who gave generously so asylumn-seeking kids and families can have new books for the holidays. ❤️🎁

Secret Snowflake: City organizations take part in citywide giving initiative The whole program serves around 8,000 kids in city shelters to make their holiday wishes come true.

Idlewild is a tiny, artsy Quaker high school in lower Manhattan. Students call their teachers by their first names, there are no grades, and every day begins with 20 minutes of contemplative silence in the Meetinghouse. It is during one of those meetings that an airplane hits the Twin Towers. For two Idlewild outcasts, 9/11 serves as the first day of an intense, 18-month friendship that ultimately drives them to make choices that they'll regret for the rest of their lives. A q***r, trans, and early-Internet twist on the Manhattan prep school novel, please join us at Greenlight Bookstore as we celebrate the book launch of Idlewild by debut author, James Frankie Thomas, in conversation with novelist Sarah Thankam Mathews, complete with wine reception.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-with-james-frankie-thomas-sarah-thankam-mathews-tickets-688152150607?aff=oddtdtcreator

TONIGHT ONLY: Tess Taylor presents Leaning Toward Light Sophie Cabot Black, Patty Crane, Mark Doty, Haleh Liza Gafori, Mariana Goycoechea & Erika Meitner

Much like reading a good poem, caring for plants brings comfort, solace, and joy to many. In this new poetry anthology, Leaning toward Light, acclaimed poet and avid gardener Tess Taylor brings together a diverse range of contemporary voices to offer poems that celebrate the joy found in nature. Joining Taylor on the Greenlight stage are contributors Sophie Cabot Black, Patty Crane, Mark Doty, Haleh Liza Gafori, Mariana Goycoechea, and Erika Meitner for an evocative celebration of our connection to the green world. Wine reception to follow!

Register below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-night-at-greenlight-feat-tess-taylor-tickets-688149933977?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tonight at Greenlight Bookstore!

Lynn Lewis presents Women Who Change the World: Stories from the Fight for Social Justice
Featuring Betty Yu

Edited by award-winning oral historian Lynn Lewis, Women Who Change the World brings together the stories of women fighting for justice and radical social change at community, state, and national levels. Each chapter is devoted to one activist, in which they each reveal the many ways the experience of injustice can catalyze resistance and a commitment to making change. Demonstrating how the relationships and bonds of collective struggle for the common good not only win justice, but create hope, love, and joy. Co-founder of Chinatown Art Brigade and one of the nine interviewees, Betty Yu will join Lynn Lewis on the Greenlight stage!

Register here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-with-lynn-lewis-betty-yu-tickets-664812982527

When Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 2022, it marked his latest and most overt attempt to brutally conquer the country, and reshaped the world order. Christopher Miller, the leading journalist of the conflict was on the ground when the first missiles struck and troops stormed over the border. In this breathtaking narrative that is both poignant and inspiring, The War Came To Us is an exploration of Ukraine's past, present, and future. Joined by author Casey Michel (American Kleptocracy)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-with-christopher-miller-casey-michel-tickets-667066743587?aff=oddtdtcreator

Swing by tonight to see a live event!

Greenlight is thrilled to welcome journalist, mental health advocate, and software engineer Emi Nietfeld in celebration of her paperback release of Acceptance. From childhood neglect to Harvard and Big Tech, Nietfeld delivers a searing coming-of-age story that is both a chronicle of the American Dream and an indictment of it. Joined by author Rachel Aviv (Strangers to Ourselves) for what is sure to be a riveting evening of conversation and connection.

Hey Brooklyn - we are closed this morning due to unhealthy air conditions. We hope to reopen this afternoon if things continue to clear up. Thanks for your patience, stay tuned and shop with up online in the meantime!

Good news, night owls! Starting June 1, Greenlight will be open 10 am - 10 pm every day!

It's the last day at our Flatbush Avenue store! Come celebrate 6 great years with 40% off books all day, and our goodbye party from 5-7pm.

This Wednesday, February 1, join us on Fulton St for a conversation between Caleb Smith, author of THOREAU'S AXE and Leslie Jamison, author of THE EMPATHY EXAMS!

Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-on-fulton-st-caleb-smith-leslie-jamison-tickets-467913350427

On Tuesday we've got two wonderful events happening tonight and we'd love for you to come! On Flatbush Ave, Charlene Allen will present PLAY THE GAME in conversation with Carolyn Tara O'Neil. On Fulton St, Julia May Jonas will present VLADIMIR in conversation with Chloe Schama. If you're quick, you might even be able to make it to both! 😉

Need something to listen to this weekend? We suggest this conversation between Jessi Jezewska Stevens and Christian Lorentzen, recorded for our official Greenlight Bookstore podcast!

Listen and download the episode here: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/podcasts3e9

Need something fun to do with your little ones this weekend? Join us at either location for story time with Ben Feller, who will be reading from his book BIG PROBLEMS, LITTLE PROBLEMS!

Story time is free to attend and children and their adults are both welcome. It's a great way to meet people in the community and listen to some wonderful authors read their work!

Did you know we have a podcast? In our latest episode, the marvelous Angel Nafis interviewed two incredible poets, Renia White and Aracelis Girmay! Visit this link to listen:

https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/podcasts3e8

S3, Ep. 8: The Greenlight Poetry Salon: Renia White & Aracelis Girmay (January 12, 2022) Fort Greene: 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland), Brooklyn, NY 11217 | Flatbush: 632 Flatbush Avenue (at Fenimore), Brooklyn, NY 11225  (718) 246-0200 |

We're hiring an Events and Marketing Manager! Could that be you? Visit this page to learn more about the job description, salary, and learn how to apply to join our team!
https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/hiring

Happy Monday! We don't know about you, but easing into the week with a brand new book seems like just the thing to do! ✨ For the rest of the month, we have a special offer on preorders: order any forthcoming title on our website, and receive a code for 15% off your next online purchase!

Browse this page to check out what's coming up or search for a title that you don't see: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/preorders

Happy New Year! 🎉🍾

Beginning this week, our Flatbush Ave Location has some new hours:

Sunday-Thursdsay: 12PM-7PM
Friday-Saturday: 10AM-9PM

You can still shop online and order books for pickup or shipping 24/7!

https://greenlightbookstore.com

Greenlight Bookstore An independent bookstore in the heart of Brooklyn

We have some special holiday hours over the coming weeks at both store locations, and we'll be closed on Sunday 12/25. There's still time, though, to do your holiday shopping with us! We'd love to see you in the stores, and you can also order books online for in-store pickup or shipping to your home.

If you need some last-minute inspiration, check out our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide at this link! https://online.flippingbook.com/view/571184540/

Congratulations to everyone on the longlist of the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize! All 14 of these dazzling titles are available to order for pickup or shipping on our website. Check them out here: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/2023-aspen-words-literary-prize-longlist.

Even though the year is almost out, there are still a ton of 2022 new releases that we're excited to have in the store! This week features new books from Cormac McCarthy, Jane Smiley, Sam Lipsyte, and more!

Come on by to check out our new additions—all of these would make great gifts and would surely impress your friends and family with your excellent contemporary taste! 😉

🎉 SURPRISE! 🎉 For a limited time, we're offering 15% off *all 25 titles* featured in our list of holiday staff picks! This discount is online only; use code HOLIDAY15 at checkout and order for in-store pickup or shipping!

Visit this link to shop the list: https://www.greenlightbookstore.com/25-days-staff-picks