Spoonbill & Sugartown Books

Grear selection of art books, photography book and zines/local publications on top of your regular bookstore stuff. Love the space and atmosphere, rustic and cozy.

What a truly inspiring discovery, recommended by a fine friend who lives locally. Such a wonderfully curated selection of books, covering the spectrum of the arts, design, culture and much more. In the back is a wonderful selection of notebooks, with blank pages to capture your imagination and life. Friendly service at the counter and great choice of music playing for when I visited.

Really great book store! I went there the other day and they had a great selection of art books.

Very nicely curated bookstore in Williamsburg with a great selection of independent revolutionary works as well as arts and media books and magazines. You can find everything!

Amazing book store. Great book / magazines selection. Unique souvenirs for all kind of tastes .

Spectacular, gorgeous, eclectic shop with books piled to the ceiling like a dream. Stellar recommendations that will expand your horizons as a reader. Just delightful and well worth a visit.

I rarely feel compelled to write reviews, but my recent experience at Spoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers was so appalling, I can’t let it slide. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew something wasn’t right. The atmosphere that I had hoped would be warm and welcoming quickly shifted into something deeply uncomfortable and frankly, offensive. I am a Black woman, and within minutes of entering the store, I was subjected to an unnerving encounter with an older woman who I can only assume was either the owner or a longtime employee. She didn’t just approach me in a friendly manner, nor did she welcome me in —no, she stared me down, and then came directly to where I was browsing and started rearranging books that were not out of order. I couldn’t help but notice her almost overzealous attempt to “fix” things nearby, as if trying to subtly mark me with some kind of surveillance. It was an inexplicable combination of discomfort, embarrassment, and utter disbelief. How could someone in a bookshop—a place where learning and diversity should be celebrated—display such blatant racial profiling, especially with no sense of shame or awareness? Her demeanor made it clear that this was not an isolated mistake but a thoughtless, habitual attitude toward Black customers. This wasn’t just a case of poor customer service—it was an outright racial microaggression that left me feeling dehumanized and unwelcome. The owner’s behavior was so off-putting that it completely overshadowed any potential value the bookstore might have had in terms of its selection. After all, who wants to shop somewhere where they’re made to feel like an outsider based purely on their race? I will never return to Spoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers, and I strongly encourage others to reconsider if they wish to avoid being subjected to such a blatant and uncomfortable display of racism. There are so many other wonderful independent bookstores in the area that foster inclusivity and respect. This place clearly does not.

Spoonbill & Sugartown Books, nestled in Brooklyn, is a treasure trove for bibliophiles and art enthusiasts alike. Imagine a quirky blend of classic literature, avant-garde art books, and an eclectic mix of new and used titles all under one roof. The staff are both knowledgeable and passionate, ready to guide you through their whimsical collection. It’s a book lover’s paradise where each visit promises a delightful and unexpected find.