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The Center for Fiction is the only nonprofit literary organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to celebrating fiction, and it works every day to connect readers and writers. The Center is known for its special literary events, including its innovative panels, lectures, and conversations. The Center also features grants and workshops to support emerging writers, reading groups on classic and contemporary authors, and programs to help get kids reading. It recognizes the best in the world of fiction through its annual awards. An important piece of New York City history, the Center continues to build its renowned circulating library collection, begun in 1820 by New York City merchants before the advent of the public library system. The Center moved to downtown Brooklyn in 2019. At the Center for Fiction Bookstore, readers will be able to browse the latest in literature and crime fiction, with a large selection of deep cut backlist titles. The store will have a special focus on literature-in-translation and independent publishers.
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Katie Manring
December 2025
Beautiful bookstore that has absolutely the best assortment of international literature and great staff recommendations, a cafe, and even an adorable short story dispenser that spits out a random story on a receipt for you to take for free. Staff was passionate and friendly. Also the merch was fire too.
Zoey Tang
August 2025
Good coffee, happy staff, AC, very tall ceiling (15 feet?), books from top to bottom, seating area in the back. If you become a member, you can access the second floor area, Writers Studio, where there are private rooms, printers, tech-free reading room, kitchenette -- seems pretty cool.
JAY BLESSED
March 2025
I’ve visited The Center for Fiction for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literature Festival. Great event. Amazing staff. Stunning location. I then returned for a full tour and plan on becoming a member (less than $200 annually) to gain access to their writers rooms and other perks! Location is perfect and easily accessible. Extensive selection of books, and they also have a Caribbean section! Go visit!
Grace Encarnacion
March 2025
I love this trendy bookstore. They have wide selections and cafe inside where you can sit and enjoy. They also have a space for members like a reading room upstairs which I think is cool. Make sure to try their short story dispenser!
Gail Monso
April 2025
Well organized polite staff. Great event spaces. Cafe on.ground.floor..Annual.paid subscription allows you to use pstron spaces.
