Bookmark Shoppe

I love browsing at brick-​and-​mortar bookstores, experiencing the little joy of an impulse purchase, and supporting local small business. The Bookmark Shoppe is a charming, clean and peaceful space. It’s good for bestsellers, gifts, and kids books. Nothing very deep. There’s a small seating area in the knitting section. There are some good finds in the used section, for cheap. I know what I’m looking for so I don’t need the staff to be very knowledgeable or able to make recommendations, just to tell me if they do or do not have a certain book or author, and for that the Bookmark Shoppe is fine. Parking is brutal, and I don’t live around there, so I only stop in at the store if I happen to be in the area.

This review is for people who enjoy flipping pages instead of sliding their fingers on Kindles.
Such a lovely and homey bookstore ! This bookstore has been around for over 10 years because of the quality of service and great finds. Once in the shop you are warmly greeted by the staff. Books are neatly stacked and the store is really tidy! There is a corner for books $ 5 and below (yes 1 buck books !) It is small shop so of course they don’t have a selection like B&N but I can tell you they are HAPPY to order any book you need. I have done it several times and they get their shipment in fast ! Bookmark Shoppe is also that cozy store that decorates for each holiday. Upon entering was a whole display of valentine hearts and books on love. To add to this cozy vibe they sell yarn !!! I had no idea that they had a whole wall of yarn and different inch needles. This time I was looking for a journal. The woman who helped me was superb. She went out of her way to find more journals for me. (Journal picking is like finding a new home.) In the end I snagged an awesome deal and journal. It is always nice to give your dollar to a hard working small business. Overall Bookmark Shoppe is a cute bookstore that treats customers like family and makes shopping easy as a-​b-​c #cornyending
5 stars earned.

This used to be one of my favorite places to go. I don’t know what has happened here, but they need to decide if they are a yarn shop or a book store. They have new staff that has no idea what they are talking about when you approach them. The girl working there had zero personality, didn’t greet me, and just stood at the register knitting. I have been a champion of them in the past, but now I would be embarrassed to send any of my friends there. The last few times I was there my favorite of the owners, Bina, wasn’t there. She was the main reason I shopped there. My friend tried a knitting class there and the woman who ran it, Danielle, was rude almost to the point of being a bully. They charge a lot of money to be abused. I would skip this store and head over to Boulevard Books, where they at least know what kind of store they are.

Went to a booksigning meet the author (Adriana Trigiani) sponsored by the Bookmark Shoppe and held at Capri Club. It was advertised as dinner included.
They ran out of food and I and my 3 friendsand I were left with a dinner roll and a spoonful of pasta for dinner. No compensation was offered, not even an apology. They obviously don’t know how to manage an event like this. I will never sign up for an event of theirs in the future.

The Bookmark Shoppe is the only local bookstore in Bay Ridge. Not only that, but they are extremely knowledgeable, great with recommendations, and helpful whether it is with finding a book or ordering one. I follow them on Twitter and place my orders exclusively through that. They are always quick with placing orders, great with recommending books, and offer exclusive discounts. They also have great events like classes and book signings. I love coming here, it is always a happy enviornment and (even when I don’t NEED to) I walk out with several purchases! :)
I am one happy customer!

this review is solely based on shopping for crochet projects:
— no crochet hooks
— no crochet books– hmmm yet a bookstore
–dark lighting which is not good for when buying yarn as need to see the colors.
— clerk at desk did not greet, which was odd since they have facebook page, I was intending to ask if were to have crochet gatherings as they do for knitting (from the pics looks like nice meeting)
in short I won’t buy from there, easier to just order online

I like to stop in here for gifts — a good collection of books and gift items. When my kids ask me for a book I call them and they order it and call me when it is in (usually a few days). Easy.

A nice little local craft and bookshop. It doesn’t feel like it’s run by literary types — the coverage is patchy and focuses on bestsellers. This probably suits the neighborhood, but it doesn’t entice book lovers to browse.
Good for children’s crafts and little gift knick-​knacks.
The yarn section is small but the needle section large — go figure. They have more bulky yarn and big needles than shops catering towards experienced knitters. Lion Brand, Cascade, a bit of this and that, some things you’ll find at discount Smileys. The knitting classes look fun.

Wonderful find in a great neighborhood!
I love to support local but that’s not why I keep going back! Its a great book store with a great selection of books, if they don’t have t they order it for you and get it the next day! THey have a handful of used books priced at $ 1 so I usually grab a few.
WHat amazes me is that its not just a book store, Tons of little gift items and get this THEY KNIT and they carry supplies for knitting — –they offer knitting and crochet classes and have a full line of supplies, and if you don’t want to knit or crochet you can custom order the stuff!
So happy I came upon this store!

I am very pleased that there is a bookstore in this neighborhood. Thank goodness for that! But what I was not impressed with was:
1. Neither my sister nor I, who were in the store for 20+ minutes, were asked at any point in time if we needed assistance
2. The selection was weak
3. Many of the areas were absolutely disorganized
4. The carpet smelled of mold and in desperate need of cleaning — not something a customer should even have their attention drawn to while trying to buy a store’s offerings

In a time where bookstores are becoming a thing of the past, Bookmark has created a space worthy of frequenting. Having made my visit to the area based primarily on the presence of this bookstore, it was worthy. I found a book I don’t think I would’ve ever stumbled across in a larger venue. With an eclectic selection of popular and indie authors along with yarn for knitting opportunities, this is my kind of place. Bina makes you feel like you’ve been neighbors forever and went out of her way to make me, the visitor from uptown Manhattan, feel welcome with local gems to explore. With some attention to maximizing space for a maybe a wider selection and a comfy chair or 2 more (or maybe not so there could be more books!), I would no doubt give it all stars.

This is a really cute local bookstore. I love shopping small in bay ridge! They also have a lot of local activities like book signings and knitting workshops and they sell yarn and knitting supplies in the store. I like to go here when I’m in the neighborhood and buy whatever tickles my fancy. Staff is very friendly! I have, however, deducted one star because they can be slow to restock. They were stocked up again this time but the last 2 – 3 times I went the classics section was totally ransacked and lacking even the most basic classic novels. Will continue to return to this store on a regular basis.

This bookstore is run by two of the most friendly women eager to help customers find exactly what they’re looking for. I usually go in to the store looking for nothing in particular and end up asking them what they recommend. They take the time to ask about favorite reads and interests before looking through books with customers to make the right choice. I can usually look up a book review for myself on the internet, but there is something much more personal about speaking to someone face to face. I feel that they have read and handpicked almost every book in their store and strive their best to match you with the perfect fit. Going to a bookstore like this beats the impersonal and overwhelming experience you get at a chain like barnes and noble any day.

Wish it was better. There is great potential here but the shoppe seems geared to one type of customer. Yes, the owners are nice. Yes, they will order books for you with quick turn-​around time. Yes, the kids’ section is large, though not as extensive as it could be. Unfortunately, however, the selection here is stuck in mainstream.
With regard to the kids section: Fantasy books, Twilight and Diary of a Wimpy Kid (or whatever else «readers» like these days) are not the only things kids can enjoy. Kids do like mythologies, TinTin books, American Girl, Great Starts classics non-​fiction, etc. But if I want to find these books at an independent bookstore (instead of Amazon or B&N), I need to head to Bookcourt.
I will not even comment on the selection for adults or the Classics collection which is limited only to HS reading lists. I do not believe it is a function of the neighborhood it sits in as plenty of people in the neighborhood wish for more options. I want to spend more at this local establishment, but they never have what I am looking for and ordering the book is not the same as having a great stimulating selection to browse through.
An independent bookstore, to me, is a place where you can browse and find something intriguing you weren’t necessarily looking for. This place just isn’t it. Not yet. If you like the latest «it» books/​series or reality-​star tome, though, then this is the «independent» bookstore for you.

i love taking my son to small, local book stores. the bookmark shop was a favorite of ours, until today. i called to ask a question about a book signing taking place tonight. since i was taking my 4 year old and had to bring along my 9 month old, i wanted to get an idea of what time we should arrive. the woman very abruptly (and nastily!) told me that i would have to purchase 2 books, or send my 4 year old in alone. i am not sure what kind of fairy tale world she is living in, but in the real world, that doesn’t fly. so, for $ 37 the local book store lost a long time customer…

A good independent bookstore within walking distance of 86^th St stop on R train between 83 and 84 on 3^rd Avenue. Staff is friendly and will hold books for you on a telephone call. They are helpful with finding books and special orders. I can see that they are patient and helpful with the kids who come in after school to get books. My daughter likes the store as it has a good selection of fantasy books for kids. No reading area and no cash refunds, store credit only, which is understandable as they are a small store and no one likes the dog – earred books from B&N anyway.

This is a great local bookstore and a great alternative to large scale chains like barnes and noble, borders and amazon. It is a little more geared towards children but also has a great adults section.

I like, and my daughter loves small independent bookstores, so we dropped in for a look. She made me buy The Road by Cormac McCarthy and I bought Jackie Robinson and the integration of Baseball by Scott Simon which seemed appropriate since we were after all in Brooklyn. The staff was very nice and I will be back if we get a place in the neighborhood. Always great to keep money from getting into the hands of Barnes & Nobles.

Great local bookshop with a friendly, attentive staff. They will order books if you need them, and they’re great about checking for books over the phone! Comprehensive selection for kids, decent selection for adults.