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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are multiple angles from which this establishment is worth a visit: - As a bookstore. Books here are VERY affordable. It's probably best to head here with some general ideas for what you want,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can spend hours upon hours in here. Their book selection is amazing and I ended up taking a bunch of books home whose combined weight could've given me a hernia. But, it didn't and I was extremely…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I have spent five years in the city without going to Housing Works! What a great new discovery.... I love that the place looks and smells like an old library. It's so cozy. When I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the bookstore alone I'd give this place three stars. It is your run-of-the-mill bookstore with used and rare items, but nothing here jumped out at me. The cafe puts it up to four stars, however.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Perry King was a bookstore cafe, he would be Housing Works Bookstore Cafe. This is how deep the perfection runs. The motif is so smokingly old world, I nearly expect to find Ray Bradbury at the top…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Housing Works Used Book Store and Cafe is my favorite bookstore, and a major hangout for me! I have been patronizing it for six years, and have found the book selection to be very good, and customer…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much more to be said about this place. It's totally un-pretentious, the all-volunteer staff are so helpful, the selection is great, and the proceeds go to a good cause. What more could you ask…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Top 5 Favorite Places In The World: 1. The branches of the third tree on my grandma's front lawn in Miller Place, Long Island, circa 1985.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to volunteer here back when I was in college. It's one of the most peaceful places in the city. It's also got that dusty antiquated shop vibe going on with its winding staircases. I come…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They have good cd's here. I have gotten something by Shelby Lynn and something from David S. Ware.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best book store vibe ever!!! I love the table on the second floor!
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly what New York lacks enough of-- low-key, chill, comfortable, open, beautiful cafe and bookstore. My favorite place to spend a chilly afternoon. I don't find the selection of books particularly…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah for housing works!! Found the worlds most perfect scarf ever!!! Super cheap and a little dusty... BUT ISN"T THAT WHAT VINTAGE IS????
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, so, so fantastic!! i need to second, third, whatever everyone else in their high praise of $1 and $.50 bins = incredible! from someone who has repeatedly scoured the strand's dollar bins, let me…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The two staircases to the upstairs area give the cafe a library type of vibe. It's a haven for anyone who has ever dreamed of having a wood paneled two story library but doesn't have the money.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty sure I've never seen such a great selection in a used bookstore before. Most dollar book bins are filled with old diet books and travel guides, but Housing Works' contained three titles…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
thank goodness for yelp because otherwise i would not have known that this place exists. cubbied away between broadway and lafayette lies this unpretentious bookstore that offers so much more than the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this book store. Their $.50 and $1.00 bins can't be topped. The cafe is always filled with baked goods and soups in a bowl, the coffee and tea aren't bad either. I have always…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I first discovered this cafe book store several years ago and I immediately fell in love with the place, the books, the people working at the cafe' and the reason for their existence- proceeds go to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great organization! My cousin volunteers here in the cafe-she works a 4 hour shift on Saturdays. Their prices are great, and they have 4-5 flavors of iced tea-can't find many places that have…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Housing Works Bookstore could be my favorite book shop in the whole city. Not only do they stock an impressive selection of books (there's even shelves with advance copies & galleys for almost no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! If you're looking for free wireless, reliably good coffee and a feel-good vibe, this is the place. Lots of seating (though there are usually also a lot of people) and some electric…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bookstore is *almost* perfect, as far as used bookstores go. I say almost because they do not catalogue their books - you can't ask them to look up a title in a computer and receive a location…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great f'in recommendation! This place is awesome w/ the free WiFi and discounted books - what more can you ask for? They even give out free condoms by the checkout counter - go tell your…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy, sophisticated but laid back, Housing Works is a great independent bookstore and it is heavily involved with the community and charity work. You've gotta love the $1 book trucks, especially when…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that all of the proceeds go to AIDS charities is reason enough for you to love this place. But that's not it! Decor is great, with big staircases, and books on top of books and more books.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For my 200th Yelp review I've decided to tackle my first bookmark (first of many, too many bookmarks). And my first bookmark is a bookstore. How apropos! I adore this bookstore. What an oasis in the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
free wifi, a lovely little cafe where proceeds benefit aids organizations, clean bathrooms, and tons of random used books... what's not to love about this place?
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did all my Christmas shopping here in 30 minutes, and I made out like a bandit! This is one of my favorite places to people watch and pretend to work on my laptop. The baked goods are homemade and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I discovered housing works when we were walking around last night and fell in love, where else can you get 9 classics for 50 cents each? On top of that the atmosphere is great and I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, how can anyone can NOT love this place? First of all, the fact that every dollar goes to AIDS charities should be reason enough to frequent Housing Works. That every employee is pretty much a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the cafe, but honestly, the selection of books here isn't awesome. You can get some good books (at great prices and for a great cause, yes, yes) but there's also a lot of useless books there,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Boo for the review that says this place is nothing special.... it makes my warm and fuzzy inside, with butterflies to boot. Upon my recent discovery of Housing Works, I nearly toppled over in complete…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nothing special. It's cute and quaint. It's a nice little bookstore that's very inviting and old looking. But, the selection is not that good. I can see going there and getting a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best used bookstore in the city, hands down. Anyone who likes a good used bookstore can tell you that it's not really about selection. Obviously they should have a lot of books, and you can tell when…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been reading the reviews on yelp for almost a year now (thank you yelpers for guiding me to the best spots in the city) and I have never felt inspired enough to write my own review. Enter…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to sit and read. Plus the treats at the cafe are delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
like the used books, cafe here.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended for: Quiet reading, book selection, charitable donating. Service 4, Selection 4, Quality 4.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered this place through its book fair last weekend. It reminds me so much of Austin, TX. Makes me homesick. Relaxed vibe with book nerds of all shapes and sizes…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to get serious work done. Quiet. Free Wifi. Has a rustic, 'ye olde bookstore' type of atmosphere.Tough to find seating if you go during prime time on the weekends. They have a cute little…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have a cool mission statement and a good vibe. The books aren't always the cheapest, but at least your extra couple bucks is going to charity.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a great organization and a good cause and the first weekends of the month 30%-off deal is totally sweet. great cafe too, wish you didn't have to check bags, i like to work there, but the trouble…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My good friend (A2A owner) Rebecca works around here and we have been getting together for coffee breaks ever since we moved out of our convapartment and don't see each other everyday. I've been…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! It's quiet and hidden away, parallel to loud, hectic and crowded Broadway. Had a book club meeting in here and the volunteers were nice enough to dig out a copy of the book we had…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't say much for the selection of books and the coffee sucked (at least the one time I went there). But I love the atmosphere for sitting around and working on my laptop. It's got free wifi and it's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a book disease-I am reading 4 books at the moment-I have no less than 50 books in my apartment that I have not read. So what do I do? I keep buying new books, checking out books from the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously need to make a resolution to come here more often. Cool store, cool staff and what's more - all proceeds go to people living with HIV/AIDS.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Once a year we always purge our bookshelves and give to the HousingWorks cafe. Love how you can put your own dollar value on the books you're donating and they will just about take any kind of book…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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I think you have to bear in mind that this is just the book outlet of a multi-location thrift shop. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What could I possibly add to this abundant list of glowing Housing Works reviews? Little I'm afraid but an encouragement to listen to your fellow Yelpers and come into Housing Works from the cold or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could this be my new home away from home? Housing Works Bookstore is roomy; plenty of places to sit and read. Every time I'm there, I am impressed by the number of titles they have in stock and how…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A GREAT used bookstore and a NICE cafe area for a GOOD CAUSE! What more do you need to make you pay Housing Works a visit?! Operated by volunteers, Housing Works' profits are used exclusively to help…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore. The first time i went, i spent 4 hours, sitting in the cafe reading, wandering around and finding books i wanted in every section! It is a fantastic place to hang out. it has…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been meaning to check out Housing Works Bookstore Cafe for some time now since I'm always on the hunt for good writing spots with free wi-fi. But the thought of going to bustling SoHo for quiet…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first exposure to this establishment was during the last Yelp Elite event. I had been to Housing Works thrift stores around the city on numerous occasions, but noticed no decent books. No wonder,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Yelp Elite event brought me here. What a charming place, what of it I can remember after all you can drink, free wine in a box. hehe. I am not only a new yelp addict, but a book addict as well.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the chance to check out Housing Works before our Yelp Elite event last week, and that gave me time to do some pondering. Since a few yelpers read aloud from their reviews during the event,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool spot. I never would have known it was here if it wasn't for the Yelp Event, and I am glad! I'm a book addict, so maybe it's not such a good thing to know it's here, but I can always buy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great space to meet up with friends, read a couple of books and drink a few coffees in. Great spot for the Yelp Event. It's also so cool that all proceeds for the place goes to such a good…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you HWBC for hosting the Yelp Elite event! I didn't get a chance to peruse the books; but, probably a good way to fill up your library. :)
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Strand but who needs overwhelming quantity when you can find such good stuff here. They've got a not-too-big-not-too-small selection of donated new/used/rare books as well as $1 and $3 carts.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Housing Works has so much going on that I have yet to actually take a real good look at their book collection. Their events are intriguing and fun, such as the Nick Flynn/Jonathan Letham reading in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in all of New York city. Half my books came from here. A godsend when you need a bathroom in Soho. Or an hour alone to sit in an armchair and read. The environment is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always a nice place to stop for a snack and meandering perusal of the shelves. Dangerous place to shop since I generally find about five or six books that are a must have. Prices are better at other…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love all the Housing Works Stores but the book store is especially great. I can spend hours pouring over used books here and no one ever bothers me. There's plenty of seating to find, as well as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Housing Works. Such a happy, real place in the midst of the tragic/hip malaise of Soho. As with all the stores in the Housing Works universe, all proceeds go to people living with HIV/AIDS, and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd walked my way down to this place before, and it happen to be the day of the amazing $1 or 50 book/music fair, so I didn't get a chance to go inside. 5 months later I finally made it into Housing…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Housing Works as a bookstore. I've found many wonderful volumes here for a low price, and you can't beat the cause. Ever since I've been whining about needing new and different places to…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just went there for the first time last night. it's a beautiful little bookstore where you can sit and read and snack all in a comfortably beautiful old-school library type environment. also, all…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used books are so sultry and mysterious. Book lovers know what I mean. Who read it first? Where has it been? HW provides a perfect setting for its used books, with creaky floor and towering…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I was starting out as a barista, the cafe at Housingworks was the first place where I learned how to steam milk. It's run by some great people, the selection of books is always decent, they…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not the cafe but once a year (maybe twice) they hold this INCREDIBLE $1 sale outside. all books, records, cds, clothes, whateva are all $1. i set a fifteen dollar limit on myself because i wouldnt…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wood-paneled balconies and spiral staircases add to the charm of this quaint bookstore. A nice quiet space in the midst of a busy shopping area. Next time you're in Soho, stop on in and enjoy the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Browse, have a coffee or lite bite and read. Cozy little getaway spot with a small cafe that sells a variety of baked goods and coffee and if you are in the mood to have a beer…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i didn't spend much time here but the time i did spend was spent imagining how i would spend more time here had i the time. it really is like a large personal library, with a random selection that's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's the appeal? Great selection, great prices, great atmosphere, great people. And all for a great cause. So, uh, in a word: Great. For you society-minded types, think about volunteering. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Books are cool. Bookstores are cooler. Bookstores that sell coffee are very cool. But bookstores that sell beer are the coolest of all. Although I usually don't hit up Housing Works during the summer…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not necessarily the cheapest place to buy a used book, but at least the money goes to a good cause. This is a good place to go to find a specific used book. For example, I was looking for a recent…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For someone like me, this place is paradise. If you're short on cash but feel lucky or adventerous, head on down and see what treasures you can find. I once found a really hard to come by CD from one…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never browsed the books at Housing Works, but that's because finding enough books to read isn't one of my big problems. My two problems are not having a place to work downtown and not liking to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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I love this place's space more than its selection. It's really lovely, with a second floor balcony ...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good lighting, quiet space in SOHO, good cause, good design. I think this is the best independent bookstore/cafe in the city. Honestly, do you really like sitting at one of those massive Barnes and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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I frequently pop into Housing Works on my way up to the Broadway-Lafayette stop when browsing Soho f...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for browsing. The selection isn't terribly extensive, but it's such a nice place, I'll be very happy to shop here often. My favorite part is the sign as you're leaving that says…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think of this place as a nice little escape from everything else in the neighborhood. The cafe is a great place to sit with friends or read by yourself. With a little luck, you might find something…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars, 5 stars, 5 stars!!! Today I bought a book here called Car Camping because I'm dying to get the hell out of New York, but I love it too much. Before moving here I was deciding between…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Housing Works is a totally pleasant cafe in the midst of an un utterly splendid bookstore with a decent collection of records. Even if it weren't good for the world to spend money here, I would do so…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best part about spending money here is that it goes to a good cause. Almost all of the staff are volunteers. Cut them slack (they are still fantastic). The prices are more than reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt right at home at this old school bookstore. The cafe was great and the prices are cheap. There are plenty of tables, chairs, and sofas to relax, read or get some work done.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to read and eat on a wintry day. I think it was a one-story place when I went. Not very well lighted, but delightful ambiance. There are also numeorus Housing Works Thrift stores, which…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, proceeds of your purchase at any Housing Works retail store go to providing housing for people with AIDS. But apart from that, all of their stores and this one in particular provide a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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The Used Book Cafe is totally dependent on the donations of people looking to help charity as it is ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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