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Secondhand bookshop in New York

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

Closed nowDonated booksGeneral stockCafé
A SoHo bookshop and café selling donated secondhand books to fund housing, healthcare and justice work for New Yorkers. Wooden galleries, spiral stairs and a busy calendar of readings make it a downtown institution.
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    Where is Housing Works Bookstore Cafe?

    Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is listed in New York, United States. The recorded address is 126 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012.

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    The Atlas records it as a secondhand bookshop. Listed interests include Donated books, General stock. These categories describe the shop rather than its live stock. Contact it directly about a particular title or edition.

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