Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:00 PM - 2:00 AM · Books Are Magic, Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens, New York City
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ayad Akhtar discusses his novel The Radiance with Dr. Orna Guralnik at First Unitarian Church, also streamed live on YouTube. Ticketed.
Tightly curated shelves, strong staff picks, and a kids corner that turns browsing into an actual occasion. Every section feels assembled by people who read obsessively and want to pass that same impulse along. Books are treated less like inventory and more like a living recommendation system. Everything on the shelf feels like it’s there for a reason.