by Jake Attias | Dec 29, 2018 | Book Club, Downtown News, Entertainment
For nearly 100 years, Strand has been the most beloved independent bookstore in NYC. Boasting “18 miles of books,” it has weathered economic shifts, the rise of e-books, and competition from Amazon. It has also hosted celebrity events and made cameos in...
by Downtown Magazine | Apr 11, 2017 | Book Club, Culture
During the fall and winter seasons, you are most likely doing all of your reading indoors, commute included. When the weather gets warmer in New York, reading is something that many people choose to do outdoors, whether at the beach, at a park or on a rooftop. In...
by Kari Sonde | Oct 3, 2015 | Book Club, Culture, Events
Starting this weeked and ending Sunday, the Designers & Books Fair will be showcasing the world of design literature. Designers & Books, a group that advocates for books as a source of creative inspiration, is partnering with the Fashion Institute of...
by Mike Hammer | Jun 11, 2014 | Downtown Living, Sports, Sports Bites
We have 1 day to go. The Countdown is almost over. Players are warming up, doing push-ups, jump-and-jacks and all of the above while their wives apply their 5th layer of foundation. Meanwhile you’re boarding the plane to the biggest sporting event of the world. Wait;...