The World's Borough Bookshop — Local services in New York

When walking into this space, you can sense a welcoming vibe with the couches, colorful shelves and mini fridge full of treats. The shelves are always filled with amazing BIPOC authors or Queens based authors that really represent the community of Jackson Heights. Every book is intentionally selected and stocked by the owner so there’s always a different selection to choose from and always something to buy. The small business room is full of amazing artists that sell stickers, bookmarks, earrings, soaps (like myself), art, tote bags, etc; and the kids room is amazing. My kids always have such a great time on the cozy rug, going over books. He doesn’t even mind if you come just to read a children’s book or two. So far I’ve only been able to attend one event but it was amazing. He went out of his way to make sure there was coffee and snacks for everyone to enjoy from another local business. Love...

Update (4/25/24)- Since my original post, owner did reach out to try to amend this situation. It was much appreciated and I had hoped we would move forward.

Unfortunately, I've been ghosted once again since Oct 2023 and we are approaching May 2024.

I first came across this bookstore via tik-tok in 2022. Excited that it was Latinx run, I wanted to support and purchased Mystery Box Tier-3 in late August 2022. Unfortunately, to this day (Oct 2023), I have yet received my purchase. I have attempted, in good faith, contacting the owner various times throughout the year. My attempts have not been acknowledged and my book box has never been sent out to me.

As much as I wanted to support this bookstore, my hard-earned money was accepted and I have not been acknowledged about my purchase for more...

I was very unsatisfied with the service this bookstore provides, so far this is the only bookstore I’ve noticed who doesn’t have a telephone number to call. They didn’t get back to me either through email or Instagram. They kept my money for this book I ordered and I never received the book! I gave them the benefit of the doubt so I waited a few weeks for nothing, I was able to get a refund from my bank at the very least! My book was also supposed to be signed by the author as it was from an event, this is just a warning for authors to think first before working with this vendor. I did reach out to the host but was told to contact the vendor and nothing. I do identify as a person of color by the way and the only reason I didn’t bother to go in-person is because I live far from...