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A shop · Long Island City · on 1 of my list

Book Culture LIC.

Worth it, says Antonina. Book Culture LIC is my go-to spot whenever I want to browse for something new to read or just spend a quiet hour flipping through pages.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Things to Do in Long Island City, a Local's List.
Address
26-09 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 Directions
Subway
7, E, F, G to Court Sq, 2 min
Website
bookculture.com/locations/book-culture-lic
What this page is

Book Culture LIC is on one of my lists, Things to Do in Long Island City, a Local's List.. Below you’ll find what I wrote about it there and where it is and what’s near.

  1. Things to Do in Long Island City, a Local's List.Worth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

One of my lists

Things to Do in Long Island City, a Local's List.

No. 3 on that list · 2 min from the subway
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Long Island City is the view from across the river. a neighborhood that offers Manhattan’s skyline without Manhattan’s crowds.

Book Culture LIC is my go-to spot whenever I want to browse for something new to read or just spend a quiet hour flipping through pages. It’s a beautifully picked independent bookstore right in the heart of Long Island City, filled with fiction, cookbooks, kids’ stories, and thoughtful gift items. The space feels warm and welcoming, and the staff always has great recommendations if you’re not sure where to start.

What I love most is the mix of community and calm. You’ll often find kids reading in the back, parents shopping for birthday gifts, or someone discovering a new favorite author. It’s small but packed with personality, and it makes me happy every time I walk in.

Read it on the list
  • Subway7, E, F, G to Court Sq, 2 min
  • Address26-09 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
  • From my guide, published May 2025.
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