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CREDIT: @twistedspinebooks on Instagram
BROOKLYN – Book lovers rejoice – a bookstore dedicated to the horror genre has lurched into Brooklyn.
The Twisted Spine
What we know:
The Twisted Spine, now permanently open at 306 Grand Street in Brooklyn, is the city’s first horror-focused bookstore.
CREDIT: @twistedspinebooks on Instagram
The bookstore, which held its first pop-up event one year ago, opened its doors at its brick-and-mortar location on Sept. 6. The location also features a cafe and a beer and wine bar.
The backstory:
Founders Lauren Komer and Jason Mellow spoke with The New York Post about their experience opening their permanent location.
“We had a line down the block for six hours, and people were waiting for up to two hours to get in,” co-owner Lauren Komer told the Post.
The two began selling paperbacks at the pop-up bookstore last year, but their five-year plan to establish a permanent store accelerated quickly. Their Kickstarter raised $40,000 within months, allowing the two to get their plan rolling.
CREDIT: @twistedspinebooks on Instagram
Dig deeper:
Opening hours vary depending on the day of the week:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The bookstore will hold several events throughout the month of October:
The Source: This article includes information provided by The Twisted Spine website and reporting from The New York Post.