Well worth the trip whether you're local or from out of town. They had a great selection of books from several genres (as well as quirky titles for the various sections), merch, & the option to grab a drink & sit in the back part of the venue. It's evident a lot of love & care went into the design and overall vibe set for their establishment. If you want to grab some new books & make a true moment of the outing, check them out!
Jerrell Jones
It was a really nice chilled atmosphere with a calm vibe. It had delicious inexpensive wine ? and very professional employees. I would definitely go again.
Tiffany Soler
The best book store + wine bar in the city. They have a great selection of books by Black and Latino authors in a wide range of genres which I have found hard to come by in other books stores. Plus the vibes are always chill and the employees are super kind, helpful and inviting.
I love the author readings/ events that they host. They’ve hosted people like Taraji P. Henson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, Omarion and Kerry Washington just to name a few. Definitely an amazing and NECESSARY addition to the community! South Bronx represent!!! ??♀️
ikndi H
Just perfect! A wonderful bookstore and wine bar with a diverse collection. You could spend a few hours here browsing books and other novelties then enjoying a glass of wine. Staff were friendly, and made great recommendations for local eats. Ill be back for certain! If you’re a book lover looking for a haven, or just looking to explore a place with great vibes, this is a must go!
Natalya Haynes
I went last October and I met the owner and she is really nice and the wine is really good
Ashleigh Owens
This has by far been my best book store experience. The selection is amazing, the customer service is superb, and the ambience is inviting enough to get some writing or reading done. I visited from DC and am so glad I came!
Special shoutout to Noelle, Kim, and Set! The super team that cleaned up my wine mess as well as my shirt. They went above and beyond and I can’t wait to visit again the next time I’m in town!
Sam B.
Love this place. The vibe. The options. The prices. The customer service. Everything was perfect! PLUS WINE! I love Black Owned, Black Intelligence and Black Excellence!
Sedale Ziegler
Still the Best bookstore!!!!!
T J
Such a necessary and needed space in the community! Well selection of literature and the bar really adds to the atmosphere.
Taylor Bauer
I love this bar the selection of wine is great and they always have great book recommendations.
This bookstore is perfect, intimate, beautiful, and they sell wine and popcorn! You must visit, the locals are lucky, all I can say.
Brandt Lewis
2024, the year someone, anyone finally got me to read fiction consistently for an extended period of time. Acknowledgements to @tenanaan for her forever reaching third eye into the souls of readers. She and the staff at @thelitbar always push the envelope to find word seekers' arrangements of pages that defy their norms and push their brains into a separate reality. This morning I completed this work by the great #VictorLavalle . I somewhat read this book out of order after having read #LoneWoman January 20-January 25. I initially had not selected this work out of a group of 7 that Tenaja gave me to choose from. I thought I had already seen this on #AppleTv+. I selected Lone Woman, loved that, only to discover that, in reality, the series I thought I saw was not #The Changeling , it was M. Night Shyamalan's: Servant. The Changeling is a pounding thriller that will keep you guessing incorrectly from beginning to end. It will capture your attention with a rolling villain in all aspects of this real life/scifi/real life saga. Who is the bad guy/bad girl? Who should be arrested, hung, or given the Presidential Medal of Freedom? The question is: Who will make it? Is making it even an option? What is a win? Does "Happily ever after exist?It's worth stopping at The Lit. Bar to visit, read, drink, buy books that typical book sellers aren't selling. There is nothing in the world like being introduced to a world that has coexisted in the world you live in, without knowing it was there the whole damn time. Plan a trip to The Bronx, if you are already in the Bronx, make it your destination for new reading interest and a great reading vibe.
Yezmir Sheppard-Halika
Wow! Exceeded my expectations. Wonderful customer service. Wonderful selection! Just Wonderful. Highly recommend! Vibes were everything. Happy to support a business such as this. Keep up the good work ladies!
L B
It's great to have such a warm and welcoming bookstore in the Bronx. Wonderful selection and knowledgeable staff. Definitely a stop to make in the Bronx for readers!
Well worth the trip whether you're local or from out of town. They had a great selection of books from several genres (as well as quirky titles for the various sections), merch, & the option to grab a drink & sit in the back part of the venue. It's evident a lot of love & care went into the design and overall vibe set for their establishment. If you want to grab some new books & make a true moment of the outing, check them out!
It was a really nice chilled atmosphere with a calm vibe. It had delicious inexpensive wine ? and very professional employees. I would definitely go again.
The best book store + wine bar in the city. They have a great selection of books by Black and Latino authors in a wide range of genres which I have found hard to come by in other books stores. Plus the vibes are always chill and the employees are super kind, helpful and inviting.
I love the author readings/ events that they host. They’ve hosted people like Taraji P. Henson, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mary J. Blige, Omarion and Kerry Washington just to name a few. Definitely an amazing and NECESSARY addition to the community! South Bronx represent!!! ??♀️
Just perfect! A wonderful bookstore and wine bar with a diverse collection. You could spend a few hours here browsing books and other novelties then enjoying a glass of wine. Staff were friendly, and made great recommendations for local eats. Ill be back for certain! If you’re a book lover looking for a haven, or just looking to explore a place with great vibes, this is a must go!
I went last October and I met the owner and she is really nice and the wine is really good
This has by far been my best book store experience. The selection is amazing, the customer service is superb, and the ambience is inviting enough to get some writing or reading done. I visited from DC and am so glad I came!
Special shoutout to Noelle, Kim, and Set! The super team that cleaned up my wine mess as well as my shirt. They went above and beyond and I can’t wait to visit again the next time I’m in town!
Love this place. The vibe. The options. The prices. The customer service. Everything was perfect! PLUS WINE! I love Black Owned, Black Intelligence and Black Excellence!
Still the Best bookstore!!!!!
Such a necessary and needed space in the community! Well selection of literature and the bar really adds to the atmosphere.
I love this bar the selection of wine is great and they always have great book recommendations.
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This bookstore is perfect, intimate, beautiful, and they sell wine and popcorn! You must visit, the locals are lucky, all I can say.
2024, the year someone, anyone finally got me to read fiction consistently for an extended period of time. Acknowledgements to @tenanaan for her forever reaching third eye into the souls of readers. She and the staff at @thelitbar always push the envelope to find word seekers' arrangements of pages that defy their norms and push their brains into a separate reality. This morning I completed this work by the great #VictorLavalle . I somewhat read this book out of order after having read #LoneWoman January 20-January 25. I initially had not selected this work out of a group of 7 that Tenaja gave me to choose from. I thought I had already seen this on #AppleTv+. I selected Lone Woman, loved that, only to discover that, in reality, the series I thought I saw was not #The Changeling , it was M. Night Shyamalan's: Servant. The Changeling is a pounding thriller that will keep you guessing incorrectly from beginning to end. It will capture your attention with a rolling villain in all aspects of this real life/scifi/real life saga. Who is the bad guy/bad girl? Who should be arrested, hung, or given the Presidential Medal of Freedom? The question is: Who will make it? Is making it even an option? What is a win? Does "Happily ever after exist?It's worth stopping at The Lit. Bar to visit, read, drink, buy books that typical book sellers aren't selling. There is nothing in the world like being introduced to a world that has coexisted in the world you live in, without knowing it was there the whole damn time. Plan a trip to The Bronx, if you are already in the Bronx, make it your destination for new reading interest and a great reading vibe.
Wow! Exceeded my expectations. Wonderful customer service. Wonderful selection! Just Wonderful. Highly recommend! Vibes were everything. Happy to support a business such as this. Keep up the good work ladies!
It's great to have such a warm and welcoming bookstore in the Bronx. Wonderful selection and knowledgeable staff. Definitely a stop to make in the Bronx for readers!
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