Welcome to Broadway Stages’ Business Spotlight, where we feature local shops, restaurants and venues in the communities where we have operations. We encourage our readers to join us in supporting these establishments and advancing local economic growth

Do you remember the first time a book really consumed you? You quickly became invested in the characters or concepts and the world around them and you weren’t able to put it down. Likely, its been much too long and these days, more than ever, we need a safe way to take a journey and books are the answer. Books Are Magic in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood is inspiring people of all ages to rekindle their love of reading. The shop opened in 2017 and has been delighting people in the area with their beautifully curated collection of books ever since. They offer not only best-selling new arrivals, but also a myriad of other works with a focus on uplifting the voices of women and BIPOC. Additionally, they offer free books for people under the age of 18 in an effort to increase the number of 100+ book houses in Brooklyn. Books Are Magic also hosts a number of events each month for people of all ages, so make sure to keep an eye on their website to see if some of your favorite authors are stopping by.

The shop is open every day of the week, but if Cobble Hill is just a little too far for you, they’ll ship books straight to your home. The staff at Books Are Magic are true lovers of literature so, if you’re having trouble picking something out, take a look at their “Staff Picks” to discover something amazing that you might have missed. Books Are Magic also accepts donations for a variety of wonderful charities that you can support by donating or support the shop directly by picking up some of their cool merch. If you’re interested in keeping up with new arrivals and events, we encourage you for check out their Instagram and Facebook pages. If you’re in the mood to get wrapped up in a new book, then grab your mask, head on down to Books Are Magic and tell them Broadway Stages sent you!