Really amazing bookstore that cares about its community. Before the pandemic they hosted a lot of events where young kids could read or show writing or drawings they created to an audience. Throughout the pandemic, they continued to support people in the community through their food pantry. Plus, they have a wide range of books available and their store is very beautiful.

This was my first experience with this bookstore. It is around my community, which is a plus. Since the Pandemic started, you arent allowed in the store but they let you order online and pick up. The last couple of weeks you can go online and or look at their windows and buy that way.When I arrived to the store I had not order online. So, my child and i window shopped and picked a couple of books and a gift certificate. The service was awesome. After asking some questions they were really accommodating because the gift certificate was for instore, they were willing to do it for online for the person that will receive the G.C.They had an array of great books, that Ill be back for. Also, they have a recirculation off-site store on Sundays. Which, will be cool cause they didnt have a Dr. Suess book my child wanted. They most likely will have it there I was told.The only con was that I tried to reach them through FB twice and received no response. In all fairness I should have emailed them.

My community bookstore. They reorganized and re-open. Lots of books with varying prices. They have new and used books. Clean.

What a dandy place to go. up in Harlem. frequent shows. readings, performances. volunteer run, all proceeds go to charitable causes. local authors works can be found here, too.

I purchased a book on their website and picked it up at the store. Two kind folxs had a stand registering people to vote, and there were two staff inside waiting to assist customers. Quick, safe, and smooth process! Everyone was kind via email and in person. Highly recommend!

The greatest place on earth.

Great store with very helpful and friendly staff. We had to travel a bit to get to the store but totally worth it and will be taking the journey again.

Good place 2 read 👌 👏 👍 🙌 😊 ❤

Great project, beautiful mission, wide selection of books, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The bookstore is not just a place to come for your literary desires, but a community hub and center for learning, sharing, and growing. Keep up the good work!

Excellent bookstore focused on the community -staffed by volunteers.

What an amazing place! I went to try and find some used books for my mothers 8th grade classroom and I was able to amass a huge haul of classics and newer books very cheaply. The staff was incredibly helpful and warm. For such a small store, they manage to have such a wide selection. They also provide a space for community events and a cute childrens corner. Im definitely going back to fill up my own bookshelves.

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Got a huge bag of books @$20, happy there were around the neighborhood since the Barns and Noble was primarily selling Colombia college memorabilia. All volunteers (amazing) and lots of events. Great experience/environment for the book lover.

Word Up was a temporary bookstore in 2011, and its immediate popularity allowed it to become a permanent part of Washington Heights. With works of local writers and Spanish books gracing the shelves, this is a great local establishment finally serving a very underserved area. Books are neatly organized, the space is cozy and charming, and the volunteers are wonderfully kind. Be sure to check the events calendar because you just might be able to visit on a day of a concert, literary reading, author signing, or theatrical show. This is a true community bookstore. Word.

7-9PM on Tuesdays No Name at WordUp is worth the trip. Good entertainment for a donation. Comedians and Storytellers practice; there is usually open Mike too.

A book lovers playland, amazing deals throughout-- the antidote to chains and online shopping. And-- its entirely staffed by volunteers-- a true community bookshop! AND-- some of the best live comedy and other events to be found anywhere, plus book signings-- almost all of the events are FREE. Worth the trip up to Washington Heights for anyone who loves books. Or just really cool NYC stuff!!

This is a community bookstore run by the community. You might not find what youre looking for, but it might find you. Local events, great staff (all volunteers) and fair prices. Nice comics section as well.

I buy used books often here. I also like to attend certain events and appreciate the support it brings back to the community. I Do not dig it as a volunteer, which has to do with how much the space can struggle with keeping it a safe space. I encourage people to donate and buy, but only four stars for the legitimate need to practice the safe space it promotes.

Adorable bookstore with a mixed selection of new and used, all at great prices. They are volunteer run and have lots of community programming. Support local businesses!

Great Bookstore! Diverse selection of books specially the kids section. They host lots of events during the week, including discussions with the authors of some of the books.

Wow! I love the bookstore, many obscure and mainstream finds and awesome reads!

I love to take my 1 year old daughter to story time every saturday. Very friendly staff. Good prices. Nice atmosphere. 👍

Great collection of books. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff.

This community store has many used books, reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Great book shop, they have a fantastic comedy/variety show on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm.

WordUp is a great Community Bookstore. I feel like staying for hours and getting lost in the books. Great selections and staff!

You have to love a community bookstore run by such dedicated volunteers. Great books too. And a good community space!

Amazing place! The owners/operators are really helpful cool people.

Loved it my kids loved it..... TheBooks I purchased not only choosy a Blessing of a price... The 3 Books I got... Im lost in totally lost in even my son reads with me .. Plans to donate some of my books when I move

Great part of the neighborhood. Took a group of students to visit and volunteers were very welcoming.

Very nice staff, one of the last great bookstores in New York, great annex also.

Great community bookstore, very small. theres a performance stage setup in the bookstore for events programming. A community bulletin board by the door.

Friendly staff and eclectic selection!

An amazing bookstore in a community of color. I especially loved the collection of poetry.

Great community-oriented bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and kind, passionate volunteers/employees.Cant wait to go back.

Interesting bookshop. They generously hosted AI meetup

Nice concept. Great effort to keep books organized by topics.

The staff {{ALL VOLUNTEER}} really cares about books, the community and I could not feel more welcomed or thankful to have such a great resource for literacy and the arts in my neighborhood than WOrRD UP is. Their reach goes beyond the walls, to community events and even a take a book leave a book book cart at the Morris-Jumel Mansion. The ALL volunteer run staff not only curate books to cost less than a weekly Starbucks short-cutting of resources, but provide and propel local artists to have a space if only for a handful of audience members. This place should be given a key to the city of New York and made a landmark. C. H. E. C. K. I. T. out.

Great find on books at a good price, they have comic books and bi lingual books. It really is a gem of a store.

Lovely experience, front desk staff is very friendly, great prices too

Love the place, for many reasons but mostly because its run by volunteers and people who love books. A must visit place.

Good community bookstore. The books are at good prices and they have great community programs.

Love this place... Always good prices

Great prices on used books, a nice vibe, and a supportable mission.

Probably one of the few little bookstores left, this store has books in English and Spanish. highly recommend this little location.

Nice selection of used books. Often they have community performances.

Beautiful bookshop, volunteer staffed, used and new books, readings and events, emphasis on Community!

I was looking for a comic book of marvel last minute thing and I found it , they were my saviorsThanks very much

Terrific volunteer run bookstore and community center!

Awesome bookstore. Lots of events

Best book store hands down

This is amazing place and a second home with amazing people.

Great place, great selection and events.

Pleasant space with unique products!!

Excellent Customer Service

Nice view and lots of basketball courts

A great benefit to the community, literature, and the arts!

Nice selection, nice people.

Irreplicable, worth it, recommended

A fantastic place

Great neighborhood bookstore!

Best bookstore i ever went to

Mi kids love it

Amazing place!

These community Library help to keep up the Art in the neighborhood

I love it!

Awesome neighborhood bookstore!!

Word Up is amazing!

Awesome

Wonderful.

Part of the community

Congratulations

It is the only non-corporate library in upper Manhattan.

Place where the central axis is the community

Excellent, it has helped me a lot.

Excellent

Small but great place