Word Up Community Bookshop/ Librería Comunitaria

A community bookshop serving the Washington Heights and Inwood community. Check out our second space RECIRCULATION!

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Events this week!

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#IndigenousBook “This book delivered everything I want and more from a young adult novel…mysteries, folklore, family relations, explorations of grief, politically engaged stories exploring land ‘ownership’ and Indigenous rights, and gorgeous cover art.” -Sophia collective member

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Packed with astrology, mythology, and heart, here is the first line of the novel to whet your appetite: “When my husband comes into the bedroom we have shared for thirteen years and tells me he doesn’t want to be married anymore, I reach for my neck. My head is missing.”

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Beloved author and Booker Prize finalist @avnidoshi will be signing copies of her new book THE FIRST HOUSE (out Nov 10), a short and beautiful novel about family and the end of a marriage.

PREORDER a signed copy on https://t.co/RtrrDQr8aD by Nov. 6th 💗

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Get to know the working cats of New York City and the owners of these neighborhood stores! Word Up welcomes the founder, Dan Rimada

To celebrate the cats in our neighborhood, we'll be hosting a cat supply drive in November! Drop off supplies at the shop before the 18th 🐈

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“I thought after 2008, I could skip a few of these walks. But I see we need them more than ever.”

If you can vote, make sure your voice is heard today!

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It’s November!!! (sorry this is late, our events/socials person had the flu 🤧)

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Hope everyone has a ✨magical✨ Halloween!

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The Recirculation Artist Market is back in time for the holiday! Shop local vendors and support Uptown artist on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 3pm to 7pm at our space in Washington Heights. 

More info & vendor app: https://t.co/fhbxcJL6WO

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TONIGHT learn about Harry Belafonte’s life while he lived Uptown and his activist legacy. In a world where celebrities stay quiet, it’s a nice reminder of people like Belafonte who used their platform for good.

https://t.co/U68xHtBXBT

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Super excited to be doing a book launch for my dear friend Schneider K. Rancy's debut novel, BEYOND THE BATHS OF STARS (@AmistadBooks, launching 11/3/2026) next week. Thank you @WordUpBooks for being our virtual host! You can buy the book and RSVP here: https://t.co/CUMjLh6Lqh

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October is National Co-Op Month 🫂 Check out @hivemindbookstore owner #JulesWernersbach exploration of an Austin, TX grocery co-op as it’s pushed to the brink after a hurricane. https://t.co/HREwkYbz34

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A community member was abducted by ICE. Here’s his GoFundMe to help get him out! https://t.co/2GUkOtiMT8

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Plus collage night, Market for Gaza with a screening, a fall festival with free books, and yoga on Sunday!

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Happy Sunday! Plan out your week and check out one (or more 👋) of our events this week, which include BESTSELLING AUTHORS @ReneeWyton and #KwameAlexandet in conversation at @HSAnyc PLUS some special #ThePeoplesMoneyNYC idea generating workshops.

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We're making space at #RecirculationNYC on the shelves for new books! Stop by Thursday-Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm to shop new inventory every week.

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EVENTS THIS WEEK include a special cat story time with adoptable kittens and a book pop-up at The Met Cloisters to celebrate Día de los Muertos 💀🌼

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Boo!! Here are our October events👻

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TONIGHT / ESTÁ NOCHE Jacqueline Jiménez Polanco presenta #SapphoEnSantoDomingo

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Fall Equinox Jam last weekend at Recirculation, hosted by @dlite30

Photos by volunteer Andrew K!