The Twisted Spine

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306 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
https://www.twistedspinebooks.com

The Twisted Spine is a unique bookstore and café located in Brooklyn, dedicated to horror and dark literature, making it NYC's first establishment of its kind. Open six days a week, the store offers a haunting atmosphere for enthusiasts of the genre.

In addition to its curated selection of books, The Twisted Spine hosts events such as the NYC Queer Horror Book Club and offers pre-orders for themed titles like "Blood, Sweat, Queers." This vibrant space aims to cultivate a community of readers who share a passion for the macabre and unconventional storytelling.

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4.55 reviews
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Alyssa G.
9/9/2025

I heard about this place from my sister who is horror fanatic. I know opening weekend was absolutely crazy so my husband surprised me today bringing me since my birthday is two days away. I was...

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Gabriel T.
11/6/2025

Beautifully designed gothic-looking space with a lot of thought put into it, and one of NYC's new speciality bookstores - this one with a focus on horror. Right now, it's functioning more as a...

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Michael C.
10/6/2025

I'd never been to a bookstore that was dedicated to only horror books, so I was super excited to check this out opening weekend! I love that it's a bookstore, cafe, and bar! The interior is dark...

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Peter B.
9/15/2025

We popped in because we thought it would be cute! We were blown away. One of the favorite bookstores and coffee shops over ever been to! Cant recommend the mary shelley latte and the zombie pastry...

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Kiran D.
9/10/2025

Great atmosphere, great selection of books, cute and themed snacks and drinks, an outdoor seating area, and couches.

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