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Elm City Books has been a cornerstone of New Haven's literary community since 2003, providing a warm and inviting space for readers of all tastes. Located just steps from the Yale campus, the store attracts a diverse crowd of students, professors, and neighborhood regulars. The ground-floor cafe serves locally roasted coffee alongside a curated selection of pastries. Upstairs, floor-to-ceiling shelves hold an impressive poetry collection that rivals any in New England. The store's commitment to hosting emerging writers has made it a vital launching pad for new literary voices.
Elm City Books has been a cornerstone of New Haven's literary community since 2003, providing a warm and inviting space for readers of all tastes. Located just steps from the Yale campus, the store attracts a diverse crowd of students, professors, and neighborhood regulars. The ground-floor cafe serves locally roasted coffee alongside a curated selection of pastries. Upstairs, floor-to-ceiling shelves hold an impressive poetry collection that rivals any in New England. The store's commitment to hosting emerging writers has made it a vital launching pad for new literary voices. Located in the heart of New Haven, Connecticut, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2003, making it 23 years of championing books and readers.
Weekly open-mic nights on Thursdays, monthly poetry slams, author readings every Saturday, and a beloved annual New Haven Writers Festival partnership.
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