McNally Jackson is an independent bookstore, opportunely located on Prince Street in NYC. Along with their two floors of books, McNally Jackson boasts a full calendar of events and a bustling cafe. Aspiring to be a hub of Manhattan’s literary culture, McNally Jackson takes a unique approach to layout and arranges their books by nation.
Join McNally Jackson on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 7:00 PM for an evening with Jeanette Winterson. Her new novel, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, was published this March by Grove Press. Publishers Weekly gave the novel a starred review, calling it “Raw . . . A highly unusual, scrupulously honest, and endearing memoir.” Winterson is the acclaimed author of several books, including her internationally best-selling first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.
[…] We’re big fans of McNally Jackson bookstore here at the WNBA. As we mentioned before, they have a bustling events calendar complete with workshops, author signings, and book clubs. Coming up next Wednesday is a monthly storytelling and performance show, “Real Characters.” Combining some of New York’s best story tellers and comedians, this month’s “Real Characters” starts at 7:00pm on April 11. Past performers include writers, actors, and stand-ups who have appeared on This American Life, HBO’s Funny or Die and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. […]