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The Fountain Bookshop
A friendly general-interest bookshop for Hudson Heights, strongest for kids' books, fiction, and its calendar of book clubs.
803 W 187th StW 187th St between Fort Washington Ave & Pinehurst Ave
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What it is
The Fountain Bookshop is an independent bookstore at 803 W 187th St, between Fort Washington Ave and Pinehurst Ave. Its About page describes a general-interest store with a robust children’s section, adult fiction and nonfiction, and genre fiction in science fiction, fantasy, mystery and thriller, and romance, with titles in English and Spanish. It says the shop is named for the owner’s grandmother, Margaret Fountain Anderson.
Who it’s for
Neighborhood readers, parents, and anyone browsing the 187th St strip. The store also appeals to people who want a book-club night: its calendar lists multiple clubs, including an “Is it Worth the Hype?” book club on October 29, 2026, and partner events at Dutch Baby Bakery on the same block.
Standout details
The About page also describes a soda fountain menu that was planned to launch in April 2025. What the shop currently serves from that menu is not confirmed here, so check before counting on it. The site lists the store as open every day, with hours of 10am to 8pm in the store-hours block and 8:30pm in another line.
Honest verdict
A welcome local bookshop, best for browsing and events rather than rare or specialist titles. The stock described on the site is general-interest, so look elsewhere for a niche subject. Call or check the website if you need exact closing time on a given day.