Caliope in NYC
Not mail order at all! The owner, Cesar Rodriguez, and his brother, run literary gatherings every Thursday (Tertulias) where neighborhood poets come and perform, and they have sponsored many artistic and political speakers, too. They even publish a small selection of books themselves--Dominican poets mainly, and many women, who don't have a lot of exposure otherwise.
Definitely stop in and buy something! They're a great force for the good in Inwood & Washington Heights--and they're very keyed in, sponsoring young artists and participating in festivals, etc. etc. I love them! :glasses: