Thursday, January 4, 2024

Jen the bookseller closes the book on her Avenue A vending days

Photo from February 2020 by Steven 

After nearly a 9-year presence during warmer-weather months on Avenue A and St. Mark's Place, Jen the bookseller has announced that she is starting a new chapter in her life and will no longer be street vending here. 

She made the announcement yesterday on Instagram: 
I deeply loved and appreciated every conversation i had, every exchange of ideas, all the books that we shared, and the friendships and the projects that were born of Vortexity Books. i am forever grateful for all the spontaneous laughter, the tears, the love, the chaos, the rage, and the honesty that the streets revealed. We went through ALOT together ... if you ever stopped by the table — know that i loved you and that this community forever changed how i view the world, and has reconfirmed my belief in the power of books and their ability to unite people. 
And... 
Long live all of you who made this project exist by being with me on the street ... and in spirit around the world and who read and believe in books as much as i do. i hope to see you all again and work with you on other projects... 
Thanks to Jen for all the quality books at reasonable prices through the years... her arrival each year always marked the beginning of spring and warmer days ahead.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2024 at 8:56 AM

    She will be missed. First class book seller and just so kind and charismatic.

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  2. Eden BeeJanuary 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

    I love Jen.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2024 at 3:50 PM

    I have probably 15 hardcovers from her. She's a goddamned delight.

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  4. William ByronJanuary 6, 2024 at 1:09 PM

    Fantastic being who was always great to me. I got so many cool, out-of-print vintage hardcovers for beyond fair prices. We love you Jen and Vortexity Books.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2024 at 9:07 AM

    I love Jen first! HA - thank you for all our conversations and your book knowledge over the years. I'm wishing you nothing but the best and continued success - Blowing a kiss your way~Michael XO

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