Over the last few months, independent bookseller St. Marks’ Bookshop fought with Cooper Union for a rent reduction. At first, Cooper Union said no, a lot of signatures were collected and some famous people joined the effort. Finally, just like the end of a Dickens’ novel, everything turned out all right and the St. Marks’ Bookshop still stands. Why not celebrate this victory with a party? Cue the party music!

Hosted by The Cooper Square Committee, the neighborhood organization on the forefront of saving the store, the event will be a combination of a victory celebration and 34th birthday party for the shop. It all goes down on December 1st, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Read more…