Big Reuse has a soft spot for books. We enjoy seeing them be chosen by readers ready to start new journeys or given a new life as gifts. Our books at our Gowanus, Brooklyn Reuse Center (thrift store) at 1 12th St are always regularly stocked with new finds.
Every book carries a world within it, and through our partnership with Bookshop.org, Big Reuse receives 30% of every purchase made through our Bookshop.org page. These funds help to support Big Reuse’s environmental and community programs – including composting, curbside composting outreach, tree care, tree planting, reuse, and youth engagement projects across the city. Our curated booklists on bookshop.org highlight stories that reflect the values we carry into our work, as well as seasonal reads, staff recommendations, and more.
Highlights from our Staff Recommendations List
Weyward by Emilia Hart
A beautifully layered story about resilience across generations. Hart weaves together three women’s lives, blending themes of nature, strength, and inherited connection. Perfect for readers who love atmospheric storytelling.
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
A lyrical and imaginative novella about two time traveling agents who begin as enemies and fall into a love letter exchange that rewrites everything they know. Poetic, intimate, and unforgettable.
Highlights from our Fiction & Futurism List
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
A haunting and hopeful climate fiction novel that follows a young girl growing up in a world reshaped by storms. It blends survival, nature, and tenderness in a way that stays with you long after reading.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
A gentle, thoughtful novella about purpose, rest, and the relationship between humans and nature. This read is cozy, philosophical, and perfect for slowing down during the winter season
Highlights from our Cozy Winter Vibes List
One Day in December by Josie Silver
A warm and charming winter romance that begins with a single moment and unfolds over years. Perfect for readers who enjoy love stories that feel both magical and grounded.
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
A lyrical and dreamy novel filled with longing, mythology, and emotional depth. Its quiet winter atmosphere pairs beautifully with December reading.
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store by Keigo Higashino
A heartwarming and magical tale about a mysterious store that receives letters from people seeking guidance. It is a comforting and uplifting story filled with hope.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
A timeless classic full of stormy moors, intense emotion, and gothic atmosphere. Its dramatic landscapes and winter darkness make it a perfect seasonal read.
You can explore our full list of recommended reads on Bookshop.org at bookshop.org/shop/bigreuse. Every book purchased through our page sends 30% of proceeds directly to Big Reuse, helping us continue our impactful community-based environmental work.
You can also come visit our bookshelves at our Reuse Center (thrift store) in Gowanus, Brooklyn at 1 12th St for more thrifted book finds! Or stop by to donate your books!
Written by NYSERDA Fellow Tatiana Guerra