We are thrilled to announce our newest French Corner partnership with The Rabbit Books and Bar (170 Avenue A, corner of East 11th Street) in the East Village.

The Rabbit Books and Bar was created by Marianna Vaidman Stone and Emily Samara Stone, a mother-daughter team of New Yorkers with a vision: pair a good book with a great drink and see what stories unfold. Inspired by the convivial spirit of European cafés, the inviting hush of libraries, and the familiar ease of old New York bars, they set out to create a place that feels timeless, a little offbeat, and deeply welcoming — like a smart friend’s living room, but with better coffee and cocktails.

As of its grand opening in August, The Rabbit Books and Bar sells a selection of French books sourced by Albertine, in addition to their selection of Spanish books, international literature in translation, and much more.

Livres en français at The Rabbit Books and Bar.

Co-owner Marianna Vaidman Stone’s selection of favorite French books in translation.

On 170 Avenue A.

Albertine partners with select bookstores across the country to create “French Corners,” curated selections of French and Francophone titles to foster our mission to make French literature available to readers across the United States. Read more about our bookstore partnerships here.