Whether you're a horror fanatic, on the lookout for Williamsburg's coziest study spot or in a bind for some last-minute Halloween inspiration, The Twisted Spine might just be the place for you.

As New York City's first horror and dark literature bookstore, The Twisted Spine carries thousands of titles on any given day in addition to various trinkets and ephemera centered around the genre.

They also operate as a cafe and bar, serving coffee, beer and wine alongside themed pastries and small bites.