"Tamizdat means "published out of Russia" or in English "self published," White Rabbit Books co-owner Michael Epshteyn told West Side Rag during a visit to the store. Tamizdat Book Corner will carry an assortment of books published in Europe over 40 years ago, along with more current books by author Linor Goralik who supports Ukraine."
"Poppie Toys, a pop-up toy store on the corner of Broadway and West 83rd Street, closed in mid December. It sold toys and wooden children's furniture, using the material rattan, a wooden weave. Owned and operated by Upper West Side mom Carlijn Joosten, Poppie Toys opened in November 2023, in a space vacated by a Bank of America branch."
"Upper West Siders will not have to travel far to find Poppie toys and furniture in the future. Jenn Mattie, who helped Joosten run the pop-up, is soon opening a new Upper West Side toy store which will sell the Poppie brand among others. "Since West Side Kids closed, I don't think we have a dedicated toy store so I hope to remedy that.""
Tamizdat Book Corner, specializing in books banned in Russia, opens February 26th at White Rabbit Books on West 86th Street with a public celebration at 7 p.m. The term tamizdat means "published out of Russia" or self-published. The corner will stock European books from over 40 years ago and current works by author Linor Goralik who supports Ukraine. White Rabbit Books, a multi-language bookstore for children and teens, opened in January 2025. Separately, Poppie Toys, a pop-up toy store on Broadway and West 83rd Street, closed in mid-December after operating since November 2023. Owner Carlijn Joosten operated the store on a month-to-month basis. Jenn Mattie, who assisted Joosten, plans to open a new dedicated toy store on the Upper West Side. Additionally, Sisu Clinic, a doctor-led skin care clinic, has signage at Broadway and West 83rd Street with an expected May opening.
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