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Jumel Terrace Books is a quaint shop in New York City. But there's something distinct about the place and its owner that often catches people off guard.

Original by Narratively. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Jumel Terrace Books (Facebook) is located at 426 West 160th St., New York. Call ahead to visit because they're only open "by appointment, invitation, or serendipity." Kurt Thometz (aka "The Private Librarian") is a book collector and curator. Check out his blog, "Books Are Weapons."