Brooklyn is poised to be a major destination for Small Business Saturday, with more than 180,000 independent shops and makers operating across the borough, according to NYCEDC . A new report from Public Advocate Jumaane Williams underscores how critical this moment is, stressing the importance of supporting minority and woman-owned small businesses across the city.

From specialty retailers to longtime neighborhood staples, local businesses are preparing for a surge of holiday shoppers. To help readers navigate it, Brooklyn Paper has assembled a curated list of standout spots worth supporting across the borough.

The Bookmark Shoppe, Bay Ridge

This woman-owned indie bookstore on Third Avenue features expansive sections for children, romantasy, young adult and more. The shop

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