Nefer Bookcafé in Wakefield offers Bronx residents a much-needed third space

Tucked in the northeast Bronx right off the Wakefield station, Nefer Bookcafé, located at 694 East 241st Street,  is redefining what a community sanctuary looks like. Nefer has proved to be more than a place to browse books or grab a quick cup of coffee; the cafe offers a gathering space where history, literature, and conversation intertwine, inviting visitors to slow down and connect.For founder and owner Lonna Dawson, the vision has always expanded beyond selling books and simple c