Suggestions for Bookstore near Alphabet City, New York

Kavin • August 20, 2021Great place to chill, browse books and enjoy great wine. We love a boozy bookstore.

Eric R. • October 14, 2011Hip and edgy independent book store with well-selected assortment of used books in remarkably good condition. Particularly strong in the art and film genres. I highly recommend visiting Mast.

Liang S. • February 23, 2014Always a good stop to pick up a card and a cute gift.

Naphat K. • July 27, 2015Cute store with a carefully curated selection of vintage cookbooks and tchotchkes. A gem.

Natalia B. • October 14, 2014Massive and super cool bookstore well worth a visit. Lots of fun merchandise too.

Jeffrey R. • December 16, 2018Really pleasant vibe inside, great selection of rare art books, both new and used. Glad this place exists, will be returning!

N A. • November 8, 2018Such a beautiful book store. They don’t have as many options as the Strand, but still I love it.

W magazine • June 24, 2010Spend some time wandering through this photography and art bookstore founded by Christianne Celle (founder of cult fashion line Calypso).

Netsirk • October 16, 2021Books for creatives, artists, and those who like self published rarities.

Carmen N. • July 10, 2015One of the best used bookstores in NYC, and an all around comfortable, inviting space. The selection is usually on par with a "new" bookstore.

Weegee • July 19, 2010Visit Aperture's book store and gallery!

Joanna F. • December 23, 2016Great bookstore with helpful staff. It's everything you want a bookstore to be!

Michael W. • December 31, 2015Great selection.

Village Voice • November 21, 2011Winner of Best Bookstore (Used) in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The selection reflects the hard work the management puts into the shop.

Wyngspan • January 27, 2014Go for the coffee, stay for the vibe (and music).

simhskal • February 11, 2018Charcoal chai latte, almond croissant from Balthazar and Milo Mocha (off-menu) are your wins!

WillMcD • April 14, 2009prob the best coffee in the city. $$ but really good. get the americano

The Spark Group • January 7, 2011Tiny- but has some of the best coffee we've tried in nyc. Great selection of baked goods.

Easternculture S. • August 28, 2013Starting from September 1st, the bookstore will open from 10:00am to 7:00pm (7 days a week). We will be open on Labor Day! Let's read n' enjoy!