Suggestions for Bookstore near Upper East Side, New York

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 18, 2021My favorite bookstore in the UES. Such a hidden gem, this divine little bilingual bookstore is located inside the French Consulate. Wonderful selection of French literature books in English

Village Voice • October 25, 2012Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Culinary Bookstore!

Sofia M. • September 11, 2018Una librería muy linda, en el sótano hay libros para estudiantes y tiene también una cafetería

Brendan R. • March 6, 2017Fantastic nonfiction book selection. Small, but well curated

Aarthi D. • September 10, 2013Probably the best used book store in Manhattan. Plus it helps support the NYPL. You can find everything from classics to ARCs.

IrmaZandl Z. • November 18, 2016Shop in front, smallish gallery in back and also appears to be entrance to GAGOSIAN's sushi restaurant

Susan P. • December 9, 2017Easy to find what I want, user-friendly.

Caila Q. • June 22, 2017Local mom & pop bookstore. Kind and attentive people with unique and older book selection. Found some handmade journals I love from this place. #shoplocal

John P. • December 6, 2016Access to the bookstore is only available to CUNY students, faculty and staff. No outsiders.

Katie E. • March 9, 2015Great tarot reader who really can read your energy. She always lets you know if you're close to time so you don't get charged extra too.

Sravanti T. • October 19, 2017The perfect place to people watch on the UES when it’s warm out. Get the half and half avo toast and granola!

New York Public Library • May 10, 2012Speak Out for Your Libraries! NYPL needs your help NOW to stop a proposed $43 million cut. Help protect the 67th Street Library, sign a letter of support today. http://www.nypl.org/speakout

Paige C. • December 30, 2022Delicious croque madame! A great place to sit for a while, work, meet friends, and have delicious coffee and food.

Peter C. • September 15, 2017Great for coffee. Less great for food.

Elizabeth • May 14, 2015The librarians are amazing. :)

Sara • October 13, 2018Amazing for a date. Coffee/tea and dessert recommended. Desserts are delightfully decadent. Espresso is perfected. Also, the bookstore - gorgeous, excellent and varied selection.