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Favorite places to read a book in NYC
Sheep Meadow is one of Favorite places to read a book in NYC.

1. Sheep Meadow

9.4
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 159 tips and reviews

Penguin TeenPenguin Teen: Bring a blanket, a picnic and grab a spot under a shady tree to read your favorite book for hours!

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of Favorite places to read a book in NYC.

2. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews

Penguin TeenPenguin Teen: An overwhelming selection and a million places to settle in and read all day...especially good on a rainy day!

Washington Square Park is one of Favorite places to read a book in NYC.

3. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 710 tips and reviews

Penguin TeenPenguin Teen: Lots of bench space for great reading opportunities...often accompanied by live musicians playing near the fountain.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of Favorite places to read a book in NYC.

4. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews

Penguin TeenPenguin Teen: For views of Manhattan, it doesn't get better than this. Grab a coffee and a good book and it makes for a perfect day!

Hudson River Park is one of Favorite places to read a book in NYC.

5. Hudson River Park

9.6
West St (btwn Battery Pl & W 59th St), New York, NY
Park · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

Penguin TeenPenguin Teen: There are some amazing areas to relax along this Western stretch of Manhattan. With its waterfront views, cafes, and dog parks, there are a million places to settle in and read for the day!