Strand Bookstore

Strand Bookstore

Bookstore and Used Bookstore
Greenwich Village, New York
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    Ranked #7 for bookstores in New York
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    The experts at Time Out New York and The New Yorker recommend this place
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    Washington Square Hotel
    "If you love books, you'll love Strand.... 18 miles of books!"(17 Tips)
    darnisha b.
    "Amazing place if you're a book lover."(14 Tips)
    Alexander L.
    "Worth it for the rare books section alone."(26 Tips)
    Youssof M.
    "An amazing bookstore with wide selection of used books."(17 Tips)
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  • Dasha I.heart icon on user image
    Dasha IvashchyshynaApril 25, 2017
    Great selection
  • Sara R.heart icon on user image
    Sara RoMay 31, 2015
    Get the bargain books!
  • Leeor S.heart icon on user image
    Leeor SommerAugust 11, 2015
    Great selection!!
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannAugust 25, 2014
    Some weird shit hidden in those $1-$3 carts.
  • Javier M.
    Javier MataSeptember 12, 2015
    This is a great place
  • Melissa F.heart icon on user image
    Melissa FordJuly 3, 2016
    Bargain $1 books outside
  • Paramitta S.
    Paramitta SekarJune 28, 2010
    I always love books,especially the rare and cheap one(s)
  • Nancy M.
    Nancy McCallaMarch 8
    Great service.
  • Bergdorf Goodman
    Bergdorf GoodmanFebruary 24, 2011
    It's a BG New York City Secret! Designer Jason Wu gets great reads here every week. Read more
  • Nishant
    NishantAugust 16, 2014
    Comic books upstairs
  • Jess B.heart icon on user image
    Jess ButlerSeptember 26, 2015
    Bookworm paradise.
  • Cecilia C.heart icon on user image
    Cecilia CharlieJune 11, 2013
    Upstairs is the place!
  • Owen H.heart icon on user image
    Owen HopperMarch 3, 2017
    Great selection
  • abby
    abbyJuly 18, 2011
    go here after you realize that book you want at barnes and noble is 30 bucks
  • เกาะทะลุ ส.
    เกาะทะลุ สีฟ้าทัวร์January 8, 2015
    i love book
  • Wenyi T.
    Wenyi TanNovember 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Cheaper than Barnes & Noble!
  • Rob B.
    Rob BeeMay 21, 2013
    Seeing Jackson 2 nite.... Should be purfect
  • Kim C.
    Kim ChanAugust 21, 2011
    awesome selection... but no places to sit down.
  • FUDK
    FUDKJuly 2, 2013
    This place is like a Barnes & Noble without the Starbucks.
  • Elizabeth G.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth GoetzOctober 18, 2015
    Prices A+.
  • Rhea G.
    Rhea GalsimJune 15, 2013
    Crowded on the weekends so beware.
  • Stacey L.
    Stacey LaBuyMarch 25, 2011
    a good book on a day like today... awesome
  • Anna(Lika) I.
    Anna(Lika) IshutinaMay 27, 2012
    Great value of cheap books:-)
  • Sophie L.
    Sophie LAugust 9, 2011
    Impressive collection of old auction catalogues -- Christie's, Sotheby's, Swann, Phillips...
  • Emily K.heart icon on user image
    Emily K.July 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Bathrooms on the 2nd fl
  • Jennifer A.
    Jennifer ArnesonNovember 20, 2013
    Millions of BOOKS!!!! <3 <3 <3
  • Emil P.
    Emil PalmsköldAugust 15, 2014
    Would move in If I were allowed to.
  • Lisa V.
    Lisa VegaAugust 16, 2013
    Neil, manager and guy you sell your books to is kind of a jerk. I have apparently never met him on a good day.
  • Maddie C.heart icon on user image
    Maddie CollinsMay 10, 2014
    Don't go here unless you have nerves of steal because you will give in and you will buy too many books.
  • Arseny A.heart icon on user image
    Arseny AristovNovember 2, 2015
    Cheap bookstore
  • Mariel L.heart icon on user image
    Mariel LëmairMay 8, 2017
    Just do it ✅
  • Justin M.heart icon on user image
    Justin MarksMarch 9, 2015
    C'mon, who doesn't love The Strand?!?!?
  • Jeresaheart icon on user image
    JeresaAugust 21, 2014
    discount books~
  • Jen Z.heart icon on user image
    Jen ZJuly 11, 2016
    Books and gifts!
  • Matt H.
    Matt HantzJune 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I defy you to find a slower elevator.
  • David D.
    David DownsJuly 15, 2010
    Free your mind. Don't look for a specific book, because you won't find it. Let the books find you!
  • Phil G.
    Phil GiampietroJanuary 8, 2010
    Got an entire Summer's worth of reading here for under $100. Amazing prices. Read more
  • Denis B.
    Denis BolhosaNovember 2, 2023
    Pass’s Restroom: 3219
  • John S.
    John SampognaFebruary 29, 2012
    This is where @jessebrightman reads up on the hottest pinterest trends
  • Roy L.
    Roy LacanilaoSeptember 24, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The best book store in NYC!
  • Shawnie
    ShawnieFebruary 8, 2012
    Get lost in miles of books. Heaven.
  • Norma T.
    Norma TorresJuly 10, 2013
    Love this place
  • Justin O.
    Justin OrgelJanuary 19, 2014
    Whisper when you say the word "Amazon"
  • Evan R.heart icon on user image
    Evan RothsteinMay 12, 2013
    Always find great stuff.
  • Pedro T.heart icon on user image
    Pedro TorresJanuary 16, 2015
    Heaven on earth.
  • tanya b.
    tanya brownSeptember 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Take the elevator to the rare book room for a magical adventure
  • Angela
    AngelaAugust 18, 2013
    Favorite place EVER!!!
  • Abigail E.
    Abigail EliseNovember 10, 2010
    Miles of books! Prepare to spend hours here.
  • Mandi G.
    Mandi GrossOctober 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Trendy - saw Jake gyllenhall there today!
  • YING S.
    YING SAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my favorite spots in nyc!
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Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway (at E 12th St)
New York, NY 10003
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Welcome to Strand Book Store, New York City's legendary home of 18 Miles of new, used and rare books. Since 1927.
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    • 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
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