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- Julia LuAugust 15, 2018You can find any book you’ve ever wanted here! Also a great place to go gift shopping.
- SPINJuly 19, 2011This is Cults' favorite bookstore in the city! Guitarist Brian Oblivion says, "you can get every single book here" and singer Madeline Follin adds, "and it smells great!"
- Decent math section downstairs, albeit relatively small given the store's size. Look here to round out your math bookshelf by scoring some great used finds for cheap.
- NicoleAugust 8, 2012Check out the $2 book section. If you look hard enough you can always find something interesting. You definitely won't leave without buying something.
- travel42August 3, 2011You can spend hours in this store and not know it: If you enter when it's sunny, it's likely to be dark when you exit. It's walking distance to some great cafes around Union Square.
- Felix SargentFebruary 14, 2015Books everywhere. Don't be afraid to talk to the wonderful people who work here for a book recommendation.
- Asteris MasourasDecember 19, 2015The scifi section is literally ceiling-high, and the store is enormous. A must visit for bookworms.
- katzenkeksAugust 30, 2013For sure the best book shop in the world. You simply can't leave without at least one new book. (I bought 5.)
- Foursquare InsidersNovember 25, 2015“18 miles of books. My goal in life is to read them all.” - Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker Read more
- WyngspanJanuary 22, 2014Long live the bookworm. We dare you to name a book that's not in their 18-mile long selection. Don't forget to "bookmark" Strand on Wyngspan: http://bit.ly/1eBcs01
- One of my favorite bookstores in the world. Come here and get lost for hours.
- Richard RevillaApril 24, 2013Crazy number of book used new and out of print. It's one of a kind. Browse the aisles which are not like your typically big box store.
- Sophie OmnomAugust 11, 2016Excellent bookstore whether you know what book you want, or are just browsing for a *novel* recommendation
- the best bookstore, you could spend hours browsing only the tables on the main floor.
- Huge selections on art. Although some of them mistakenly say out of print or more expensive than new books.
- Afi Yellow-DukeJune 23, 2015Soooo many cheap books. I could easily spend days here. I'm also convinced that the smartest and coolest people in Manhattan work here.
- ZazéonMay 16, 2012One could spend days perusing the shelves of this building, a holiday for any day. Simply put, awesome. Tip: expand foreign lang. section.
- If the book you're looking for is featured on one of the front display tables, chances are there are cheaper copies of it on the shelf. Also- Look for Turkish banana taffy when checking out.
- Raphael LangenscheidtNovember 17, 2015Everyone's experience - customer: 'this is far fetched but do you have French children's books?' - clerk: 'of course! let me show you!' - then walk to entire WALL of French children's books.
- Karen BrittMay 23, 2015Great for broke teens with little allowance money!!!! Saturdays outside they sell books for as little for $1.50!!!!!!
- Cristina SánchezOctober 16, 2016They have a large collection of graphic novels. Very good to buy second-hand books and gifts.
- Lauren PatrickNovember 17, 2015Excellent place for gifts for all occasions. Including a 'treat yo self" gift occasion.
- Sara JordanSeptember 14, 2014Crazy large selection of books! A lot to browse through. Fun tote bags and goodies. Always busy!
- 2nd Floor bathrooms (which bookend the Children's Books help desk) are generally low-wait and high-cleanliness, which is an oasis in the Union Square area.
- Great for book browsing and for people watching. My favorite place to while away a free afternoon.
- Find the next book you didn't know you needed. Lose a few hours in the stacks. Relax and escape the hustle and bustle.
- Diego RufoApril 5, 201118 miles of books distributed among several floors. If you're passionate about books, you must visit this bookstore where you'll find new books and second hand books for a good price. Read more
- $1 and 50 cent books outside, you can find some real gems if you dig deep enough.
- hania albraikanMay 30, 2016You can find what ever book u look for for a good price even the rare one !
- Trever PolakAugust 9, 2014One of the oldest independent bookstores in Manhattan. If you love books and live in New York, you've probably been here.
- They have plenty of great book specials outside! You could find $1 books!
- Recover Reputation, Online Management GiovincoOctober 23, 2017Ah, the Strand survives after all these years. Did you know around the store was a mini-used book district twenty or thirty years ago?
- CompassJuly 23, 2013The legendary bookstore and seller is known for boasting over eight miles of books, but its lecture series are not to be missed.
- Jag FirerwalkerMarch 11, 2017Boooooks, which you should read. The amount of great books herw will showcase that you should read more.
- JEREMY BELGRAVES3 weeks agoThe wonderland for a wide range of materials I left with a stack that im still thumbing through with the kids!
- Markus TarjamoDecember 8, 2015Local landmark bookshop. Very old, very warm feeling. Great deals on books here!
- Such a cool bookstore. Didn’t realize there was an underground floor or two more floors above at first! Check it out
- Alyssa AndersonSeptember 11, 2015You could live here. So many books!!! Staff is so nice and you can always find a book.
- Brian Grogan Jr.January 2, 2016Great variety of cheap books, and cool tote bags, t-shirts, and hoodies
- Gabriel HayesJanuary 15, 2016A NYC staple. Worth checking out for the experience more than actual book shopping.
- Natalia BakerOctober 14, 2014Massive and super cool bookstore well worth a visit. Lots of fun merchandise too.
- Social News NetworkDecember 4, 2013Is there anything better than books and New York City? Not really. What a classic book store. You feel like you're in a famous movie when you're inside checking things out.
- Matthew RutledgeOctober 6, 2016Impressive collection. Something for everyone. Unless you're looking for foreign language books. Pretty weak selection.