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Strand Bookstore

Bookstore and Used Bookstore

Greenwich Village, New York

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Strand Bookstore

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Ranked #8 for bookstores in New York
The folks at The New Yorker and Time Out New York like this place. Would you agree?
"If you love books, you'll love Strand.... 18 miles of books!"(18 Tips)
"Amazing place if you're a book lover."(14 Tips)
"Worth it for the rare books section alone."(26 Tips)
"An amazing bookstore with wide selection of used books."(17 Tips)

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Erin JacksonApril 7, 2013
Been here 10+ times
They have an amazing graphic novel section. Don't sleep on this store. There are hidden treasures everywhere.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsAugust 15, 2015
Most books are discounted so you’ll often find better deals here than online Read more
allisonAugust 31, 2015
Order used titles online and pick them up in just a few days.
AnnaJuly 29, 2015
I could spend hours, days, months, even years in there. It's a great place to get completely lost in
Gennady PritskerSeptember 9, 2011
Go up to the rare-books section; it's dead-quiet. Ask a pretentious question about a rare edition and then abscond, hiding quietly between in the back of an aisle.
Karissa DurlerFebruary 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
It is really easy to spend hours here. It is also very difficult to leave without buying a book.
SiewSeptember 17, 2014
A must-go in New York for readers. Load up on the book store memorabilia too!
Matthew RutledgeOctober 6, 2016
Impressive collection. Something for everyone. Unless you're looking for foreign language books. Pretty weak selection.
Chad HornerDecember 20, 2017
Been here 25+ times
the best bookstore, you could spend hours browsing only the tables on the main floor.
George WallaceOctober 18, 2021
18 miles of books, who could ask for more! The prices were very reasonable too.
RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017
The store, founded in 1927, is famous for its claim of having 18 miles of books in stock.
JustinOctober 8, 2015
An absolute must-visit for book lovers! Incredibly helpful staff!
Ted PalenskiDecember 4, 2016
Miles of books, old, new, and interesting. You can even sell your books!
Severine DavisSeptember 1, 2020
Wide variety and prices which are super fair.One of my favorite bookstores.
Eduardo RamirezAugust 6, 2019
Fantastic 3-story bookstore with a wide selection and helpful staff.
KarenJanuary 25, 2019
This bookstore has books from anything to everything, from comics to classics.
Zoe BSeptember 10, 2015
If you are patient and look closely, you may find a $2 gem in the book shelves outside.
Elvis Torres DelgadoJuly 26, 2016
Huge selection of new and used books. Always crowded though, which complicates browsing.
PaulineFebruary 17, 2014
Grab a book and head straight to the bench near the window on the 1st floor. First come, first served!
Danny FriedmanSeptember 15, 2013
They have a great "cheaper than Kindle price" section. Which includes hardbacks. What's not to love?
Darryl BJuly 23, 2018
one of my favorite places in the city!
Deep GujralJanuary 20, 2016
Amazing selection and a great place to spend the afternoon browsing books
Ece CNovember 10, 2015
Rare books, used books, discounts and selections are all in one place.
Eman AbdulazizAugust 26, 2018
Amazing book store. Totally loved it.
ViayraFebruary 2, 2017
A MUST if you love books! You can spend a whole day in here ❤️
LilyJanuary 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to find the bargain tables - there's one hidden downstairs with lots of lovely cheap books.
Giana ZulkafliNovember 17, 2018
Bookworm haven and selections that can go on for miles . Plenty of shopping to do and not hours to be spent !
Tim O. OAugust 5, 2016
Amazing selection of all kinds of books.
Tara DeVincenzoMarch 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
this was one of David Bowie's top three favorite places to go in New York. be cool and educate yourself
Alice ChaoApril 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great selection of books & book related paraphernalia
Farrar, Straus & GirouxAugust 6, 2014
Meet Ted Rall on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new graphic novel After We Kill You, We Will Welcome You Back as Honored Guests. Read more
Krzysztof L.April 30, 2018
i can stay here forever! best for book lovers!
Alex TavarezJanuary 31, 2020
A good selection of used books and discounts.
Ceren AYDecember 20, 2016
The best and loaded bookstore ever! 😍 it's like entering a wonderland!
KennyMay 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
BEST bookstore in New York -- too bad the staff is the most miserable bunch of souls this side of the Mississippi. A smile or a "Thank You" goes a long way.
Jason BligenAugust 21, 2013
If you plan on selling your books get here early, it gets busy mid afternoon!!
Gianluca DMAugust 13, 2013
By far, the best bookstore in NYC. Check out the rare book room. If you like books, this is the place.
Julia MontiDecember 22, 2015
Quintessential NYC. Go to Strand on a Sunday, post brunch and get lost in the thousands of books.
Kathleen NNovember 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I liked the banned books table. Filled with books that have been banned from schools, libraries, etc. and a little bio about why they were banned.
Denis AkhapkinJuly 21, 2015
Don't skip a basement with a big collection of literary criticism, letters and memoirs
Ash HuangNovember 20, 2014
Set a budget and limit before you go. Otherwise, your money will just vanish out of your pockets and your arms will hurt from carrying books.
Teen VogueNovember 22, 2010
The perfect hipster haven for used and new books at discount prices. I’m die-hard about supporting independent bookstores. –Danielle Nussbaum, entertainment director
Kate SilverDecember 20, 2011
Crowded most of the time, but customers are always cordial and they have a bunch of New York Review of Books Classics scattered around.
M&M'sOctober 14, 2014
The biggest bookstore I have ever seen. Great amount of anything you want
Jason KonenSeptember 10, 2014
Miles of books. New and used. Great prices. Found some books I'd been searching for a while.
Lea CeasrineMarch 6, 2015
Get lost in isles for hours; swim the shelves, find the hidden treasures of NY's very own.
Lauren SKNovember 6, 2014
My favorite place to get lost. The books never end and there are great sidewalk deals!
Andrew SMarch 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great selection of photography books on the top floor.
Jessica WickhamJanuary 26, 2017
Always busy but then it will be with so many books to wind away a sleepy afternoon getting lost in them all
Karin RendelmanMarch 15, 2011
Best bookstore in Manhattan<3 Love the $1 used books that wrap around the outside of the store...always find something good!!

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