Strand Bookstore
Bookstore and Used Bookstore
Greenwich Village, New York
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"If you love books, you'll love Strand.... 18 miles of books!"(17 Tips)
"The perfect hipster haven for used and new books at discount prices."(14 Tips)
"Amazing place if you're a book lover."(13 Tips)
"Worth it for the rare books section alone."(26 Tips)
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Zoe BSeptember 10, 2015If you are patient and look closely, you may find a $2 gem in the book shelves outside.
$1 and 50 cent books outside, you can find some real gems if you dig deep enough.
Justin DeanAugust 17, 2015Wander around, look at the book tables, bump into something better than what you were looking for.
They have an amazing graphic novel section. Don't sleep on this store. There are hidden treasures everywhere.
Danny FriedmanSeptember 15, 2013They have a great "cheaper than Kindle price" section. Which includes hardbacks. What's not to love?
Miko ShihSeptember 2, 2012This place can be considered the gem of NYC for the fellow bookworms who'd want a new book to their collection while not going broke!
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 14, 2016Could get lost in here. So many books! Check out the rare books on the 3rd floor before 6.15pm.
Thompson HotelsMay 24, 2011Our concierge Ella at Smyth says that if you haven't gone to the rare book floor of The Strand drop what you're doing and go right now. It's unbelievable.
Matthew RutledgeOctober 6, 2016Impressive collection. Something for everyone. Unless you're looking for foreign language books. Pretty weak selection.
Gennady PritskerSeptember 9, 2011Go 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.
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.
RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017The store, founded in 1927, is famous for its claim of having 18 miles of books in stock.
Whenever I walk in, I spend at least one hour wandering around such an awesome book store!
Amy RobertsonNovember 24, 2015Excellent for finding something that Amazon wouldn't think to recommend
Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Used Bookstore!
Ash HuangNovember 20, 2014Set 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.- Perfumes of Arabia London1 week agoVisit Perfumes of Arabia, your premier Arabian perfume shop in London. We offer a range of luxurious oud perfumes, oils, and home fragrances. Read more
Jessica WickhamJanuary 26, 2017Always busy but then it will be with so many books to wind away a sleepy afternoon getting lost in them all
- Village VoiceOctober 22, 2012Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Cheap Books
- DorisJuly 10, 2015In case of wretched lines on the ground floor, try the two checkout registers in the basement.
Denis AkhapkinJuly 21, 2015Don't skip a basement with a big collection of literary criticism, letters and memoirs- Stage BuddyApril 19, 2013
Katrina WoodMay 19, 2011Heard about this bookstore from someone in the magazine biz, so if you're any kind of bibliophile, it's three floors of bliss mixed with the library feel.
Karin RendelmanMarch 15, 2011Best bookstore in Manhattan<3 Love the $1 used books that wrap around the outside of the store...always find something good!!- Teen VogueNovember 22, 2010The perfect hipster haven for used and new books at discount prices. I’m die-hard about supporting independent bookstores. –Danielle Nussbaum, entertainment director
Duffee MaddoxAugust 25, 2017Do you love books? Are you in NYC right now? You have to go! Like you haaaave tooo!
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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.
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 473-1452
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