Strand Bookstore

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)
    Teen Vogue
    "The perfect hipster haven for used and new books at discount prices."(14 Tips)
    darnisha b.
    "Amazing place if you're a book lover."(13 Tips)
    Alexander L.
    "Worth it for the rare books section alone."(26 Tips)
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  • Zoe B.heart icon on user image
    Zoe BSeptember 10, 2015
    If you are patient and look closely, you may find a $2 gem in the book shelves outside.
  • Dunja
    DunjaFebruary 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    $1 and 50 cent books outside, you can find some real gems if you dig deep enough.
  • Justin D.heart icon on user image
    Justin DeanAugust 17, 2015
    Wander around, look at the book tables, bump into something better than what you were looking for.
  • Erin J.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Diana P.heart icon on user image
    Diana PardueNovember 11, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Don’t miss review books in the basement 📚
  • Danny F.
    Danny FriedmanSeptember 15, 2013
    They have a great "cheaper than Kindle price" section. Which includes hardbacks. What's not to love?
  • Miko S.
    Miko ShihSeptember 2, 2012
    This 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!
  • Christian S.heart icon on user image
    Christian StangierJune 20, 2015
    Incredible selection of all kinds of books
  • Ece C.heart icon on user image
    Ece CNovember 10, 2015
    Rare books, used books, discounts and selections are all in one place.
  • Lizzie H.heart icon on user image
    Lizzie HatfieldMarch 14, 2016
    Could get lost in here. So many books! Check out the rare books on the 3rd floor before 6.15pm.
  • Thompson Hotels
    Thompson HotelsMay 24, 2011
    Our 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.
  • David M.heart icon on user image
    David MilbergMarch 2, 2016
    I love to read and this place is like heaven for me! Awesome store.
  • Matthew R.heart icon on user image
    Matthew RutledgeOctober 6, 2016
    Impressive collection. Something for everyone. Unless you're looking for foreign language books. Pretty weak selection.
  • Gennady P.
    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.
  • Tiffany L.
    Tiffany LeighAugust 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Rainbeau
    RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017
    The store, founded in 1927, is famous for its claim of having 18 miles of books in stock.
  • Alex G.heart icon on user image
    Alex GarciaJune 17, 2017
    The best place to find any kind of book!! Highly recommended
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    M&M'sOctober 14, 2014
    The biggest bookstore I have ever seen. Great amount of anything you want
  • Alex T.heart icon on user image
    Alex TavarezJanuary 31, 2020
    A good selection of used books and discounts.
  • Racky R.
    Racky RossJuly 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Whenever I walk in, I spend at least one hour wandering around such an awesome book store!
  • Lauren N.
    Lauren NathanielApril 25, 2016
    Absolutely love this place. best place to buy your moleskine notebook
  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DFebruary 24, 2020
    My favorite bookstore in New York!
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonNovember 24, 2015
    Excellent for finding something that Amazon wouldn't think to recommend
  • N A.heart icon on user image
    N AvedisSeptember 12, 2018
    My favorite place ever! Doesn’t need reviews. It’s just great
  • Ceren A.heart icon on user image
    Ceren AYDecember 20, 2016
    The best and loaded bookstore ever! 😍 it's like entering a wonderland!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012
    Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Used Bookstore!
  • Ash H.heart icon on user image
    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.
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  • Jessica W.heart icon on user image
    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
  • Madeline M.heart icon on user image
    Madeline McDavidJanuary 9, 2016
    Possibly the greatest bookstore in the world, full stop.
  • Mashable
    MashableAugust 23, 2010
    Kindle e-books are now outselling hardcovers. Go old school. Step away from your Kindle and buy a $1 book on the sidewalk. You'll feel like a kid again. - Erica Swallow Read more
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceOctober 22, 2012
    Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Cheap Books
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    DorisJuly 10, 2015
    In case of wretched lines on the ground floor, try the two checkout registers in the basement.
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    UglyCookMarch 7, 2015
    Awesome maze-like book store... And with very good prices...
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SMarch 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great selection of photography books on the top floor.
  • Denis A.
    Denis AkhapkinJuly 21, 2015
    Don't skip a basement with a big collection of literary criticism, letters and memoirs
  • Stage B.
    Stage BuddyApril 19, 2013
    Even though this is a book store, it has a lot of readings and other cool events. Read more
  • Emilyheart icon on user image
    EmilyJuly 11, 2016
    I love the store and feel like I'm in a maze of books.
  • Ashley V.heart icon on user image
    Ashley VelazquezMarch 24, 2015
    Check out the hidden gem on the top floor. Books for miles!
  • Katrina W.
    Katrina WoodMay 19, 2011
    Heard 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.
  • Christine A.heart icon on user image
    Christine ArboledaSeptember 4, 2016
    Great place to buy new York type gifts and knick knacks
  • Noa T.
    Noa TamirAugust 18, 2014
    A must for book lovers. Found lots of hard to get plays.
  • Kathryn D.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn DMarch 3, 2016
    Books, books, books. Almost too many books.
  • Karin R.
    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!!
  • Teen Vogue
    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
  • Erica B.heart icon on user image
    Erica BaumanDecember 31, 2014
    Check out the classic lit section for inexpensive leather-bound books
  • Kristen P.heart icon on user image
    Kristen PeiranoMarch 22, 2015
    Amazing book store with some really great deals
  • Duffee M.heart icon on user image
    Duffee MaddoxAugust 25, 2017
    Do you love books? Are you in NYC right now? You have to go! Like you haaaave tooo!
  • Sebastianheart icon on user image
    SebastianAugust 25, 2017
    There's a lot of history on the 3rd floor...go check it out.
  • Victoria G.heart icon on user image
    Victoria GoulartJune 23, 2017
    Best place to buy a book in NYC!! I could spend hours in here
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