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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 #7 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!"(17 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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Bryan ViperDecember 12, 2014
They didn't have what I wanted but definitely had what I needed for goddaughter gifts. Plus, how can you not love the smell of old books?
Erica BaumanDecember 31, 2014
Check out the classic lit section for inexpensive leather-bound books
Brian MasefieldApril 16, 2016
Plan to be here for hours. So much to check out and discover.
Diana PardueNovember 11, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Don’t miss review books in the basement 📚
g oconnorApril 25, 2015
The last of the book row - this is the most wonderful store in Manhattan.
nikki austinMarch 1, 2015
Found some great new books, and grabbed some cool souvenirs for my mom.
Erik LarsonApril 24, 2016
good selection, interesting people, so many bargains
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!
Madeline McDavidJanuary 9, 2016
Possibly the greatest bookstore in the world, full stop.
Village VoiceOctober 25, 2012
Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Used Bookstore!
pinsuda sagooleimSeptember 27, 2011
Second floor, art section, paper folios. Great way to source beautiful art for next to nothing. Read more
Stacy HovanJune 14, 2012
Has a lot of great deals! Check out the cheap books on the sidewalk.
Fanny ChanApril 27, 2012
I could spend a whole day here - love their stationary section, too
Elie BleierNovember 18, 2014
Bring a coffee, go down the stairs and take a right.
Barrie CohnFebruary 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Sell your books in the back room! If they accept them, you can get either cash or store credit.
Rachel DonleyAugust 2, 2015
A glorious array of books at reasonable prices
Rodrigo ArtaviaFebruary 28, 2015
Best bookstore. Go to the 3rd floor! Rare books
Village VoiceOctober 22, 2012
Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Cheap Books
Nichole Shrom-KucFebruary 22, 2019
Bowie shopped here and they have a great selection.
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.
Dana ParkerFebruary 1, 2015
Too many books to go through in a lifetime! Lots of hard to find gems
Xin WangMay 29, 2016
massive interesting books , spent whole time
Nicole Perez SerranoMarch 31, 2015
Awesome place so fun to just spend hours there.
Anna SotnikovaOctober 15, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Amazing bookstore!! They have everything!
Christa Trude-HossMarch 13, 2015
Leave yourself plenty of time for browsing the stacks - especially the sale carts outside.
N AvedisSeptember 12, 2018
My favorite place ever! Doesn’t need reviews. It’s just great
Monday LisaJanuary 5, 2011
I always go in here to find a specific book which they usually don't have, but always leave with something unexpected. It's that kinda place...
PaulineFebruary 19, 2014
Keep a look on the *new arrivals* in the second hand section. Happy treasure hunting!
Victoria GoulartJune 23, 2017
Best place to buy a book in NYC!! I could spend hours in here
Travel IndiaaApril 1, 2015
You can find everything from a large selection
AriMarch 26, 2016
Always great discounts and wide selection of books
Jessica ANovember 7, 2014
Buy all the books. Especially the dog coffee table books. Basement level.
Mr MaggioApril 18, 2016
Great place with lots of rare books
Evan MacDonaldMay 23, 2012
A really great collection of design/typography/art books on the 2nd floor.
Connie ChiuDecember 17, 2014
Good luck trying to sell any of your books here.
Lauren NathanielApril 25, 2016
Absolutely love this place. best place to buy your moleskine notebook
Darryl MorrisDecember 26, 2011
This is another NYC institution, which is my favorite bookshop in Manhattan.
Kelly DietzApril 10, 2012
If you go in with an open mind, you're sure to leave happy!
JauntedApril 26, 2010
The tables in the aisle are often packed high with new books at slightly cheaper prices. Look down, if the table has a bottom area, for used versions for way cheaper.
Gennady BarskyMarch 4, 2016
If you're a reader like me, this is the place for you!
TSeptember 22, 2018
They buy books! If you want to get rid of those books on your shelves.
The Jade HotelAugust 6, 2013
The best bookstore in New York. We could spend hours here.
Alexander LobovMay 10, 2018
Worth it for the rare books section alone.
Gregory SegarraJuly 8, 2013
They have a great water fountain near the bathroom that is really cold
Renee JarvisJanuary 7, 2016
The ambience. I feel like i am in another world.
ᴡ RockshicNovember 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Hint: excellent travel books downstairs, at cheaper prices than B&N!
Revel In New YorkMarch 31, 2010
The Strand is just a great New York Institution. One can look at photo books, art books and cookbooks for recipes. I've also hid a bunch of my own photos in books there. -Fred Cray, Photographer Read more
Mike O'BrienMay 18, 2013
Some really rude people running the book selling counter. Clean up your act.
Pelin Güvenç KefelJanuary 2, 2017
Huge bookstore, 18 miles of books 😊
KopernikusJanuary 18, 2015
You can find any book you want!!

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