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Three Lives & Company

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West Village, New York

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Ranked #5 for bookstores in New York
The experts at Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and AFAR Media recommend this place
"Favorite bookstore in all the boroughs."(4 Tips)
"Best bookstore in NYC."(4 Tips)
"My favorite book store!!!"(2 Tips)
"Great selection of books across a wide variety of topics"(2 Tips)

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Sarp ErkayaJuly 1, 2015
Yes. They still exist. An old-fashioned corner bookstore with super friendly staff. It's all about the books. Stop by even just to cruise amongst the pages.
Upvoted Mar 16
Nate SOctober 20, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Forget Strand (although there's no doubt they have a larger selection of books), this place is the best bookstore in the city! Quaint, extremely friendly staff, nice selection. Support this shop!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 29, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Favorite bookstore in all the boroughs. Curated selection, always something for me to buy. Walking into Three Lives and Company is like walking back in time. Way better than Amazon, no joke!
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
The staff here is extremely knowledgeable. If you ask one of the sellers for a recommendation, chances are it will be original, thought-provoking and worthwhile. Read more
Michelin Travel & LifestyleDecember 17, 2013
The old school staff happily makes recommendations and places special orders. Ask about upcoming author readings. – Green Guide Editor
Aaron LevisOctober 16, 2020
Favorite Book Store. Huge collection of books with a wide variety. Prices are affordable. The staff is helpful and kind. Best store in New York. Recommended everyone to visit this place.
msMarch 12, 2015
Smart and friendly staff, a wide but well-curated selection, and indelible charm. Will pay full retail prices if it means this store stays around
Chris PhillipsDecember 14, 2018
Been here 25+ times
Best book store in NYC with a perfectly curated - if tiny - gay and lesbian section.
Mafe LoretoNovember 1, 2015
Best book shop in the city hands down. The staff is unreal, just tell them the last thing you read and they will guide you to your next best find.
Kate FurmanSeptember 12, 2016
They have a special section of NYC books, near the front entrance.
Chad HornerSeptember 16, 2017
Been here 10+ times
adorable little shop that always has a great selection of new releases
Nate SNovember 21, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Relocated to a temporary location at 238 W 10th Street for the next year. Their original location across from Julius is being renovated.
Jillian KurzSeptember 2, 2016
Best bookstore in NYC. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and well read. I cant imagine buying books anywhere else. Everyone should go here.
Dorothy SnotAugust 10, 2018
Fantastic little bookstore atmosphere, so nice & helpful owners
Lauren ChristopherFebruary 26, 2016
If you want something rare, this is the place to go! Also, you can find great used books for dirt cheap!
LukeMay 26, 2017
Great curation and a staff who know their stuff
jiresellJune 7, 2017
For such a small space they have and outstanding selection of books. Take your time and browse away!
Kurt RonnDecember 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Amazing people. Amazing bookstore. I would fly to NYC just fir their recommendations. #readmore
Jess WilliamsJuly 17, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Amazing bookstore! The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly and always have great recommendations.
Sam KrasnikMay 29, 2017
Very well curated shop. Great selection of books across a wide variety of topics
SSeptember 17, 2014
Homely feel and good curation make this a very likable bookshop.
unlawyerMay 9, 2015
Don't let this bookstore's small size fool you! Expect friendly service and good book recommendations here.
Gennady BarskyApril 1, 2016
For an avid reader like me, this place was incredible. If you enjoy reading and literature, you should go to this place.
Brian SNovember 21, 2013
Beautiful old bookstore. Looks like it's been a bookstore forever. All old wood w/ wooden bookshelves. Good travel guide section.
David LeszcynskiSeptember 13, 2016
This is what book stores should look and feel like. Great selection!
Sabrina WangJuly 27, 2014
love the feel of books and bookstore. recommended.
CharlottesApril 19, 2015
Beautiful store with great collection and super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Marlyn FusekovaJune 20, 2017
Great place for fiction and non fiction, but it's its charm that I couldn't resist!
Danny SauterNovember 14, 2011
Nice neighborhood bookstore worth a visit. Super small but they have most of the standard titles you'd be looking for. Don't expect any sales or discounts though...
Maegan HuttonOctober 29, 2015
Tons of books! Great atmosphere with a neighborhood to match!
Andrew FurmanOctober 6, 2015
Cute bookstore with a good selection of NYC specific books.
AMACOM BooksFebruary 16, 2012
Find the latest, top-selling titles toward the front. Lots of fiction & various nooks and crannies for titles on travel, New York, cookbooks, LGBT, and spirituality. No cafe, but those abound nearby.
Cameron AckroydApril 25, 2010
Been here 10+ times
In a city full of fantastic independent bookstores, this one has the most character. Also, in some kind of superhuman feat, the staff almost always have read everything in stock.
Naomi HaneyOctober 10, 2010
This is a fantastic bookstore that despite it's size has a plethora of unusual titles. Wonderful travel writing/international relations section.
BrandaDecember 7, 2012
My favorite bookstore and one of my favorite places in the city in general. Please don't ever change. :)
Jon PressmanSeptember 19, 2018
Terrific indie bookstore. Friendly staff
Sutian DongNovember 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
They usually have signed copies of new books. Up front by the register!
Ollie LathamMay 22, 2016
An absolutely absorbing masterpiece of a place
Emily WilsonOctober 4, 2015
Great bookstore that manages to feel contemporary even in the age of the kindle
@sloaneMay 14, 2011
Great selection of book about NYC - and any other kind of book you could ever want.
Gianna SantelliJuly 23, 2015
Can't get more downtown adorable than this. I'm glad places like this still exist
Zack PackerAugust 13, 2014
Outsized inventory at this unassuming bookstore. Quaint and fancy.
BravoJanuary 28, 2010
For shopping or browsing, this store has both the literature and the food books I'm looking for. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
SarahSeptember 6, 2012
Deceptively small, but an absolutely amazing selection.
RainbeauJanuary 24, 2017
Tiny but brilliant bookstore.
Alex CarusilloAugust 10, 2010
While I don't totally know why this is my favorite bookstore in NYC. Small and quiet.
Noorani SukardiSeptember 30, 2013
Favorite bookstore in all of NYC
Layla AlotaibiOctober 7, 2016
A delightful bookshop
David SmithJune 3, 2017
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