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- The Word is Change. Recommended by madeline howard. This Bed-Stuy bookshop’s hours are 12-7 Wednesday or Sunday, but “later if they’re in the mood” — this relaxed attitude, paired with an activism-forward, solidarity-oriented, and open-to-perusing approach to bookselling, makes it worthy of “neighborhood institution” status, with an Instagram that will whet your palette for new arrivals and deep cuts, a book-buying program for those days when you realize you just can’t fit one more on your shelves, and an incredible selection of Critical Theory and radical writings, thoughtfully curated and paired with compelling events.
- Unnameable Books. Recommended by Naomi Fry, Claire Brodka, Natalie Guevara, claire dauge-roth, Jane o’dwyer, Madeline Howard, Simbi o, clémence polès and Betty.
- Sweet Pickle Books. Recommended by Caitlin McMullen, Anna Z Gray, Madeline Howard, and Meghan Racklin. Some may flock to a store for what it sells, but when it comes to the second-hand market, what about what you receive for ridding yourself of unwanted titles?
- Mercer Street Books & Records. Recommended by Kerrilynn Pamer, Marina Sulmona, Eliza Myers, and Becky waddell. A classic Greenwich village institution (and the last of the “old guard” remaining in the neighborhood), Mercer Street Books & Records’ bright neon pink “BOOKS” sign guides the way into an approachable interior.
Aug 21, 2018 · 2. The Strand’s Hidden Gems. No list of New York’s independent bookstores would be complete without The Strand, the independent and rare books bookstore founded in 1927. The store’s slogan ...
- Bauman Rare Books. A favorite place among bibliophiles, Bauman Rare Books is an elegant and upscale used bookstore that specializes in extremely rare and old editions that cannot be found in other places.
- Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc. Another haven for book lovers in Manhattan, this bookstore is a hidden gem amidst the concrete jungle. The store features an impressive collection of fiction, poetry collections, books on philosophy, etc.
- East Village Books. East Village Books is a popular used bookstore in the borough of Manhattan. It offers a great collection of books on scholarly subject matters such as philosophy, social sciences, critical theory, music, and much more.
- Codex. Another cozy nest for introverts, Codex is a quaint little bookstore/coffee shop that offers not only a superb collection of literary fiction and art books but also amazing cups of coffee.
- The Corner Bookstore
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Address: 1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd StreetStore Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-6PM Website: www.cornerbookstorenyc.com The story of The Corner Bookstore reads almost like that of a first-edition novel that has been tucked away for years and then finally discovered. Purchased by its current owner in the late 1970s, the building had fallen into a stat...
Address: 828 Broadway at 12th Street Store Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10AM-8PM Website: www.strandbooks.com When it comes to the best bookstore that sells used literary fiction books, the first name that rolls off the tongue of New Yorkers’ is the Strand. Indeed, Strand is thought of as more of an institution than a bookstore these days. With outposts i...
Address: 206 Mercer St Store Hours: Every Day, 12NN-8PM Website: www.mercerstreetbooks.com Mercer Street prides itself on hiring writers, so those who’d love to talk will feel right at home when they walk into this cozy shop. From the neon sign to the ever-present LPs, this is the perfect place to hunt down a gift that you won’t be able to find any...
Address: 2246 Broadway Store Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11AM-7PM, Friday & Saturday: 11AM-9PM, Sunday: 6PM Website: www.westsiderbooks.com If you’re seeking something eclectic and genuinely out of the ordinary, it’s time to visit Westsider Books. With an offbeat and carefully curated collection of everything from poetry collections and rare books to v...
Address: 615 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn Store Hours: Weekdays, 12PM-5PM Website: www.unnameablebooks.blogspot.com Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Unnameable Books maintains an impeccable reputation for curating a great selection of books. Much of this is probably because of the store’s meticulous process of reviewing each potential book during thei...
Address: 535 Madison Ave Store Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-6PM Website: www.baumanrarebooks.com Bauman Rare Books is an excellent place to start when you’re looking for used bookstores in NYC that build up relationships with collectors over decades. With a staff that cultivates strong connections — and possesses the literary knowledge need to find...
Address: 536 West 112 Street Store Hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday: 10AM-8PM Website: www.bookculture.com Chris Doeblin founded Book Culture (formerly known as Labyrinth Books) over a decade ago. All these years later, Doeblin hopes to preserve that diversity and continue to thrive as an independently owned-used bookshop. Chris Doe...
Address: 99 Saint Marks Place between First Ave. & Ave. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 1PM-9:45PM, Sunday: 1PM-9PM Website: www.newyorkcitybookbuyer.com As one of a few used bookstores in NYC frequently referred to as an “institution” by its fans, East Village Books boasts a passionate team that truly cares about bringing the written word to the mas...
Address: 116 East 59th Street Store Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11AM – 6PM Website: www.argosybooks.com For almost a century now, Argosy has been providing fantastic service for readers in the New York area. These days, the store is firmly focused on finding all those rare and out-of-print items in high demand. Their specialty is Americana, and a large...
Address: 28 East Second Street Store Hours: Schedule Varies. Call Ahead of Time, Mostly Daily 1PM – 6PM Website: www.bonniesslotnickcookbooks.com A Greenwich Village staple, Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks is the perfect place to shop for the aspiring cooks in your life. It’s also filled with excellent gifting options that aren’t books. For those who pre...
Sep 9, 2019 · A new installation at the New-York Historical Society explores the forgotten places that once defined New York City. The installation, called "Lost New York," brings to life the city's lost ...
Apr 30, 2024 · 11. McNally Jackson Books. McNally Jackson features one of the city's most thoughtfully curated selections of nonfiction, novels, hard-to-find magazines, children's books and, most notably, poetry ...
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Jun 27, 2023 · A post shared by Juli Maestri (@julimaestri) To donate to the Bookstore Cafe, take your books and media to the store (located at 126 Crosby Street). Donations are typically accepted from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the week and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
