They will not buy text books that cannot be resold, even if only from last year or last semester. Founded in 1925, the argosy book store is still run by the original owners family, the third generation. A, kinokuniya new york, world book store, strand bookstore, koryo bookstore, aeon bookstore, good field trading company. The strand is probably the most well known independent book store in new york city. Only a small number of dedicated childrens bookstores exist in nycbooks of wonder and bank street bookstore, were looking at you. Oct 19, 2016 book culture upper west side 450 columbus ave between 81st and 82nd streets more locations at 536 w. And since i loved used book stores, my theory has always been that to ensure their survival, they need to be charming, organized, clean, and missiondriven i. Here are 5 of the best bookstores on the upper east side. Books left bank books printed matter unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. We buy a wide variety of books including the most recent bestsellers, classic literature, and. As the literary capital of the world, new york city is filled with bookstores to satisfy any traveling bookworms dreams.
However, that does not mean we are not providing quality used books for our friends. Nyc bookstores, your personal guide to new york city. With eight million people, most of whom commute to work on the subway, we get a lot of reading done when were going from place to place. One of the best used book selections in brooklyn and they serve moxie. Reviews on where to sell used books in new york, ny strand bookstore, book off. Mar, 2014 new york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. Reviews on cheap books in new york, ny strand bookstore, bookoff. Many of these childrens bookstores host kidfriendly activities, including readalouds, author events, and writing workshops. Reviews on second hand bookstore in new york, ny strand bookstore. Book warehouse is the national leader among discount booksellers. Oct 19, 2012 our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. Our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. Independent bookstores in new york city best community.
Whatever you are interested in, you gonna find it here. We have a full list of community bookstores in nyc with locations and descriptions. Koryo bookstore, westsider rare and used books, argosy book store. They also sell old prints, americana, antique and used books, maps, and prints. East village books is a used bookstore in manhattan, new york city. People have noted that the owners are knowledgeable about the value of their books and youll have to hunt for bargains. New books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, and childrens books since 1927. In manhattan alone, theres holeinthewalls lined floortoceiling with musty vintage editions and expansive, departmentstore sized spots sporting a neverending maze of winding aisles. From cookbooks to religion, childrens educational books to romance, science to history.
Home page for westsider books and westsider records. Upper west side shopping, books, records, dvds, cds. Top 10 best second hand book store in new york, ny last. May 21, 2019 face records new york official web site. East village books nyc we pay the highest prices for. It is perhaps fitting that new york city should have such a fine assortment of independent booksellers, as it is widely regarded as the publishing and intellectual capital of the united states. Apr 16, 2020 the holidays are around the corner and with them come plenty of holiday shoppers and tourists. Best used bookstore in midtown west, manhattan, ny bookoff, the book cellar, strand. A guide to and map of every independent bookstore in new york city. But even with all those caveats, i still poked around for a few minutes, and i was happy that this totally quirky, totally jampacked place is still going strong. In our first trip to new york city in the 1970s, we visited two major bookstores. New york city is considered as one of the most literary places on the planet, so naturally one would find plenty of independent bookstores where they can buy their favorite books. Face records nyc face records new york official web site. Its located on the second floor of the shops at columbus circle in the time warner center.
Top 10 most recommended used book stores in manhattan. There are lots of specialty bookstores around each of the colleges and universities in the area columbia, nyu, st. Look at all the changes in the book business since then. Check out the 20 stores weve highlighted here, and plan on making some room on the bookshelf before checking them out in person. The top ten bookstores in manhattan untapped cities.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Archestratus, named for the ancient greek poet and food lovers, carries cookbooks, food memoirs, vintage culinary collections and more. Because if i see one more freshman with a strand tote, im going to scream. In addition to a wide range of new and used books, you can find extra goodies on their blog, which offers everything from the staffers. This tour benefits from early reserveline access for a roundtrip ferry trip, as well as an optional early morning departure time that puts you ahead of many sightseers.
Tucked on the second floor of this japanese bookstore is a counter selling perfect afternoon snacks. Best 30 used book stores in greenwich village, ny with. This list of independent book stores has got you covered for finding the perfect gift for the book worm in your family. Johns, cuny, and so on and at the citys most popular museums. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. No shipping cost, no hustle, several million variety of titles, less price than others. One of new yorks newest bookstores is dedicated to all things delicious and literary. Top 10 best bookstores in new york, ny last updated april. The citys best comic book stores have everything from superhero classics to obscure manga. Reviews on second hand book store in new york, ny strand bookstore, book off, westsider rare and used books, unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. Events like readings, storytelling sessions and book clubsmany of which highlight local writersprove that queens is an artsy borough, too. Jun 19, 2017 a good book, along with an iced coffee, is all you need to feel like youve escaped the hustle and bustle. They are also on abe books for cheap text books, amazon for reasonably priced text books and some rare items and ebay for other rare items. Johns, cuny, and so on and at the citys most popular museums uptown manhattan stores 60th 207th street.
A good book, along with an iced coffee, is all you need to feel like youve escaped the hustle and bustle. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Its the perfect time to make your yelp business page look a little nicer so you can attract as many customers as possible. They focus on both new and used rare books and their collection spans over 18 miles of books when you put. The book cellar at webster library 1456 york avenue. They are very strong in used hardcover fiction no sf though, particularly older things from say circa 1920, like james branch cabell. When you use my affiliate link to order books on book depository i earn a small. Top 10 best where to sell my used books in new york, ny. Find used book store in staten island, ny on yellowbook.
Reviews on second hand book store in new york, ny strand bookstore, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. Mar 17, 2015 luckily, new york city still has a robust selection of smallbusiness booksellers, from general interest shops to those that specialize in rare and outofprint titles in subjects like art and cooking. I listed my favorite bookstores in new york city on this page. The strand the citys premier independent book emporium might still attract plenty of attention and tourism, but new york is also home to a number of other, perhaps more understated. New york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare. Heres a list of my favorite and oft visited independent used book stores. New york citys 20 best independently owned bookstores, mapped. Reviews on where to sell used books in new york, ny strand bookstore, bookoff.
Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. We have stores located across america from coast to coast and offer a broad range of books for all tastes, interests, and ages. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Yelp is a website and mobile app that connects people with great local businesses. Housing works used book cafe new york city 2020 all you. Reviews on used book stores in new york, ny strand bookstore, the book cellar, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, the mysterious bookshop. List of bookstores in new york city the pop culture.
Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. We devour magazines, we fold, unfold, and refold newspapers, and we burn through books so fast we have to keep fire extinguishers handy. Strand is seeking to buy quality books, whether you have one volume or a library of thousands. The first was gotham book mart, where we loaded up on edward gorey items. Top 10 best cheap books in new york, ny last updated. We sell and buy books, including art and photography books, textbooks buyback, philosophy, mathematics, religion, occult, esoterica, new age. All of them have used, outofprint, and collectible or rare books to offer, while some stores sell new books as well.
Reviews on chinese bookstore in new york, ny, united states oriental culture, ming fay book store, xinhua bookstore u. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in. If you had a book on hold at one of those stores, please call us at 212 8651588 to arrange shipping if youd like, or stop by to pick it up. Back to top japanese used vinyl record online and real shop. Check out some of nycs bookstores, many of them successful because theyve found their niche. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Enjoy a seamless visit to the statue of liberty and ellis island in new york harbor.
Very quaint and cozy little store on the upper west side down 72nd. I saw this tuckedaway little place and said, oooh, a used book store. To help you bring in more business, here are tips to help you get your page the holiday season is right around the corner. Strand book store, new york city booklovers treasure trove home to 18 miles of books. The book stop effective march 26th will no longer be allowing walk in customers in compliance with the colorado state stayathome order. Find used book stores in brooklyn, ny on yellowbook. Best chinese bookstore in new york, ny, united states yelp. New york city bookstores are among the best bookstores in the world. Back to visit after having moved out of nyc in early 20. Hidden inside what looks like an old nyc library, is this used bookstore. Top 10 most popular second hand bookstore in new york, ny yelp. Now you can order japanese books not found at the store. All books that were on hold for customers at book culture on broadway and book culture lic have been transferred to our 112th st.
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