McNally Jackson Books
(Now Closed)Bookstore and Coffee Shop
NoLita, New York
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Katherine M.April 28, 2014Gothamist says, "Gorgeous store... stellar reading series and impeccable stationary selection." AND THEY ARE RIGHT. Read more
Bob St ClaireFebruary 7, 2016What a real bookstore should be about....knowledge here that you won't find at B&N.
Grab some delicious coffee and browse the fabulous selection of international art and fashion magazines.
Weird thought: The smell of this place is amazing. I can't be alone on this.
Benjamin TincqMay 31, 2014Fantastic book selection with a cozy coffee place inside. Highly recommended
The salted peanut butter cookies they sell in the café willll make you wanna slap yo mama!
Kate MeepAugust 16, 2015They stock titles that aren't usually in regular bookstores, which is always great.
Farrar, Straus & GirouxJuly 17, 2014Meet Donald Antrim on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new collection of short stories, The Emrald Light in the Air. Read more
Ranjan RoyMay 1, 2012No working wifi, but atmosphere makes it the perfect place to read or write without 'net distractions (as I check in on 4square)
Helen SJanuary 26, 2012always a good selection, i like the big table and chairs downstairs. everyone needs a place to plop in a bookstore.
Fantastic coffee. They also make the best chicken salad that I have ever tasted.
Nice little independent bookstore with a cute coffee shop inside.
Gagan RanaFebruary 23, 2013Favorite bookstore in the neighborhood. Grab a coffee and bagel at the cafe!- Farrar, Straus & GirouxOctober 15, 2013Meet Deborah Solomon on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM as she reads from her new biography, American Mirror: The Life and Art of Norman Rockwell. Read more
- Solène MaîtreNovember 5, 2014Often busy and no wifi. Great soups. Inspiring place. And I saw Taylor Swift there.
Great selection of design books and hard to find magazine titles.
Perfect for coffee and snack while lusting over their great collection
Dan HolmMay 1, 2015At the very least stop by for the coffee, they serve Sightglass out of San Francisco
The friendly cafe brews Stumptown, and uses a great soy milk.
DeeMay 14, 2013Awesome bookstore.. staff are so friendly and helpful but who isn't in lovely new york!!! :)
FlorAugust 25, 2012Beautiful bookstore... you can find here exclusive HANDMADE books... how cool is that?- Farrar, Straus & GirouxJuly 24, 2014Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 PM as she reads from her new novel Lila. Read more
- Farrar, Straus & GirouxJuly 24, 2014Meet Daphne Merkin on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM as she reads from her new collection of essays, The Fame Lunches. Read more
Aiah WiederJune 5, 2011One of only a handful of bookstores I have ever been in where the (eclectic) staff selections were ALL books I would read. Seriously.
Trever PolakApril 28, 2016Good selection, but I don't think they sell any used books and thus it's far too expensive to buy anything.
Though it appears small, they have a bigger selection than you would imagine.
Wayne SurberFebruary 12, 2014Cool bookshop with a cafe and .25 cent bathroom. Soho richy riches though.
My great love. If there is one place I could sit in forever in NYC, it is here.
Offers one of the most extensive collections of Spanish language books in Manhattan.
- Farrar, Straus & GirouxSeptember 16, 2013Meet literary critic John Freeman on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new book, How to Read a Novelist. Read more
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McNally Jackson Books
52 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St)
New York, NY 10012
United States
New York, NY 10012
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
(212) 274-1160
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch
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"Excellent help by people who actually read! And a Super cozy spot... Soooo Not Barnes and Noble!"
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"So cozy! Much needed addition to the East Village. This is the perfect place to cozy up with a book or post up to do some work. Mud coffee and awesome tea selection helps. Will be back!"
Maria - 8.3
"So awesome to have a bookstore in Washington Heights! I wish them every success and hope to stop in often."
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