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Strand Bookstore

Bookstore and Used Bookstore

Greenwich Village, New York

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Strand Bookstore

9.5^/10

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Ranked #7 for bookstores in New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Village Voice recommend this place
"If you love books, you'll love Strand.... 18 miles of books!"(17 Tips)
"The perfect hipster haven for used and new books at discount prices."(14 Tips)
"Amazing place if you're a book lover."(13 Tips)
"Worth it for the rare books section alone."(26 Tips)

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Héctor OteroJuly 12, 2010
The books are at very affordable prices. Good spot to spend some time alone.
Kelly CNovember 19, 2011
The rare books floor is amazing
Kristen BJune 18, 2011
The line wraps around the stationery section. Don't forget it!
Emily K.July 11, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Bathrooms on the 2nd fl
Christian BrummOctober 12, 2015
Best bookshop.
Rob BeeMay 21, 2013
Seeing Jackson 2 nite.... Should be purfect
FUDKJuly 2, 2013
This place is like a Barnes & Noble without the Starbucks.
RoseMarch 4, 2012
They buy books - but not on Sundays. And they're picky!
Rob BeeMay 21, 2013
On the grates!!!
DDOctober 31, 2016
Books for miles.
Wenyi TanNovember 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Cheaper than Barnes & Noble!
Jonathan ZJanuary 27, 2016
bookstore for book people
Elysia MannAugust 25, 2014
Some weird shit hidden in those $1-$3 carts.
HashtagNYUNovember 30, 2012
Books on books on books. Literally and figuratively.
Cecilia CharlieJune 11, 2013
Upstairs is the place!
Jen ZJuly 11, 2016
Books and gifts!
Jennifer ArnesonNovember 20, 2013
Millions of BOOKS!!!! <3 <3 <3
Maddie CollinsMay 10, 2014
Don't go here unless you have nerves of steal because you will give in and you will buy too many books.
Doug WamplerFebruary 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
No more need for Amazon. Same selection. Same prices. Immediately fell for this place
RussellJune 15, 2011
If you like Strand, you will LOVE Powell's in Portland, OR.
Melissa ManfrediDecember 26, 2014
I could get lost in here!
Pamela TNovember 22, 2010
Don't miss the rare book room, it's amazing!
Jo ChowDecember 2, 2011
3rd floor. Rare and collectible books. Hours close early though.
NishantAugust 16, 2014
Comic books upstairs
เกาะทะลุ สีฟ้าทัวร์January 8, 2015
i love book
Nick OrchanianJuly 20, 2015
Infinite bargain books
Spencer SchoebenJanuary 9, 2013
Favorite book store ever!
Anna(Lika) IshutinaMay 27, 2012
Great value of cheap books:-)
tanya brownSeptember 29, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Take the elevator to the rare book room for a magical adventure
Peter Von BergJune 4, 2019
NEVER take your books there to be resold. I once dragged two bags full of beautiful books to be resold only to be told, "We don't take these" by the arrogant son of a bitch behind the counter.
Kim ChanAugust 21, 2011
awesome selection... but no places to sit down.
Jess ButlerSeptember 26, 2015
Bookworm paradise.
Evan RothsteinMay 12, 2013
Always find great stuff.
Arseny AristovNovember 2, 2015
Cheap bookstore
Denis BolhosaNovember 2, 2023
Pass’s Restroom: 3219
Pedro TorresJanuary 16, 2015
Heaven on earth.
Mariel LëmairMay 8, 2017
Just do it ✅
Justin MarksMarch 9, 2015
C'mon, who doesn't love The Strand?!?!?
Emil PalmsköldAugust 15, 2014
Would move in If I were allowed to.
Rhea GalsimJune 15, 2013
Crowded on the weekends so beware.
JeresaAugust 21, 2014
discount books~
Norma TorresJuly 10, 2013
Love this place
Roberto Juárez-GarzaNovember 8, 2010
Don't forget to compare prices in real time with your Amazon.com mobile apps.
Elizabeth GoetzOctober 18, 2015
Prices A+.
ShawnieFebruary 8, 2012
Get lost in miles of books. Heaven.
Roy LacanilaoSeptember 24, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The best book store in NYC!
Alexander AttarMay 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Get lost in here
Paramitta SekarJune 28, 2010
I always love books,especially the rare and cheap one(s)
AngelaAugust 18, 2013
Favorite place EVER!!!
Abigail EliseNovember 10, 2010
Miles of books! Prepare to spend hours here.

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