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Strand Bookstore

Bookstore and Used Bookstore

Greenwich Village, New York

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Strand Bookstore

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Ranked #7 for bookstores in New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The New Yorker 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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YING SAugust 17, 2011
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite spots in nyc!
Phil GiampietroJanuary 8, 2010
Got an entire Summer's worth of reading here for under $100. Amazing prices. Read more
Lisa VegaAugust 16, 2013
Neil, manager and guy you sell your books to is kind of a jerk. I have apparently never met him on a good day.
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Only issue a store credit, not a refund.
Mandi GrossOctober 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Trendy - saw Jake gyllenhall there today!
JessicaFebruary 20, 2010
Books for only $1! :)..But don't forget your bag at the bag-check! Read more
Justin OrgelJanuary 19, 2014
Whisper when you say the word "Amazon"
Julian ModestoNovember 22, 2014
Deceivingly expensive
John SampognaFebruary 29, 2012
This is where @jessebrightman reads up on the hottest pinterest trends
Steffanie CamiloFebruary 15, 2015
"Bookrgasmic!"
DomMarch 18, 2018
It is impossible to find nothing there.
Stacey LaBuyMarch 25, 2011
a good book on a day like today... awesome
juzry adhySeptember 19, 2014
hidup itu indah.
OUCH! MagazineJune 29, 2015
Nothing like a real bookstore.
Alexa KeyesJune 9, 2010
Go to Strand Bookstore and check out the rare books section.
Richard KichenamaAugust 8, 2011
Great deals in a huge bookstore Read more
Rachel LeighApril 19, 2010
tons & tons of good cheap not-so-common books
Shanda ReneeApril 16, 2012
Better than the NYPL!
Andres SotoAugust 1, 2011
Uhh $1-$3 books for sale. No brainer! Read more
Peter RodriguezApril 2, 2012
Been here 100+ times
They're treating their workers like crap & we're voting on their final proposal this week.
Andre SantiagoMarch 17, 2012
I love one of the employees here.
Miro YoonNovember 22, 2011
Lots and lots of books
Dhimas GozallyJanuary 10, 2011
Gimme 10 must read books from now on!!
Peter RodriguezMarch 24, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Check out the movies downstairs.
Sally KerriganFebruary 19, 2010
Bathrooms on the 2nd floor by the children's books!
Ron KavanaughJune 2, 2010
Good selection. One of the last independent giants.
RazorfishSeptember 19, 2011
18 miles of books!
Hallie CaplanJuly 21, 2010
still the best prices on books around.
Peter RodriguezJuly 27, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Employees can't goto the bathroom. Feel bad for people who support that.
Nathan EckenrodeDecember 27, 2009
Dollar books on the sidewalk fill up your kids' bookcase.
Jake MooreJuly 18, 2011
free water fountain
Andy DJuly 25, 2011
Crowded but a good place to kill time
Pedro PenaFebruary 4, 2011
my place to relax
Katherine PierceJuly 16, 2011
Prepare to spend hours here.
Mufid KhoiruliJanuary 4, 2011
pizza for tummy, books for brain :p
hugo liuMay 5, 2014
More is not better.
Hrie 'uwa' firmansyahDecember 12, 2010
BEST bookstore
Naomi AlleinMay 23, 2011
hey! i like to being nerd :D
Mboncenk MaciasJuly 28, 2011
study hard!
Brian PinardDecember 29, 2019
Poor selection.
Keith MancusoDecember 27, 2009
Skip the chaos. Less crazy, more warm fuzzys at housing works bookstore!
Byrne HobartFebruary 19, 2010
Been here 10+ times
I dare you to leave without a new book.
Evan CordesJune 9, 2009
Been here 10+ times
visit the rare book room on the third floor
Lucy DrummondApril 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Change your lyfe
Ryan RomeroAugust 8, 2009
for the design geeks, go here and nerd out. :)
Marques StewartMay 31, 2010
They don't buy books on national holidays.
H. Alan ScottJanuary 19, 2011
Need to pee? Use this restroom!
Chris GliddonApril 17, 2010
Time to browse for books!
Paramitha MithaJuly 13, 2010
i did this :D
Anne WuApril 2, 2013
Neil in the selling dept. has the worst attitude ever. Stay away.

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