Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour of great used and independent bookstores in new york city. The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare. Jun 19, 2017 argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. Beloved nyc rare book store westsider books set to close after 35. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, outofprint, and used books. It is perhaps fitting that new york city should have such a fine assortment of independent. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens. We sell and buy books, including art and photography books, textbooks buyback, philosophy, mathematics, religion, occult, esoterica, new. The top ten bookstores in manhattan untapped new york. Freehold aauw used book sale at first united methodist church 91 west main st. Each week, we choose several books from our shelves based on the children attending and sit down with children and their parents for a good, oldfashion, storytime.
East village books is a used bookstore in manhattan, new york city. Dec 09, 2014 bookstores have been a dying breed in nyc thanks to rising rents, ereaders and online retailers r. Ideal book store 1125 amsterdam at 115th, 2126621909 almost. A shop dubbed the last used book store on the upper west side that was recently featured in a woody allen flick is folding after 35 years, the store announced monday. Our 112th store will be open from 10am to 6pm going forward for pick up of online and over the. No shipping cost, no hustle, several million variety of titles, less price than others. Tianti books manhattan 535 8th ave, new york, ny 10018, usa. The annex in near the old store supposedly sells everything there for 50% off the marked price. All of our stock is donated, and we are staffed almost entirely by. Book culture morningside heights new york, ny yelp. Only one employee may be in the store at a time so it is a slow process, and we thank you for your patience. Ideal has the best philosophy collection in new york, and that includes the strand.
I take you to four of the best used bookstores in nyc, specifically in manhattan. New york city bookstores are among the best bookstores in the world. Tucked away in a former restaurant space, codex offers new and used books at. Reviews on second hand book store in new york, ny strand bookstore, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. Beloved nyc rare book store westsider books set to close. Curl up in one of the multiple cozy reading spots at book culture. This newly opened corner store is a usedbook lovers dream. The last used book store on the upper west side to shut. 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. The annex innear the old store supposedly sells everything there for 50% off the marked price. Now you can order japanese books not found at the store. Nyc s largest and oldest childrens bookstore sells new titles, beloved classics, and even outofprint tomes. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour. Were filled to the gunnels with used and outofprint.
Nov 29, 2017 i take you to four of the best used bookstores in nyc, specifically in manhattan. A mystery, crime, and espionage bookstore specializing in signed first editions, limited editions, and rare crime novels in new york city 212. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. The last used book store on the upper west side to shut its. We pay cash for books, textbooks, cds, lps, videos and dvds daily. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. June 17 20 the june 2020 book sale has been postponed.
Follow the stores happenings on instagram and twitter. Reviews on used book stores in new york, ny strand bookstore, the book cellar, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, the mysterious bookshop. Oct 19, 2012 from a lofty art book store filled with natural light, to a semisubterranean hideout for mystery lovers, to a secret bookstore with the vibe of an artists salon meets speakeasy, well tell. Instead, take your spare change and loose bills and head over to any or all of the bookstores. New york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. East village books nyc we pay the highest prices for.
Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in. If you are in the area and would like to change your order to curbside pickup, email to let us. Argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. From a lofty art book store filled with natural light, to a semisubterranean hideout for mystery lovers, to a secret bookstore with the vibe of an artists salon meets speakeasy, well tell. How victorian constraints still bind women today, with maris kreizman. Dear friends and neighbors, after careful consideration of the community health crisis we are experiencing, we have decided to close two of our. Book thug nation is a used bookstore and community space in williamsburg, brooklyn. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes.
In literary new york, the closing of another bookstore elicits a sense of crisis. Check out 450 columbus ave for a beautifully warm store with the. Just about everybody agrees on the fact that books have the ability to change the world, that is, the well written ones at least. A look back at the used bookstores that once filled nycs 4th avenue. Half price books has new and used books, textbooks, music, movies and more both online and in stores. The best childrens bookstores in nyc mommypoppins things.
At its original flatiron location, large, exposed columns are surrounded by cushioned seats and throw pillows, inviting families to settle in for a good. Lower east side true to its maxim, 98% activism, 2% glitter, bluestockings is a volunteerrun, collectively owned bookstore, powered entirely by women. Jhu comic books 32 e 32nd st, new york, ny 10016, usa. Were filled to the gunnels with used and outofprint books in almost any imaginable subject.
Within pages or even paragraphs, an author needs to clearly establish its rules, introduce the major players, give them all motivations that bring them together as the action comes to a head, with the ultimate goal of leaving everyone profoundly changed by the final. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Reviews on second hand book store in new york, ny strand bookstore, book off, westsider rare and used books, unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, outofprint, and used. Top 10 best second hand book store in new york, ny updated. Best bookstores in nyc from independent to specialty bookstores. Dear friends and neighbors, after careful consideration of the community health crisis we are experiencing, we have decided to close two of our locations, book culture lic and book culture on broadway at 114th. Head to 536 w 112th for a great selection of used books and some amazing bookish puzzles. Top 10 best used book stores in new york, ny updated covid. Join us as rachel vorona cote launches her new book, too much. This book store is the best place in all of new york state i give it thumbs up excellent job march 15, 2015 this is a great store, the people are very helpful and they usually have what you need. Some of our used textbooks are listed at up to 70% off. To find used textbooks, just search by title, author, or isbn to see if we have a used version of the textbook you are looking for. Second hand books bookstores new york city message board.
Each week, we choose several books from our shelves based on the children attending and sit down with children and their parents for a. We offer you low prices, so you can stretch your budget. Bookstores have been a dying breed in nyc thanks to rising rents, ereaders and online retailers r. Bring your young readers and listeners to books of wonder and join us for our everpopular storytime. You wont find mildew stains, missing pages, or pervasive underlining. East village books nyc we pay the highest prices for scholarly. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour of great used and independent bookstores in new. Little did bass know that the strand would eventually grow to carry over 2. We are open and still buying books you do not have to enter the store to sell books if you.