“If you love theater, this is the place for you. An amazing selection of plays to read and consider---you can explore ancient plays by the Greeks, Elizabethan contemporaries of Shakespeare, or plays that have just closed on or off Broadway. Great ambience; friendly staff and comfortable spaces where you can lose yourself in whatever play you are reading. I am really happy it exists and always look forward to visiting.”
“We came with my friends for Sahur in the first days of Ramadan. Everything was delicious and the service was extremely good.Food 10/10Atmosphere 9/10Service 10/10”
“Best book and patiserrie in NJ.You might encounter Turkey's prominent authors as well. A place to read and have a variety of sweets , salads. Oh donot forget to bring your small kids , it has a playground inside.”
“A book lover's paradise in Union square Manhattan. This bookstore has all types of rare and out of print books. Spent some quality time here. Wonderful readings.”
“Got a book, amazing prices, I could not find any better, amazing print quality, and came with not one, but two free bookmarks, and was shipped earlier than it was supposed to be, which is a good thing. 100/10”
“Incredible local bookstore. Came in looking for children’s books for Easter baskets and wow, the kids section is amazing! There’s an entire room in the back with kids books and even toys that go with the books. I ended combing three books and will be back for the next holiday. What a treasure.”
“The Blue Moon hotel feels like you have traveled back in time the moment you step inside the lobby. The hotel was clean, rooms were lovely and spacious, for a NYC hotel. This is a historic, family run hotel, so don’t expect fancy amenities, although our room was equipped with a small fridge, burner and sink on an ample size counter, and you can order your fridge pre-stocked. Beds were very comfortable. Located right across the street from the Tenement Museum. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again.”
“A great place to just chill and read, have a cup of java, very easy to find what you need!! My favorite store!!
Also got to meet my favorite author last night, Douglas Preston!”
“HEAVEN?This bookstore is one of the Top reasons I like to go to NYC…and keep in mind I have family who lives there! It’s hard to believe but true that such a small, cozy place has so many great books and is really well organized, too.The staff is Amazing! Each person I’ve spoken with has been warm, engaging, knowledgeable and absolutely delightful!So, each time I’m in NYC and disappear, the response is…”Oh, Mom is at Three Lives.”I love it!”
12 - 7PM
180 Orchard St, New York
Book Stores
“This is my favorite bookstore in the area. Of course the selection is great, but what makes it stand out is the warm and friendly atmosphere and the staff that is not only so knowledgeable, but is so willing to help. They’re also willing to hang back if you just want to browse, but I love getting their recs.”
“Love this place omg! Tons of super cute things , even if you don't buy anything its fun to look around. Total animanga lover heaven. The cafe is really nice and they make an amazing jasmine boba tea. Some of the things in store are at a markup so I'd recommend looking online before purchasing more expensive items. But you can sometimes find good things for cheaper thn usual. Got a really nice figure for a steal! Only real complaint is that it felt a bit awkward when going to check out, some of the employees just seem like they do not wanna be there. Not even a small smile or a "how are you". Asked for a bag and she had this face as if i was doing her an inconvenience. But maybe I just caught her on a bad day idk. Definitely going again soon though!”
“i could get lost walking along these shelves. there's such variety, and each section blends so well with each other; even the staircase has a shelf lined with books! the space is a lot larger than it seems from the outside, and super cozy. the staff is also super nice. i didn't find any bargain book section, but the general selection was extremely vast and there was a cool vintage books section in the back!”
“Has to be one of the best bookstores in NYC. The book selection is incredible, I’m always so tempted. There’s some benches to sit on and browse, no cafe/food if you’re looking for that. Just books, what else can you ask for while walking around soho! The staff are all super kind.”
“•One of my favorite indoor spots during my NYC winter trip! ??
•Wide selection of books, with new releases.
•Staff are very kind and accommodating too.”
9AM - 9PM
634 NJ-17, Paramus
Book Stores
“We love Barnes & Noble and have been going regularly to Saturday Storytime. Miss Kristen, Miss Barbara, and Miss Megan have all been great with the kids. Always a positive experience. We are grateful.”
“Leave it to Margo to open her doors and her heart to Puerto Rican author and historian Elba Iris Perez’s debut novel —THE THINGS WE DIDNT KNOW ! For those of you who love small town New England and how —in some ways — it can remind you of a Puerto Rican Pueblo, grab this wondrous gem of a family narrative set in both Woronoco, Massachusetts and la Isla del Encanto!”
“I stumbled upon this cute place while exploring the city. I had never heard of a zine before but was in awe when I walked in. It’s easy to forget about time and get lost in all the zines and books. The staff is really kind and passionate about the arts. Savannah really took her time to show me what Zines are all about. I was really inspired by her. I can’t wait to come back in the fall when I’m in the city.”
“One of the most beautiful bookstores in New York City. It's previous location on 5th Avenue was memorialized in the movie Falling in Love with Meryl Streep and Robert de Niro.”
“Tannens is a great store. I've bought from them a good handful of times. Always great service. This time, I figured I'd try the $50 mystery box. First time purchasing it. Man(!!!) am I glad I did. I know this must be a rarity, I opened the box and saw a thin book, something in another box, a thick deck of cards and a mentalism piece that was in a thin cardboard box. So, ok, let's see what I got. The thick deck of cards was The Bigger Picture, the thin book was HERMES, the mentalism piece in the box was Rhine 2000. What was in the other box, A Mikame Magicians Changing Chest circa 2005 in brand new condition!! I was FLOORED!! I'm sure I got really lucky.
Thank you Tannens”
10AM - 7PM
29 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City
Book Stores
“I am grateful Jersey City has this amazing bookstore! I especially appreciate the personalized efforts they put to ensure you receive the book you ordered. And honestly people shouldn’t complain about the prices. This is the type of entitlement that has put us in a situation where we have only one quality bookstore in Jersey City. Wear the old coat and buy the new book!”
“Love this book store!! I take my kids there. It's amazing to see them in awe at all the kids books with characters the look like them! The owners are incredibly nice and helpful.”
“I just love this bookstore... because it's more than a bookstore... it's a place where you can go and get lost in time and space, and connect with another world. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the staff is very friendly and people go there sometimes just to hang around or socialize...or find peace and quiet in a busy and troubled world. This is a place where you can feel the sense of the community and feel like you are part of it.... it's a place where you can feel the magic of books coming alive. It's a place where you can find books, volunteer, attend a puppet show, an art or a yoga event, or even a birthday party. So give it a try and you will be happy you did.”
“I love how much the employees love books but also love helping people. Thank you to the blonde lady up front (I don't recall your name) for being so helpful with us. I am not much of a reader and asked for "fiction yet had some historical truth". She quickly went to work finding some awesome books. We left with 4. Definitely a place we will come back to every time we are in town.”
“The staff are super helpful and attentive to details. Best coffee, matcha, and book and fashion curation in NY. The pieces I bought from Bungee have accompanied me to the mountains and to the fashion weeks. Unique and pragmatic and long lasting, all keepers. I LOVE BUNGEE. ??”
“Nestled in tranquility, Housing works bookstore invites you to savor a book over a steaming cup of coffee. The impeccable service, though unobtrusive, adds to the charm. While the book collection isn’t extensive, it remains a delightful haven for leisurely moments.”
“A couple minutes in this store is enough to realize that it is an extraordinary collection of books — whoever is putting it together has an eye solely for interesting and uncommon volumes. Give them your money with gratitude.”
10AM - 6PM
225 Smith St, Brooklyn
Book Stores
“A very cute and affordable bookstore in a very cute area! They had such a wide range of books and genres available that it was hard to pick. I loved all of the staff picks as it helped with my choice and the book I got that was highly rated ended up being great! Will return!”
“I discovered some great books and would have loved to buy them in the bookstore. Next time in New York, I'll come visit you. Thank you for your great service and keep up the good work!”
10AM - 6PM
478 Cedar Ln, Teaneck
Book Stores
“Appreciate this store a lot - I emailed them to check on a book and shortly after received a response, which is somewhat rare. They didn’t have it in stock but ordered it for me and I was able to pick it up a few days later. I will be back :)”
“Absolutely the best record store I have been to in ages. Always a steal of some sort in the “just in” section - makes the prices of most vinyl places seem patently absurd. Also a cool albeit small, well-curated book selection, and just a mellow look and vibe with a friendly staff. I always look forward to a trip to Soldato and it’s definitely the gem of our town.”