Book Stores in New York, NY

30 locations found near New York

“Had a great experience here! Customer service was outstanding. My request was obscure, but the gentleman assisting me was relentless on the hunt and found a fantastic script anthology. Just what my students need. Oh, and service with a sunny disposition! Thanks Drama Bookshop!”

4.9 Superb235 Reviews

“Like barnes and noble but on a smaller scale and you can sell used books to them....great for an outing and to grab a good book....they even have a date with book section where you can get a mystery book”

4.8 Superb352 Reviews

“Exquisite. Exclusive. Exclusivity. I read and write a lot, I am now working on my fourth book project, and apparently, 99.9 percent of people have thought about writing a book, or the thought has emerged in their head, but only 0.1 percent of people have actually gone on to publish one. Exclusivity. Writing a book and then publishing one is the essence and the definition of exclusivity in my humble opinion. And just the air and smell of a bookstore gives off that aura and vibe of exclusivity. And this one is of course outstanding.”

4.9 Superb179 Reviews

“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!”

4.7 Superb313 Reviews

“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.”

4.8 Superb143 Reviews

“Stumbled into this place while visiting town. It was so cute and the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. They had a ton of art, architecture, and coffee table books. I snagged a pile of books for a great price.”

4.9 Superb103 Reviews

“I adore this store and visit every time I am in town. The highlight of my business trips are always browsing this store. Their customer service is beyond stellar. There is always someone around to help locate something or answer questions. The folks who answer the phone are always very polite and helpful. Their membership is a great value and comes with a cute card!

The above and beyond: I had requested a hold for an incoming item that was delayed - it was an hour before I had to catch a train (won't be back for a few months) and last ditch effort called to ask if it had arrived. They were still processing the day's delivery. The woman on the phone could have easily told me I needed to wait until I received a call that it was ready and I would have understood, but instead she located the item and prepped it for pickup. I was able to purchase it and make my train. Beyond grateful for their amazing service.”

4.7 Superb356 Reviews

“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.”

4.9 Superb59 Reviews

“A delightful bookstore in SoHo. Great selection of books and found a few books that I was looking for.
Slightly more pricey than books you can order online but still worth a visit whilst you're in SoHo.”

4.7 Superb246 Reviews

“•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.”

4.6 Superb320 Reviews

“Great selection of classic adult and children books. Great number of art books too. Very nice wrapping service during the holidays. The postcard selection could be better but overall it's a lovely store.”

4.8 Superb125 Reviews

“Skip Amazon and come here instead! I walked past this shop and was immediately drawn in by its warm, soulful vibe. The staff is incredibly kind, and they have a beautiful selection of crystals, sound bowls, and self-growth books. I ended up buying Himalayan salt candle holders that beat Amazon's prices and quality by a mile.

Definitely stop in if you want to add some calm, meaningful energy to your space.”

4.9 Superb85 Reviews

“Albertine is a charming and elegant place known for its beautiful atmosphere and unique character. It offers visitors a relaxing experience with a blend of culture, style, and creativity. Many people enjoy Albertine for its welcoming environment and memorable appeal.”

4.7 Superb184 Reviews

“This independent Black owned and Black author focused bookshop and cultural center is amazing. Come to check out a poet's book launch and stay to brouse the meticulously curated collection of books. You won't be disappointed.”

4.8 Superb118 Reviews

“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”

4.7 Superb99 Reviews

“Absolutely love this bookstore and their ‘Blind Date with a Book’ idea — it makes such a unique and thoughtful gift. My girlfriend loves to read, and we’ve visited twice now. Both times, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and more than willing to help us find what we needed. You can really tell they care about creating a great experience. Definitely a place we’ll keep coming back to”

4.7 Superb141 Reviews

“Intending to drop off books from our annual personal library purge,I just couldn't come oit of there without a new book. What a treasure trove. Drooling over here.”

4.6 Superb228 Reviews

“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. ??”

4.7 Superb65 Reviews

“Kitchen Arts & Letters is one of my favorite independent bookstores in NYC. It's small, but absolutely filled with books you didn't know you needed. The variety of cookbooks available, as well as other books on food and drink is truly astonishing. Their staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for info on new releases, signings, and other events. If you can, visit during the week when it's less crowded. If you're not local to NYC, you can also purchase from them via their website. Support independent booksellers!”

4.7 Superb111 Reviews

“Such a beautiful store. Diverse selection. Multiple times I've gone they've had history titles I had been casually looking for elsewhere without luck - and for a decent price. Staff helpful.”

4.6 Superb203 Reviews

“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.”

4.8 Superb70 Reviews

“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!”

4.9 Superb50 Reviews

“Sometimes you don’t need endless choices or big shiny stores. Sometimes you just want something real.

This is one of those authentic local shops that truly deserves support. It’s a neighborhood staple with heart, character, and a genuine purpose behind it. You can feel that this place matters — not just for business, but for the community.

And if you’re shopping for kids? You’re in the right place. They have more than enough toys to make little faces light up.

Highly recommended if you value authenticity over hype and want your purchase to actually mean something.”

4.8 Superb89 Reviews

“Pretty cool spot. Prices are laughably high but it's nice to see a whole store dedicated to DIY prints/zines/swag/etc. in these trying times, in Manhattan! Plus they got some good tunes playing. Come through and bring your friends!”

4.7 Superb100 Reviews

“I visited this bookstore by chance on a trip back to New York and loved it! Great selection, really friendly helpful staff, just all around ideal bookstore experience!”

4.9 Superb68 Reviews

“Lovely kids book shop in NYC. Thousands of choices for different topics of book, and a dedicated NYC section for parents to buy sth for souvenirs. Highly recommended.”

4.6 Superb150 Reviews

“I like this place a lot. Reading process of this book wasn’t as fast, but it’s really important book for me, cause it gave me great memories about NY. Thank you guys. Hope, that I can buy the next book soon?‍↕️

George from Russia ??”

4.6 Superb117 Reviews

“I absolutely loved everything about this book store. Amazing location, area amenities. I spent hours between the store and the other little cafes and restaurants. The obky thing i was confused about is why pets are allowed in the bookstore. I just don't grasp the concept about needing to have dogs everywhere”

4.5 Superb176 Reviews

“Love this spot the owner is great and has a great sense of humor I just bought some ARCHIE comics today. I come here wen I'm in the city. I highly recommend this shop”

4.6 Superb134 Reviews

“Bonnie is an absolute babe. A fantastic experience and I wish I could nip by her store every day. Was here on holiday and you bet next time I'm Brooklyn bound I'm coming back. Bonnie was so helpful and was looking around trying to find niche, retro books for me. Genuinely a fab little shop!”

4.6 Superb120 Reviews

Related topics