Inevitably, whats in style eventually falls out of style, and what was once unfashionable will, of course, come back around. The familyowned new york city minichain has snagged some highprofile spots in manhattanaside from this location, they also have a large chelsea market shop and a. These bookstores in nyc offer kids the best new titles, plus super fun local, and often free, events like family story time for various ages. Founded by four folks who used to sell books on the streets, book thug nation is a used bookstore and. Inside, youll find a great selection of poetry, philosophy, and fiction, among other genres. Despite its name, unnameable books sells new and used books, all of which have names, from a smallish store in prospect heights, brooklyn. They focus on both new and used rare books and their. Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, outofprint, and used books. 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. 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. Dec 01, 2011 praise for the world of department stores. Independent bookstores are sadly rare in queens, but astoria bookshop, which opened in 20, comes to the rescue to deliver a muchneeded dose of lit to.
With eight million people, most of whom commute to work on the subway, we get a lot of reading done when were going from place to place. With an affordable used book selection as well as new books. East village books is a used bookstore in manhattan, new york city. The new york times looks at the robust range of independent bookstores in new york city march, 2018 literati bookstore marks a new chapter for ann arbor forbes, february 6. From top shelf titles to celebrity speakers from questlove to david sedaris, the amphitheatershaped venue is arguably the most buzzedabout bookshop in brooklyn. How victorian constraints still bind women today, with maris kreizman. At its original flatiron location, large, exposed columns are surrounded by cushioned seats and throw pillows, inviting families to settle in for a good.
Top 10 best used book stores in new york, ny updated covid. Bookscouter says theyre just for textbook buyback, but ive had some good luck checking prices of regular trade books. Our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. Weve got options for selling textbooks, as well as hardcovers and paperbacks. Theyre picky about what they buy, so even used books are in good if not better than good condition. Used book stores all over the country sell books at discounts of 50% or more. Strand book store 828 broadway new york, ny 3 212 4731452. The strand book store has been a nyc staple for 86 years and now carries. Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, outofprint, and. Books left bank books printed matter unoppressive nonimperialist bargain. Support independent bookstores in nyc by paying a visit to our favorite local purveyors of new, used and specialty books. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Stationed in the heart of soho, mcnally is the goto indie bookstore for manhattans flightiest freelancers.
Friends of the bristol public library present another great sale. Mar 06, 2020 the last used book store on the upper west side may not close after all in 1960, the year the new york international antiquarian book fair began, harper lee came out with to kill a. 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. The 15 best bookstores in new york city foursquare. We have the best selection of cheap books, both new and used, many as low as a dollar. We sell and buy books, including art and photography books, textbooks buyback, philosophy, mathematics, religion. With eight million people, most of whom commute to work on the subway, we get a lot of reading done when were going from. Specially priced books are not included in the halfprice and bag sales.
Founded by four folks who used to sell books on the streets, book thug nation is a used bookstore and community space in williamsburg. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. Postrenovation, the store has an expansive childrens section, and even the new books are discounted. Oct 31, 2017 heres where to sell used books, whether online or inperson. The last used book store on the upper west side to shut its. They supplement new and bestselling titles in fiction and nonfiction with a hearty kids section, nyccentric titles, and greeting cards. Nyc mainstay the strand boasts 18 miles of books, all of which you can search on. The groups use donated books to stock library shelves or resell the books at fundraising events. Tucked away in a former restaurant space, codex offers new and used books at discounted prices.
Heres where to sell used books, whether online or inperson. New york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. Jun 19, 2017 argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. Shop at the best independent bookstores in nyc time out. Housing works used book cafe new york city 2020 all. Cheap new and used books, and textbooks millions of new, used, rare, and outofprint books are offered for sale on from thousands of booksellers around the world. But, anyways, new york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted.
Argosy book store is now in its third generation of family ownership. Hip and edgy independent book store with wellselected assortment of used books in remarkably good condition. New york city bookstores are among the best bookstores in the world. Theyre picky about what they buy, so even used books are in good if not. Grit lit, supper club and a store on wheels charleston post and courier, january, 21, 2018. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large. Red letter sells and buys good quality used books, and the place is. Best used bookstores in new york city cbs new york. Join us as rachel vorona cote launches her new book, too much. Just about everybody agrees on the fact that books have the ability to change the world, that is, the well written ones at least.
Housing works used book cafe new york city 2020 all you. East village books nyc we pay the highest prices for. Lower east side true to its maxim, 98% activism, 2% glitter, bluestockings is a volunteerrun, collectively owned bookstore, powered entirely by women. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped. These societies hold book sales and other fundraisers to benefit the libraries.
The new york times looks at the robust range of independent bookstores in new york city march, 2018 literati bookstore marks a new chapter for ann arbor forbes, february 6, 2018 how to run a bookstore in the amazon era. The last used book store on the upper west side to shut. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Further, amazon and will connect you to a host of sellers who offer used books in good condition for next to nothing. New york citys 20 best independently owned bookstores, mapped. Apr 06, 2015 strand book store 828 broadway new york, ny 3 212 4731452. Red letter sells and buys goodquality used books, and the. Argosy book storethis midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside. Millions of new, used, rare, and outofprint books are offered for sale on from thousands of booksellers around the world. View all hotels near housing works used book cafe on tripadvisor. Best bookstores in nyc from independent to specialty. But, anyways, new york city is lucky enough to boast many.
Reviews on used book stores in new york, ny strand bookstore, the book cellar, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, the mysterious bookshop. Jhu comic books 32 e 32nd st, new york, ny 10016, usa. Im sorry but why are you running for cheap book stores. Oct 19, 2012 our ten favorite bookstores in manhattan, from the breathtaking rizzoli to the boozefriendly housingworks bookstore cafe, to the secret, speakeasyesque brazenhead. Mar 17, 2015 the familyowned new york city minichain has snagged some highprofile spots in manhattanaside from this location, they also have a large chelsea market shop and a forthcoming brookfield place store. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks. Even new books arent full price, and their staff picks give you the scoop on what new yorks hipster literati recommend. The strand is probably the most well known independent book store in new york city. We devour magazines, we fold, unfold, and refold newspapers, and we burn through books so fast we have to keep fire extinguishers handy. Typically, library societies accept likenew and gently used book donations. The strand union square 828 broadway at 12th street 2124731452 when it comes to used books for readers of all ages, the strand is always your best bet. It is perhaps fitting that new york city should have such a fine. Enjoy a seamless visit to the statue of liberty and ellis island in new york harbor.
The last used book store on the upper west side may not close after all in 1960, the year the new york international antiquarian book fair began, harper lee came out with to. Jun 21, 2010 you get 2530% off of the books selling price in cash or 1 12 times in store credit to use only for used books. The astoria bookshops staff recommends the good lord bird by james mcbride, a novel set in 1850s kansas, charting the life of a young slave and the. The shop is tiny but cute, and focuses on literary fiction and art books. Independent bookstores are sadly rare in queens, but astoria bookshop, which opened in 20, comes to the rescue to deliver a muchneeded dose of lit to the neighborhood. Nyc s largest and oldest childrens bookstore sells new titles, beloved classics, and even outofprint tomes. For people watching for a good cause because everything at housing works bookstorefrom books to music and moviesis donated, with the store staffed entirely by volunteers, 100% of the profits are donated to the nonprofit of the same name, which works to fight the twin crises of hivaids and homelessness. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This tour benefits from early reserveline access for a roundtrip ferry trip, as well as an optional early.
Mar 03, 2017 these bookstores in nyc offer kids the best new titles, plus super fun local, and often free, events like family story time for various ages. Our online bookstore features the best books, ebooks, and audiobooks from bestselling. The top ten bookstores in manhattan untapped new york. When you tighten your budget, you may realize that youve been ignoring secondhand stores and the value of buying certain items used. Our enormous stock of antiquarian and outofprint items fills a sixfloor building in midtown manhattan and a large warehouse in brooklyn. All of the literature in the dualfloored book depot is organized by country, and the. Featuring 12,000 books sorted into categories for easy, fun shopping. Whether you live here or come to visit, i hope you enjoy this tour of great used and independent bookstores in new york city. Top 10 best second hand book store in new york, ny updated. A guide to the best independent bookstores in nyc journy. The strand book store has been a nyc staple for 86 years and now carries more than 2. You get 2530% off of the books selling price in cash or 1 12 times in store credit to use only for used books. Tianti books manhattan 535 8th ave, new york, ny 10018, usa.
Local thrift stores local second hand thrift stores can use your donated books. Nycs largest and oldest childrens bookstore sells new titles, beloved classics, and even outofprint tomes. Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore for many new yorkers, thriving since 1927. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. Best bookstores in nyc from independent to specialty bookstores. Whitakers book is a remarkable aroundtheworld look at these dream factories. The best childrens bookstores in nyc mommypoppins things.
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