5 bookstores to visit in New York

Visiting a bookstore allows you much more than finding your favorite book, but it is also finding yourself in a space of love for reading and an experience in itself. And it is that, at present, bookstores are not only book stores, but are also social and cultural spaces full of life and increasingly interesting activities for readers of all ages.

Whether it’s because of the atmosphere, its good selection of books, the location or even its history, bookstores have a story to tell while reading a book accompanied by a coffee.

There are numerous bookstores in New York City that are worth visiting. These are some of the most recommended

Strand Bookstore

This bookstore is the ideal place for those who are passionate about literature or want to make a very special gift. Located at 828 Broadway just off Union Square, it has 18 miles of new and used books. This New York treasure trove opened its doors in 1927 and is run by the family that founded it. The truth is that this independent bookstore with more than 2 million books sells every type of book imaginable, from novels to memorabilia, art and history books. Tons of new, second hand or collectors’ books can be found on the Strand.

It has a section especially dedicated to New York, which is very extensive, as well as selling very original literary merchandising, its own products with striking and demanding designs such as bags, mugs, postcards, magnets, among others.

A suggestion when visiting the store is to go through the Rare Book Room, where the oldest copies are kept and protected in a safe. There is a first edition of “Alice in Wonderland” and James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ signed by the same author for a value of 45 thousand dollars.

They recently opened a new bookstore. It’s called The Strand and it’s on the Upper West Side, on Columbus Avenue, just behind the New York Museum of Natural History.

Barnes & Noble

It is a chain that has bookstores all over the United States, and one of the most famous in New York for more than 20 years.

Its floors are full of books, from the newest and trendiest, to old and not so commercial books. It is the kind of bookstore where you can find any item you are looking for: From books, vinyls, postcards and many more things.

The bookstore is fantastic, it has armchairs in different parts of the store, the perfect setting to sit down, choose a book and sit down to read it.

As a peculiar fact, the store located on the Upper West Side was the inspiration to create the Nora Ephron film, You’ve got mail.

The Mysterious Bookshop

It is the oldest store in the United States specializing in mystery novels, crimes, thrillers. Located at 58 Warren St, it is a tourist attraction and a favorite for fans of crime fiction, crime fiction, and intrigue stories.

On the high wooden shelves are the old volumes in perfect condition, among autographed books and a large collection of Sherlock Holmes or Agatha Christie. For those who wish, they can participate in the 7 book clubs that they organize per month.

Rizzoli Bookstore

A few minutes from Madison Square Park, in the Nomad neighborhood is one of the most beautiful bookstores in all of New York. Beautiful on the outside and inside, it has an amazing collection of books.

In addition to being a bookstore, Rizzoli is also a publisher. Its catalog includes illustrated books focused on the world of culture: photography, design, decoration, architecture, fashion, art, travel, cooking,

Inside it looks like a classic library, very nice to see, with a stately air with large windows and chandeliers.

Rizzoli BookStore is one of the favorite places for writers to launch their books and sign copies.

Mcnally jackson

It is an independent bookstore with a huge selection of titles spread over its two floors. Bright and welcoming, it also has a small cafeteria and an active schedule of events such as talks with authors and all kinds of literary events.

MC Nally’s collection of books is very diverse, there are books of every genre imagined and some old ones considered true relics. It is characterized by offering books from all over the world where you can find sections divided by countries

Although the most recommended is just a few meters from Housing Works in the trendy Nolita neighborhood, in recent years they have been expanding and there are also McNally Jackson stores in the Seaport District, Williamsburg and Downtown Brooklyn.

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