“A gem of a bookstore in Bayonne. The owner is super knowledgeable and is great to talk to about reading any type of book which helps calibrate and find the books you didn’t know you were looking for!The selection of books reflects her wide ranging curiosity and interests and I’ve found 2 or more books that pique my interest every time. What a treat.”
“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”
“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.”
“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.”
11AM - 7PM
218 5th Ave, Brooklyn“Definitely a place to visit at least once in a lifetime for a bookworm. Post-ironically perfect spot for an emotional trip. You can wander around it and with a grain of luck you may find a book about yourself.Great for gift hunting and their totes design is incredible.”
“I always breathe a sigh of relief when I walk into Bluestockings. The vibes are good, the book selection is incredible, and they have treats and other assorted fun things behind the counter. There are lots of great community supports such as a free public bathroom, a free “store”, groups, and events. I am so glad that this place exists, and happy to continue to support them.”
10AM - 8PM
828 Broadway, New York“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.”
“This is a fantastic little store. It is a little hard to find because although the address is on Sylvan the store is actually located on the second floor of the Williams Center. very meticulously put together shop with books, records, CDs and graphic novels including what may be the fullest collection of Steve Ditko books. If you wanna know what it was like to find a great little corner record/bookstore on a side street in Manhattan in the 80s, just climb the stairs here.”
12 - 7PM
129 6th Ave, Brooklyn“Great local bookstore, walked by it one day and saw a sign "$1 books" with several full carts of books, many in very good/near-perfect condition. The employees are very friendly, had good recommendations and to say they are extremely passionate about literature doesn't fully do it justice.”
10AM - 6PM
478 Cedar Ln, Teaneck“Great Judaica shop with books, ritual items, Jewish calendars, holiday items including lulav and etrog sets and sukkah decorations. Street parking. Kosher restaurants and nut free kosher bakery in easy walking distance.”
11AM - 7PM
42 W 17th St, New York“I work in children's books, this store is a NYC gem. Staff have great recs at the ready for young readers of all ages. The first-print book collection is gorgeous. Great posters of classic books, the read aloud and signing events are unparalleled. You WILL go in for a book and see/meet a famous author/illus there by accident almost every time signing their books”
“Love every location, and downtown Brooklyn is no exception. The best curated tables in the business - we’re always discovering the most wonderful books. Simply the best!!”
“Great variety of books across genres and geography. Very good selection for Arab Heritage Month, although I wish it was downstairs, closer to the main foot traffic.”
11AM - 7PM
58 Warren St, New York“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.”
12:30 - 4:30PM
177 W Englewood Ave, Teaneck“I'm not from Teaneck but I have to say I was super impressed about the level of service from the staff just in my case of finding a kippah that fit right. Amazing place.”
10AM - 7PM
154 W 10th St, New York“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!”
“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.”
11AM - 7PM
36-19 30th St, Queens“Astoria Bookshop is tucked away off the main drag and that only makes it more perfect. The shop is loaded with current best sellers, kids books & cute notebooks, bookmarks and cards. They even had some signed copies of books that were great to see. The ladies were so friendly and sweet. I had my dog with me and they were so excited to see her and offered her treats and pets. Checked out the shops Instagram where they have all their events & happenings. I also picked up my next read and I'll definitely go back there for more books and tosupport this great shop!”
“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.”
10AM - 10PM
315 Smith St, Brooklyn“This place is adorable and spacious. Nice small selection of books. I've been on a Wednesday and Friday and both days I was able to find a seat as soon as I entered. Love the music choice, it's been ambient or r&b vibes. Also the bathroom has these nice fragrance soaps which I really appreciate. Def plan on going again.”
10AM - 6PM
225 Smith St, Brooklyn“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!”
12 - 8PM
450 Cedar Ln, Teaneck“Finally found the place i was looking for. The store was full of inspiration! The owner was very welcoming and knowledgeable. If you spend enough time there is no book you can't find in this store!”
“This is an amazing place. Books upon books in all different genres for very reasonable prices. The volunteers here are friendly, LOVE books, and are super knowledgeable about titles, authors, and anything else you might be wondering.
Good air conditioning too! That made browsing for a long time comfortable and peaceful.”
“Businesses like this are what make Greenpoint so special. Archestratus is a rare gem that brings community together and creates an authentic place to shop, eat and hang in the neighborhood. I always pop in when I need a special gift for a friend or some fresh groceries for home. Paige is so sweet and creative and puts a lot of love into the space.”
11AM - 7PM
231 11th Ave, New York“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.”
10AM - 7PM
4301 13th Ave, Brooklyn“The number one in friendly customer service and a very nice big collection of all beautiful gifts for all your occasions from upsherin bar mitzva weddings and all other Simchas Thank you .”
“My favorite art bookstore in NYC. The owner regularly updated the collection and I’d love to come back from time to time to see if they updated some hidden gem to the shelf.”
“Quiet, yet spacious book store. The McNally Jackson franchise has placed itself in a great location by Pier 17, and has a coffee shop for work! Vanilla latte was made quickly, and organized well. Helpful and well-read staff.”
“Extremely helpful staff very knowledgeable, Super great customer service as soon as I walked through the door the lady at the register to her time to walk me around the location and helped me find exactly what I needed and more! Will recommend this establishment!”