The Strand Bookstore has two types of books they buy: Regular books and Rare books. Here's what you need to know. First, the Strand doesn't buy what it doesn't need, so that means it won't buy your book if they already have... More

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Spuddler

Charlottetown, Canada

893193

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Great Spot

Huge bookstore on Broadway. Found by accident and what a surprise to find an old fashioned bookstore amongst the concrete jungle. Wort a look.

Date of experience: September 2018

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Neta_Avivi

Tel Aviv, Israel

943258

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Wonderful Bookstore

Four floors of books of all kinds and all subjects. It is always a pleasure to explore the various books in this wonderful store. Today, I signed up for a lecture and discussion with author Leslie Jamison - an evening which was perfectly organized and...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Lorne_Alexandra

Ottawa, Canada

29980

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Bibliophile Disney

The Strand remains unchanged, an iconic bit of the city. A selection unlike anywhere else, and knowledgeable staff.

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493Ron

Jacksonville, Florida

901311

Reviewed 6 days ago

Great Bookstores Are Becoming Extinct! If You Love Bookstores - Don't Miss It!

I love The Strand Bookstore - I visit every time I am in NYC - never fail. It is located on Broadway - 2 blocks south of Union Square - between East 13th and East 12th Streets. There are multiple floors, so check the map....More

Date of experience: November 2018

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95nikop

Brisbane, Australia

652291

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Cool bookstore

It is worth coming and taking a look at. The store is multiple floors and it is worth taking a trip to the top floor to see the rare books.

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ProfessorCharles

Virginia

520218

Reviewed 1 week ago

A once great used bookstore is now a tourist attaction

There was a time when I would get to the Strand on a regular basis; it had a fine stock of used books and enabled a reader and book lover access to the best selection of used books. Alas, that store no longer exists. The...More

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HappyLouTraveler

5911

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Bibliophile-tastic!

I wouldn’t tell your average tourist to definitely check out The Strand Bookstore, as that might be a big let down. I mean, it’s an amazing old, enormous book store, filled with great finds... but usually only appreciated by avid readers and lovers of old...More

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Larry C

590152

Family run business since 1927

We were on vacation and travelling very light so knew that we wouldn't be buying any books. Having heard and read so much about The Strand, we had to visit. Their profession that there are 18 miles of books doesn't appear to be an exaggeration...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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amycF8135XK

Sandy Springs, Georgia

3610

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Booklovers delight!

My teenage kids and I love visiting bookstores wherever we travel. The Strand was recommended to me by another bookworm. It definitely lived up to its reputation. There are books on 3 levels with vinyl records for sale on the lowest level. My only disappointment...More

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BML111

Boston, Massachusetts

24687

Take the time to browse!

Wow, an old fashioned bookstore with shelves to the ceiling and books everywhere. Take some time to browse all 3 floors. They even carry cute gift items.

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