The Strand is just so cool! They have so many books and other fun gifts. They also frequently host authors and fun social events. Book lovers must visit! Also a great place for NY souvenirs!

I fell in love with this place, I ended up buying 3 books, magnets, bookmarks, pins and even a mug.. I absolutely loved it! the staff was rude but the place was so amazing that I didn't paying attention to that

OMG lovely large bookstore with lots of the options that you may need !I can name it heaven of bookworms, It has lots of second hand books in very low price so just being eager to read will be enough there . If you need...More

Very rude staff but great inventory. Had great lighting and well organized. Huge display of socks, book marks and book bags. No doubt they cater toward “left leaning” clients.

Hidden away on a side street near Union Square there it is. Surrounded by bins of $1 books the narrow doors beckon one inside. This store is for book lovers only. All others will most likely be in and out in thirty minutes or less....More

My daughter and I (both teachers) spent hours here and loved every minute. The children's book section is second to none and is stacked with so many titles to help build a culturally-responsive classroom. I loved the magnets, pins, and postcards with quotes to promote...More

No trip to New York is ever complete without a stop at the Strand. There are so many floors to explore that you can get lost . . . in a good way.