If you love books, this is the place for you. Still has the independent bookstore vibe and too many discount books on rack just on the outside of the building to peruse. Fun magnets, bags, and nick nacks too.

Four floors hold 18 miles of shelved books, and there are a plethora of knick-knack gifts, too. What a fabulous place to shop for both books and souvenirs. Plus, the bags they offer for sale are plentiful and affordable. Loved every minute spent in this...More

Lots of positives: + vast selection of books + great recommendation tables + helpful staff + new and used books + not corporate Apart from Kinokuniya in Asia, I don't know of any rival for world's best bookshop. A must visit when coming to NYC.

Every time we come to New York we visit Strand Books. The selection is incredible with 18 miles of books. There are always bargains, interesting books you didn't know about, second hand and vintage books and a vast art and photography section. Support book shops...More

4 floors. 18 miles of shelving. Knowledgeable staff. Plenty of staff. Well organized. Info desk on every floor. Elevator available. New, used, rare, foreign language, everything & anything probably. Could've spent most of the day.

1.8 miles of books. And socks. And pins. And mugs. And BOOKS. I needed more time. And money. And BOOKS.

As a family we spent over an hour in this shop just looking at all the books. There is definitely something for everyone. Lots of gifts too. Funny socks and T-shirts. If you are a collector of books this is a must. They have a...More

This bookstore is so overhyped it is annoying. The staff are not amiable because they feel their reputation is all they need to satisfy and they fail miserably. I couldn't find the book I wanted , and the staff is repugnant; hence I feel the...More

Although printed books seem to be a dying breed you wouldn't know it by the number of people shopping here. They have an excellent selection that spans multiple floors. I highly recommend to avid readers!

This is an amazingly large and well-stocked bookstore. Not only with books, but it also has a great variety of fun home and decor items for book lovers! I definitely recommend it. I must note though that its used books section does not have as...More