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A general interest bookstore featuring literature, history, art, criticism, the social and natural sciences, travel, and children’s books. Frequent art exhibitions and author events.

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An eclectic mix of books in all categories in the tradition of the old Fourth Avenue booksellers.

New, foreign, and out-of-print illustrated books on architecture, interiors, design, furniture, gardens, fashion, and idiosyncratic miscellany.

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Rare and out-of-print books in all fields, modern first editions, autographs, antique maps and prints, framing. Home libraries created.

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A small neighborhood bookstore with a wide selection of mostly used books. Special orders; book trades on Sundays.

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Featuring books for and about children. Fiction, nonfiction, parent and teacher resources, learning games, DVDs and CDs for families, students, and educators.

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With over 30 years in the business, Bauman is known for meticulous research, expert staff, and exceptional inventory of books and autographs from the 1400s to today.

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Located in the heart of Greenwich Village. Through the years it has become a general bookshop with a great selection of current titles and a very popular Remainder section.

A radical bookstore, fair trade café, and activist center. Hosts readings, workshops, performances, discussions, and films almost every night.

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A cozy shop stocking about 4,000 out-of-print and antiquarian books on food, cooking, drinks, etiquette, housekeeping; also ephemera, kitchen antiques, vintage tableware and linens.

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A general bookstore with children’s books open seven days a week, 364 days a year with approximately 50,000 titles in all general categories.

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New York’s largest independent bookstore devoted solely to children’s literature, offering a hand-picked selection of new, classic, rare, out-of-print, and collectible children’s books.

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A community bookstore with strong programming. Diverse collection of books including African/Caribbean-American interest, bestsellers, classics, school reading lists. Twice-weekly story hour, book registry, author events.

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Rare book dealers specializing in everything by and about Sir Winston Spencer Churchill. Now in their 25th year, the store is in the heart of New York City.

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Premier independent bookstore in Park Slope since 1971.

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Rare and vintage books and maps, with a specialty in travel. Also literature and signed/inscribed books.

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A general neighborhood bookstore with a good selection of literary fiction as well as serious history and biography for the non-academic reader.

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New York City's only independent bookstore devoted entirely to photography.

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Specializing in independent comics, graphic novels, art books, and handmade artist’s books; the store also features limited-edition silkscreen prints, t-shirts, zines, and novelties.

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Founded in 1917, the Drama Bookshop is a remarkable source for books on every aspect of the theater, drama, and acting.

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New York City’s destination center for all Mind-Body-Spirit needs. All major spiritual paths, religions, and teachers represented. Vegetarian café, yoga studio, classes, and events.

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New York City’s comic book and sci-fi megastore.

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A general interest used bookstore on the Brooklyn waterfront, emphasizing New York-interest books. Frequent events, an inviting back garden, and free wi-fi access.

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After 18 years operating in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, this used and rare bookstore moved to the Cobble Hill neighborhood in March 2009.

A non-profit bookstore stocked by donations and run primarily by volunteers that raises funds for housing, health care, and social services for homeless New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS.

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Niche market on African-American and Diaspora titles, but you’ll find New York Times bestsellers here, too. Frequent author events, weekly children’s story hour.

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Idlewild offers fiction and non-fiction from all over the world, including new and classic works in translation, travel guides, books in European languages, maps, and globes.

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Fine and decorative leatherbound sets, jeweled bindings, children’s, first editions, and rare books. Custom bookbinding, library projects, gift suggestions, bridal registry.

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Quality books and manuscripts of virtually every collecting category and time period. The staff offers insightful assistance with gift selection and collection development.

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Where art and literature meet—New York’s premiere comic book store for over 23 years. Full selection of comic books/graphic novels and related material. Also at 325 New Dorp Lane, SI.

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Visit Jim Hanley's Universe online

Scarce, curious and out-of-print books on cooking, food, wine, drinks, and related subjects, ephemera and table decorations.

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An expanded selection of English books on Japan/Asia, Anime, Art, and Fashion.

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The country's largest store devoted completely to books on food and wine. With more than 11,000 cooking titles in English and foreign languages and access to thousands of out -of-print titles.

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A small but muscular book shop specializing in modern first editions, rare books, and other quality used books.

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A neighborhood bookstore with comprehensive religious, spiritual and children's sections as well as good general offerings of classics, poetry, history, biography, psychology, fiction, philosophy, cookbooks and science and nature.

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A 6,000-square foot general bookstore and café. The mix of books, media, and events reflect a sophisticated urban vibe.

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Melville House Bookstore, the child of Melville House Publishing, sells only books by independent publishers, making it the only bookstore of its kind in the USA.

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Buying and selling literary fiction, art, photography, philosophy, poetry, and literary criticism—which is to say, every interesting book you can find.

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The leading comic book retailer of comic books, graphic novels, Manga and related collectibles in the U.S., with a second location in Times Square.

Established 1997

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The leading comic book retailer of comic books, graphic novels, Manga and related collectibles in the U.S., with a second location in Grand Central Station.

Established 1997

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opening November 2009

A new, used, and rare bookshop dedicated to the mystery genre. Specialty in signed first editions, classics, and out-of-print titles.

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Houses a small eclectic selection of books from eastern, western, and indigenous spiritual traditions for soul, body and mind.

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Used, out-of-print, and rare books, strong in art, architecture, and photography. Story hours are held in the cozy children’s area, surrounded by books and toys.

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Devoted entirely to mysteries, featuring a complete selection of new titles as well as a broad array of recommended titles, classic mysteries, and out-of-print books.

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Established in 1962, with two locations in Penn Station, Penn Books features a wide-ranging selection of current books.

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A full-service general bookstore with a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction, emphasizing literature and current events.

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An invaluable resource to the interior design field and related trades, specializing in new and rare books on architecture, decorate arts, interior design, and garden design.

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A bookstore, gallery, and event space for exhibitions and performances fusing the worlds of art, photography, design, fashion, pop culture, music, dance, film, and television.

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A place to engage, and radically change, the whole world. All volunteer and not-for-profit.

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Set in an elegant townhouse, Rizzoli is an unsurpassed source for superb books on the visual arts, foreign language books and periodicals, and music.

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Comic books, graphic novels, and cartoon art.

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Located in Scholastic's worldwide headquarters in SoHo, The Scholastic Store is a unique 6,200 square foot space with books, learning products, an activity loft and interactive events with author readings and character visits.

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General bookstore with several locations in the city.

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General bookstore with several locations in the city.

Visit Shakespeare & Company online

General bookstore with several locations in the city.

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An old-fashioned bookstore with uncommon books in all fields. Browsers are most welcome.

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New and used books in the arts and letters with an emphasis on art, architecture, design, and philosophy.

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A downtown institution featuring an award-winning design, St. Mark’s offers a carefully chosen selection that draws local writers, artists, intellectuals, and students.

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New York City’s landmark home to 18 miles of new, used, and rare books, including a tremendous selection of art and architecture titles.

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Retail location for Taschen art books.

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Books for readers of all ages. Staff recommendations, book club, and events.

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A general interest bookstore with an emphasis on quality literature and personal service. Author readings, free neighborhood delivery, and monthly newsletters.

A neighborhood bookshop specializing in fiction and narrative non-fiction.

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A smart selection of new and used books, with an emphasis on unusual and hard-to-find titles, small-press poetry, and public scholarship.

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An exceptional resource for professionals, students, and the general public, stocking books on architecture and a wide range of related subjects.

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Specializing in out-of-print and new art and photography books. Also featuring rare books in all fields and fine antique decorative prints.

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A long-established neighborhood bookshop offering used and rare books in a full range of subject areas as well as DVDs, CDs, videos, and rock-and-roll LPs.

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The literary hub of North Brooklyn, WORD offers a wide variety of new books for adults and kids, and hosts author events and book clubs.

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Greenlight Bookstore

686 Fulton St. (at S. Portland), Ft. Greene, Brooklyn, 718-246-0200

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Posman Books at Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave. NY

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