The Strand Book Store in New York

The Strand Book Store in New York is the largest independent bookstore in the city. This New York bookshop has more than 2.5 million books in stock. The “over 18 miles of books” include new, used and rare books – almost any title can be found at The Strand. In addition, they sell vinyl, apparel and stationery. While looking for a gift for yourself, your home or your loved ones, you might run into a celebrity.

Eric's Index

1 Shopping at The Strand Bookstore in New York
2 The Strand Locations in New York
- 2.1 Practical Information
3 FAQ

Shopping at The Strand Bookstore in New York

Are you a book lover? Then I recommend that you visit The Strand in Manhattan. The collection of this East Village bookstore covers a wide range of genres, so there’s something for every taste.

As The Strand Book Store sells a lot of books, it can be a challenge to find a particular book. The staff can look up a book for you in their computer database and tell you what section the book is located in. The Strand is an excellent place to buy a gift for friends and family. If you don’t know what to get them, ask the staff or get an E-Gift Card that never expires.

The bookstore even has restrooms and a coffee shop, so you can enjoy a hot drink while browsing the books and looking for souvenirs. You will find the coffee counter on the first floor.

Eric’s Tip: “When you visit this bookstore in New York, take the opportunity to explore the East Village. This is a great neighbourhood for shopping, as there are many little shops. If you’re around on Monday, Wednesday or over the weekend, be sure to visit the Union Square Greenmarket. You can experience the best bits of East Village by following my ‘East Village – Lower East Side’ walking route in Eric’s New York App.”

The Strand Locations in New York

The Strand Book Store is one of the oldest independent bookstores in NYC. The store opened in 1927 as a second-hand bookshop and a place where book lovers could gather. In the fifties, the store moved to its current location and also started selling new and rare books.

For a long time, The Strand only had one location: the main store in the East Village. However, as their popularity grew, a number of new locations were added. Nowadays, you can also find their bookstores on Columbus Avenue and near Lincoln Center, both located on the Upper West Side. There is also a kiosk in Central Park.

Practical Information

Opening Hours: Every day from 10:00 to 21:00
Location: 828 Broadway
How to get there: You can take subway lines 456LNQRW to Union Square station and walk within 5 minutes to the bookshop.

FAQ

The Strand is the largest independent bookstore in New York, which means it’s not part of a large corporate chain like Barnes & Noble or owned by a major corporation like Amazon.

If you're looking for rare or unique books, definitely head to The Strand. This independent bookstore has over 2.5 million books in stock and even a 'Rare Book Room', where you can find all kinds of unique copies, like signed and first-edition books.

The most famous bookstore in New York is The Strand, which is the largest independent bookstore in the city.