Still a really cool bookstore, with a lot of books that need to be reached by ladder. I wish I…read morecould see some of those books that are hard to reach. They specialize in antique books as well, their NY sections are well stocked as one might imagine, and the fiction and psychology sections are full of good reads. The spaces and aisles are small and narrow, so be ready to bump elbows and navigate carefully during busy times on weekends.

Small hidden gem! Excellent selection of books from floor to ceiling! Such a cool little book store…read morewith a cool vibe to it! Good prices and friendly service. Anyone looking for a good read I recommend stopping in and seeing the book selection!

I have visited the Strand many times over the decades. I was really disappointed on my last visit…read moreto see that they have gotten rid of the reviewer copies of books which used to take up the entire basement; that was a great source of recent books at half price. Strand seems to focus more and more on new books at new prices...and the staff seems to go out of their way to be snippy, dismissive and rude. Still worth a look when in NYC to see what i might find.

I can't believe I've never reviewed the Strand. I guess I haven't visited in years?! Well, I…read morecorrected that oversight last Sunday, and I still love it as much as I did when I was in college. I love bookstores, and NYC has lots of great ones. But the Strand Bookstore might be the best? It's a classic. It's the largest independent bookstore in the city, carrying 2.5 million used, new, and rare books (their tag line - "18 Miles of Books" refers to the fact that the shelf space in the store supposedly stretches over 18 miles)! Plenty of people just shop front their discount racks outside the sidewalk (where all books are $3-7) and then pop in just to pay. But the inside is incredible. More books than almost any bookstore I've ever been to. Still family-owned, over 100 years old, and with an emphasis on bookseller recommendations, it's just an excellent bookstore. When I stopped by on Sunday, I made it past about four tables and end displays - new fiction, signed books, and employee recommendations - about 50 feet into the store. I already had six books in my hands and decided I better leave quickly before I had a problem! Despite the size of the store and the number of shoppers, the line to check out was short and quick. With friendly customer service to boot. It's simply one of the best bookstores in the city. Maybe in the country, too?! Definitely check it out.

The Book Cellar has helped me and continues to help me grow my home library with wonderful…read moretreasures and adventures to escape to through books. I have also donated/donate books as well. I love how well organized the book cellar is and most of the books are in pristine condition at fantastic prices. The staff is always helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant and very welcoming. You couldn't ask for a better bookstore! Thank you!

What a treasure trove of incredible books, all at great prices!…read more Friends of Library groups are such an incredible force and I'm so inspired by the Friends of Webster Library for running this wonderful store, the proceeds of which benefit the Webster library and other east side branches. I stopped by one afternoon and could have spent all afternoon browsing! I was lucky enough to snag a few copies of Demon Slayer, a few Julia Turshen cookbooks, a Christmas movie, and more! The prices were great - I don't think anything was more than a few dollars. The staff was really friendly and pointed out a second Julia Turshen book when they saw one in my pile. I'll definitely be visiting the Book Cellar again! To enter the Book Cellar, enter the library branch and walk straight ahead. You'll see a sign that will guide you down the stairs to the book shop. Happy browsing!

Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs…read morefiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit.

Buying and Selling at Book Off What a cool store. So much to…read moresee. Unfortunately, it is lousy to sell at and expensive to buy at. First, Selling. I brought in three statue items unopened in the original packaging. I checked on ebay for what the items sold for (not asking price but sold price) and it added up to about $600, I lugged the items over there and had to leave them there because they wouldn't get to them right away. The people/kids working there were very nice. I went to have lunch and got the text to return, and they are offering $150. So I picked up the items and turned down the offer. Again, they were very nice, it's just I wasn't willing to accept 25% of the value. I figured at worst it would be 50%. But I am better off getting closer to the actual price on ebay. Now, Buying. Lots of very expensive and exiting things to get, and I didn't have time to price check things so much, but my son is into the Nintendo switch and i spotted a used Marvel VS Capcom game he might like. It was $34.95. But just in case, I pulled up Amazon and looked the game up. A brand new one costs $21.79. So it would have been a terrible idea for me to buy it there. I guess if you are leaving work and need a quick gift, you might stop in and pay too much for an item. If you are in real trouble and don't have time to wait for an Ebay sale, you might consider selling your collectables for 25% the value, this place might come in handy.

this was a very interesting bookstore. I can tell it's very old-school and it's very nice! They had…read morelots of old prints. I was looking at a lot of them. I liked the New Yorker prints. I never read the New Yorker but I know they have iconic covers! I think these were reproductions but still they were really cool to see. very friendly staff as well and very quiet to look around.

Argosy Book Store is historic! The Argosy Book Store is New York City's oldest independent…read morebookstore. It's located at 116 East 59th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues in Midtown Manhattan. The store occupies an entire six-story townhouse with various sales floors specializing in first editions, Americana, leather bindings, antique maps and prints, and autographs. The store is also noted for a wide selection of bargain books I found them out front. Argosy also has its own framing and shipping departments and owns a large warehouse in Brooklyn. For a book lover this is paradise. I find it's a great place to buy gifts too. I'm highly recommending!

Beautifully curated shop. This place is for the connoisseur or collector, they even had a nice…read morefirst edition Mishima. Highly recommend, but keep in mind it is a serious collector's environment.

this was a very nice book store. i didn't buy anything but i really liked the vintage magazines!…read moreits more of a browsing place for me though.

5 stars! This bookstore/coffee/bar is the cutest hidden gem in soho. I came in during a rainstorm…read moreand ended up staying and reading with a glass of wine. So fun!

I cannot stop thinking, raving and chatting about the time I had in this place. Especially as…read moresomeone who deeply cares about those who are affected by HIV and AIDS. I was able to take my partner here during our romantic literary weekend!!! She was completely captivated by the selection of different books, the variety of poetry and overall ease of expression in here. The thrift shop was adorable and maintained well- they even had a selection of dishes. I really enjoyed the laid back coffee shop vibes, I enjoyed a chai latte and she a butterscotch latte.... They were both delectable. The croissants weren't amazing, they were run of the mill not exciting . But that wasn't the purpose of coming there anyway. The vibes are worth it and space is clean and inviting. I purchased probably the warmest sweater I'll ever own for only $20!!!! Overall I think it's a solid win!

These people are surly and anal, as Amy G. helpfully points out ('moody, rude staff members'). It…read moreis extremely triggering. Just because you're in a collective doesn't mean you get to be rude as hell. Bad behavior -- sadly not surprising from the same folks who named their predecessor location 'Book Thug Nation' (now thankfully defunct). Super cringe. Unnameable Books is under 10 mins walk away -- they won't be snarky and sassy to you there. NOT RECOMMENDED.

This bookstore has great books, but it has moody, rude staff members. I had been there 10-20 times…read moreand would have formerly considered this my favorite used bookstore. Recently, I was there on a weekday afternoon - literally only one of two people in the store, the other being my friend - and we were looking at books, casually browsing, and chatting to one another at a quiet volume. The male staff members essentially stood up and asked us to stop talking or leave... so we left. I won't be back.

Came here awhile back…read more Great. I like books. I like to read, sometimes. It's a cute bookstore with lots of books. If you like reading, you will like it here. If you're not really into books, then you can people watch.

I stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall used bookstore while exploring the area. I always make a…read morepoint to visit local bookstores when I travel, so I was excited to try this one out. There is a wide array of books, organized by genre. For the most part, the prices are pretty good, but there were also books that seemed overpriced for their age and condition. You can spend a lot of time perusing the bookshelves and have a great time. Please keep in mind that this store is CASH ONLY. I only had one interaction with the staff. I can't say he was rude, just very to the point. You definitely won't get the warm and fuzzies.