Kinokuniya has a place in my heart as I've been coming since I was a student and would used to buy…read moreJapanese fashion magazines and beauty books. How times have changed with print media! Now, the magazine section is tucked in a smaller corner and they sell a lot more merchandise outside of books in the basement area. There is also an art book section which was previously not there - I enjoyed looking at these plus the magazines on interior design. When I'm in the area, I enjoy coming in to browse and get inspiration.

I've been to kinokuniya before and it always has a special place in my heart because I love the…read morehuge collection of manga, anime figurines, the most adorable stationary and Asian book series. The upper level has the cafe (which I didn't get to try since they opened at 11) and manga/figurines. The main level was mostly books from all different genres. Bottom level was stationary and plushies. I took a star off because I had a stroller with me and the elevator only goes to the bottom floor where the stationary is. To get to the second floor there's an escalator which is nice but to get back down you have to take the stairs which you can imagine is not comfortable with a stroller.

This storefront was interesting since the store shares half the store with a k beauty store. At…read morehalf the size theres a lot of k pop merchandise here. The items in the store are okay priced I guess.

Koryo is a Korean bookstore located in the heart of Koreatown - they have a selection of books,…read moregames, toys, plushies, and K-pop paraphernalia. The place isn't really set up for navigating around, and it just seemed super disorganized and tight. There are definitely better bookstores with higher quality gift items; this place seem to cater more towards the generic K-pop fans and tourists. Note that this place is not connected to the beauty store next door! +unorganized +low quality of items

Great people, good selection and great customer service. Everything you need is here.read more

The magazine selection here is phenomenal! They have several locations in Manhattan that I'm aware…read moreof. The only negative thing is that their location in West Village is a bit tight but they make up for it because they have a café next-door with great coffee!

Great coffee and welcoming staff. My cortado was spot-on! They have a small seating area, but it's…read moredefinitely worth a visit.

Good coffee and people, I'll keep coming! Wish there was more seating and people dont hoard seats…read morewith no coffee.

This cafe is just blocks from Times Square and is worth visiting just to take a photo of the…read morefloating book structure, which is so cool! The coffee drinks are priced really well (especially by NY standards) and they have seasonal drinks - I had the eggnog latte and my wife had the peppermint mocha. As this is a 'Drama' bookstore close by Broadway, their offerings skew towards books on acting and plays (the back half of the store is just aisles of plays sorted alphabetically by author). On the front displays they keep an inventory of plays that are currently playing down the street - so we picked up a copy of Beckett's Waiting for Godot on the way out. This is a fun little bookstore/cafe!

I checked out the Drama Book Shop to see the cool book decorations and happened to coincide with…read moresome kind of class trip. They have a cafe, places for folks to sit and read, and some facilities (aka non gendered bathrooms). Some of the books by the front are even autographed!

I never realized this Barnes and Nobles was here. It's right on the corner and it's pretty big…read more Three floors of books and toys! The cashier is on the main floor with escalators taking you to the basement or the 2nd floor. It's set up like most B & N's where everything is broken up into sections with very clear signage. I still love having copies of physical books once in a while.

I went there yesterday to look at many books, and all of the employees were as wonderful as…read morepreviously; incredibly friendly and helpful. However; the reason why I'm writing this update is because there are some changes at the store. Firstly; the large "Information Desk" at the rear of the first floor is no longer there. Instead, there's a small one on the right side of that floor (and it's almost hidden). Secondly; the huge first floor display of beautiful photo books of NYC and environs is now much smaller (although it seemed like there were more of them on the lower level than previously). There's also another change; the restrooms are now only accessible with a code, and a code can only be obtained via a receipt - so if you don't buy anything, you can't use the restroom (I ordered some books online later, since I didn't want to lug them home from the store). Further; employees don't have access to a bathroom code (obviously they have some other way to access the restrooms). I was there for a few hours - and if it wasn't for the fact that I had a dental appointment nearby afterwards, it would have been problematic. Having said that, I do realize that the restroom situation is an issue; at the Union Square store in particular, there used to be a big problem with homeless people and undoubtedly a corporate decision was made. I'm still keeping a five-star rating because of the employees and because the store has a great selection.

Excellent bookstore. Delicious coffee and chai latte and a real cozy atmosphere. Just like the…read moremovies. Functional bathroom for customers. Nice 5 stars!

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!

What a wonderful place this is. My nephew is a music major and I came to buy some Christmas gifts…read morefor him. This place is a treasure trove! I bought some scores, some sheet music and music books for him. The staff were helpful and dug one book up for me that I couldn't find myself. Thank you!

Over the past year, it has become harder to find anything here beyond standard repertoire. I…read moreordered a Delius piano solo that took eight weeks to arrive, and communication with the store was painfully intermittent with me having to follow up constantly. In the end, it would have been faster to order it myself online. More recently, I tried to exchange a gift I received, a biography (not a musical score), that I already owned. I simply wanted to exchange the biography, which was clearly unread, for a different one that was actually more expensive. I was happy to pay the difference. I even had the physical receipt. Both were full-price books, not discounted items. The exchange was declined under their umbrella policy. I understand having a policy in place to protect publishers, but it would be clearer to simply state "All Sales Final on Printed Materials." Instead, the language references "copyrighted materials," which suggests there may be exceptions, when in practice there are not. I want to support a neighborhood brick and mortar music shop. But when selection is limited, flexibility is minimal, and communication is inconsistent, it becomes difficult to justify staying loyal. I am disappointed to say, that I will likely purchase my scores and books elsewhere going forward. At times, the store feels oriented more toward internal or institutional purchases than toward the musicians and readers who live in the neighborhood.

I love coming here to look at physical magazines (they're becoming rare these days). They have a…read morewide variety of hard-to-find fashion, interior design titles, even international ones. I love that I can always find World of Interiors here.

Find this little pretty thing in mid town during lunch break. Like the bookstore with stationary…read moreand souvenir...vibe. Winter holiday setup feels nice too.

Had our son's welcome party for his wedding here. We couldn't have asked for a better location,…read morecommunication,service, and atmosphere. I would highly recommend Bibliotheque for any gathering you may have We had about 90 attending and it worked out tremendously. Awesome folks to work with. We live in Ohio and the process was a breeze. Thank you Bibliotheque for all your help!! Terry D.

there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit