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Argosy Book Store
This Midtown bookstore makes it easy to spend an entire day inside.
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Browse six floors containing walls and shelves full of thousands of rare, out-of-print, and used books.
Book Club Bar
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Enter: Book Club Bar in the East Village, one of the most unique bookstores in the city.
Argosy Book Store
Stop by to pick up a new favorite, but stay for the company and the regular events.
The Ripped Bodice
For fans of romance novels, The Ripped Bodice is a must-visit.
Beyond the romance fiction, theres a selection of giftable items from independent, woman-owned businesses.
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The top floor also has a cafe serving bubble tea, sushi, and other snacks.
Alongside the books, there are also activist-centered events and conversations.
Fashion designers, such as Simone Rocha, have been known to trek to the store for inspiration.
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Strand Bookstore
Strand is a New York City classic for many reasons.
While searching the shelves, youll have a prime view of the infamous hotels lobby from the shops balcony.
The charming Smith Street location is now a neighborhood institution and hosts events and readings almost nightly.
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The Mysterious Bookshop
If you love a good mystery (and who doesnt?)
Think youve read them all, from Agatha Christie to Stieg Larsson and back again?
(The shop is also the oldest mystery specialist bookstore in America.)
Photo: Courtesy of the Corner Bookstore
The space is quiet and cozy, and has the feel of a classic New York bookshop.
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192 Books
Dashwood Books
Strand
Assouline
McNally Jackson
9 Books Are Magic
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