The Strand

W A

4 years ago

Smaller version of their flagship. Good selection of books. Not too crowded most times. Can be a bit more pricey than alternative stores. 2 floors to check out books. Great location to explore and enjoy.

Ankita R.

2 months ago

Their “blind date with a book” suggestions were SO good. I’ve never done one before and the recommendation was amazing, plus the art was so good I decided to keep the cover :)

Amber Hasan

2 years ago

Lovely place close to American Museum of Natural history in Newyork; books, stationery, magnets, crafting and gifting paper, stickers, plushies and what not. Beautiful place where one can spend hours, just browsing!

G Frye

2 years ago

The Strand is a nice neighborhood store. My children enjoyed shopping there. Downstairs was amazing. There were a lot of little gifts ideas for big kids and little ones.

Matt B

month ago

Some book stores have this calming ambiance and The Strand has that in heaps. An extremely expansive bookstore with a children’s section in the basement.

Jon Lewis

4 years ago

Lovely bookstore. It’s actually quite large inside with a separate downstairs that is mainly a children’s section. Loads of books of every shape and size and flavor. They also carry some great non-book items as well like, tote bags, magnets, stationery, wrapping paper, and Strand gear. We found some Harry Potter themed magnets and a great unlined journal. We would highly recommend this place!

Akshat

year ago

I visited this satellite location in Upper West Side of The Strand in New York City on a humid July afternoon, and the collection of books inside provided a lot of respite. The environment inside is quite welcoming—I spent hours perusing the collection of both books and other literary items ranging from totes to cups. The store is spread out on two levels—a ground floor level and a basement level. There’s a large collection of new, used, and rare books along with literary gifts and Strand-branded merch(totes, t-shirts, bookmarks, etc.) spread out across both the floors. They also host community events like weekend story times, for instance. What I especially appreciated was the cozy layout and the calm, neighborhood vibe. It’s a perfect stop before or after a stroll through Central Park or a visit to the Museum of Natural History just a block away. Staff were helpful without hovering, and the whole space feels like it’s meant for slow, unhurried discovery. Definitely worth a visit—whether you’re a local or a tourist looking for that classic NYC bookstore feel.

Douglas NY

month ago

Great bookstore. Hope it can thrive in this environment. Even though B&N is just a few blocks away (and I love B&N), the Strand has its own unique vibe and there’s always something to discover. It’s a much smaller store than BnN, but that can be a bonus for those who prefer a relatively compact and dense browsing experience. And of course, since the staff curates many of the displays, it has its own unique perspective on what’s worth reading right now. Also, the knock-knacks are really fun! Over all, a really nice way to spend sometime browsing.

Krissi Faith

7 months ago

** PLEASE LIKE & SHARE OUR REVIEWS. ** Charming place with tourist items, bestsellers, new editions & an entire basement for children. Looks small and quaint on the outside but never-ending coves.. The modern style displays keep the environment cozy but not over-crowded. Feels like an exploration of all things literary!

Katy Lamers

7 months ago

The Strand is really cool because it isn’t just one bookstore, there are multiple locations throughout Manhattan! I was so glad to find the storefront and explore indoors as it was super cold outside and very cozy inside. The staff were super sweet and helpful. I paroozed around and ended up with some really cool souvenirs. They have a coffee shop inside this location but it wasn’t open at the time. I loved it and had a lot of fun seeing the book stands throughout New York! I bought the most stuff at the location by the Central Park Zoo. Thank you, Book Lovers and everyone at The Strand!