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The Cosiest Independent Bookstores to Shop From in New York City

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I read a lot. There's nothing I love more than a rainy day and to be snuggled up with a good book inside. Other than that, there's nothing I love more than browsing for books for that very occasion. New York City has some great bookstores. Below are ...
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Probably the most iconic bookstore in New York
Strand Book Store - Strand Books
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It's so good even Harry Styles shopped here. Plus, if you'd like some pickles to go along with your book, you're in the right place.
Sweet Pickle Books
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My favourite second-hand bookstore in New York
Mercer Street Books For Better Used Books & Vinyl - NYC
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Another used bookstore, but with a small and mighty collection!
Alabaster Bookshop
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The best at recommending books for any niche/interest
Three Lives & Company
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They have many spots around the city now, so will have anything you're looking for
McNally Jackson Books SoHo
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Famous for being in Taylor Swift's music video, but a great bookstore
Housing Works Bookstore
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A bookstore with a very cool ceiling
Albertine
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The location of this bookstore is my favourite - check out if you're in the Upper East Side
The Corner Bookstore
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A bookstore for a great cause!
Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore
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A small bookstore near Bowery/Lower East
Codex
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I love this bookstore in TriBeCa! The staff here always have great recommendations too
Mysterious Book Shop
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For fans of plays and musicals, they also have a really cool ceiling feature
The Drama Book Shop
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Rare and niche books are what you'll find in here
Left Bank Books
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They have a really cool mural outside for photo opps!
Books Are Magic [Smith St]
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