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18 August Ave 18 August Ave is a children's brand focused on uniting families and strengthening the community. We are committed to always supporting and advocating for children of color.We want to provide parents and children with all the resources they need to straighten their community through books. We believe that books are the key to a better tomorrow. |
1804 Books 1804 Books, a not-for-profit bookstore at The Peoples Forum, is your shop for socialist literature and revolutionary theory. We're a community bookstore in NYC with accessible, internationalist resources for political education, organizing, and movement building. In 1804, the Haitian people overthrew colonialism and white supremacy, and made the dream of liberation a reality. 1804 Books gathers the theory and histories we need to continue the struggle for liberation! Come visit us, browse our collection, attend events and classes at The Peoples Forum, and see our Political Education Resource Platform. All proceeds from the bookstore directly support our educational and cultural programming at The Peoples Forum. |
192 Books Opened on May 22nd, 2003, 192 Books offers books of lasting interest on a variety of subjects, including literary fiction, works in translation, art and photography, film, poetry, music, history, biography, natural history, science, and current affairs, and books for children and young adults. |
A Book Place A Book Place captures the interests of locals and visitors alike by offering specialized books, gifts and services. Located next to several community destinations; Jerry and the Mermaid restaurant (over 28 years in business), the Long Island Aquarium, a marina and new hotels like the Hyatt Place and The Preston House; A Book Place fits right in with its carefully curated titles, hand selected gifts, locally sources merchandise and friendly service. The shop offers titles for readers of fiction (women lit, contemporary, historical, thriller and mystery, psychological, crime, procedural, family saga), non-fiction (biography, memoir, history), local reads and customer driven material like gardening, cooking and travel. In addition, A Book Place offers many titles for littles, as well as a number of bookish themes gifts and events. For readers and nonreaders there is much to see in the shop. Need to grab quick items for your boating adventure or looking for a sweet item to remember your trip, want to pick out a thoughtful gift for someone special or are you planning a notable occasion? We can provide the leg work and put together those special gifts or event swag items. |
A to Z Books Privately owned |
ABA Event Guest |
Adanne Adanne is a community bookstore in DUMBO offering a hand curated selection of books by BIPOC authors(especially rare, out-of-print titles) and a rich inventory of bags, tees and accessories. |
Alice, Ever After Books Alice, Ever After Books, a woman-owned business, is a place to celebrate childrens literature by providing a curated collection of diverse, high quality childrens literature and toys that inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder. At Alice, Ever After Books, we believe literacy opens doors and opportunities. Through the power of stories we explore new worlds and learn about others in a way we might not have known. Alice, Ever After Books seeks to inspire readers, old and young, beyond the pages of a book with classes, events, and community gatherings. Alice, Ever After Books is a home for every reader in the Wonderland of stories. Alice, Ever After Books is located at 295 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY. |
American Booksellers Association Awesome bookstore in an awesome town. |
Ampersand Books Independent bookstore, owned and operated by Writers & Books, Inc., Rochester, NY's literary arts center. Bookstore inventory and events tie to Writers & Books' programming: writing workshops, reading groups, book launches, and authors' visits. Bookstore specialities include small press titles, both fiction and nonfiction, with a focus on poetry, memoir, craft of writing, local authors, and social justice issues. |
Another Chapter Bookstore (NY) Independent bookstore in Fairport, NY selling new books and an assortment of gift items. |
Arcade Booksellers Independently owned general Bookstore all subjects |
Archivist Books This is a queer and black-owned bookstore based in Rochester, NY. |
Astoria Bookshop The Astoria Bookshop is a queer woman-owned, general interest bookstore in the heart of Western Queens. The store opened for business on August 21st, 2013, and moved to 36-19 30th Street in May 2023. Our mission is to serve our diverse, vibrant community with the books we stock and the events we host. |
Author's Note Author's Note is a full-service bookstore in Medina, NY. We're a full-service general interest bookstore with titles for readers of every age, and a delightful selection of gifts, stationery, and toys. |
Barner Books Barner Books is a long established brick and mortar store located in the heart of New Paltz, in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Our shop is filled with a lovingly curated assortment of (mostly!) used books for readers of all ages, as well as a unique variety of handmade journals, vintage typewriters, art and ephemera and other bookish delights. |
Battenkill Books Battenkill Books is a local, independent bookstore selling general interest, new books in upstate New York. The store offers a broad range of books from current bestsellers to the classics, and from history and romance to gardening and cooking, and more. We also have an outstanding collection of books for children. In addition, we carry a large selection of books on local history and the surrounding area. Battenkill Books also carries maps, gifts, toys, cards, and an eclectic selection of magazines. |
Be Yourself Bookshop, LLC E-commerce and pop-up bookstore providing LGBTQIA+ representation. |
Beldame Books Small new and used genre fiction, comics, manga and graphic novel book store in upstate, ny. |
BEM | books & more BEM|books & more is an online bookstore focusing on food literature of the African diaspora. We offer a curated selection of cookbooks, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and children's and YA titles. |
Berry & Co. Enter a petite world of magic Get lost in a favorite book: a new release or a vintage classic. Savor a soothing cup of tea or a cup of specialty coffee. Delve into the healing world of herbs, including CBD. Encounter unique and bewitching gifts you never knew you needed but suddenly cannot live without. Located in the heart of Sag Harbor Village, Berry & Co. will feature A highly curated selection of books, botanicals and tea, combining all of the successful elements from its predecessor, Harbor Books with something fresh and new. |
Bibliotheque Bibliotheque is a bookstore, caf, and wine bar located in the heart of SoHo. |
Big Red Books Big Red Books is a general interest bookstore. We aim to be at the center of the Nyack community in an enriching social and artistic environment, engaging in the lives of our local patrons and organizations by sharing our appreciation for books, art, learning and personal growth. By extending our personal knowledge and resourcefulness to customers of all ages, we will supply our community with a broad selection of thoughtfully curated books that include fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, young adult, local interest, poetry, history, cookbooks, self-help, local authors, independent presses and more.Big Red Books provides a supportive space for local authors and artists to celebrate and promote their work. We will host author readings, gallery openings, live music, poetry nights, book clubs, writing workshops, childrens story time, and school visits and book fairs. |
Big Reuse Non-profit fighting climate change through community based environmental initiatives including reuse, composting, street tree care and outreach. |
Binnacle Books Binnacle specializes in a curated selection of used and new literature, poetry, literary nonfiction, political history, art, drama, philosophy, graphic novels, and children's books. We are also the organizers of the Beacon Prison Book Project, which sends free books to incarcerated individuals throughout New York State, by request. |
Black Rock Books (NY) A quiet corner for books and more in Buffalos historic Black Rock neighborhood.We are an independently owned and operated store carrying new and used books, pens, paper, and pencils. We stock a wide array of titles with an emphasis on literary fiction, underrepresented voices, and educational justice. |
Black Walnut Books Black Walnut Books is a Native and queer owned bookstore in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, New York that focuses on Indigenous, queer and BIPOC books and authors. |
Blackbird Infoshop & Cafe Blackbird Infoshop & Cafe is an anarchist community space, bookstore, library, cafe, and safer space. We offer a sliding scale menu, host a free store and community free fridge, and offer various free resources and harm reduction supplies. Our mission is creating autonomous community space grounded in revolutionary ethics, radical critical analysis, material sustainability, and accumulating free educational resources for our community- local or remote. |
Blacktree Books Primarily used bookstore with approx. 20% new books. Purchases can be made in person, by email, by phone or via our website. We also sell on Bookshop.org,. Biblio.org, or via Abebooks. |
Bleak House Books Founded in 2017 by an ex-lawyer and a historian. Part bookstore, part community space. 100% independent. Once in Hong Kong. Now in Western New York. We deal in quality new and used books. |
Blue Door Books Blue Door Books is an independently run and owned neighborhood bookstore who prides itself on treating each and every customer as an integral part of our business. |
Blue Fox Books Blue Fox Books is a community oriented space for readers of all ages. We sell gently used books, and some new titles as well! We special order, ship, deliver, curate childrens book collections, host story hours, and author events. |
Blue Heron Books NY Our bookstore is 100% women-owned and LGBTQ+ owned dedicated to your right to read. We specialize in literary books, feminism, trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, politics, history, biography, poetry, philosophy, mysteries, sci fi, YA, kids, wellness, cooking, and gardening. We'll be bringing literary and community events, speakers' series, and children's story hours to our small town community. Our first speaker is local children's book author, Gideon Sterer, followed by, Blanche Wiesen Cook on Eleanor Roosevelt in October, a marathon reading of the new translation of The Iliad in November, and Deborah Lutz (Guggenheim Fellow 2023-24) on Victorian Pornography in February. We'll also be doing Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) with young, local actors. |
Bluestockings Cooperative Bluestockings is a collectively-run activist center, community space and feminist bookstore that offers mutual aid, harm reduction support, non-judgemental resource research and a warming/cooling place that is radically inclusive of all genders, cultures, expansive sexualities and identities. Our space has existed on the Lower East Side for over 21 years as a model for integrating direct programming grounded in the community with sustainable labor practices and engagement in political education. Historically, we have served as a sanctuary for NYCs overlapping queer communities, and have evolved from a womens bookstore that was volunteer powered to become a horizontalist feminist community center whose work is rooted in care and mutuality, and now cooperatively worker-owned. |
Boogie Down Books Boogie Down Books is a bookstore-without-walls for kids, teens, families, and educators in the Bronx and beyond. Through transformative reading experiences and inspiring community events, we push the boundaries of what a traditional childrens bookstore typically does by curating, designing, and facilitating programs and services that center young people and the grown-ups who read with them. We prioritize amplifying literature by and about members of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and under-represented communities. We are a mission-driven for-profit social enterprise that prioritizes people and principles, not just profits. |
Book Club Independent bookstore, full service cocktail and espresso bar - featuring community events and a cozy reading space. |
Book Culture We are a family owned and operated small business with 4 stores open currently in New York State |
Book Culture (Long Island City) |
Book Culture (Pittsford) |
Book Culture on Broadway |
Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza Serving NY's Capital District since 1975, Book House is a thoughtfully stocked, full service bookstore. Little Book House, our children's store, is a valued resource for local teachers and schools. Market Block Books, our sister store, is proud to be a linchpin in Troy's downtown renaissance. Staffed by passionate, widely read booksellers eager to suggest the perfect title or special order a title, in or out of print. Visit our website at bhny.com for events & signings and 24/7 ordering. |
Bookburgh Books Bookburgh Books is an independent community bookstore offering a wide range of new books, bargain books, gift items, maps, greeting cards, magazines and more. Browsers welcome! |
Bookeater Bookeater specializes in new books across multiple genres. |
BookHampton Book Hampton consists of two stores in the villages of East and South Hampton. Both locations are community oriented with an experienced staff who knows the customers and their preferences. Full selection of both current releases and niche categories |
Books Are Magic Books Are Magic is a family-owned independent bookstore with two locations in Brooklyn, committed to being a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive space for all people. We believe that books are indeed magic, and that literature is one of the best ways to create empathy, transportation, and transformation. We are enthusiastic about offering thoughtfully selected voices and stories on our shelves, and about hosting free and affordable events featuring emerging writers as well as long-adored authors. Books Are Magic is a place for children to feel comfortable, for young readers to grow into lifelong readers, and for our neighbors to be introduced to vibrant new books. |
Books are Magic 2 |
Books of Wonder Books of Wonder is New York's premiere children's bookstore, specializing in new, old, rare, and out-of-print children's books and features a gallery of original children's book art, posters, and prints. The store hosts between 2 to 8 live or virtual events each week with children's book authors and artists. Founded in 1980, it has been serving young readers and their families for over 40 years. |
Books of Wonder |
Books on Call NYC Books on Call NYC, Inc. provides mobile bookselling services in New York City when anauthor is appearing outside of a brick-and-mortar bookstore. Our venues include privatehomes, universities, non-profit and for-profit organizations, NGOs and conferences and trade shows.Books are our passion and we take great pride in serving the literary community. |
Bravo's Book Nook at the Players Theatre A front of house bookstore located street level in the lobby of the Players Theatre in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City. Collection focuses on theatre, music, children's literature and Greenwich Village history. |
Briars & Brambles Books Briars & Brambles Books is the go-to Independent Bookstore in the Catksill Mountain Region, especially serving Windham & Hunter Mountains and it's neighboring communities. We carry over 6,000 professionally-curated titles, regional and local authors, puzzles, games, stationary and small table top items that make perfect gifts |
Bronx Bound Books The Bookstore That Comes To You! We believe every neighborhood deserves a bookstore even if its just for one day |
Bronx River Books A fiercely independent, general interest, neighborhood bookstore located at 37 Spencer Pl. in Scarsdale, NY. Not to be confused with that other bookseller named after some South American river. |
Buffalo Street Books Buffalo Street Books is Ithaca's indie co-op bookstore - since 2011! |
Bureau of General Services--Queer Division The Bureau of General ServicesQueer Division is an independent, all-volunteer queer bookstore, cultural center, and event space hosted by The LGBT Community Center in New York City. We aim to foster a community invested in the values of mindfulness, intellectual curiosity, justice, compassion, and playfulness. We provide local and visiting queers and friends with an open and inclusive space for dialogue and socializing. |
Burning Books Burning Books is a radical bookstore that focuses exclusively on social justice issues and works to support individuals and movements that are struggling against oppression and domination in all its forms. We have a highly curated selection of titles dealing with activism, race, antifascism, environmentalism, colonialism, indigenisim, capitalism, feminism, queer studies, animal liberation, class, and disability, including books for children, middle graders, and young adults. Through our speaker series, we bring vital perspectives from authors and activists around the country to discuss paths towards positive change in our world. |
Burnt Books Used bookstore specializing in mass market paperbacks. |
By-the-Dam Books By-the-Dam Books is Croton-on-Hudson's local, independent Bookstore. Featuring New Releases, Backlist Fiction and Non-Fiction, Children's Books and more. Opened by longtime veteran of the book world Andy DeRado in fall of 2021. Located inside the Black Cow Coffee Shop and up the stairs. |
C. S. Miller Books Our journey began in the trenches as a young soldier, navigated through the energetic dot com era in NYC, and was always fueled by a dream a dream of sharing our deep-rooted love of books with as many people as we could reach. We are more than a business; we are a family living our dream. From our humble beginnings, we have built this venture on the foundations of family, friends, and community, all united by unforgettable memories fostered through shared stories. Our vision extends beyond the confines of our local community. We aspire to bring the wonders of words to voracious readers from all corners of the globe. The volumes we offer you are a piece of our journey, a slice of our dream, meticulously chosen from our bookshelves to yours, ready to be savored and treasured. |
Cafe Con Libros (Brooklyn) Intersectional Feminist Bookstore & Coffeeshop. |
Canio's Books "Ahhh, a real book store!!" Canio's Books in Sag Harbor, NY has been at the heart of our community since 1980. We offer a discriminating selection of new & used books, local arts & crafts, and weekly events. We have books for children and adults. And, are always happy to order for our customers from whom we learn so much. Nature, social justice, poetry, and great literature are our passion. The bookshop is known for its Moby-Dick Marathon readings which started in 1983. The first establishment in the US to host one! We offer writing and photography workshops. And, always enjoy stimulating conversations with customers over literature and ideas. Canio's, where good books, ideas, and community meet... |
Card Carrying Books & Gifts Card Carrying Books & Gifts is a socially progressive bookstore that also carries fun, feminist gifts like stickers, pins, candles, and more. Woman/Queer owned |
Cedar's Test Bookstore Cedar's Bookstore is the best store in the whole world! |
Chau, Luna! Original and authentic Spanish-language books for children and young adults. Our board books, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and activity books are visually stimulating, thought-provoking and culturally relevant. Our authors are from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, and the United States to reflect the diversity of the language. |
Chautauqua Bookstore Chautauqua Bookstore reflects the best of Chautauqua Institution: a diverse range of books, focusing especially on Chautauqua programs, art supplies, unique gifts & cards, and Chautauqua trademark merchandise. Chautauqua is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program that explores the important religious, social, and political issues of our times; stimulates provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families in creative response to such issues; and promotes excellence and creativity in the appreciation, performance, and teaching of the arts. |
Chicory Naturalist Chicory Naturalist seeks to reconnect broken chains of generational knowledge about the natural world and the species with whom we share our daily lives. Engaging with nature as a subject of inexhaustible, lifelong learning has benefits ranging from enhancing mental and physical health to becoming a more informed cohabitant of the planet. When we are able to distinguish danger from delight, we can fully enjoy and engage with our ecosystem and are more driven to care for it as our home. |
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Bookstore Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Bookstore is a renowned community resource for scientists offering more than 250 books in print, ebook and audio book formats. Online since 2004 and based in Long Island, New York, our store features handbooks, text books, lab manuals and monographs in all areas of genetics and molecular biology, including cancer biology, plant science, bioinformatics, and neurobiology. Customers buying directly from our online bookstore and/or opting-in to our receive our occasional newsletters will also enjoy advance notification about newly available titles, special online price offers and simplified, secure credit-card purchasing of books. |
Colgate Bookstore The Colgate Bookstore is an independent bookstore committed to providing essential educational resources, an interesting and diverse selection of books, and general merchandise, high quality collegiate clothing and gifts, extensive community programming, and public access to current technology in a comfortable, inviting, and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional, personalized service to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors of Colgate University and to all members of the surrounding communities. We offer our knowledge, goods, and services in order to help foster intellectual growth, enhance the quality of life in our community, and broaden the personal, educational, and professional experiences of our customers. |
Community Bookstore A neighborhood institution since 1971, known for its homey atmosphere, large selection, good-natured staff, and beautiful back garden. |
Cups and Books |
Diamond Hollow Books A second-floor shop in the Catskills mountain town of Andes, NY, Diamond Hollow Books carries both new and used books in the arts and letters, with special sections including those dedicated to Dante, Emily Dickinson and The Catskills. We also host readings, lectures and contemporary art exhibitions. |
Dog Ears Bookstore We are a not-for-profit organization. 100% of our sales goes to the Literary Arts Center and what it takes to make it a success. |
Drama Book Shop The oldest performing arts book store in the country. Stock: 40,000 titles - In print books about theater, plays, musical theater, vocal scores, design, costume, dance & film. World wide mail order. |
Edokia Bookstore Edokia Bookstore & Cafe is a global publisher and bookseller. We operate an independent bookstore located in the Bronx, New York. It is our hope to bring to the Bronx and New York City, a vast diversity of books, magazines, comic books, arts and crafts, and gifts. |
Em and Em's Books LLC Em and Em's Books is an independent bookstore based out of Buffalo NY - focused on books by LGBTQIA+, diverse/BIPOC, and women authors: 100% queer, and partially Native-owned |
Exhibit B. Books True crime told and sold. New and used books in the genre, as well as ephemera. Books bought as well as sold; bespoke boxes and gift certificates also available. |
Fictitious Bookshelf Fictitious Bookshelf is an online and pop-up bookstore with a fiction only inventory. Our goal is to serve the local Long Island NY community and to help enhance the reading discourse for all ages. We will host bookclubs and book themed events for those interested in joining the conversation. |
Freebird Books and Goods Freebird Books is a used bookstore on the Brooklyn waterfront specializing in the history and culture of New York City |
Gansevoort House Books Shop online www.GansevoortHouseBooks.com or in store at Gansevoort House Books in historic Little Falls on the Erie Canal at exit 29A in the Central NY. |
Gansevoort House Books at Gems Along the Mohawk |
Golden Bee Bookshop A whimsical bookshop with a thoughtfully curated collection of books for readers of all ages. |
Golden Hour Books Based in the City of Newburgh in the Hudson Valley of New York, Golden Hour Books is a brick-and-mortar indie bookstore providing a mix of used and new books, specializing in literary fiction and nonfiction, women writers, cookbooks and literary food writing, and Children's books. |
Golden Leaf Books A witchy bookstore and headshop supporting women, wellness and other general witchery. |
Good Books NY Good Books is a family-owned, independent bookstore in New Yorks Hudson Valley. |
Good Neighbor Bookstore Good Neighbor Bookstore is located in the historic Village of Lakewood. With a focus on fostering empathy, we work on curating titles for the community that promote understanding, diversity, and creativity. Good Neighbor Bookstore is family-owned and operated by the Lingle Family. |
Greenlight Books (Events) |
Greenlight Bookstore (Fort Greene) Greenlight Bookstore is a general independent bookstore with two locations in Brooklyn. The mission of Greenlight Bookstore is to create welcoming spaces for discovery, conversation, and connection around books, through curation, programming and service that provides for the needs and interests of our customers and highlights creative work we love and value, based on a commitment to improving equity and sustainability in our company and our community. |
Head Hi Head Hi is an organization dedicated to art and design specializing in publications and cultural programming located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn by the Navy Yard. We feature a curated selection of publications from around the globe. Working with local and international artists, designers, publishers, community members and organizations in various fields, Head Hi is a space for exploration and interaction that hosts talks, book launches, art shows, music performances and other events. |
Here's A Book Store Here's A Bookstore in the heart of Brooklyn. New, used & searched books: Art, Crafts, Judaica, Occult, Cooking, Psych, Chess, Phil, Mystery, Cinema, Romance, Classics, Poetry, Plays, War, History, Music, Sci-Fi, Kids Books. All you seek--Come Browse. Open 7 days. |
Hey Kids Comics! Brooklyn, NY shop specializing in comics & graphic novels for kids of all ages. Also creators of the HEY KIDS COMICS CLUB, a graphic-novel & zine subscription box. |
Hipocampo Children's Books Hipocampo Children's Books is a Woman/Latinx owned business in Rochester, NY It is our mission to reflect the languages and cultures of our city and region in our collection. When you walk into Hipocampo you come face to face with our carefully and intentionally curated offerings from board books to Young Adult. We also have a section for parents, teachers and adults. Our space has featured musicians, poets, puppet makers, cultural crafts, author signings, Spanish classes, Bomba/Plena, Folk Music, children's creative play and continues growing! We engage students from elementary level through college to write book reviews, suggest program ideas and participate in in-store and community events. |
Housing Works Bookstore Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a New York downtown institution and tourist destination for more than a decade. Special events and a fully stocked cafe make this a great place to meet friends, relax, and shop the best book, movie, and music selection in New York City. Our one-of-a-kind space is available for rental and all of our merchandise is donated. We are staffed almost entirely by volunteers and 100% of our profits go to Housing Works. |
Hudson Booksellers LGA (1047) |
Hudson Booksellers LGA (357) |
Hudson Booksellers PENN (224) Hudson Booksellers is the #1 airport bookseller in North America. From national bestsellers selected especially for travelers, to eclectic favorites of our local booksellers and national buyers, we hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the browsing experience that Hudson Booksellers offers. Free tote bag with the purchase of any 2 hardcover books. |
Hudson Valley Books for Humanity Hudson Valley Books for Humanity brings people together through books. We are a pre-loved and new bookstore in downtown Ossining, NY. Our pre-loved books are from any/all genres. New books prioritize women, People of Color, and other historically marginalized voices - as well as social/environmental themes. We carry Hudson Valley artisan products and have plenty of room for events. Come on by! |
Hue-Man Bookstore African American Bookseller partnered with Ground Central Coffee |
Human Relations Bookstore Human Relations Bookstore is a used and new bookstore in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Established in 2012, we specialize in literary fiction, poetry, radical politics, graphic novels and foreign language books. |
I Love Books I Love Books has a quirky mixture of books and gifts for kids and adults. Though space is limited, just about every inch is packed with treasures from the bestseller you need to the pair of socks you must have to the cat bonnet no cat can live without. Our greeting card selection varies monthly as we add vendors constantly, the selection always includes at least 25 companies and you can always find just the right stuffed animal to match that children's book in our kid's section which also includes games and fun activity kits. With free gift wrapping, I Love Books is the place to shop for gift giving! |
Inquiring Minds Bookstore |
Inquiring Minds Bookstore Inquiring Minds Bookstore is conveniently located in heart of New Paltz at 6 Church Street. Privately owned and operated without financial ties to stiff suits, stockholders and CEOs. Our store has a relaxed atmosphere with a diverse selection of textbooks for SUNY New Paltz students and staff, Local interest Hudson Valley and New Paltz History, Hiking and Climbing the Gunks and Mohonk Preserve, Fiction and Non-Fiction, and a kids reading section dedicated to children and the young at heart. |
J Andersons Books In continuing the longstanding tradition of Andersons Larchmont, J Andersons Books looks to serve the community with a broad selection of books and a warm, inviting atmosphere to encourage customers to linger. |
Katonah Reading Room A charming bookstore for all ages including toys, gifts and a high-end take out cafe and coffee shop. |
Keaton & Lloyd Book Shop Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop carries a wide array of literature and bookish goods. Nestled in Rome's Arts District, our business is locally-owned, community-oriented, and proud to work with like-minded organizations which provide valuable resources in the Mohawk Valley. |
Kew & Willow Books Kew and Willow is a general interest bookstore servicing central Queens, NY. It focuses on a diverse curation of titles and highlighting local talent, both literary and artistic. |
Kim Hooyboer |
Kinderhook Books Kinderhook Books is a general-interest independent bookstore selling new titles, reading-nook curation, and bookish gifts and antiques in Kinderhook, New York. |
Kulture Caf Kulture Caf's mission is to bring people from all geographical zones, to meet, read, eat and build the community through books. |
La Joie de Vivre Bookstore-Cafe offering nearly 10,000 new books in French and English languages. Fiction, Non Fiction, Art Books, Comics and Graphic Novels, books for kids. Meetings, readings, workshops, exhibitions. |
Lavish Booktique Lavish Booktique is an independent bookstore located in the Bronx. We hope to create a literary community for the Bronx community. |
Lift Bridge Book Shop Lift Bridge Book Shop is located in Brockport,NY right near the historic Erie Canal. Offering two floors of new and used books, innovative toys, games and gifts for all ages since 1972. We also offer event space (public&private), Business To Business discounts, competitive price quotes, and the ability to assist with off site events. |
Litt Home Nestled in the Catskills, Litt Home and Book carries a variety of vintage and modern home goods, gifts and children's items. We have a small, independent book store in the upstairs portion of our early 1900s storefront, a cozy but well-stocked space carrying titles across every genre. |
Loc'd & Lit Locd and lit is a platform that we are using to foster a love of reading and bring awareness to the low literacy rates in the South Bronx. The South Bronx is a book desert, with only 1 bookstore for its 1.5 million residents. We are doing our part to combat this issue through our literacy program, the launch of our online bookstore, and in our efforts to open a bookstore for all ages in the South Bronx. |
Lock City Books Lock City Books offers new, used, and bargain books for all ages and hosts community events. |
Lost Bookshop Our slogan is "Books for getting lost, and for finding your way." Playing with the dual associations of the word "lost" (it can be a pleasure to be lost in a story, for example) our carefully curated selection will function as a kind of guide to life, placing helpful books in the hands of consumers at crossroads in their lives. People in periods of transition, like graduation, moving to a new place, relationships ending or beginning, grief and loss, etc all can benefit from a prescribed course of reading. Additionally, to connect with tourists and weekenders, we will stock books and gifts that connect consumers firmly to placeour region, the Catskills. |
Maison Brooklyn Maison Brooklyn's store sells books online and in-person at author events, related to its series The Lit Salon (https://maisonbrooklyn.com/litsalon). We feature award-winning authors on the launch of their new books in intimate, candlelit salons. |
Make Believe Books Armonks only bookstore. For kids. For adults. For gifts. For more. |
Marble City Books Marble City Books is an online and pop-up, woman-owned indie bookstore based in New York's North Country. Our mission is to enable book addicts, bookworms, booknerds, or the fancier name: bibliophile. |
Market Block Books |
McNally Jackson Books (City Point) |
McNally Jackson Books (Rockefeller) |
McNally Jackson Books (Seaport) |
McNally Jackson Books (Soho) We're a big, beautiful independent bookstore in New York's Nolita, where Soho, Noho, the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy meet (it's also a stone's throw from Tribeca, the East Village, West Village, and Wall Street....not to mention a quick subway ride from Brooklyn and a bike ride from Harlem. In other words, we're right in the middle of New York's eclectic cultural life and we're determined to capture that invigorating swirl in our mix of books, media, and events. |
McNally Jackson Books (SoHo) |
McNally Jackson Books (The SHED) |
McNally Jackson Books (Williamsburg) |
Merit Badge Books An independently-owned, community-oriented bookstore in the village of Hamburg, NY. |
Merritt Bookstore The Merritt Bookstore, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, celebrates reading for everyone with a wide range of topics yet a specifically curated selection. We aim to keep all conversations open, and welcome everyone in our community. The shop is a place to meet and talk and a way to support us as we support the community by employing local, shopping local, and donating, local. |
Mirabai of Woodstock Mirabai is the Hudson Valley's oldest & most comprehensive spiritual/metaphysical bookstore, providing a vast array of books, workshops and provisions for conscious living. Founded in 1987 and located in Woodstock, NY, the store's mission has always been simple but profound: provide a resource-filled space for spiritual seekers of all stripes, those who question orthodoxy, people who embrace a more conscious way of living, those who seek to grow, transform and heal, individuals drawn to the mystery in our world. Mirabai is a gorgeous sanctuary, a portal to calm and a wellspring of inspiration. We pride ourselves on the calming, supportive, positive energy of the shop |
Monk's Cell Bookstore Our monastery bookshop offers a wide selection of books, primarily religious and spiritual, with a special focus on monastic, Episcopal/Anglican, Celtic, and wisdom literature. Our gift selection includes sacred and secular treasures such as icons, incense, cards, prints, and apparel created by brothers of the monastery and local community artists. |
Monkey See, Monkey Do...Children's Bookstore Monkey See, Monkey Do...(MSMD) opened in June 2009, a locally-owned, independent bookstore. Our mission is to foster a love of reading, spark curiosity and imagination, encourage independent thinking, and promote healthy, active lifestyles for all ages. We "bring books to life" through creative, literacy-based programs, events and parties. Our literacy experiences will entertain, educate and inspire readers through our love of BOOKS! In 2014 we founded KidsLit Week and the WNY Children's Book Expo, a week-long literacy celebration that connects award-winning author/illustrators with our WNY schools and community. Visit our website atwww.monkeysread.comto learn more about us or call us directly at 716-204-8417. |
Mysteries On Main Street We are the Southern Adirondacks only full-service bookstore! Mysteries on Main Street has an extensive collection of books and gifts. We have books for all ages and interests. From bestsellers to books by local authors we have it all. We will do our best to help you find exactly what you are looking for. Our selection of gift items adds a unique flair to the bookstore. We choose merchandise unlikely to be found in any nearby stores. We carry jewelry, picture frames, bookmarks, pocket tokens, greeting cards and many other unique gift items. Ask our friendly staff to research any topic of interest. We provide free gift wrapping and personal delivery in our immediate area. We will ship your purchases for minimal charge. Thank you for shopping with us. |
Naja's Little Bookshop Naja's Little Bookshop is a secondhand bookstore. A place where you can find like new & used books. Ranging from adult to children. The shop also includes some bookish merchandise. Such as tote bags, shirts, bookmarks and more. |
Neptune Books A small, family-owned, used and new bookshop in the Hudson Valley, New York. Located in the quiet hamlet of Pine Bush, we hold a monthly book club and several other events to bring together the community. We carry over one hundred thousand books in our store and storage, including bestsellers, rare copies, local authors, music, movies, and handmade gifts. |
Noire Reading Room Noire Reading Room is the premier Black and Queer Bookstore in the area! We feature texts by Black Women, Femme , Trans and Non Binary authors! Noire Reading Room is a place to celebrate the works of diverse and underrepresented voices across genres. Join us for literacy engagement opportunities throughout the year including our annual Black Femme Book Week! |
Northshire Saratoga Northshire Bookstore is a full service bookstore staffed by professional booksellers. This award winning Independent Bookseller offers a Frequent-buyers Book Club; Reading Group Leadership; Children & Adult Book-a-Month Selection Service; Author Events Series; Retail Website; Domestic and International Shipping. |
Now in Books |
Oblong Books Full service general bookstore, complete children's store, greeting card and music department. Open 7 days. Small town independent with world class selection and service. |
Oblong Books Full service general bookstore, complete children's store and music department. Open 7 days. Small town independent with world class selection and service. 1-800-oblong-zero. |
Odyssey Bookstore Our goal at Odyssey is to have something for everyone! With categories ranging from poetry to graphic novels, science fiction to romance, children's books to home improvement, and local interest and global issues with everything in between, you'll leave here with something you're excited to read, no matter who you are. |
One Grand Books A bookstore with a twist - every book in the store is selected by celebrated bibliophiles we canvas for their ten favorite books - from Tom Hanks to Tilda Swinton, and Pete Buttigieg to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. We have two locations, in Narrowsburg and Livingston Manor, NY, with various collaborations with hotels and other retail stores. |
P&T Knitwear Bookstore P&T Knitwear is an independent bookstore, cafe, and podcast studio located in New York City's Lower East Side. We are a general interest store with new books for kids and adults. We also have a very active events program! |
Parthenon Booksellers We are downtown Syracuse's only independent bookstore, with an amazing selection of new books, gifts and stationary, and coffees. |
Pickwick Bookstore Family owned and operated. Since 1945. |
Picture Book Picture Book is an independent bookstore based in Dobbs Ferry, New York, a Westchester Rivertown in the Lower Hudson Valley. Find the best books for your kids with ease from our curated selection, while also discovering your own grown up picture book -a gorgeous new cookbook, the hot new novel you keep hearing about, or even a stunning monograph on a Contemporary artist. Enjoy browsing our featured selection at www.picturebookny.com without having to deal with all the other online clutter. You can also search and buy any book on the Picture Book bookshop.org page for home delivery. Look for us in person inside Dobbs Ferry's HudCo, 145 Palisade Street, Suite 200, Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522. |
Poster House The Poster House bookstore specializes in books about posters, graphic design, and typography. Browse hard-to-find titles and books relating to exhibits at Poster House. |
Postmark Books Postmark Books is a haven for readers, thinkers, and travelers. Featuring an enthusiastically selected treasure trove of today's most interesting reads in a bright and airy space on the Rondout Creek, our space is full of good cheer and a sense that anything is possible (at least while you're nose is stuck in that book). Nissi Meadows Floral Design, our store-within-a-store, invigorates the room with a bounty of show-stopping floral arrangements made from locally grown rare heirloom flowers, designed by florist Maggie Paquet. We invite all our Ulster County neighbors to stop by, smell the roses, and find the perfect book for this moment in time. |
QED New York Q.E.D. is the only independent, woman-owned and operated venue for the arts in Astoria, Queens in NYC. It's a labor of love, really. A small community space, youll find stand-up comedy shows with performers ranging from the beginner to the very famous. We also have arts and crafts workshops, writing classes, board game meet ups, storytelling, movie screenings, watch parties and more. Our affordable classes and shows are as diverse as Queens itself. With 100 or more events each month, theres something for everyone. Plus we have an awesome beer, wine and cider, coffee, tea and sodas, and low-proof rum, vodka & tequila. For food we have a small hot foods menu, chips, nuts, candy and fresh popcorn. Q.E.D. is also available to rent for private events, film shoots, podcasting and more. |
Queens Museum Gift Shop by The August Tree The August Tree is a book shop and gift shop located inside Queens Museum in New York City. We had partnered with Queens Museum to become their official gift shop. Curated with the celebration of Queens in mind, books and products feature the Queens urban lifestyle, art, history, diversity and empowerment for its community. Our books for children teach kindness and inclusivity, and celebrate different cultures. We carry them in different languages and update titles bi-weekly, with the objective of building our neighborhood kids home libraries. Our toys supplement our books' themes and messages, are sustainable, educational, and with a low price point. Our books for adults feature creative development, self-empowerment, diversity and multiculturalism. We are also very proud of our Hecho Local line, which are product collaborations by Queens makers. We are proudly a store for Queens, by Queens. |
Read It & Eat (NY) Read It & Eat Bookshop is a small culinary bookstore. Located inside the new West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY, this bookstore focuses on all things delicious. Find your next culinary journey in the form of a cookbook, food writing, or maybe even a foodie romance. We also house artisan goods from small businesses around the United States. A portion of our proceeds is donated to fight hunger in Buffalo, NY. |
Red Jacket Books (CLOSED) Westhampton Beach's best source for books and literary goods. Winner of Bethpage's Best of Long Island competition in the bookstore category for 2022! |
Revolution Books (NY) At a moment when the planet and future of humanity are in peril...when so many are agonizing over where things are headed yet dreaming of something far better...Revolution Books is where you find the way out of the madness. Here the search for the truth meets the poetic spirit with books, authors, films, and performance. Here you find the most radical revolution in the work and leadership of Bob Avakian who has developed the new communism aimed at the emancipation of humanity. A revolution to overthrow this system, and create a society and world in which human beings can truly flourish and the imagination can soar. Welcome to Revolution Books. |
Roaming Romance Boutique Bookshop Long Island based popup bookstore specializing in romance novels. |
Rough Draft Bar & Books Bookstore, bar, and coffee shop located in New York's Hudson Valley |
Sadie's Books & Beverages Sadies Books & Beverages is your cozy indie intergenerational BOOKSEUM! We blend the experiences of a bookstore, museum & cultural center located in the heart of downtown Middletown, NY, and are the first black-owned bookstore in Orange County, NY. Our doors opened on July 16, 2022 to provide our community with access to diverse books and a space where everyone feels valued. In addition to our specially curated book selection, we also serve beverages, food products, and more, including apparel, incense and other dope BIPOC-created sideline items. Our bookseum is also a community space that holds free author talks (our #BehindtheBookstore experience), workshops, and other events, including Sensory Saturdays for children on the autism spectrum and back to college campus school giveaways. Sadies Books and Beverages is more than a bookstore because the mission of the space is to rejuvenate, cultivate and educate attendants. |
Sag Harbor Books |
Scattered Books Scattered Books is totally unique! It carries all types of fiction and non-fiction books for kids and adults. We rock at kids parties, create custom book baskets, host author events, do outside vending, participate in fundraising and host all kinds of special events. Plus we are the home of the famous bookstore bunnies! |
Shakespeare & Co. Shakespeare & Co. is an iconic Manhattan bookstore founded in 1983. Its store at 939 Lexington Avenue, adjacent to the Hunter College campus, has been a staple on the Upper East Side for over 20 years. |
Shakespeare & Co. (Broadway) |
Sleepy Hollow Bookshop Sleepy Hollow Bookshop is a childrens bookstore and coffee shop with books for readers from birth through young adult. We also have delicious coffee, pastries, and hot chocolate. |
Southampton Books Southampton Books is an independent bookstore located in the village of Southampton on Long Island, New York. We have a curated selection of the newest best-sellers, classics, children's, art & photography books. We also sell rare and collectible first editions and signed books. |
Split Rock Books Split Rock carries a curated selection of new books with a focus on literary fiction and non-fiction, small presses, local interest and children's books. We're also able to order most books by request. |
Sscarlet's Web Bookstore Sscarlets Web is a Black Woman-owned online bookstore, where we celebrate the beauty of creativity and greatness in written form. Our mission is to offer books from well-known and unknown authors alike that will allow you to learn, love, laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. We are a bookstore that creates a space to honor authors, specifically authors of color, and put them front and center in the hearts and minds of readers. |
Stanza Books Bookstore selling new books for all ages in fiction and non-fiction as well as greeting cards, notebooks, pens, and more. |
Strand Bookstore Strand Book Store is New York City booklovers treasure trove and home to 18 miles of books! Strand offers new books, used books, rare books, out of print books, art books, comic books, classic books, the best and latest fiction and nonfiction...not to mention a variety of in-house designed totes, t-shirts, socks, and more! Strand has something for everyone, and everyone who visits is sure to get lost in our stacks! |
Sulfur Books Sulfur Books is a small indie bookstore located in Clifton Springs, NY. In addition to classics, bestselling fiction, and nonfiction youll also find books for children, middle readers, and young adults. Selling new and used books, we have focus on our community as an approachable, welcoming bookstore for readers of all ages and interests! |
Sundance Books Complete selection of notebooks, pens, pencils, & assorted art supplies & materialsOur book selections include:*fiction*non-fiction*fantasy* science fiction**mystery*local history*philosophy*humor**cookbooks*psychology*self help*travel*art**field guides*music*shamanism*religion*sports**reference*test prep*graphic novels*politics* |
Table of Contents Blenheim Hill Books appeals to readers with thousands of new and gently used books in categories ranging from contemporary and classic fiction to gardening, nature and biography. Poetry and history are well represented with. some on African American, women and indigenous studies. We have recently expanded our children's section to include graphic novels and young adult fiction. New picture books share space with collectible, illustrated children's books. We look forward to welcoming you to our shop where a warm atmospheres invites readers to chat about books as they browse. |
Talking Leaves...Books Independent and Idiosyncratic community based store with an eclectic and diverse selection of books from large and small presses for readers of all ages, with a focus on works of fiction, poetry, history, politics, science, nature, and the environment that can spark the imagination, seed readers with wonder, and change the world. |
Taylor & Co. Books A Family Bookstore for Ditmas Park. Taylor & Co. Books is a black-owned, family-run shop for new and used books, comics, and gifts. Not since the venerable Mostly Books closed in the late 90s has Brooklyn's Ditmas Park had a serviceable bookstore. Now, Taylor & Co. Books is here to supply your literary needs, feed your intellectual curiosities, and provide a neighborhood space where all are welcome and cared for. |
Terrace Books (NY) |
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That's What She Read Bookshop and Boutique We are a women owned business in the beautiful village of Marcellus, outside of Syracuse, New York. We sell new, used, and vintage books (fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, graphic novels, etc.) along with vintage clothing and gifts. |
The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary is the dedicated book shop of Amityville Apothecary, featuring the largest selection of metaphysical and spiritual books and decks on Long Island. Amityville Apothecary has been in business since 2018, offering carefully curated remedies for mind, body and soul. |
The Book & Nook We offer new, rare, antique, and lightly used books! We also carry collectibles, local goods, and more. Visit us and get cozy with a new book (or a few). |
The Book Cabin The Book Cabin is nestled between the towns of Lake George and Bolton Landing in upstate New York. Surrounded by the Adirondack mountains with views of the lake, The Book Cabin is a perfect place to find your next favorite book. |
The Book Corner (NY) Western New York's Largest Independent Bookstore. 3 floors of New & Used books. Specializing in local history. Large selection of children's books. Special orders. Out-of-print searches. Gift Certificates, free gift wrapping, worldwide shipping. |
The Book Cove We sell predominantly rare and used books. 1/4 of the store is for new fiction and kids books. |
The Book Nook (Saranac Lake, NY) Situated in the heart of downtown Saranac Lake, The Book Nook,LLC provides a rustic year-round environment for discovering your next great read. Dont let our size deter you, We carry a wide variety of genre from Fiction to Cooking. We also carry journals, coloring books, and art supplies. If you want a certain title and don't see it in store, we can always try and order for you. Check out of Facebook page each month to see what exciting events will be hosted that month. They include story and craft night, Author Book signings, and book club. We hope to see you there |
The BookMark Shoppe Independent book selling since 2002! |
The Bookstore Plus Music & Art A friendly, second-generation, general bookstore featuring regional and children's books, stationery, art supplies and custom picture framing. |
The Bookworm & BW Gifts The Bookworm is an independently owned bookstore and gift shop located in the heart of East Aurora, NY since 1986. We truly care about our customers and are told time and time again that The Bookworm is a warm, relaxing, welcoming, fun place to shop. We are still a locally, family owned and run business. We love chatting with some of our original customers (and their kids and grandkids) whom we consider dear friends . We carry new, remaindered and pre-read books along with many different gifts including a large metaphysical section. |
The Bronx is Reading Read. Repeat. Join the Literary Revolution!The Bronx is Reading, curating bookish events in the Bronx since 2017. Purchase books here for our book club and events. Now more than ever small businesses like ours need your support. Buy local and support a budding bookish community in the Bronx. |
The Center For Fiction Bookstore The Center for Fiction is the only nonprofit literary organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to celebrating fiction, and it works every day to connect readers and writers. The Center is known for its special literary events, including its innovative panels, lectures, and conversations. The Center also features grants and workshops to support emerging writers, reading groups on classic and contemporary authors, and programs to help get kids reading. It recognizes the best in the world of fiction through its annual awards. An important piece of New York City history, the Center continues to build its renowned circulating library collection, begun in 1820 by New York City merchants before the advent of the public library system. The Center moved to downtown Brooklyn in 2019. At the Center for Fiction Bookstore, readers will be able to browse the latest in literature and crime fiction, with a large selection of deep cut backlist titles. The store will have a special focus on literature-in-translation and independent publishers. |
The Chatham Bookstore Woman-owned independent bookstore with contemporary and classic books for readers of all ages, and a diverse selection of art supplies, toys, and gifts. |
The Corner Bookstore (NY) If we don't have it, we can get it. Books in stock ship same day; orders from wholesalers take 24 hrs; orders from publishers and out-of-print orders take a week. Professional staff available for no-charge consultations on juvenile & adult titles. |
The Dog Eared Book The Dog Eared Book is an independent bookstore selling new and used book in the historic village of Palmyra, NY |
The Dragon Wagon We are a mobile children's bookstore serving rural Delaware County, New York and surrounding areas in the Western Catskills. Every young person who visits the Dragon Wagon can choose a book for free, and every book on our bus is for sale. You can find us at libraries, festivals, fairs, and pop-up locations throughout the year. Our event schedule is on social media. |
The Garden: Abolitionist Bookstore & Community Well The Garden is an abolitionist bookstore and community well that exists to reignite and nurture our collective imagination in service of Black Liberation. |
The Golden Notebook Proudly indie since 1978, The Golden Notebook in Woodstock provides quality literature to creative folk in the wild heart of the Catskills and beyond. |
The Green Toad Bookstore Comfortable, ambient browsing experience with plush chairs. Connected to a bustling coffeehouse. Active children's section. |
The Hound Books The Hound Books opened its doors in October 2022 as Roscoes first independent bookstore. Known internationally for decades as Trout Town, USA, Roscoe is not only the birthplace of American fly fishing but also part of a region that inspired many poems, essays, novels and more. As a destination bookstore located in the heart of Western Catskills, The Hound Books takes its inspiration from nature lovers John Burroughs and Walt Whitman whose literary appreciation of the Catskill Mountains find new readers every year. Hand-selected for a curated experience, the inventory will focus on poetry, essay, biography, memoir, history and the writing craft with a dedicated childrens and young adult section to encourage and support curious minds. |
The Humble Bumble The Humble Bumble Book is an on line bookstore uplifting, engaging, and recognizing historically marginalized communities. |
The Lit. Bar The Lit. Bar opened its permanent doors on April 27, 2019 (National Indie Bookstore Day) and is currently the only brick & mortar bookstore serving the Boogie Down Bronx. Our venue encourages curious readers and welcomes literary and community gatheringswhile our wine bar connects the great pastimes of social sipping and introverted reading. What better way to loosen our tongues and talk about the books we love? We offer a carefully curated selection of general interest books, gift items, and programming which emphasize local interest and diversity for all ages. |
The Little Book Store A little family run book store embarking on a quest to put 1,000,000 into the hands of book lovers. |
The Little Book Store (Watertown) |
The Mountaineer The Mountaineer is a nationally recognized specialty retailer serving hikers, campers, backcountry skiers, ice climbers and expeditionists. Featured prominently on the first floor is our George K. McClelland Book room, a book store within a store, and an important piece of what makes The Mountaineer a destination location. We stock an extensive selection of maps, guide books, technical materials, non-fiction, and fiction titles as well as a wide selection of complementary book shop merchandise. |
The Mysterious Bookshop Specializing in mystery, detective, suspense, and espionage fiction, with some thrillers as well. |
The Neverending Story (NY) The Neverending Story offers a selection of new and used books, select vintage and art by local, Long Island artists. |
The Next Chapter LI An independent bookstore in the spirit of Book Revue, which sold new and used books on Long Island for 44 years. Additionally, we have author signings, community events of all kinds. We also sell vinyl, art and a variety of sidelines. |
The Nonbinarian Book Bike A queer & trans led mobile mutual aid initiative distributing free queer books for all ages in Brooklyn, NY. |
The Old Tome Bookstore The Old Tome Bookstore was established in 2021. Selling New, Used, Old, Rare & Collectable books. Our inventory is constantly changing as we have a reserve of over 80,000 books. Every box opened to put on the shelves is a new treasure hunt! To date the oldest book found is 1804. The bookstore also sells local honey, jewelry, as well as other gift items hand made by local artists. |
The Open Door Bookstore A general bookstore with an eclectic selection for all ages. Features include unique gifts, cards, jewelry and toys. |
The Ripped Bodice (Brooklyn) The Ripped Bodice is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore devoted to the celebration of romance novels. The store is proudly Woman and Queer Owned. Sisters and owners Leah and Bea Koch opened TRB on March 4, 2016 following a successful Kickstarter campaign to bring their dream of a romance-only bookstore to life.The Ripped Bodice features a vast and diverse selection of romance fiction. In addition to books, the store has a wide selection of gift items with a focus on supporting independent, woman owned businesses.The store and its owners undertake several large projects each year including The Ripped Bodice State of Racial Diversity in Romance Report, the Read, Romance, Repeat subscription box and the development of television projects based on romance novels in association with Sony Pictures Television. On June 1, 2023, TRB announced their expansion to Brooklyn, NY with their new store slated to open on August 5. About The OwnersBea and Leah Koch are sisters and the owners of The Ripped Bodice. They grew up in Chicago, IL. Both sisters are lifelong romance readers and feel lucky to spend their days surrounded by books.Bea attended Yale University and NYU, where she wrote a graduate thesis titled Mending the Ripped Bodice. In 2020, she published her first book, Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency. Her favorite romance subgenre is historicals and her favorite thing to do in the world is hang out with her dogs, Hamilton and Fiona.Leah moved to Los Angeles to attend USC and preferring the eternal sunshine to Chicago winters... never left! Her favorite romance subgenre is contemporary, especially Lesbian romances. When she isn't reading, she enjoys crafts of all kinds, watching women's soccer and the antics of her three cats. |
The River's End Bookstore An independent, family-owned community bookstore dealing in new hardcover & paperback books, digital and audio books, newspapers, greeting cards, calendars, gift cards , journals and other sidelines for book lovers. Serving readers and writers since 1998! |
The Spotty Dog Now in our 18th year, The Spotty Dog Books & Ale is an independent bookstore known for its well-curated, eclectic mix of books, art supplies and a bar/caf situated in a beautiful old firehouse. We have eleven artisan beers on tap including locally crafted Evans Ales and Crossroads Ales, one Kombucha on tap, hard cider, and a selection of wines by the glass. The Spotty Dog is also an event venue, hosting book clubs and readings, as well as occasional music shows and community gatherings. |
The Strand at Columbus Avenue |
The Three Arts Bookshop Small, general interest, personal service bookstore, tending toward the literary. Sidelines in antique prints of local scenes, Vassariana and greeting cards |
The Treehouse Reading and Arts Center The Treehouse Reading and Arts Center is a bookshop and learning center to inspire, promote, and support literacy goals in the community. The bookshop feature a variety of high quality reading materials to share with children and their families. In addition, the Reading and Arts Center is a community center that provide literacy tutoring, literacy and arts enrichment activities, small group literacy activities, summer and school break camps, book and writing clubs, parent and teacher study groups, and much more educational programming. |
The Unreliable Narrator The Unreliable Narrator is a book & gift shop located in Rochester, NY. |
The Village Bookstore (NY) The Village Bookstore: select books, distinctive cards, unique gifts and fine service. We are an independent, family-owned store featuring hand-selected books, cards, journals and gifts. Browse over 10,000 new books every day including history, poetry, travel, cookbooks, kids books and more. We feature local authors and support author events across Westchester. The store is conveniently located in downtown Pleasantville just minutes away from the Saw Mill and Taconic Parkways across from the Jacob Burns Film Center. |
The Word Is Change The Word Is Change a neighborhood bookstore selling used and new books while building and supporting communities. |
The Worlds Borough Bookshop The Worlds Borough Bookshop is located in the heart of Queens. Specializing in BIPOC books this Latino owned bookstore celebrates BIPOC authors, writers and creators through books and events. |
Theodore's Books An independent book store located in the historic waterfront hamlet of Oyster Bay Long Island where Theodore Roosevelt spent much of his life. Owned by former US Congressman Steve Israel, Theodores's emphasis history and current events, while offering a comprehensive inventory of best sellers, new releases, backlists, children's books and more. |
Three Lives & Co. Located in NYC's West Village, Three Lives & Company is a beautiful and intimate bookshop dedicated to literary fiction and narrative non-fiction. |
Tiny Raccoon Books, Inc. Used and new books, zines, notebooks, journals, greeting cards and more! |
Transom Bookshop Transom is an independent bookshop located in the heart of Main Street in Tarrytown, NY. We sell new books, stationery, and book-themed gifts and games. We focus largely on fiction and literature, poetry, philosophy, and psychology, with select non-fiction and children's books. |
Tuma's Books Tuma's Books is a carefully curated online/pop-up bookstore of titles by authors from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as a monthly book club introducing you to new titles you might not discover on your own. |
Well Worn Books Well Worn Books is a small, independent bookstore offering new and used books, stationery, and bookish gifts in Middletown, New York. We accept book donations in exchange for store credit, and if you can't find something you like in store, we're happy to order it for you! |
Westside Stories The little bookstore that could! Westside Stories is a used bookstore in Buffalo, NY. We offer interesting books for curious readers of all ages. |
Womrath Bookshop |
WORD An independent bookstore since 2007 with locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Jersey City, New Jersey. |
Word Up Community Bookshop Word Up Community Bookshop/Librera Comunitaria is a multilingual, collectively operated bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights, committed to co-creating a place where residents support each other to live informed and expressive lives. Embracing cooperative practices, we champion books and storytelling in all forms to build and sustain a more just world where people can live with dignity and autonomy. We strive to make our neighborhood a resource-rich site for all to grow, learn, and celebrate our heritages. |
Yesterday's Muse Books Over 15,000 titles, with most genres represented, in a wide range of prices. We deal in everything from paperback novels to rare and collectible first editions and antiquarian books. We sell online through our own website and several others, and we also organize the annual Rochester Antiquarian Book Fair, and exhibit at a number of other fairs. |
Yu and Me Books Yu and Me Books is a cozy bookstore / caf / bar that focuses on the strong, diverse voices of our community, with a focus on immigrant stories. The hope for our space is to create a home for everyone. |
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