The Strand

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450 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024
+1 (212) 473-1452
http://www.strandbooks.com
The Strand is a second location of the original Strand Book Store. This is a family-owned independent bookstore with more than 95 years of history and more than 18 miles of books to prove it. It is home to thousands of discounted new and used titles, rare books, hard-to-find art and photography books, gifts, tote bags, literary events and more.

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Skipper T.
10/24/2020

The Strand, the iconic NYC independent bookstore, comes to the UWS. Between the Strand and Westsider Rare & Used Books, you'll find the perfect book for a hot cuppa on a winter day or a sun...

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Candle S.
9/2/2025

Used books selection - 2/5, it's just a tiny 4x4 room. Service - 0/5, not friendly and kept following me around.

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Erin H.
5/8/2024

soooo cute. Great place to shop for gifts for friends. There were a ton of cards to choose from for all sorts of occasions, lots of books, and other smaller items, including some NYC souvenirs. I...

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Jennifer H.
5/8/2025

It's so sad. This bookshop used to be so lovely and welcoming. I work in travel and used to recommend it to all of my clients and would send groups here. I had to take it off my list, since it...

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D N.
5/14/2024

Very cute bookstore near Central Park and American Museum of Natural History! Wide selection of books, as well as other literary knickknacks - bags, cards, bookmarks, journals, etc. They also have...

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