Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. The new york times nonfiction best sellers of 2018. The strand union square 828 broadway at 12th street 2124731452 when it comes to used books for readers of all ages, the strand is always your best bet. Oct 24, 2012 i worked, too, at the strand bookstore, the manhattan institution that boasts the impossibletoverify claim of having eighteen miles of books. Strand book store retail new york, ny 1,323 followers. The man who came over barely glanced at the books without looking at me at all, announced we dont buy books unless theyre in good shape and walked away without further word. Welcome to strand book store, new york citys legendary home of 18 miles of new, used and rare books. Strandstrand is a new york city classic for many reasons.
I worked, too, at the strand bookstore, the manhattan institution that boasts the impossibletoverify claim of having eighteen miles of books. Its the type of place where a visitor can become lost in books and theres a good chance you will spot a famous writer or celebrity browsing the shelves. Dec 03, 2018 the strand bookstore in manhattan, one of the worlds largest bookstores, has become a cultural landmark since it opened in 1927. It will officially be known as the strand at columbus avenue. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of union square.
Stacked high with books old and new and surrounded by iconic dollar carts, the strand bookstore at 828 broadway is the goto indie bookstore for many new yorkers, thriving since 1927. Franciss new guide to the cities of newyork and brooklyn, and the vicinity. They have a buy back program or you can sell them on the site yourself. Whats a new york book without a new york bookstore to. The man who came over barely glanced at the books without. Weve recreated all the definitive images that make new york city one of the most iconic in the world.
Basss son fred took over the business in 1956 and moved the store a block to its current location. Postrenovation, the store has an expansive childrens section, and even the new books are discounted. Feb 01, 2018 new yorkers take their books seriously we treat our authors like celebrities, and have long since realized the power of a good read to make subway rides way less boring. Its spotless, selling mostly new books plus some expensive first editions. The strand bookstore in manhattan, one of the worlds largest bookstores, has become a cultural landmark since it opened in 1927. Located near union square, its always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during. Instead, take your spare change and loose bills and head over to any or all of the bookstores.
It also began to sell discounted new books and nonbook merchandise. New yorkers can call the state hotline at 18883643065, where experts from the department of health can answer questions regarding the novel coronavirus. We survived the depression, multiple recessions, 911, even the rise of chain bookstores and ebooks, strand owner nancy bass wyden said. The new location at 450 columbus avenue, by west 81st street, will sell new, used and rare books, the company said in a statement. The book store famous for its 18 miles of new, used and rare books at its greenwich village location will be adding a few more miles to the upper west side. While the rest of new yorks book row disappeared, the strand expanded and innovated adding new books, amassing a celebrated collection of rare tomes, and offering music, movies. The most frequent weekly best seller of the year was fire and fury by michael wolff with seven weeks at the top of the list followed by becoming by michelle obama with five weeks at. That being said, it can be difficult and exhausting to weed through the plethora of independent bookstores in the city. Whats a new york book without a new york bookstore to show.
The strand remains one of the largest, most wellstocked bookstores in manhattan, occupying threeandahalf floors and boasting more than 2. The strand serves readers, collectors and will even sell books by the foot for interior designers and movie. Skyline on west 18th street, new york bound bookshop in. Nov 28, 2014 the beloved new york store has kept up and running for nearly a century. Fred bass, coowner of new yorks massive used bookstore, fondly known as the strand, died of heart failure yesterday jan. One of the great bookstores in the world bookstores are disappearing faster than the polar ice cap. Instead, take your spare change and loose bills and head over to any or all of the. Strand book store writes new chapter in storied history. Jun 03, 2014 the new york store became a literary hub for new york artists and writers. Stacked with books and lined with dollar carts, the strand bookstore remains strong in new york city, naturally accumulating a treasure trove of. In 2016, the new york times called the strand the undisputed king of the citys independent bookstores. The strand can be found at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street, in the east village of manhattan. The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need to. The new york store became a literary hub for new york artists and writers.
The strand bookstore new york city 2020 all you need. Welcome to strand, home of 18 miles of books in nyc. Located near union square, its always busy, but perhaps the best place to find some peace and quiet during the. The new york times nonfiction best sellers of 2018 wikipedia. His uncomfortably intimate new york city street portraits from 1916 which he shot, somewhat reluctantly, with a hidden camera lens. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Hint youll probably get more money if you sell your books when others. The strand is coming to the uws with a new kids section. Started by a 25yearold with 600 dollars in the 1920s, the strand is the only bookshop left of new yorks oncethriving book row. I had gone over to the strand to sell a few books with the intention of later browsing the aisles, and maybe picking up something new. To sell books to the strand, show up with your bag, box, or cart of books. With 18 miles of books, its staff talk about its past and. Strand wont give you top dollar, if that is a concern. Do not wash in washing machine, spot clean instead.
Top 10 best where to sell used books in new york, ny updated. Mar 21, 2016 started by a 25yearold with 600 dollars in the 1920s, the strand is the only bookshop left of new yorks oncethriving book row. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new. An employee will come outside and take sellers in one by one to present their books to one. The strand book store in new york confirmed sunday that 188 employees, the majority of the bookstores staff, have been let go in the wake of the covid19 outbreak. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of. The strand bookstore has two types of books they buy. Mar, 2014 new york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. Sep, 2019 tom roston dreamed of his new book, the most spectacular restaurant in the world, finding a home in the strands fabled new york sectionuntil one day, it seemingly vanished. Reviews on where to sell used books in new york, ny strand bookstore, bookoff, westsider rare and used books, astoria bookshop, the book cellar. Strand bookstore finds a way to sell online west village, ny the iconic bookstores request to be named an essential business by the governor was denied, but a third party has come on. The strand serves readers, collectors and will even sell books by the foot for. Tom roston dreamed of his new book, the most spectacular restaurant in the world, finding a home in the strands fabled new york sectionuntil one day, it seemingly vanished.
The beloved new york store has kept up and running for nearly a century. Bibliophiles will find vast numbers of new, used, rare and outofprint books. The top 21 secrets of the strand bookstore in nyc untapped new. About bbtfbooks by colorbooks by stylebooks by subjectrentalsgalleryfaq. Apr 11, 2011 hardcover and soft cover books in good condition. To sell books to the strand, show up with your bag, box, or cart of books and join the line that forms outside the store on 12th street. After decades in the business of bookselling, the strand remains an iconic bastion of. Like many stores, it has closed for the time being in the face of the coronavirus crisis. Strands eye for people, too, was remarkably undeviating. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. First, the strand doesnt buy what it doesnt need, so that means it wont buy your book if.
Mar 27, 2020 outside the strand bookstore in new york city earlier this month. Apr 27, 2020 strand bookstore finds a way to sell online west village, ny the iconic bookstores request to be named an essential business by the governor was denied, but a third party has come on board. New york city is lucky enough to boast many independent bookstores, but dont take them for granted. That new york is mostly gone, replaced by a cleaner and more efficient citynot to mention a cleaner and more efficient strand. Strand book store writes new chapter in storied history while. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of. New yorkers take their books seriously we treat our authors like celebrities, and have long since realized the power of a good read to make subway rides way less boring. If i check them on amazon and they have no value i bring them to goodwill gets them out of the house faster. In addition to the main location, the store has kiosks in central park and times square. Outside the strand bookstore in new york city earlier this month.
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