[2025 New York Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for Strand Book Store (Updated Apr)

Near the Flatiron Building, there is a famous New York bookstore called **Strand Bookstore**. Established in 1927, this bookstore boasts about 18 miles of bookshelves and offers a wide range of books including new releases, used books, and rare editions. Additionally, they sell various souvenirs such as clothing and eco-bags with the Strand logo. The address is 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, and it is about a 5-minute walk from Union Square.

#bookstoresandgalleries Walking into The Strand is like entering a literary labyrinth, where every corner holds a new discovery. The bookstore’s charm lies not only in its vast collection but also in its atmosphere. The smell of old paper, the sight of vintage books, and the sound of pages turning create a nostalgic aura that transports visitors back in time. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, often eager to help you find that obscure title or to recommend a new favorite. Beyond the books, The Strand also hosts a variety of events, from author signings to literary discussions, adding to its vibrant community feel. Whether you’re looking for a first edition of a classic novel or a quirky coffee table book, The Strand is a must-visit destination for any book lover. It’s a place where you can easily lose track of time, getting lost in the endless possibilities of its “18 Miles of Books.

Strand Bookstore, which opened in 1927, had long been known to me before I moved to New York, and was naturally the first place I visited after settling down in New York! Strand is located near New York University, Washington Square Park and has been loved by its teachers and students. The bookstore has four floors, the floor entering the main door is mainly for bestsellers, literature, history, comics and souvenirs, greeting cards, etc. It is the most crowded floor and is home to the coffee shop. Walk in a little and you will see stairs and lifts that take you to the ground floor below to read books on humanities, economics, music, science, and religion. Or walk up half a floor will be the themed area of ​​New York City, introducing the cultural history of this world cultural hub, as well as children's books and toys; The uppermost floor is a more special, rare book room that not everyone will be interested in. It mainly collects older or books of special value. This floor is also where the bookstore holds events. No matter what subject you are interested in, you can always find a book that suits you at this bookstore. In addition to the best-selling new books, they will set up stalls to collect old books every Thursday to Saturday so that everyone can empty the old bookcases to welcome the arrival of the next batch of new books. They will reclassify and price the collected books so that these books can find the next owner. It is also therefore possible to have unexpected harvests every time you visit the Strand, and you are always able to find treasures in the corners of the bookshelves. And therefore, the Strand is one of my few great weekend destinations! In addition, they also launched their own designed cultural and creative products, such as clothing stocks, cups, tote bags, cosmetic bags, bookmarks, etc., which are characteristic souvenirs. Even if you are not a reader, the Strand is definitely a very New York (?) attraction, don’t miss it if you are near Manhattan! 📍828 Broadway at 12th Street New York, NY 10003