New York · 18 places · 10 districts
Bookstores and Record Shops in New York.
All 18 bookstores and record shops we cover in New York, from Upper West Side, Fifth Avenue and SoHo, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
All 18
Bookstores and Record Shops, district by district.
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The fifth and largest store of the independent bookseller founded in Nolita in 2004, with books from around the world, author events and a Goods For The Study stationery section.
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Two shops: Rough Trade Above for new vinyl, and Rough Trade Below on the Rink Level for used records, CDs, Blu-rays, band merch, turntables and hi-fi gear.
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Book publisher's shop at 25 East 77 Street, the same address the BID directory lists for The Mark hotel, a few steps west of Madison Avenue.
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Independent bookstore on Prince Street, the SoHo branch of the New York bookseller. Open until 9pm every day, so it works as an evening stop after most boutiques have closed.
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Two-level used bookstore and cafe selling secondhand books, vinyl, CDs, art books and decor, with coffee, wine and beer. Proceeds fund HIV/AIDS services; regular readings and talks.
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Mystery specialist open since 1979 with new hardcovers and paperbacks, rare signed first editions, Sherlockiana and its own exclusive novellas and limited editions.
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Children's bookshop opened in fall 2025 by Tribeca resident Jean Maeng, with picture books, middle-grade and young adult titles, a New York City section and reading nooks.
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Corner bookshop at W 10th Street and Waverly Place, open since 1978 behind red double doors. Staff hand-sell fiction and literary titles and the shop hosts author readings.
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Secondhand bookshop on Orchard Street that also sells jars of pickles, so you can leave with a used paperback and a jar of brine.
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Family-owned independent bookstore with a cafe, podcast studio and event space; despite the name it sells books, not knitwear.
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Used and new bookstore at Broadway and 12th Street, founded in 1927 and known for its '18 miles of books', with a separate Rare Book Room and a desk that buys used books.
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Four-floor bookstore on the north side of Union Square with toys and games, vinyl records, a café and print-on-demand, plus frequent author events and children's storytime.
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Record shop between 82nd and 83rd Streets, listed by West Side Rag among the neighborhood's openings in the first half of 2026.
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Columbus Avenue branch of the Strand bookstore between West 81st and 82nd Streets, one of two on the Upper West Side, with children's story times on event days.
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Children's bookstore opened in January 2025 stocking titles in English, Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew, with a Saturday painting class for young kids.
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Independent bookstore in the Mini Mall with new and used art, architecture and design titles plus coffee-table books. Buys used books for cash or trade.
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Dumbo bookstore of the POWERHOUSE publishing house, with sister stores in Industry City and Columbus Circle. Hosts author talks, book launches and art exhibits.
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Japanese-inspired café, bookstore and exhibition space on Plymouth Street with art and design books, coffee and tea, and regular performances and workshops.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for bookstores and record shops in New York?
Upper West Side has the most, with 3, followed by Fifth Avenue (2) and SoHo (2). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many bookstores and record shops does this guide cover?
18, across 10 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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Guides that name these shops.
Shopping Near NYU: Washington Square, Broadway and Union Square
Where NYU students and their parents shop around Washington Square, from the NYU Bookstore and Union Square dorm runs to the Strand, record shops, vintage and gifts, plus good-value food nearby.
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New York Hotels Near the Best Shopping
Forty MICHELIN-selected hotels, 31 of them with Keys, sorted by the shopping you can walk to: Fifth and Madison, SoHo and Tribeca, the Lower East Side, Meatpacking and Brooklyn.
Read guide →Shopping Near Columbia University: Broadway, Books and Gear
Where Columbia students and parents shop around Morningside Heights: the campus store in Lerner Hall, Book Culture on Broadway, dorm basics, cheap eats, and a 1-train ride to the Upper West Side.
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