Independent Bookstores in New York
Discover 313 independent bookstores in New York on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in New York
The next 6 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Sabaa Tahir in conversation with Lauren Puckett-Pope for EMPIRETue, Sep 22, 11:00 PMat Love & Legends Books in Brooklyn
- LIC September Book ClubThu, Sep 24, 10:00 PMat Book Culture in New York
- Amaris Castillo's BODEGA STORIES with Erika MorilloTue, Sep 29, 11:00 PMat Recirculation in New York
- Amaris Castillo's BODEGA STORIES with Erika MorilloTue, Sep 29, 11:00 PMat Word Up Community Bookshop in New York
- Book Launch: Renée Watson's EVERYTHING NEW AGAINTue, Oct 13, 10:30 PMat Word Up Community Bookshop in New York
- ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release — Sarah J. Maas Book Launch (Brooklyn)Tue, Oct 27, 1:30 AMat Love & Legends Books in Brooklyn
Bookstores in New York
- Book CultureNew YorkBook Culture is an independent bookstore in New York, NY, with locations in Manhattan and Long Island City. Founded in…1 upcoming event
- Love & Legends BooksBrooklynLove & Legends is an independent bookstore in Brooklyn that proudly specializes in fantasy and science fiction. The sho…2 upcoming events
- RecirculationNew YorkRecirculation is a project operated by Word Up Community Bookshop that serves as a multilingual, nonprofit bookshop and…1 upcoming event
- Word Up Community BookshopNew YorkWord Up Community Bookshop in New York, NY, is a multilingual, volunteer-run, and collectively operated bookstore and a…2 upcoming events
- 18 August AveNew York18 August Ave is a Brooklyn-based children's bookstore and literary community in New York, NY. The shop curates inclusi…
- 1804 BooksNew York1804 Books is a not-for-profit bookstore and independent press located at The People's Forum in New York, NY. The shop…
- 192 BooksNew YorkOpened in 2003, 192 Books in New York, NY, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of literary fiction…
- A Book PlaceRiverheadA Book Place is a cozy independent bookstore in Riverhead, NY, located between Long Island's North and South Forks. The…
- Act 4 BooksPerryAct 4 Books in Perry, NY, is a community-supported bookstore featuring books, coffee, games, and toys. Located at 4 Sou…
- Actual BooksKenmoreActual Books is an independent bookstore in Kenmore, New York, located at 2956 Delaware Avenue. The shop offers a curat…
- AdanneBrooklynAdanne is a Black-owned bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, founded by Darlene Okpo in 2021. The shop celebrates African America…
- Aeon BookstoreNew YorkAeon Bookstore is an independent bookseller in Manhattan specializing in literature, art, philosophy, the occult, and m…
- Afterglow Books Inc.BuffaloAfterglow Books Inc. is a nonprofit bookstore in Buffalo, NY, specializing in romance and fantasy genres. Located at 19…
- Alabaster BookshopNew YorkAlabaster Bookshop is an independent used and antiquarian bookshop on Fourth Avenue, the last storefront standing from…
- AlbertineNew YorkAlbertine is a French-English bookstore in New York, NY, located within the historic Payne Whitney mansion. A project o…
- Alice, Ever After BooksBuffaloAlice, Ever After Books is a woman-owned children's bookstore in Buffalo, NY. Opened in July 2021 by Meg Howe, the shop…
- All Eyes on EgiptBrooklynAll Eyes on Egipt is a bookstore and community space located at 717 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. Operated by United…
- All My Friends BooksCortlandAll My Friends Books is a general-interest, all-ages independent bookstore in downtown Cortland, New York. The shop off…
- Ampersand BooksRochesterAmpersand Books in Rochester, NY, is an independent bookstore owned and operated by Writers & Books. Located in the Nei…
- Another Chapter BookstoreFairportAnother Chapter Bookstore is an independent bookstore located in the historic village of Fairport, NY. The shop offers…
- Anyone ComicsBrooklynAnyone Comics in Brooklyn, NY, is a neighborhood comic book store and community hub. Located at 831 Nostrand Avenue, th…
- Anyone Comics IncBrooklynAnyone Comics Inc in Brooklyn, NY, offers a selection of comics, manga, and games. This local shop serves as a communit…
- Arcade BooksellersRyeArcade Booksellers is the only independent bookstore in Rye, NY, and has been a local mainstay for over 30 years. Owned…
- Archestratus Books + FoodsBrooklynArchestratus Books + Foods in Brooklyn, NY, is a community bookstore and cafe specializing in the fact and fiction of f…
- Argosy Book StoreNew YorkArgosy Book Store, founded in 1925, is New York City's oldest independent bookstore and is now in its third generation…
- ARTBOOK LLCNew YorkARTBOOK LLC operates the Artbook @ MoMA PS1 bookstore in New York, NY, providing a vibrant selection of contemporary ar…
- Astoria BookshopAstoriaThe Astoria Bookshop is a queer woman-owned, general interest bookstore in Astoria, NY. Opened in 2013 and moved to 30t…
- Aum ShantiNew YorkAum Shanti Bookshop & Crystal Gallery in New York, NY, is an East Village metaphysical shop specializing in Eastern and…
- Author's NoteMedinaAuthor's Note is an independent bookstore in Medina, New York, owned by author Julie Berry. Located in a historic Main…
- Autumn Leaves BooksIthacaAutumn Leaves Books in Ithaca, NY, is an independent bookstore owned by PM Press. Located on the Commons, the shop feat…
- backroom booksBrooklynBackroom Books is a tiny bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, located inside Strong Rope Brewery in Red Hook. As the neighborhood…
- Barner BooksNew PaltzBarner Books in New Paltz, NY, is a long-standing independent bookstore specializing in a curated selection of new, use…
- Battenkill BooksCambridgeBattenkill Books is a local, independent bookstore in Cambridge, New York, selling a wide range of new and used general…
- Bedford BooksBedfordBedford Books is the first bookstore in Bedford, New York, located at 13 Court Road in the Bedford Village Historic Dis…
- Beldame BooksGlen FallsBeldame Books in Glens Falls, NY, is an independent bookstore located in The Shirt Factory. Specializing in comics, man…
- BEM | books & moreBrooklynBEM | books & more in Brooklyn, NY, is the nation's first Black food bookstore, café, and culinary hub. Founded by Gabr…
- Berl's Brooklyn Poetry ShopNew YorkBerl's Brooklyn Poetry Shop was a family-run bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in poetry books and indie pr…
- BestCellar Book BarClarenceBestCellar Book Bar in Clarence, NY, is a woman-owned bookstore, bar, and cafe. This 2,800-square-foot literary refuge…
- Better Read Than DeadBrooklynBetter Read Than Dead has been selling books in New York City since 2012, beginning as a sidewalk operation before expa…
- BibliothequeNew YorkBibliotheque is a bookstore, café, and wine bar located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, NY. Founded in 2022, this…
- Big Red BooksNyackBig Red Books in Nyack, NY, is an independent community bookstore that opened in 2023. The shop offers a curated select…
- Big ReuseBrooklynBig Reuse is a nonprofit in Brooklyn, New York, operating reuse centers in Gowanus and Bushwick. The organization promo…
- Binnacle BooksBeaconBinnacle Books in Beacon, NY, is an independent bookstore specializing in new and used literature, poetry, and literary…
- Black Rock BooksBuffaloBlack Rock Books is an independently owned book and stationery store in Buffalo, NY. Located on the West Side, the shop…
- Black Spring BooksBrooklynBlack Spring Books is a bookshop and literary social club in Brooklyn, NY, located next door to Henry Miller’s childhoo…
- Black Walnut BooksGlen FallsBlack Walnut Books in Glens Falls, NY, is a Native and queer-owned bookstore located in the historic Shirt Factory. The…
- Blacktree BooksOneontaBlacktree Books in Oneonta, NY, is a family-owned independent bookstore established in 2014. Located at Southside Mall,…
- Bleak House BooksHoneoye FallsBleak House Books is a family-owned independent bookshop in Honeoye Falls, NY, specializing in quality new and used boo…
- Blenheim Hill BooksHobartCurated general bookstore in the Hobart Book Village since 2005. Owners Barbara Balliet and Cheryl Clarke stock thousan…
- Blue Fox BooksWaldenBlue Fox Books is a community bookstore in Walden, NY, offering a curated selection of used and new books. Owned by Bri…
- Blue Heron Books NYHigh FallsBlue Heron Books NY in High Falls, NY, is an independent bookstore founded by Jean Mills and Martha Haag. The shop offe…
- Bonnie Slotnick CookbooksNew YorkBonnie Slotnick Cookbooks in New York, NY, has specialized in out-of-print and antiquarian cookbooks since 1997. The Ea…
- Book & MortarMt. SinaiBook & Mortar is a cozy independent bookstore in Mt. Sinai, NY. The shop specializes in fiction and offers a curated se…
- Book Bus by KatHauppaugeA forthcoming mobile bookstore on Long Island, NY, owned by Kat (Book Bus by Kat, LLC). A converted 'dark and moody' sc…
- Book Club BarNew YorkBook Club Bar is an independent bookstore and bar in New York, NY, that opened in 2019. Located in the East Village, it…
- Book Club BarBrooklynBook Club Bar is an independent bookstore and bar located in Brooklyn, NY. Situated at 380 Troutman Street in Bushwick,…
- Book CultureLong Island CityBook Culture LIC in Long Island City, NY, opened in 2017 as the fourth location for this independent bookseller. Situat…
- Book Culture (Pittsford)PittsfordBook Culture (Pittsford) in Pittsford, NY, is an independent bookstore that opened in 2021 on South Main Street. The sh…
- Book House of Stuyvesant PlazaAlbanyThe Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany, NY, is a locally owned independent bookstore serving the Capital District…
- Book Nook LIBaldwinBook Nook LI is a Black-owned bookstore in Baldwin, NY, that serves as a community hub and sanctuary for growth. Locate…
- Bookburgh BooksPlattsburghBookburgh Books is an independent community bookstore in Plattsburgh, New York, located in the Champlain Centre Mall. T…
- bookcultureNew YorkBook Culture is an independent bookstore founded in 1997 in New York, NY. With locations in Morningside Heights, Broadw…
- BookeaterRochesterBookeater is an independent bookstore and cafe in Rochester, New York. Located in the Swillburg neighborhood, it offers…
- BookHamptonEast HamptonBookHampton is a long-standing independent bookstore in East Hampton, NY. Located at 41 Main Street, the shop offers a…
- BooklynBrooklynBooklyn is an artist-run, non-profit organization that promotes artists\u2019 books as art and research material while…
- BOOKOFF New YorkNew YorkBOOKOFF New York in New York, NY, is a Japanese retail store located at 49 West 45th Street. The shop buys and sells se…
- Books & CakeHillsdaleBooks & Cake in Hillsdale, NY, is an independent bookstore offering thousands of titles for kids and adults. Located at…
- Books Are MagicBrooklynBooks Are Magic is a family-owned independent bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, with locations in Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Hei…
- Books are Magic 2BrooklynBooks Are Magic 2 is the second location of the family-owned independent bookstore in Brooklyn, NY. Located in Brooklyn…
- Books of WonderNew YorkBooks of Wonder in New York, NY, is an independent children's bookstore founded in 1980. The Chelsea shop features a cu…
- Books on Call NYCNew YorkBooks on Call NYC is New York, NY's only exclusively off-site bookseller. They handle professional book sales at confer…
- Botanica Books LLCSaratoga SpringsBotanica Books LLC in Saratoga Springs, NY, is a boutique bookstore and community space specializing in literature, art…
- Bravo's Book Nook at the Players TheatreNew YorkBravo's Book Nook in New York, NY, is a specialized bookstore located in the lobby of the historic Players Theatre at 1…
- Briars & Brambles BooksWindhamBriars & Brambles Books is an independent bookstore in Windham, NY. Located in Alpine Garden Village, this shop offers…
- Bronx River BooksScarsdaleBronx River Books is a defiantly independent, general interest bookstore located in Scarsdale, New York. It offers a cu…
- Bronx River BooksScarsdaleBronx River Books is an independent bookstore located in Scarsdale, New York. The shop offers over 17,000 titles on its…
- BronxWitch HeadQuartersBronxBronxWitch HeadQuarters in Bronx, NY, is a spiritual shop and co-working space founded by Aly Kravetz. The location off…
- Bruno’s Books & BeansRochesterBruno’s Books & Beans is a neighborhood bookstore in Rochester, NY, featuring a curated selection of new and used books…
- Bungee SpaceNew YorkBungee Space in New York, NY, is an interdisciplinary retail platform by 3standardstoppage. Located at 13 Stanton Stree…
- Bureau of General Services--Queer DivisionNew YorkThe Bureau of General Services--Queer Division is an all-volunteer queer cultural center, bookstore, and event space in…
- Burn Bright BooksRochesterBurn Bright Books is a romance-focused independent bookstore in Rochester, NY, offering a curated selection of subgenre…
- Burning BooksBuffaloBurning Books is a radical bookstore in Buffalo, NY, that opened in September 2009. The shop focuses on social justice…
- Burnt BooksBrooklynBurnt Books is a vintage bookshop in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in second-hand sci-fi, mystery, art, design, politics,…
- C. S. Miller BooksNorwichC.S. Miller Books in Norwich, NY, is an antiquarian bookseller, buyer, and appraiser featuring an extensive inventory o…
- Cafe con LibrosBrooklynCafe con Libros is an intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop in Brooklyn, NY. This Afro-Latine woman and vet…
- Casa MagazinesNew YorkAn independent magazine shop in Manhattan\u2019s West Village, Casa Magazines is known for its exceptional curation of…
- Center for Fiction BookstoreBrooklynThe Center for Fiction Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, is a literary nonprofit bookshop carrying fiction and nonfiction for…
- Chautauqua BookstoreChautauquaChautauqua Bookstore in Chautauqua, NY, is located at Bestor Plaza on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. This y…
- Chicory NaturalistKingstonChicory Naturalist is a nature-focused book and gift shop in Kingston, NY, located on the Rondout waterfront at 25 Broa…
- Christian Science Reading RoomNew YorkThe Tri-State Christian Science Reading Room is a quiet public place to pray and study, providing a space for visitors…
- Climax BooksNew YorkEstablished by Isabella Burley in 2020, Climax Books is an independent bookstore and cultural space specializing in rar…
- Clown show prison books & fine objectsNew YorkClown show prison books & fine objects in New York, NY, is a bookstore and gathering space at 100 Freeman Street. Open…
- CodexNew YorkCodex is a small bookstore in New York, NY, that buys and sells new and used books. Located at 1 Bleecker Street, the s…
- Colgate BookstoreHamiltonThe Colgate Bookstore in Hamilton, NY, is Central New York’s largest independent bookstore, owned and operated by Colga…
- Community BookstoreBrooklynCommunity Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent bookstore established in 1971. Located in Park Slope, it offers…
- Dar-Us-Salam BookstoreBrooklynMaktaba Dar-Us-Salam Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, is an Islamic bookstore and publisher offering authentic religious literatur…
- Dashwood BooksNew YorkOpened in September 2005 in NoHo, Dashwood Books is New York City's only independent bookstore devoted entirely to phot…
- Dear Friend BooksBrooklynDear Friend Books is a tranquil bookstore, coffee shop, and neighborhood bar located in Bedford-Stuyvesant. It stocks a…
- Diamond Hollow BooksAndesDiamond Hollow Books in Andes, NY, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of new and used titles. Spe…
- Distant LandsRochesterDistant Lands is a small bookstore and pop-up business located inside Needle Drop Records in Rochester, NY. The shop of…
- Divine Realm BooksCamillusDivine Realm Books in Camillus, NY, is a fantasy-focused bookstore offering a curated selection of epic sagas, romantas…
- Dog Ears BookstoreBuffaloDog Ears Bookstore and Cafe in Buffalo, NY, is a nonprofit community bookstore and literary arts center. The shop offer…
- Drama Book ShopNew YorkThe Drama Book Shop in New York, NY, is a historic bookstore founded in 1917. Now located on West 39th Street, it speci…
- Dream Castle Gaming LLCRomeDream Castle Gaming LLC in Rome, NY, is a brick-and-mortar hobby shop located in the Copper City Lofts building. The st…
- East Village BooksNew YorkEast Village Books is a cash-only used bookstore in Manhattan that has been in operation for over 30 years. The shop sp…
- Eastern BookstoreNew YorkFounded in 1976 in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown, Eastern Bookstore is one of the largest single-location Chinese-…
- Eichler'sBrooklynEichler's is a Judaica superstore located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Situated at 5004 13th Ave,…
- Eichler's Religious ArticlesBrooklynEstablished in 1977, Eichler's is a premier destination for Judaica, Jewish books, Seforim, and religious articles in B…
- Em and Em's Books LLCBuffaloEm and Em's Books LLC in Buffalo, NY is a queer and partially Native-owned independent bookstore. Established in 2022,…
- Everything Goes Book CafeStaten IslandEvery Thing Goes Book Cafe is the largest used bookstore in Staten Island, offering a well-organized and diverse select…
- Fables at the FerryRexfordFables at the Ferry is a boutique independent bookstore located at the Vischer Ferry General Store in Rexford, NY. Co-f…
- Fountain BookshopNew YorkFountain Bookshop is an all-ages bookstore and old-fashioned soda fountain in Washington Heights, New York, NY. The com…
- Freebird Books and GoodsBrooklynFreebird Books and Goods in Brooklyn, NY, is a used bookstore on the waterfront specializing in New York history and cu…
- From Beyond BooksPine BushFrom Beyond Books in Pine Bush, NY, is a family-owned bookstore offering new and used books, comics, trading cards, col…
- Galaxy ComicsBrooklynGalaxy Comics is a long-standing independent comic book store located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The shop offers an exten…
- Gladys Books and WineBrooklynGladys Books and Wine in Brooklyn, NY, is a Black lesbian-owned bookstore and wine lounge in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Establ…
- Golden Bee BookshopLiverpoolGolden Bee Bookshop is an independent, woman-owned bookstore in Liverpool, NY, featuring a curated collection of new bo…
- Golden Hour BooksNewburghGolden Hour Books is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore in Newburgh, NY. Located in the Wireworks building, it o…
- Golden Leaf BooksWaterfordGolden Leaf Books in Waterford, NY, is a mystical bookstore and boutique offering a diverse collection of books on paga…
- Good Books NYCornwallGood Books is a family-owned, independent bookstore in Cornwall, NY. Located in the Hudson Valley, this community-cente…
- Good Neighbor BookstoreLakewoodGood Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood, NY, is a family-owned independent bookshop operated by the Lingle family. Located…
- Grandma's PlaceNew YorkHarlem children's bookstore and toy shop opened in 2009 by Dawn Harris-Martine, a retired 30-year NYC public school tea…
- Greenlight BookstoreBrooklynGreenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent bookstore on Fulton Street creating welcoming spaces for discov…
- Head HiBrooklynHead Hi in Brooklyn, NY, is an organization specializing in art, architecture, design, and sound publications. Located…
- Here's A Book StoreBrooklynHere's A Book Store in Brooklyn, NY, is a family-owned bookstore founded in 1975. Located in Midwood, it stocks half a…
- Hipocampo Children's BooksRochesterHipocampo Children's Books is an independent woman and Latino-owned bookstore located in Rochester, New York. Opened in…
- Hive Mind BooksBrooklynHive Mind Books is a queer-owned independent bookstore and coffee shop in Brooklyn, NY. Located in Bushwick, the shop s…
- Homebody BooksNyackHomebody Books in Nyack, NY, offers a curated selection of new, used, and vintage children’s books and toys. The store…
- Housing Works BookstoreNew YorkHousing Works Bookstore is a long-standing downtown New York institution featuring secondhand books, curated clothing,…
- Hudson Valley Books for HumanityOssiningHudson Valley Books for Humanity is located in the historic Olive Opera House in downtown Ossining, NY. The store featu…
- Human Relations BookstoreBrooklynHuman Relations Bookstore is a community bookstore in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. Established in 2012, it specializes in us…
- Hypno-Tronic ComicsStaten IslandHypno-Tronic Comics is a retail store specializing in comics, toys, and collectibles. The shop is dedicated to the lovi…
- I Love BooksDelmarI Love Books is an independent bookstore located in Delmar, New York. The shop offers a wide variety of books, toys, ga…
- Idlewild booksNew YorkFounded in New York in 2008 as a travel and international literature bookstore, Idlewild books now operates as a langua…
- Ink & Paper BookstoreCazenoviaInk & Paper Bookstore is an independent shop in Cazenovia, NY, offering new fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.…
- Inquiring Minds BookstoreNew PaltzInquiring Minds Bookstore in New Paltz, NY, is a locally owned independent bookstore and cafe founded in 2003. The shop…
- Inquiring Minds BookstoreSaugertiesInquiring Minds Bookstore is a locally owned independent bookstore and cafe in Saugerties, NY. The shop offers an exten…
- J Anderson’s BooksLarchmontJ Anderson’s Books is Larchmont, NY's oldest independent bookstore, recently reopened to serve the community with class…
- James Cummins BooksellerNew YorkFounded in 1978 by James Cummins, the firm features a main store at 699 Madison Avenue in New York City. The shop is a…
- Joanne Hendricks CookbooksNew YorkJoanne Hendricks Cookbooks in New York, NY, is a specialized shop for rare, vintage, and antique cookbooks located in a…
- Just One More ChapterGlens FallsJust One More Chapter is a specialty romance and fantasy bookstore in Glens Falls, NY. Located on Ridge Street, the sho…
- Karma BookstoreNew YorkKarma Bookstore in New York, NY, is an art-focused bookstore and publisher founded by Brendan Dugan. It offers a curate…
- Katonah Reading RoomKatonahKatonah Reading Room in Katonah, NY, is an independent bookstore and coffee shop located near the train station. It off…
- KayroxkNew YorkKayrock Screenprinting in Brooklyn, NY, has printed and published fine art editions since 1998. Located in a Greenpoint…
- Kew & Willow BooksKew GardensKew & Willow Books is an independent, women-owned bookstore in Kew Gardens, NY. Established in 2017 through a community…
- Kinderhook BooksKinderhookKinderhook Books in Kinderhook, NY, is an independent bookstore located at 10 Broad Street. The shop offers a selection…
- KinokuniyaNew YorkKinokuniya New York in New York, NY, is the flagship US location situated across from Bryant Park. The store features m…
- Kitchen Arts & LettersNew YorkKitchen Arts & Letters is a New York City bookstore specializing in food and drink, carrying over 12,000 titles from al…
- Lake Bound BookstoreAverill ParkLake Bound Bookstore in Averill Park, NY, is a community hub offering new books, vinyl records, and a coworking lounge…
- leavesBrooklynLeaves is an independent second-hand bookstore in Brooklyn, NY. With its main shop in Greenpoint and an appointment-onl…
- Left Field | Choctaw RidgeRidgewoodLeft Field | Choctaw Ridge in Ridgewood, NY, is a menswear brand specializing in American and Japanese denim workwear.…
- Lift Bridge Book ShopBrockportLift Bridge Book Shop is an independent bookstore in Brockport, NY, founded in 1972. Located near the Erie Canal, the s…
- Lit Actually Romance BookshopBaldwinsvilleLit Actually Romance Bookshop is a woman-owned boutique in Baldwinsville, NY, located inside Olive's Eatery. The shop s…
- Literally BooksNew PaltzLiterally Books is a curated book nook at Water Street Market in New Paltz, NY. The shop sells new releases, cult class…
- Litt HomeCallicoonLitt Home & Book in Callicoon, NY, offers a curated collection of vintage and new gifts, home furnishings, and books. L…
- Little Book StoreWatertownThe Little Book Store is an independent bookshop in Watertown, NY, with additional locations in Clayton and Cape Vincen…
- Liz's Book BarBrooklynLiz's Book Bar is a bookstore, cafe, and wine bar in Brooklyn, NY, founded by author Maura Cheeks. Located in Carroll G…
- Lock City BooksLockportLock City Books is an independent bookstore in Lockport, NY, offering new, used, and bargain books for all ages. Locate…
- Locust Valley BookstoreLocust ValleyLocust Valley Bookstore in Locust Valley, NY, is a locally owned independent bookstore on the North Shore of Long Islan…
- Lofty Pigeon BooksBrooklynLofty Pigeon Books is a community-focused independent bookstore and gathering space in Kensington, Brooklyn, NY. Locate…
- Logos BookstoreNew YorkLogos Bookstore in New York, NY, is a specialty shop on the Upper East Side. It offers Manhattan's largest selection of…
- Longs' Cards and BooksPenn YanLongs' Cards and Books in Penn Yan, NY, is a downtown landmark in the Finger Lakes region. The store offers books, offi…
- Lost BookshopDelhiThe Lost Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Delhi, NY, offering a curated selection of new books. Located on Main…
- Make Believe BooksArmonkMake Believe Books is a local bookstore in Armonk, NY, offering a curated selection of fiction, non-fiction, children's…
- Market Block BooksTroyMarket Block Books is an independent bookstore in historic downtown Troy, New York. Since opening in November 2004, the…
- Mast BooksNew YorkEstablished in 2010, Mast Books is an East Village bookstore and gallery in New York, NY. The shop curates a rotating s…
- McNally JacksonNew YorkMcNally Jackson is an independent bookstore with several locations in New York, NY, such as SoHo and Seaport. The site…
- McNally JacksonBrooklynMcNally Jackson is an independent bookstore with locations in Brooklyn, NY, including Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsbur…
- McNally Jackson BooksNew YorkMcNally Jackson Books is an independent bookstore in New York, NY, featuring a location on Prince Street. This literary…
- McNally Jackson Books (Seaport)New YorkMcNally Jackson is an independent bookstore with five New York locations, including this outpost in the historic Scherm…
- McnNally JacksonNew YorkMcNally Jackson Books is an independent bookstore and literary café founded in 2004 by Sarah McNally in New York, NY. W…
- Mekor JudaicaBrooklynMekor Judaica in Brooklyn, NY, is a specialized retailer offering a wide selection of Hebrew and English books, Shabbat…
- Mercer Street Books & RecordsNew YorkMercer Street Books & Records has been a staple of Greenwich Village for over 30 years, offering a rich experience for…
- Merit Badge BooksHamburgMerit Badge Books is a small independent bookstore located in the village of Hamburg, NY. The shop specializes in new r…
- Merritt BookstoreMillbrookMerritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY, is an independent book and toy store serving the Hudson Valley for over 37 years. L…
- Midtown Comics DowntownNew YorkMidtown Comics Downtown in New York, NY, opened in November 2010 at 64 Fulton Street. As the retailer's third location,…
- Mil Mundos BooksBrooklynMil Mundos Books in Brooklyn, NY is a multilingual coop bookstore and community center curating for Black, Latinx, and…
- Mirabai of WoodstockWoodstockMirabai of Woodstock is a spiritual and metaphysical bookstore located in Woodstock, NY. Serving the community for over…
- Molasses BooksBrooklynMolasses Books is a used bookstore, cafe, and bar located in Brooklyn, New York. The shop offers a selection of fiction…
- Monk's Cell BookstoreWest ParkMonk's Cell Bookstore in West Park, NY, is the gift shop of Holy Cross Monastery. It offers a range of religious and sp…
- Mysteries On Main StreetJohnstownMysteries On Main Street in Johnstown, NY, is a full-line independent bookstore offering special orders and book club d…
- NCC Book StoreGarden CityThe Nassau Community College Bookstore in Garden City, NY, is the official source for textbooks, school supplies, and c…
- Nefer BookcafeBronxNefer Bookcafe in Bronx, NY, is an independent coffee bar and bookstore on E. 241st Street. It offers classic espresso…
- Noire Reading RoomRochesterNoire Reading Room is a Black and Queer independent bookstore in Rochester, NY, that focuses on Black, Queer, and Radic…
- Northport BooksNorthportNorthport Books is an independent bookstore in Northport, NY, featuring a curated selection of bestsellers and children…
- Northshire SaratogaSaratoga SpringsNorthshire Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookseller in Saratoga Springs, NY. Opened in 2013, this location of…
- Oblong BooksRhinebeckOblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY, is an independent bookstore located at Montgomery Row. The shop offers a wide range of b…
- Oblong BooksMillertonOblong Books in Millerton, NY, is an independent bookstore founded in 1975. Located at 26 Main Street, the shop offers…
- Odyssey BookstoreIthacaOdyssey Bookstore in Ithaca, NY, is a local independent bookstore named in honor of the city's connections to The Odyss…
- Of Moose and Mind BookshopManliusOf Moose and Mind Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Manlius, NY, offering a curated selection of new books, journ…
- One Grand BooksNarrowsburgOne Grand Books is a curated bookstore in Narrowsburg, NY, where celebrated thinkers and artists share the ten books th…
- Oriental Culture Enterprises CoNew YorkOriental Culture Enterprises Co, known as Eastern Bookstore, is a cultural landmark in New York, NY. Located at 13-17 E…
- Owl Pen BooksGreenwichOwl Pen Books is a seasonal used and antiquarian bookstore housed in a barn in Greenwich, NY. Known as a book farm dedi…
- P&T Knitwear BookstoreNew YorkP&T Knitwear Bookstore in New York, NY, is an independent bookstore, podcast studio, and community space in the Lower E…
- Page and PetalsWappinger FallsPage and Petals is a fiction-only indie bookstore in Wappingers Falls, NY. It curates genres like romance, fantasy, and…
- Parthenon BooksellersSyracuseParthenon Books in Syracuse, NY, is an independent bookstore and cafe located downtown. The shop features a curated sel…
- Pickwick BookstoreNyackPickwick Bookshop is an iconic independent bookstore in Nyack, New York. Established in 1945 and operated by the same o…
- Picture BookDobbs FerryPicture Book is an independent bookstore located inside the HudCo co-working space in Dobbs Ferry, NY. It offers a cura…
- Pillow-Cat BooksNew YorkPillow-Cat Books in New York, NY, is the first animal-themed bookshop in the city. Located in the East Village, it offe…
- Playground AnnexBrooklynPlayground Annex is a community-focused bookstore located in Brooklyn, NY. Founded in 2018 within the Playground cultur…
- Poster HouseNew YorkPoster House is the first museum in the United States dedicated to the global history and design of posters. Located in…
- Postmark BooksRosendalePostmark Books is a breezy and bright independent bookstore and florist located in downtown Rosendale, NY. This Ulster…
- PowerHouse ArenaBrooklynPowerHouse Arena in Brooklyn, NY, is a boutique bookstore, art gallery, and performance space in DUMBO. This "laborator…
- Powerhouse on 8thBrooklynpowerHouse on 8th is a bookstore, reading club, mini-gallery, and community space bringing South Slope the best in fict…
- Printed Matter Inc.New YorkFounded in 1976, Printed Matter, Inc. is the world\u2019s leading non-profit organization dedicated to the disseminatio…
- Protagonist Books & CoffeeDrydenProtagonist Books & Coffee in Dryden, NY, is a women-, queer-, and author-owned independent bookstore and coffee shop.…
- PublishedHuntingtonPUBLISHED is a family-owned bookstore located in the heart of Huntington Village, NY. This community hub offers a curat…
- QED New YorkAstoriaQED New York in Astoria, NY, is an independent, woman-owned community arts space and venue. Founded in 2014, it hosts a…
- Quimby's BookstoreBrooklynQuimby's Bookstore NYC in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent bookstore specializing in zines, small press books, and alter…
- Read It & EatBuffaloRead It & Eat is an independent bookstore in Buffalo, NY, that specializes in cookbooks and food writing. Located insid…
- Remi ReadsWeedsportRemi Reads is a woman-owned independent bookstore located in Weedsport, NY, inside Live A Little Boutique. Named in mem…
- Revolution BooksNew YorkRevolution Books in New York, NY, also known as Libros Revolucion, is a Harlem-based bookstore and cultural hub focused…
- Riverdale Hebrew Books and GiftsBronxRiverdale Judaica has been serving the community for over 20 years, providing customers with a selection of high-qualit…
- Rizzoli BookstoreNew YorkRizzoli Bookstore, located in New York, NY, is a premier independent bookseller established in 1964. Specialized in ill…
- Rough Draft Bar & BooksKingstonRough Draft Bar & Books in Kingston, NY, is an independent bookstore, bar, and cafe located at the city's historic four…
- Sag Harbor BooksSag HarborSag Harbor Books in Sag Harbor, NY, is an independent bookshop located at 7 Main Street. The store specializes in a cur…
- Saint Pauls Gifts & BooksStaten IslandEstablished in 1949, Saint Pauls Gifts & Books is a Catholic bookstore and neighborhood staple in the Westerleigh secti…
- Scattered BooksChappaquaScattered Books is a family owned and operated independent bookstore in Chappaqua, NY. Located in an antique house, it…
- Silver Age ComicsNew YorkEstablished in February 1991 in Queens, NY, Silver Age Comics is one of NYC's oldest comic shops. They offer a fantasti…
- Sisters Uptown BookstoreNew YorkSisters Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center is a Black-owned community resource in New York, NY. Founded in 2000 by Ja…
- Sleepy Hollow BookshopSleepy HollowSleepy Hollow Bookshop in Sleepy Hollow, NY, is an independent children's and young adult bookstore and coffee shop. Th…
- Slope Comics & CollectiblesBrooklynSlope Comics & Collectibles in Brooklyn, NY, is a Park Slope destination for comic books, manga, and Pokemon cards. The…
- Small EditionsBrooklynSmall Editions is an award-winning design studio and artist book publisher in Brooklyn, NY. The studio offers services…
- Snowfort BooksWestportSnowfort Books is an independent bookstore in Westport, NY, specializing in small presses and literary programs. Founde…
- Southampton BooksSouthamptonSouthampton Books in Southampton, NY, is an independent bookstore specializing in new, rare, and collectible first edit…
- Spellbound BooksOwegoSpellbound Books in Owego, NY, is a fairytale, fantasy, and folk tale themed bookstore and cafe. Opened in 2023, the sh…
- Split Rock BooksCold SpringSplit Rock Books in Cold Spring, NY, is an independent bookstore founded in 2018. Located on Main Street, the shop offe…
- Spoonbill & Sugartown BooksellersBrooklynSpoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers in Brooklyn, NY, is a Williamsburg independent bookstore founded in 1999. The shop fe…
- St. Mark's ComicsBrooklynSt. Mark's Comics is a legendary New York City comic book retailer that reopened in Brooklyn's Industry City in 2021 af…
- Standards ManualNew YorkStandards Manual in Brooklyn, New York, is a specialized graphic design bookstore and independent publishing imprint. T…
- Stanza BooksBeaconStanza Books is an independent bookstore and literary press located in Beacon, New York. Opened in 2023, the shop offer…
- Stomping GroundsGenevaStomping Grounds is a retail shop in Geneva, NY, established in 2010. The store offers a curated collection of new and…
- Strand BookstoreNew YorkStrand Bookstore is the largest independent bookstore in New York, NY. Established in 1927, it houses over 2.5 million…
- Sulfur BooksClifton SpringsSulfur Books is an independent bookstore in Clifton Springs, NY, offering new and used books for all ages and interests…
- Sundance BooksGeneseoSundance Books is a long-standing independent bookstore located at 106 Main Street in Geneseo, NY. The shop offers a di…
- Sweet Pickle BooksNew YorkSweet Pickle Books in New York, NY, is a unique independent bookstore on the Lower East Side that specializes in used b…
- Talking Leaves...BooksBuffaloTalking Leaves...Books is Buffalo, NY's oldest independent bookstore, serving the community since 1971. Located in Elmw…
- Taylor & Co. BooksBrooklynTaylor & Co. Books is a Black-owned, family-run independent bookstore located in the Ditmas Park neighborhood of Brookl…
- Terrace BooksBrooklynTerrace Books is a neighborhood bookstore in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY. As a sibling to Community Bookstore, it off…
- That's What She Read Bookshop and BoutiqueMarcellusThat's What She Read Bookshop and Boutique in Marcellus, NY, is an independent bookstore co-founded by Crystal Ponto an…
- The Athenaeum at Amityville ApothecaryAmityvilleThe Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary in Amityville, NY, is a metaphysical bookstore featuring New York's largest coll…
- The August Tree IncQueensThe August Tree Inc in Queens, NY, is the official gift shop of the Queens Museum. Established in 2013, the shop offers…
- The Beekeeper's BookshopFranklinvilleThe Beekeeper's Bookshop in Franklinville, NY, is a local bookstore owned by beekeeper and author Dr. Pauline Hoffmann.…
- The Book CabinLake GeorgeThe Book Cabin in Lake George, NY, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of books, toys, and gifts.…
- The Book CovePawlingThe Book Cove is a sophisticated and friendly independent bookstore in Pawling, New York. Located in the heart of the v…
- The Book NookSaranac LakeThe Book Nook is a cozy 460-square-foot bookstore in the heart of downtown Saranac Lake, NY. Located at 7 Broadway acro…
- The Book WhispererNorthportThe Book Whisperer is an independent bookshop located inside Nest on Main in Northport, NY. Founded by retired teacher…
- The BookMark ShoppeBrooklynFounded in 2002, The BookMark Shoppe is an independent, woman-owned bookstore in Brooklyn, NY. The shop features a cura…
- The Bookstore Plus Music & ArtLake PlacidThe Bookstore Plus is a family-owned bookstore in Lake Placid, NY, established in 1973. Originally a music and art stor…
- The Bookworm & BW GiftsEast AuroraThe Bookworm & BW Gifts LLC is a family-owned independent bookstore and gift shop in East Aurora, NY, serving the area…
- The Chatham BookstoreChathamThe Chatham Bookstore in Chatham, NY, has served the Hudson Valley for over 40 years. Located on Main Street, the shop…
- The Common GoodEllenvilleThe Common Good in Ellenville, NY, is a community hub that combines a bookstore with a bar and coffeehouse. Located at…
- The Corner BookstoreNew YorkThe Corner Bookstore is an independent bookseller serving the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of New York, NY, since 1978. L…
- The Dog Eared BookPalmyraThe Dog Eared Book is an independent bookstore in Palmyra, NY, offering a curated selection of new and used books. Vote…
- The Golden NotebookWoodstockThe Golden Notebook is a general independent bookstore located in Woodstock, NY. Established in 1978 and named after a…
- The Green Toad BookstoreOneontaThe Green Toad Bookstore is an independent community bookstore at 198 Main Street in downtown Oneonta, NY. The shop off…
- The Hound BooksRoscoeThe Hound Books is the first independent bookstore in Roscoe, NY, opened in October 2022. Located at 3 Union Street, th…
- The Letter and LeafCamdenThe Letter and Leaf is an independent, family-owned used bookstore in Camden, NY. Located at 67 Main Street, the shop o…
- The Lit. BarBronxThe Lit. Bar is the only independent bookstore and wine bar located in the Bronx, NY. Opened in 2019 by Noëlle Santos,…
- The Little Book StoreCape VincentThe Little Book Store in Cape Vincent, NY, is an independent bookstore offering new books, educational games, and local…
- The Little Book StoreClaytonThe Little Book Store in Clayton, NY, is an independent bookstore specializing in works by local authors and titles foc…
- The MountaineerKeene ValleyThe Mountaineer, located in Keene Valley, New York, is an iconic outdoor specialty store that has been a purveyor of fi…
- The Mysterious BookshopNew YorkThe Mysterious Bookshop in New York, NY, is the world's oldest mystery bookstore, specializing in crime, suspense, and…
- The Neverending StoryBabylonThe Neverending Story is a traditional brick and mortar bookstore in Babylon, NY. Established in 2024, it offers a sele…
- The Next Chapter LIHuntingtonThe Next Chapter is Long Island's largest independent bookstore, located in Huntington, NY. Continuing the legacy of th…
- The Nonbinarian BookstoreBrooklynThe Nonbinarian Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, is a trans+ owned, exclusively queer bookstore and community space in Crown…
- The Old Tome BookstoreAftonThe Old Tome Bookstore in Afton, NY, is a unique shop offering a wide range of new and used books dating from 1804 to t…
- The Open Door BookstoreSchenectadyThe Open Door Bookstore is a locally owned independent bookstore and gift gallery in Schenectady, NY. Serving the capit…
- The Ripped BodiceBrooklynThe Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent bookstore devoted to romance fiction. Opened on August 5, 2023, by…
- The River's End BookstoreOswegoThe River's End Bookstore is an independent, family-owned community bookstore in Oswego, NY. Established in 1998, it of…
- The Siren & the Sea Books and CoffeeRochesterThe Siren and the Sea Books and Coffee in Rochester, New York, is an indie bookstore and coffee shop located in the Sou…
- The Sparkle BookstoreSparkillThe Sparkle Bookstore in Sparkill, NY, is a family-owned independent bookstore offering fiction, nonfiction, and poetry…
- The Spotty DogHudsonThe Spotty Dog Books & Ale in Hudson, NY, is an independent bookstore and bar located in the historic 1889 C.H. Evans f…
- The StrandNew YorkThe Strand is the largest independent bookstore in New York, NY. Founded in 1927, the flagship Union Square location ca…
- The Strand at Lincoln CenterNew YorkThe Strand at Lincoln Center in New York, NY, is a 2,500-square-foot bookstore located at 2020 Broadway. This location…
- The Treehouse Reading and Arts CenterNew York MillsThe Treehouse Reading and Arts Center in New York Mills, NY, is an independent bookstore and learning center. It offers…
- The Twisted SpineBrooklynThe Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY, is New York City's first bookstore dedicated exclusively to horror and dark literatu…
- The Unreliable NarratorRochesterThe Unreliable Narrator is a queer-owned independent bookstore and gift shop in Rochester, NY. Located in Village Gate…
- The Velvet BookmarkTonawandaThe Velvet Bookmark is an independent bookstore in Tonawanda, NY, owned by three best friends. The shop offers a curate…
- The Village BookstorePleasantvilleThe Village Bookstore is an independent, family-owned bookstore in Pleasantville, NY. They offer over 10,000 new books,…
- The Word Is ChangeBrooklynThe Word Is Change is a neighborhood bookstore in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, NY, selling used and new books. The shop serves a…
- The World’s Borough BookshopJackson HeightsThe World's Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights, NY, is an independent community bookstore and cultural hub. Known as a…
- Theodore's BooksOyster BayTheodore's Books is an independent bookstore in Oyster Bay, NY, established in 2021 by former Congressman Steve Israel.…
- Theodore’s BooksTheodore's Books is an independent bookstore in Oyster Bay, New York, established in 2021 by former Congressman Steve I…
- This ChapterPort JervisThis Chapter is a cozy independent bookstore located on Front Street in Port Jervis, New York. The shop provides a crea…
- Three Lives & Co.New YorkThree Lives & Co. is a neighborhood bookstore in New York, NY, specializing in literary fiction and narrative non-ficti…
- Tiny Raccoon Books, Inc.SayvilleTiny Raccoon Books is a community bookstore in Sayville, New York, offering a selection of over 4,000 new and used book…
- Topos BookstoreRidgewoodTopos Bookstore is a used bookstore and cafe located in Ridgewood, NY. Since opening in 2014, the shop has served Varie…
- Topos Bookstore CafeRidgewoodTopos Bookstore Cafe is a used bookstore and cafe in Ridgewood, NY, serving the neighborhood since 2014. Located at 788…
- Topos TooRidgewoodTopos Too is an all-new bookstore and cafe with beer and wine that opened in Ridgewood, Queens in 2023. It serves as a…
- Transom BookshopTarrytownTransom Bookshop in Tarrytown, NY, is an independent bookstore carrying bestsellers, collectible classics, and undiscov…
- Transom BookshopBronxTransom Bookshop in Tarrytown, NY, is an independent bookstore owned by Chris Steib. Located on Main Street, the shop o…
- Turn the Page AgainQueensTurn the Page...Again! is an Affirmative Business program designed for individuals with a mental health diagnosis and o…
- UN BookshopNew YorkThe UN Bookshop in New York, NY, is located in the Visitors Concourse of the General Assembly Building. It offers books…
- Unnameable BooksBrooklynUnnameable Books in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent bookstore located at 615 Vanderbilt Avenue. The shop buys and sells…
- Untold Stories Bookstore, LLCOleanUntold Stories Bookstore, LLC in Olean, NY, is a cozy independent bookstore providing a welcoming space for readers and…
- UrsusNew YorkEstablished in 1972, Ursus Books & Gallery in New York, NY, specializes in a comprehensive selection of rare books, art…
- Vanishing InkHastings on HudsonVanishing Ink Books is an independent music, arts, and culture-focused bookstore in Hastings on Hudson, NY. The shop fe…
- Vibe Yoga LabLancasterVibe Yoga Lab in Lancaster, NY, is a wellness space combining a yoga studio and an indie bookstore. The studio offers i…
- Village Works Book ShopNew YorkVillage Works is an independent bookstore and gallery in New York, NY, specializing in titles about New York City cultu…
- We Lit AcademyAmsterdamWe Lit Academy in Amsterdam, NY, is a mobile literacy and enrichment center that offers curated books, Lit Camps, and a…
- Well Worn BooksMiddletownWell Worn Books is an independent bookstore in Middletown, NY, offering a curated selection of new and used books. Loca…
- Westside StoriesBuffaloWestside Stories is a neighborhood used bookstore in Buffalo, NY, located at 398 Grant Street. Established in 2011, the…
- Westsider Rare & Used BooksNew YorkWestsider Rare & Used Books in New York, NY, has served the Upper West Side since 1971. This independent shop specializ…
- Word BookstoreBrooklynEstablished in 2007, WORD Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY, is an independent neighborhood bookstore and cultural hub. Located…
- Words on WarrenNew YorkWords on Warren is a warm, family-friendly children focused bookshop in New York, NY. Located in Tribeca, this bookstor…
- World’s borough bookstoreQueensThe World's Borough Bookshop in Queens, NY, is an independent bookstore and community hub in Jackson Heights. Founded b…
- Yellow Warbler BooksRochesterYellow Warbler Books is a queer bookstore in Rochester, NY. Located on Monroe Avenue, the shop features curated literat…
- Yesterday's Muse BooksWebsterYesterday's Muse Books is an independent used and rare bookseller in Webster, NY. Opened in December 2008, the shop fea…
- Yu & Me BooksNew YorkYu & Me Books is an independent bookstore, cafe, and bar in New York, NY, specializing in immigrant stories and diverse…
- Z Berman Books - FlatbushBrooklynZ Berman Books - Flatbush in Brooklyn, NY, is part of a leading retailer of Jewish books and Seforim. Located at 1586 C…
- Zawadi BooksBuffaloLongtime Buffalo Black-owned bookstore from Kenneth and Sharon Holley, specializing in books by and about people of Afr…
- 世界書局FlushingWorld Journal Bookstore (Shijie Shuju) in Flushing, NY, is a major Chinese-language bookstore founded in 1985. It speci…