McNally Jackson Books (Soho)

Always a pleasure to come in and stroll through the alleys! Always end up finding a book, a travel guide, a notebook or a new pencil. Always warm and clean atmosphere in the store - whether in Soho, Williamsburg, or FiDi where there even have a coffee spot!

I cannot remember the last time I walked into a bookstore and I sensed the feel of a true community. Neighbors and new acquaintances were chatting, employees were buzzing about helping customers, and everyone just seemed content. This McNally Jackson store has some magic that needs to bottled up and shared with their other stores. Even after I picked up the half dozen books I sought after, I hung around chatting and perusing my many wonderful options. Visit for perfectly curated collections. Stay for the vibes.

This was the loveliest bookstore I’ve ever been to! The layout was gorgeous, interesting parts in each and every corner, and even places to sit and enjoy a nice reading session! The staff were very polite and helpful, showing me where the things that I needed were very swiftly.

This is a nice bookstore for buying new books. Under competitive pressure many sellers of new books tend to have a very homogenous selection. McNally manages to have a much better selection than many non-secondhand sellers, and I can't exactly explain how they do it. The store's interior is lovely; if you love books, you'll want to spend some time here.