Independent Bookshops in New York

18 August Ave is a children's brand focused on uniting families and strengthening the community. We are committed to always supporting and advocating

1804 Books, a not-for-profit bookstore at The Peoples Forum, is your shop for socialist literature and revolutionary theory. We're a community booksto

Opened on May 22nd, 2003, 192 Books offers books of lasting interest on a variety of subjects, including literary fiction, works in translation, art a

A Book Place captures the interests of locals and visitors alike by offering specialized books, gifts and services. Located next to several community

Privately owned

Adanne is a community bookstore in Bed-stuy offering a hand curated selection of books by BIPOC authors(especially rare, out-of-print titles) and a ri

We are your premier destination for immersive journeys into the captivating realms of Romance and Fantasy literature in Buffalo, NY. Our bookstore was

Indie bookstore and community space specializing in new books: small presses, social justice, translations.

Awesome bookstore in an awesome town.

Independent bookstore, owned and operated by Writers & Books, Inc., Rochester, NY's literary arts center. Bookstore inventory and events tie to Writer

Independently owned general Bookstore all subjects

ARTBOOK sells books to the passionate audience of people who work in and live through the arts. We were founded by the same team that runs D.A.P., the

The Astoria Bookshop is a queer woman-owned, general interest bookstore in the heart of Western Queens. The store opened for business on August 21st,

Sells books.

Family owned and operated. Since 1945.

The Poster House bookstore specializes in books about posters, graphic design, and typography. Browse hard-to-find titles and books relating to exhibi

Q.E.D. is the only independent, woman-owned and operated venue for the arts in Astoria, Queens in NYC. It's a labor of love, really. A small community

The August Tree is a book shop and gift shop located inside Queens Museum in New York City. We had partnered with Queens Museum to become their offici

Read It & Eat Bookshop is a small culinary bookstore. Located inside the new West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY, this bookstore focuses

At a moment when the planet and future of humanity are in peril...when so many are agonizing over where things are headed yet dreaming of something fa

Long Island based popup bookstore specializing in romance novels.

Bookstore, bar, and coffee shop located in New York's Hudson Valley

Scattered Books is totally unique! It carries all types of fiction and non-fiction books for kids and adults. We rock at kids parties, create custom b

Snowfort Books is a woman-owned indie bookstore and unique, child-centric community space in the lakeside town of Westport, NY, featuring new and used

Sscarlets Web is a Black Woman-owned online bookstore, where we celebrate the beauty of creativity and greatness in written form. Our mission is to of

Strand Book Store is New York City booklovers treasure trove and home to 18 miles of books! Strand offers new books, used books, rare books, out of pr

Sulfur Books is a small indie bookstore located in Clifton Springs, NY. In addition to classics, bestselling fiction, and nonfiction youll also find b

Complete selection of notebooks, pens, pencils, & assorted art supplies & materialsOur book selections include:*fiction*non-fiction*fantasy* science f

Blenheim Hill Books appeals to readers with thousands of new and gently used books in categories ranging from contemporary and classic fiction to gard

A Family Bookstore for Ditmas Park. Taylor & Co. Books is a black-owned, family-run shop for new and used books, comics, and gifts. Not since the ven

We are a women owned business in the beautiful village of Marcellus, outside of Syracuse, New York. We sell new, used, and vintage books (fiction, non

The Athenaeum at Amityville Apothecary is the dedicated book shop of Amityville Apothecary, featuring the largest selection of metaphysical and spirit

The Book Cabin is nestled between the towns of Lake George and Bolton Landing in upstate New York. Surrounded by the Adirondack mountains with views o

Western New York's Largest Independent Bookstore. 3 floors of New & Used books. Specializing in local history. Large selection of children's books. Sp

Situated in the heart of downtown Saranac Lake, The Book Nook,LLC provides a rustic year-round environment for discovering your next great read. Dont

The Book Whisperer135 Main Street, Northport, NY

Independent book selling since 2002!

A friendly, second-generation, general bookstore featuring regional and children's books, stationery, art supplies and custom picture framing.

The Bookworm is an independently owned bookstore and gift shop located in the heart of East Aurora, NY since 1986. We truly care about our customers a

The Center for Fiction is the only nonprofit literary organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to celebrating fiction, and it works every day to conn

Woman-owned independent bookstore with contemporary and classic books for readers of all ages, and a diverse selection of art supplies, toys, and gift

Nestled in the foothills of the Shawangunk mountains and the southern Catskills, the Common Good strives to be an inspiring and welcoming community hu

If we don't have it, we can get it. Books in stock ship same day; orders from wholesalers take 24 hrs; orders from publishers and out-of-print orders

The Dog Eared Book is an independent bookstore selling new and used book in the historic village of Palmyra, NY

We are a mobile children's bookstore serving rural Delaware County, New York and surrounding areas in the Western Catskills. Every young person who vi

The Garden is an abolitionist bookstore and community well that exists to reignite and nurture our collective imagination in service of Black Liberati

Proudly indie since 1978, The Golden Notebook in Woodstock provides quality literature to creative folk in the wild heart of the Catskills and beyond.

Comfortable, ambient browsing experience with plush chairs. Connected to a bustling coffeehouse. Active children's section.

The Hound Books opened its doors in October 2022 as Roscoes first independent bookstore. Known internationally for decades as Trout Town, USA, Roscoe

The Letter and Leaf is a bookstore located in Central New York's small village of Camden. The store is filled with thousands of used and new books, ar

The Lit. Bar opened its permanent doors on April 27, 2019 (National Indie Bookstore Day) and is currently the only brick & mortar bookstore serving th

A little family run book store embarking on a quest to put 1,000,000 into the hands of book lovers.

The Mountaineer is a nationally recognized specialty retailer serving hikers, campers, backcountry skiers, ice climbers and expeditionists. Featured p

Specializing in mystery, detective, suspense, and espionage fiction, with some thrillers as well.

The Neverending Story offers a selection of new and used books, select vintage and art by local, Long Island artists.

An independent bookstore in the spirit of Book Revue, which sold new and used books on Long Island for 44 years. Additionally, we have author signings

A queer & trans led mobile mutual aid initiative distributing free queer books for all ages in Brooklyn, NY.

The Old Tome Bookstore was established in 2021. Selling New, Used, Old, Rare & Collectable books. Our inventory is constantly changing as we have a re

A general bookstore with an eclectic selection for all ages. Features include unique gifts, cards, jewelry and toys.

The Ripped Bodice is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore devoted to the celebration of romance novels. The store is proudly Woman and Queer Owne

An independent, family-owned community bookstore dealing in new hardcover & paperback books, digital and audio books, newspapers, greeting cards, cale

Now in our 18th year, The Spotty Dog Books & Ale is an independent bookstore known for its well-curated, eclectic mix of books, art supplies and a bar

The Unreliable Narrator is a book & gift shop located in Rochester, NY.

The Word Is Change a neighborhood bookstore selling used and new books while building and supporting communities.

The Worlds Borough Bookshop is located in the heart of Queens. Specializing in BIPOC books this Latino owned bookstore celebrates BIPOC authors, write

An independent book store located in the historic waterfront hamlet of Oyster Bay Long Island where Theodore Roosevelt spent much of his life. Owned

Located in NYC's West Village, Three Lives & Company is a beautiful and intimate bookshop dedicated to literary fiction and narrative non-fiction.

Tuma's Books is a carefully curated online/pop-up bookstore of titles by authors from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as a monthly book club int

Well Worn Books is a small, independent bookstore offering new and used books, stationery, and bookish gifts in Middletown, New York. We accept book d

The little bookstore that could! Westside Stories is a used bookstore in Buffalo, NY. We offer interesting books for curious readers of all ages.

An independent bookstore since 2007 with locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Word Up Community Bookshop/Librera Comunitaria is a multilingual, collectively operated bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights, committed to co

Over 15,000 titles, with most genres represented, in a wide range of prices. We deal in everything from paperback novels to rare and collectible first