Hidden gems: Book stores in New York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York. This list contains 8 places from Book store category.

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Sunnyside Book and Media Swap, Public Library and Donation Center
Public library
👍👍 A concept difficult for some to understand: free books. This table is a labor of love. It’s a clean, friendly, well-lighted place, with books available for children as well as adults. It’s organized by a skeleton crew of volunteers, so the books are arranged mostly by size, but in general categories...
4.90 (45 reviews)
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Tibet House
Art gallery
Sprawling complex that promotes Tibetan culture with a Buddhist shrine, exhibition space & library.
4.80 (113 reviews)
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dear friend books
Book store
🫤 Why are wypipo still clearly so uncomfortable with blackness? There's already an independent wine store, book shop, and coffee shop on this block. Hmm... I guess the only difference is they're owned by black people. It's fine to not support black people or blackness if that's what you want for yours...
4.80 (61 reviews)
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The Word Is Change
Book store
👍👍 Great bookstore with new and used books! Went to a reading featuring author Caroline Kepnes, which was amazing!
4.80 (58 reviews)
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Bungee Space
Book store
👍👍 Loved this shop so much! The music, vibe, and merchandise so unique.
4.70 (60 reviews)
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Whitney Museum Shop
Gift shop
Compact gift shop for American-art museum selling books, videos, postcards & artist-designed gifts.
$$$ $
4.60 (82 reviews)
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Jing-Si Books & Cafe (New York)
Book store
4.60 (13 reviews)
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RA MA New York
Yoga studio
👍👍 I discovered RA MA through a community event and I’ve been hooked ever since. I had very little knowledge about kundalini yoga when I started and they are wonderful at articulating the lessons and techniques in every class. The space is beautiful, welcoming, clean, and peaceful. The instructors are...
4.50 (42 reviews)
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