Where to Find the Best Used Book Shops in New York City

With used book sections being virtually nonexistent at major book chains these days, New Yorkers are fortunate to have numerous alternatives available in their search for great book bargains and out of the ordinary titles. Here are three must visit New York book stores for used book lovers everywhere.

Mercer Street Books & Records - ( 206 Mercer Street- Take the 6 train to Bleeker Street)

Mercer Street Books & Records is a great find in the heart of New York's eclectic Greenwich Village. You won't find many modern titles, but if you're
into Art, Photography, and conversation inspiring coffee table books, then you're bound to find something you'll love. As an added bonus, you can
also add some vintage vinyl to your collection as well, as Mercer Street Books & Records carries an eclectic assortment of LPs for discerning music fans.

Left Bank Books - (304 W.4th Street- Take the 1 train to Christopher Street)

A short hop over to the West Village will take you to Left Bank Books (formerly Bookleaves) where you can find an ever changing inventory of used
and new titles, as well as rare First Editions and autographed titles. Although it may appear tiny compared to modern day bookstores, Left Bank Books is packed to capacity with books of all genres just waiting to be discovered.

Strand Books - ( 95 Fulton Street- Take the 2 or 3 train to Fulton Street)

Located just steps away from New York's historical South Street Seaport, Strand Books is one of New York City 's great treasures for fans of used & discounted books. Strand forgoes the air conditioned opulence of its full priced bookstore brethren to offer a unique shopping experience for book lovers looking for the best deals.

For the "civilized" book shopper who doesn't want to get their hands dirty, Strand offers seemingly endless shelves of used and discounted new books on topics ranging from Anthropology and Military History, to Business, Music, and Collectibles. Strand also boasts one of the most comprehensive sections devoted to Art in the entire city. Here visitors can find books on specific ethnic art like Japanese, or Italian, as well as books on Animation, Woodworking, Quilting, and Typography.

For the used book shopper who isn't afraid to do a little digging, Strand also has clearance book bins containing buried treasures for as little as one dollar. Be sure to check out Strand 's famous rare books section as well, which include not only older, out of print titles, but also one of a kind signed
copies that could be the crown jewel of your book collection.

Strand is one of the few book stores in the city where you can also find used and reduced price cd audiobooks as well, so it's definitely worth keeping an arm free to scan through these shelves as this section is always full of great bargains.

Whether you are bargain hunting, or in search of a unique rare title for your collection, you are sure to find everything you need, and some things you never thought of, at one of these New York hotspots.