A Real Institution by Shana S. at InsiderPages
If you can't find it at The Strand, it doesn't exist!
The Strand, an enormous bookstore located on Broadway and 12th, offers the biggest collection of new and used books for sale in the city. Although the towering shelves and vast stock can be intimidating, one can easily spend an entire day there browsing about the various floors. The best bookstore, anywhere!
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