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The Book Cellar

Opens Tuesday at 12:00 PM

Upper East Side, New York

"inventory turns like crazy in the best way"
Bring cash—cards not accepted
Surprisingly strong cookbook and food writing section

Tucked in the library basement, this volunteer-run gem sells used books for a few bucks—including surprising new releases donated by Upper East Siders. Proceeds benefit the Webster Library.

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  • Volunteer-run hidden gem
  • Incredible bargain prices
  • Rapidly changing inventory
  • New releases for cheap
  • Upper East Side
  • New York

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