Bookstores in Manhattan worth going out for.

I follow bookstores in Manhattan closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

Harlem Book Fair

Harlem Book Fair

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM

Harlem

Outdoor literary festival

Mo Willems celebrates SNAKE & BAT: What Will We Find in This Box?

Mo Willems celebrates SNAKE & BAT: What Will We Find in This Box?

Sun, Sep 13 · 3:00 PM

Gramercy

Kids' book celebration

Empire State Rare Book Fair

Empire State Rare Book Fair

Sat, Sep 19 · 11:00 AM

Midtown

Vintage books & prints

First Annual Gala

First Annual Gala

Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM

Washington Heights

Community literary hub

Codex

Codex

NoHo

Vintage books & dollar carts

The Drama Book Shop

The Drama Book Shop

Midtown

Theater bookstore & café

Words on Warren- Children's bookshop

Words on Warren- Children's bookshop

Tribeca

Cozy kids' book nook

Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks

Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks

SoHo

Rare cookbook sanctuary

Enchantments

Enchantments

East Village

Witchy occult supplies

Manga Spot

Manga Spot

Hell's Kitchen

Curated manga haven

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Live podcast with Notes From an Artist featuring Felice Rosser

Live podcast with Notes From an Artist featuring Felice Rosser

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 PM

Lower East Side

Artist interview podcast

Pillow-Cat Books

Pillow-Cat Books

East Village

Animal-themed bookshop with resident cat

Aeon Bookstore

Aeon Bookstore

Chinatown

Esoteric art bookshop

AIR MAIL

AIR MAIL

West Village

Glamorous curated newsstand

White Rabbit's Books

White Rabbit's Books

Upper West Side

Multilingual children's bookshop

The Book Cellar

The Book Cellar

Upper East Side

Volunteer-run used bookshop

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick bookstores in Manhattan?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

That's the whole point. Tell me what you're into once, and I'll send you things that fit, by email and chat.

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