The 10 Best Bookstores in New York — 2026

We compared all 1077 bookstores in New York on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Barnes & NobleSaratoga Springs Children's

Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm

(518) 583-7717 Website View listing

#2 · Longs' Cards and BooksPenn Yan

Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4pm

(315) 536-3131 Website View listing

#3 · Mercer Street Books & RecordsNew York

Noon to 8pm daily

(212) 505-8615 Website View listing

#4 · The Corner Stone BookshopPlattsburgh

Monday - Friday: 11am - 6pm, Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm

(518) 561-0520 Website View listing

#5 · Flipside Gaming East GreenbushEast Greenbush Comics

Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm

(518) 479-4746 Website View listing

#6 · Namaste BookshopNew York Metaphysical

Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm

(212) 645-0141 Website View listing

#7 · Assouline at the D&DNew York

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm

(212) 888-0199 Website View listing

#8 · 3rd Universe Comic EmporiumCroton-on-Hudson Comics

Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm

(914) 827-3600 Website View listing

#9 · Desert IslandNew York Comics

Wed–Sun 12–7pm

(718) 388-5087 Website View listing

#10 · Books & FieldsPerry Used

Mon 12pm-5pm, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(585) 447-4017 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.