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    Bronx River Books

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Mercedes C.

    The word on the street is Bookstores are still hot and thriving! Bronx River Books is the perfect example of how alive books are! I actually got wind of Bx River Books watching News 12 Westchester about a year ago. I was recently invited to a boy's 4th Birthday and was tossed between Legos, Wiffle Ball set, Alphabet or Science activities and so many other educational and hands-on gifts. From the get-go, I turned down the thought of buying anything remotely close to technology. Then decided the best thing for any child- boy or girl- are Books! The space itself is smallish, but the owners do a great job at maximizing every square inch. The space is cozy and also child-friendly with a Children's corner towards the back left. I'm not sure if you can settle down with a book and a cup of hot chocolate or coffee- just double-check with them if drinkables are allowed. By the way- Bx River Books holds literary events- just check online. I was really impressed with their Book selection. Jessica actually showed me some books translated from Eng. to Span. And even showed me books by a prominent Puerto Rican illustrator, Eric Velasquez who's made Hartsdale his home. I was dumbfounded! Bx River Books is an independent book lover's paradise and the kind of bookstore you'd feel comfortable in. Trust me, you won't be leaving empty-handed. I didn't.

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    7 years ago

    Cozy bookstore right in the heart of Scarsdale Village! Great selection, helpful owners. Would definitely recommend!

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    Best local book store! Fabulous selection of books, games, and other good gifts. Very knowledgeable and kind employees.

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    B & B Rare Books

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    19.2 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
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    On an annual trip to NYC, I decided I would visit bookstores and take in all I could. B&B was right…read moreby my hotel, and I was delighted to find a comfortable room full of baseball memorabilia and a great variety. They specialize in 19th and 20th century English and American literature, which means you're going to see a lot of titles you're familiar with. I stopped in late in their day, so I wasn't surprised to be the only one there, but the team gave me space, answered very basic questions I had, and - gasp - LET ME TOUCH THE BOOKS. This is far from a stuffy environment, and when I finally convince my partner that I need that very expensive piece that has F. Scott Fitzgerald's music for Princeton, I know exactly where I'll go.

    5 minutes before B&B books was closing, I buzzed the room located on the third floor to see if they…read morewould let me in "just to look." Well, 45 minutes later, I was still oohing and awing at the marvelous selection of first edition books they have to offer. This is the largest selection (aside from corporate-owned Bauman's) of rare books I've seen that include the dust jacket- a collectors actual dream. It's the biggest breath of fresh air to find a rare book store owned by a woman, and to be treated like a human being. I normally get side-eyed from rare bookstore owners and some of the conversations I've had sound like: "May I see the Portrait of a Lady in the case?" "All of these books are at least $100.00 and up." ".....I know." "Do you have any Wilde?" "The book about the woman hiking alone? That's too new to be in our shop, Barnes & Noble would have it." "I'm talking about the 1800s poet." "Oh." I take it personally because while I look like a millennial who doesn't know what she's talking about, I treasure my rare books like they're my children. Sunday stayed AN EXTRA HOUR at her store while I looked and answered all of my questions that I had, never making me feel rushed or unwelcome. After selecting a first edition Fitzgerald, she wrapped it in bubble wrap for my travels back home and gave me an updated book with all of the rare book sellers in the country.

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