I've shopped at this location to pick up some gift cards and it's a good store. Multiple levels,…read morewell organized, and helpful staff especially if you're looking for a specific author or subject matter. There are three floors of books and toys to purchase, music, magazines, etc. This location also features a cafe. Bathrooms are available for public use with a purchase and code for access.

I never realized this Barnes and Nobles was here. It's right on the corner and it's pretty big…read more Three floors of books and toys! The cashier is on the main floor with escalators taking you to the basement or the 2nd floor. It's set up like most B & N's where everything is broken up into sections with very clear signage. I still love having copies of physical books once in a while.

Such a cute store set in the heart of the theater district. Downstairs has lots of anime. Upstairs…read morefiction and non-fiction. I love that it's a store where you can sell and purchase. I feel the prices were very reasonable, even though I saw some comments about people saying the books are overpriced. No one bothered us when we spent quite a while looking through the various shelves and it felt like a very calm environment in a busy city. Left with a few books so the trip was a hit.

Very cool place with a great selection of older figures, books, and other interesting finds. The…read moreprices can be a little hit or miss, though. I found a few used books that were actually $2-3 more than buying them brand new on Amazon, while other items were very reasonably priced. Definitely worth checking out, but I'd recommend comparing prices as you browse. Overall, a fun place to look around and see what you can find!

Always the latest trends from Japan. The staff is helpful and kind. I've purchased many music CDS…read morefrom them

Came by looking for the hello Kitty New York pins and this place had tons of stuff. Lots of other…read morehello kitty New York items as well. There's a downstairs as well. Lots of books of course (American and Japanese) but also other Knick knacks like stationary items. Things were a bit on the pricier side but assuming that is due to things being from Japan. Worth the price to us!

Much larger than I expected. Love the selection of notebooks and pens. Two floors. Surprised with…read morehow much fit in the space without feeling crowded. Did not see any children's or young adult books. Located across from the Nintendo store.

This was another bookstore that my wife and I came across randomly during our travels. If you are…read moreunaware of McNally Jackson they are an independent bookstore with 5 locations in New York. My wife and I enjoyed our time browsing here. It's a multi-level store that is separated like most bookstores into genres as expected. They had lots of newer books but still plenty of classics as well. My wife even happened to come across a book she has been looking for and wanting to read for a long while so big win there. Staff were friendly and we did not have a long wait to buy the book, no line. Prices felt quite standard for a book store. This was a fantastic independent book store and one definitely worth visiting for book lovers or those seeking gifts for a book lover in their life.

BY FAR the best place to buy crystals in the city. I started stopping in on lunch break because…read moreit's near my work. When I got into crystals I figured there'd be better places than this hole in the wall in the heart of midtown but after going to many shops in the city I can say hands down this is the BEST. The quality and size of crystals you can find for very reasonable prices is unmatched. You can find large, palm-sized stones for $5-$15 - even the $5 ones are quite large compared to most places. In the back they have bins of pocket sized stones for $1.50 - but even these can be larger than you'd expect. I've found black tourmaline, pyrite, aquamarine, and many others back there. When compared to the sizes offered for this price at other places it's an incredible deal. I commented on this to the woman who works there and she told me the place is a non-profit. It's near my work so I pop in often and am pleasantly surprised to see new crystals in stock regularly. The vibe there seems a bit stuck in time - this is what new age was before it became fashionable. However the heart of this place and great selection keep me coming back.

I stoped in here being new to the world of meditation and crystals and personal power…read more The lady behind the counter was excellent at give it me insight and answered my questions. I felt very comfortable. I'm looking forward to making a return visit. The prices for merchandise looked very reasonable as well.

This is a great little shop full of K-pop gifts! They don't have a wide selection of every K-pop…read moregroup, just the popular ones. However, of the merch they have it is abundant. It's not a big store size wise but they do pack a lot of punch. Service is kind and friendly, often times they can get busy due to the demand but they manage. Items are priced slightly above par, but that's pretty common when it comes to K-pop memorabilia.

Korea-town bookstore and record shop, a huge focus on K-pop albums in LP and digital, plus all…read morekinds of souvenirs and collectibles around the singers. There's a book section in back with some shelves of Korean books, but clearly most people are here for the K-pop paraphernalia. Shelves dedicated to boy and girl groups and a whole section on BTS. Posters and cards and calendars and more. Shares a store footprint with a beauty shop but they're separate- go outside and back around to get into that. Space upfront for drinks/food as they don't allow it in the store. Don't abandon - see sign stating no tanghulu which is cute, since it's sticky and messy and next door. They do take credit card.

If you want a particularly obscure book about Winston Churchill, this store likely has it. If you…read morewant children's books, this is also a good place to search. I came in looking for books for my pregnant friend and my pregnant boss and I found two classic gems. The best part of my shopping experience was that the two store associates were so sweet and helpful. I was having an exceedingly tough day at work and being able to speak to them and laugh with them made my day so much brighter. I am grateful to have discovered this place and I'll totally return!

Here is an interesting New York find. A bookstore dedicated to only to Winston Churchill hidden…read moreaway behind a bank of elevators in the Blackrock Investment building. I was hoping to see like coffee table books but these are serious reads and collector items here. Nice corridor walls covered with Churchill photos. I gave them only 3 Stars because a building security guard told me no photos. I pointed out the sign that stated the building lobby, corridor, and shop were public spaces. Clearly this guy doesn't understand Churchill and the maining of freedom.

I visited two magic shops on my trip to NYC (the other is Don't Blink, you can check my review.) Of…read morethe two - if Don't Blink is your badass cool Uncle who has a garage full of magic, Tannens is a 101 year old magic shop with timeless history and credentials. In other words it's totally different and you can't compare the two. They are both worth a visit though I'd give the tiniest edge to Don't Blink since it is so darn friendly and chill there. So Tannens: incredible history and a great selection. Website is up to date and you can order online and pick up in store or have it shipped. Prices were normal but there's a first time 20% off coupon on the website if you sign up and it applied to my whole order. They have a few exclusives but the best is the book You are all Terrible. I didn't realize until I got back to my hotel that the author had autographed it - that's super cool!

Great magic store, they helped find a couple magic tricks I was looking for…read more They had lots of books and classic vintage lecture notes my favorite. Upstairs on 3 floor. They did try to sell more than I wanted to buy. But that is their job. Do magic that will encourage buyers desire. They are very helpful over all. Great selection. Many good deals on some items if you look.

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.

As someone who has worked in print as a publisher and as an account director for magazine…read moreadvertising over my career I still love a good magazine store. I love to walk around and peruse the shelves, view still in print publications I worked on, and also discover those of different topics. Magazine Cafe has a wide variety and assortment to choose from. They literally carry thousands of publications here on Fashion, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Art, Home, Food, Travel, Technology, News, Business, etc. They feature domestic and worldwide titles, plus hard to find publications. They have a good website where you can order from and ship for free in the continental US. if you love reading and are a magazine junkie this is a must visit.

I ordered a year subscription to the print World Soccer Magazine (Kelsey Media) in 2025. The first…read moremonth arrived promptly. Since that time there have been ongoing issues with magazine delivery delayed or arriving 1 month late, (only after I prod the distributor). I understand that this is an international magazine. Magazine Cafe provided a complimentary upgrade from Sea Copy to Air Copy, but that did not hasten delivery. I expect more rapid delivery of this expensive magazine. Perhaps another distributor provides better service.