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Ten Best Independent Bookstores of NYC

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Melanie Jane Parker

Published Mar 9, 2011

Modified Mar 15, 2011

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Melanie Jane Parker/Gothamist Best Prices: Unnameable Books Your first time in Unnameable is likely to feel similar to the beginning of a romance, butterflies and all. Besides possessing a quiet, library-like ambiance and an unobtrusive staff, Unnameable also boasts an impressive selection of well-priced used and new books. We found every author we searched for, and not just their most popular works! The shop carries both obscure and classic novels, anthologies, biographies, tomes of poetry, small-press chapbooks, and a well-curated, if modest, array of graphic novels. 600 Vanderbilt Avenue between Dean & St. Mark's, Prospect Heights, (718) 789-1534

 

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Published Mar 9, 2011

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Anyone who lives and reads in New York City knows that we are lucky enough to be surrounded by an abundance of independent bookstores—despite the fact that some of our favorites continue to fold. In celebration of the indie gems that remain, we've homed in on some of our favorites. The following shops score high in categories such as best prices, ambiance, cute employees, and the all-important Cat Factor.

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