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Corner Bookstore

15 Reviews

#128 of 871 Shopping in New York City

Gift & Speciality Shops, Shopping

1313 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10128-1301

+1 212-831-3554

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“Everything you want in a bookstore, it's here”

I've been to literally dozens of bookstores around the world, and this is one of the best. Not... read more

Reviewed 31 August 2017

zadkine

minnetonka. minnesota

“Superb book store on ues”

This store is about the best independent book store that remains in Manhattan . Been a customer fir... read more

Reviewed 19 August 2017

Allan S

New York City, New York

via mobile

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Come in, browse, read and search for the latest fiction best-seller or special-interest reference at this neighborhood bookstore.

4.5

15 reviews

Excellent67%
Very good33%
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“book store” (3 reviews)

“children's section” (2 reviews)

“new york” (2 reviews)

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Hours Today: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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1313 Madison Ave, New York City, NY 10128-1301

Upper East Side

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+1 212-831-3554

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zadkine

minnetonka. minnesota

227139

Reviewed 31 August 2017

Everything you want in a bookstore, it's here

I've been to literally dozens of bookstores around the world, and this is one of the best. Not because of the size of the inventory. It's all about the quality of the books, knowledgeable staff, and overall aesthetic. Regardless of where you're staying in New...More

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Allan S

New York City, New York

2507520

Reviewed 19 August 2017 via mobile

Superb book store on ues

This store is about the best independent book store that remains in Manhattan . Been a customer fir a long time and they. Try hard to fill the customers need. A very erudite staff who cares about their customers and is very proper. They hold...More

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robcurtross

New York City, New York

21141147

Reviewed 20 May 2017

Tiny but superb

I stopped by yesterday to visit this tiny and old fashioned book store, partly to visit with the friendly and helpful staff, and partly to buy some books in hopes of keeping them in business. Great selection of current and some odd and off beat...More

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johnrv0385

Dallas, Texas

Reviewed 19 April 2017

March, 2017

We regularly visit The Corner Bookstore when in New York. It truly is a wonderful bookstore. Recently, we had a problem with a special order that was delivered to the wrong address, which was not the fault of The Corner Bookstore. When advised of the...More

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Hope B

Detroit, Michigan, United States

131

Reviewed 4 August 2016

Books, Books, Books

My daughter and I were walking through the neighborhood and stopped in. We had a ball and we each picked out one book, which was difficult.

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avidbeader

Durham, NC

17048

Reviewed 7 July 2016

Terrific neighborhood bookshop, fabulous children's selection

I was doing a bookshop tour of the Upper East Side and the Corner Bookstore was a highlight of the trip. It was a pleasant space with friendly and informed staffers, and a great selection of titles for a small space. Highlights included a wide...More

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robcurtross

New York City, New York

21141147

Reviewed 30 April 2016 via mobile

Small, neat with an excellent stock

There are so few of these neighborhood bookstores still in New York City that I stop by from time to time to break the Amazon habit and by a few books to help keep this one alive. If you pass by, please do the same.

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Julie B

Chevy Chase, Maryland

239

Reviewed 2 March 2016

Small, well-curated gem

A wonderful place to pick up recent literary and nonfiction as well as classics. Extremely well-curated children's section (no trash). Helpful folks at desk.

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BletchleyCat

Milton Keynes

3213

Reviewed 20 July 2014

Excellent neighbourhood bookshop

Lovely bookshop near Central Park. We just found it while wandering around. The display of books was very tempting and I saw a book I was interested in. Despite the fact that it was 6.00 and the bookshop was just about to start a reading/signing...More

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Princpessa

London, United Kingdom

116131

Reviewed 29 May 2013

A treasure on Madison Avenue

This is a delightful, small, but well stocked book shop, in the Carnegie Hill area of New York City. Located on Madison Avenue on the corner of 93rd Street, this shop manages to enchant with its diverse selection of books. Unlike the cavernous, anonymous and...More

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