We are visiting our fellow independent 
bookstores. We began this week in New York City with three very renowned shops.
bookstores. We began this week in New York City with three very renowned shops. We started out at Rizzoli. Located on the westside of Manhattan, Rizzoli was 
unquestionably one of the most beautiful bookstore we've been to. Three stories high, Rizzoli offers a wide array of coffee table books, with a concentration in art, as well as an impressive assortment of foreign books, music, and magazines. In business for over 40 years, Rizzoli clearly has a loyal clientele-and with such an exquisite store and stock, how could they not?
unquestionably one of the most beautiful bookstore we've been to. Three stories high, Rizzoli offers a wide array of coffee table books, with a concentration in art, as well as an impressive assortment of foreign books, music, and magazines. In business for over 40 years, Rizzoli clearly has a loyal clientele-and with such an exquisite store and stock, how could they not?Our second stop: Shakespeare & Co. Their stock was incredible, with books upon
books, and ladders reaching up to even more books. If one were looking for a bestselling title that is out of stock seemingly everywhere, Shakespeare & Co. would be the place to look. With shelves stretching to the ceiling, chances are they will have it!
books, and ladders reaching up to even more books. If one were looking for a bestselling title that is out of stock seemingly everywhere, Shakespeare & Co. would be the place to look. With shelves stretching to the ceiling, chances are they will have it!Next up: The Strand. The legendary "18 mile" bookstore did not 
disappoint! It was a mob scene, with people milling around outside and an even bigger crowd indoors. The classics section was astounding, with delicately bound copies at very reasonable prices. The Strand has a range of prices and subjects. A hardback, bound copy of Hardy's Tess, for example, was a mere $6.95. Outside, there are stacks of $1 books. Inside, you can sell your used books or peruse each section. All of the subjects are incredibly in-d
epth, filled with new books as well as rare and out of print titles. Quite rare books are available upon request; flyers throughout the space advetise unique and costly tomes.
disappoint! It was a mob scene, with people milling around outside and an even bigger crowd indoors. The classics section was astounding, with delicately bound copies at very reasonable prices. The Strand has a range of prices and subjects. A hardback, bound copy of Hardy's Tess, for example, was a mere $6.95. Outside, there are stacks of $1 books. Inside, you can sell your used books or peruse each section. All of the subjects are incredibly in-d
epth, filled with new books as well as rare and out of print titles. Quite rare books are available upon request; flyers throughout the space advetise unique and costly tomes.Every shop we visited was characterized by knowledgeable and friendly salespeople. 
There was only one bookstore we passed and didn't go into: Barnes & Noble. All the same, a bookstore is a bookstore, and everybody is struggling in this challenging economy.
There was only one bookstore we passed and didn't go into: Barnes & Noble. All the same, a bookstore is a bookstore, and everybody is struggling in this challenging economy. Independent bookstores are an endangered species. We appreciate your support...and we hope you will follow us on our tour!
Visit Rizzoli's website: http://www.rizzoliusa.com/
Visit Shakespeare & Co.'s website: http://www.shakeandco.com/
Visit The Strand's website: http://www.strandbooks.com/
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