Best of the West: Shop Local for the Holidays
December 2009
By Kizmin Reeves
Here is a selection of West Village specialty shops for the best in what our neighborhood has to offer. And remember, sometimes the best present is one that the recipients choose for themselves: a Gift Certificate is the perfect solution to the questions of taste and style that often confound those looking for the “perfect”gift.
Art Books and Literary First Editions:
Left Bank Books, at 304 W. 4th St. (between Bank St. and W. 12th). The shop is relatively small, but chock-full of good books. Left Bank Books specializes in Modern First Editions (especially fiction, poetry, drama, and literary non-fiction), Photography, Art, and Film.
212-924-5638 www.leftbankbooksnyc.com
Literature:
For the best in current literature and a wide array of thoughtfully selected specialty books, check out Three Lives & Company at 154 West 10th Street. Cited by the Greenwich Village Historical Society for being “a pocket of civility,” people come here to see, buy and discuss some of the best books available today.
212-741-2069 www.threelives.com
Mystery Books:
Go to Partners & Crime Mystery Booksellers, 44 Greenwich Avenue for great recommendations for the mystery book lovers on your list - and if you’re not sure what they have already read, a P&C Gift Certificate is a coveted gift (does not expire and may be used piecemeal). Specializing in new releases, out-of-print, British imports and Signed First Editions old and new.
212-243-0440 www.crimepays.com
History, Biography and More
Formerly Biography Bookshop, this Greenwich Village landmark has changed its name and moved a little further down the street to 266 Bleecker Street, between 6th and 7th Aves. Hailed as one of the city’s best indie bookstores for over 25 years, bookbook’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you choose from a generous selection of books on New York, literature, history, cookbooks, children’s books and more. Their outstanding selection of bargain books spills over onto the sidewalk. 20% off all hardcovers. 212-807-0180
Cookbooks:
For an amazing selection of cookbooks, visit Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks at 163 W 10th Street. You never know what you’ll find on her shelves – from a book your grand-mother had to one you never knew existed. Some of Bonnie’s specialties are: New York restaurants and food; culinary ephemera; etiquette books; housekeeping manuals; baking books; Jewish cookbooks.
212-989-8962 www.bonnieslotnickcookbooks.com
Kids:
Books of Wonder, 18 W 18th Street, is New York City’s oldest and largest independent children’s bookstore, as well as the city’s leading specialist in children’s literature both new and old. Whether you’re looking for the newest books just published, classics from your own childhood, or old, rare, and out-of-print editions, Books of Wonder is your source for the very finest in children’s books.
212-989-3270 www.booksofwonder.com
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