Shakespeare & Co Booksellers

(212) 529-1330

716 Broadway
New York, NY 10003 40.7291 -73.9934

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Neighborhoods: NoHo, Downtown

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Hours:

Monday To Friday From 10:00 AM To 11:00 PM Saturday To Sunday From 12:00 PM To 09:00 PM

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Bookstores, Used Bookstores

Payment Methods:

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What People Are Saying About Shakespeare & Co Booksellers

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The Scene – Plucky mini-chain Shakespeare & Co keeps the independent bookstore flag flying at six locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. While covering all general-interest bases, the selection and the displays are oriented toward hipsters and students. In other words, you'll find a well-stocked philosophy--rather than new age and self-help--section here. Furthermore, the staff are friendlier than at most independent bookstores. – – The Goods – Shakespeare & Co. is big enough to offer a little of everything, yet small enough to make finding titles fairly easy. Hardcovers…

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Products:
Shakespeare & Co sells audio books, textbooks, computer books and medical books.
Services:
Features online shopping and mail order.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. love browsing through all of the beautiful coffee table books the.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. Not only do they have a great selection, and a spacious, quiet store--they do great deals on used books for school.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Not only do they have a great selection, and a spacious, quiet store--they do great deals on used books for school.
  2. Shakespeare & Company is a great place to spend part of your lunch hour.
  3. This East Village bookstore is a great place to browse for vintage and first-edition books, along with the more popular and affordable class.
value
100.0% positive
  1. Not only do they have a great selection, and a spacious, quiet store--they do great deals on used books for school.
  2. This East Village bookstore is a great place to browse for vintage and first-edition books, along with the more popular and affordable class.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/12/11

Hasn't Anyone Heard of Manners in this bookshop!

by MarcoVictor

GoodStock for Plays - BUT!

I had the exact same situation (described below) with an older guy at the register. He punched in the amount so quickly i could barely get my wallet out to show my Stella Adler ID.then he said it was too late, and said i just got my wallet out, he then said only this time, your 'Lucky".

These guys need to be taught a thing or two about being polite.

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/11/09

A telling interaction

by richardsonrd

Manager: That'll be $16.23

Me: Does that include the Cooper Union discount?

Manager: You have to tell me before the transaction begins that you are from Cooper Union.

Me: That's why I put my i.d. on the counter with the book. (Pointing to the i.d.)

Manager: Well, I don't look to see what anyone puts on the counter.

Me: (Silent)

Manager: I'll give you the discount this time, but next time you'll be SOL.

Me: That's fine.

Manager: It's more than fine, I did you a favor, and now you can say "thanks." It'll be $13.11

Me: (Silent. Hand the manager my card.)

Manager: (Hands me the receipt.)

Me: (Sign the receipt. Start to walk out with the book.)

Manager: (Voice raised) When someone does you a favor, the polite thing to do is thank them.

Me: (Walking back.) I'm not going to say "thank you."

Manager: The polite thing to do is say "thank you."

Me: I'm not going to argue with you about this. . .

Manager: You're the one who walked back in.

Me: You know why I didn't say "thank you."

Manager: No, I don't.

Me: Yes, you do. You know how you are.

Manager: How am I?

Me: You know how you are. (Walking out) You're incredibly rude.

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  • nice bookstore
  • great deals
  • great little bookshop
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