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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 29/09/2026

American Hagwon is finally here!!!!!!!!!! We were thrilled to have Min Jin Lee stop by to sign copies this week. American Hagwon is on our bookseller's shelves—add it to yours by ordering a signed copy: buff.ly/kGJEGSK

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 23/09/2026

East of Eden audiobook walk October 4 @ 12pm In partnership with @Netflix and @Librofm Every attendee will receive a free audiobook credit! Learn more and RSVP: buff.ly/I0Q1V1F Can’t join? Watch East of Eden only on Netflix, October 1st! #NetflixPartner

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 19/09/2026

Today we’re celebrating 99 years of independent bookselling. Read a letter on the occasion from Nancy Bass Wyden, our third generation owner: buff.ly/ODAgEFi

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Victor LaValle @victorlavalle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Tearing through MAZYWOOD, the excellent new novel by @tananarivedue.bsky.social. Come celebrate her book launch with me @strandbooks.com on SEPT 22 at 7PM. Tri-state, let’s pack the house and make this evening a blast. Link below to reserve a spot. www.eventbrite.com/e/tananarive...

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Tananarive Due + Victor LaValle: Mazywood

Join us for a release event with award winning author Tananarive Due, discussing her new novel MAZYWOOD.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 19/09/2026

Strand Day is here! We're running a 20% discount in-store AND online! Discount applied at checkout. Browse our books here: buff.ly/OgeikNw

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 11/09/2026

“Maybe menopause is just a new beginning? In The Change, 3 women unexpectedly come into extraordinary powers in midlife. Filled with witchy-ness, rage, and delicious revenge.” — Piper, Bookseller Find The Change—and many more staff picks—on our shelves and on our website. #staffpicks #bookrecs

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 10/09/2026

For your favorite little New Yorker ❤️🏙️ View all our favorite baby gifts on our website, link in bio.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 09/09/2026

“As a kind of castaway myself, I was happy to escape into the fictional world of someone else’s trouble.” — Octavia Butler, Kindred 📸: The tables at our #CentralPark Kiosk by Kylee Chua

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 08/09/2026

Join us Saturday, September 19 for #signing lines with André Aciman and @derfbackderf.bksy.social, children’s storytime #readings with @jamesyang.bksy.social and Kate Hosford, and later Charlotte Owens will host a live #podcast recording of Bustle’s One Nightstand with Ethan Hawke! Get tickets now!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 05/09/2026

Join us on September 24th to celebrate the launch of @johncusack.bsky.social new book MOMO! Tickets are available through the link in the @strandbookstore bio. - Acclaimed actor John Cusack and celebrated international artist Ignacio Noé deliver a wild, genre-bending road trip with cosmic stakes.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 04/09/2026

Whether September sees you back in the classroom or just looking to add books to your fall TBR, why not head back to school this fall with the campus novels Strand booksellers love? All our picks are available now through our website. buff.ly/WDgjNjH

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 01/09/2026

Mark your calendars! We’ll be celebrating our 99th birthday on September 19th with a 20% discount all day long—in all stores AND online—on all new, used, and rare books. Plus, enjoy a full day of family-friendly activities and surprise guests!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 31/08/2026

Our August bestsellers are here! What did you read this month?

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 29/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE FOR STRAND DAY! On September 19, 2026 we will celebrate our 99th anniversary! In honor of 99 years of independent bookselling, we’ve planned a day filled with activities, storytimes, and a 20% discount across all locations. Mark your calendars, more details to come!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 28/08/2026

Deep Vellum has long been a favorite of Strand booksellers, for so many reasons! We've selected just a few of our favorite books of theirs to get you started on their incredible list: buff.ly/Hb0AjKC

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 26/08/2026

The 2027 Sofia Coppola planner is (almost) here! Pre-order your copy to get it as soon as it arrives this fall: buff.ly/s8Y4oMw

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 21/08/2026

We are so thrilled to announce our 2026 fall season! Tickets for all these events and many more (like book launches for Emily Wilson, Harlan Coben, and Chad Harbach, just to name a few!) are available now: buff.ly/alBfw0S

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Catapult Book Group @catapultbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

NYC! Don't miss @dannyramadan.com in conversation with Alejandro Heredia at @strandbooks.com next Tuesday at 7pm! RSVP now: buff.ly/vtDOyDa

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 17/08/2026

☀️Our favorite new totes are available in a variety of sizes that fit all the books you feel you must bring with you to the Rockaways this weekend—whether that’s one book or ten. We don’t judge. buff.ly/yK5mYuG

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Basic Books Group @basicbooksgroup.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

📣 Calling all NYC readers! Join Elizabeth Letourneau and Luke Malone at @strandbooks.com on Tuesday, August 18 for the debut of their new book, ONE IN FIVE! Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/elizabeth-...

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 07/08/2026

A collection of tiny books has arrived in the Rare Book Room! These delightful little books bring a whole new meaning to “pocket sized.” All these books are now available for purchase in our Rare Book Room or online: buff.ly/z2zspXD

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 03/08/2026

🚨 SIGNED BOOKS 🚨 Except it’s not really an emergency, because we always have signed books at The Strand! Authors stop by everyday to sign their latest (and their backlist!) books, making our stock of signed books ever-changing but always excellent: buff.ly/r7mGSOX

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 31/07/2026

Our July bestsellers! What did you read this month?

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 30/07/2026

New Strand merch is here! Shop our new hats, totes, shirts, and more in our bookstores and online: buff.ly/kqVx4S1

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 27/07/2026

Outdoor seating at our Lincoln Center location is now open! Come visit us this weekend for a book from our shelves and a snack from Cafe Fred 📚☕💐

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 27/07/2026

Find Lily's staff pick for HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD—and many more of our favorite books—on our shelves and on our website: buff.ly/RZ0lfA0

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Daniel Silva @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In the words of the Jersey Boys, “Oh what a night!” Thank you to all the amazing readers… especially the one who asked about my work schedule! And a special thank you to Walker and the wonderful staff at @strandbooks.com and my partner in crime, the one and only @amortowles.bsky.social

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

shout out to The Strand bookstore staffer who did this

sign that says STAFF PICK:
The Ill-Fitting Skin by Shannon Robinson
Please turn to page 108, because I need to tell you something.

page 108 says:

HE'S GOT A KNIFE, AND HE'S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!
PUT THIS DOWN AND RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!
GO THIS WAY. →

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 14/07/2026

Fourth generation bookseller Will is back for another summer working at the bookstore before starting his senior year of high school! Pictured here with his mom, third-generation owner Nancy Bass Wyden, The Strand is proud to be family-owned and independent, since 1927.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 13/07/2026

Join us Monday, August 10th at Kaufman Music Center to celebrate the release of Riley Sager’s latest thriller, THE UNKNOWN! Tickets available now: buff.ly/ddJaz0J

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 02/07/2026

On the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, our thoughts, as booksellers, naturally turn towards American literature. We set ourselves a nearly impossible task: to pick two books to represent each state and territory. See our picks: buff.ly/zuvFAaV

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Paul Tremblay @paultremblay.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Tonight at the Strand! See how much sweat weight I lose in NYC today

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 30/06/2026

Our June bestsellers! What did you read this month?

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Clarence A. Haynes - Author, The Broken Hearts Agency @clarenceahaynes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

To share, for those in NY, please join me and my publisher Krishan Trotman at the @strandbooks.com launch for my urban fantasy novel The Broken Hearts Agency, tonight Monday June 29th, 7pm...E. 12th Street and Broadway. Event intel at www.eventbrite.com/e/clarence-a... Hope to see you there.✨️🌺

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 26/06/2026

Our friends at Soho Press celebrate their fortieth anniversary this month! In celebration, our staff has put together a collection of our favorites that they’ve published over the years: buff.ly/5YfdaeC

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Thomas Elrod @thomas-elrod.com · 11/06/2026

Busy day in the Big Apple. I signed books at @strandbooks.com for their sci-fi book subscription box, visited the offices of @torbooks.bsky.social, and did a panel at the Center for Fiction with @yumewrites.bsky.social @isabel.kim & @josepheckert.bsky.social

Me standing in front of a whole bunch of my books I was signing at the Strand Bookstore

My book and a bunch of others on a shelf in the Tor/Macmillan offices

Isabel Kim, myself, and Joseph Eckert on a panel at the Center for Fiction

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 04/06/2026

Now announcing: Strand’s SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE! From Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, take home a tote bag with as many books as you can fit from our iconic book carts, for a flat rate price! Learn more: buff.ly/4DDZL2g

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Isabel J. Kim @isabel.kim · 04/06/2026

Me and Jinwoo chong and ONE WILLIAM PEOPLE and SUBLIMATION from @torbooks.bsky.social at @strandbooks.com 🥰🥰🥰

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Seven Stories Press @sevenstories.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

NYC: Join us TONIGHT to launch @alessandrostardust.bsky.social's incredible new book THE GRIEF SHOP at @strandbooks.com with Paula Bomer! 7PM at The Strand Union Square.

JUN 4 7 PM
BOOK LAUNCH FOR
ALEX DIFRANCESCO
with PAULA BOMER

“What a gift to have this vision of a world beyond feeling and all its feverishly dreamed emotional hustles—and what a gift to have as our Virgil Alex DiFrancesco, that master of the punch that wakes up your heart.”

Jeanne Thornton,
author of Summer Fun

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 01/06/2026

Yesterday was a very special day at The Strand as we unveiled Fred Bass Way, named in honor of our second generation owner. Thank you to everyone celebrated with us and especially those who made this day possible!

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 30/05/2026

Our May Bestsellers! What did you read this month?

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 29/05/2026

Find Ndobe's staff pick for THE HOUSE OF BEAUTY, and many more of our favorite books, in stores and on our website: www.strandbooks.com/the-house-of...

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Geoffrey Hatchard @imgoph.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

First time at @strandbooks.com There is nothing like visiting a proper book store to make you feel hopeful.

Picture of a book cart with arrows on the side, one saying “sorta” and pointing left, one saying “kinda” and pointing right.

Painting of two books on the wall in the basement stacks. They have legs! The one on the top says “you can’t win” and the one below it says “yes I can.”

A kid reading a book in the children’s reading area.

The checkout area near the entrance at Strand Books.

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 22/05/2026

Find Kevin's staff pick for ENSHITTIFICATION, and many more of our favorite books, in stores and on our website: www.strandbooks.com/enshittifica...

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Strand Bookstore @strandbooks.com · 20/05/2026

You’re invited! On May 31st at 11am, Strand Bookstore will host a ceremony as the city officially renames East 12th Street between Broadway and 4th Ave in honor of our second generation owner, Fred Bass: buff.ly/fk1mVT2

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Matthew Budman, book guy @matthewbudman.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

An all-time great book event tonight at @strandbooks.com for BIG FAN with @kentremendous.bsky.social @joeposnanski.com Seth Meyers

Joe Posnanski, Michael Schur, and Seth Meyers on chairs with microphones in front of a red STRAND banner

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Hugh Ryan @hughryan.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I'll be doing my book launch with the fabulous @sabs.bsky.social at @strandbooks.com on Thursday, May 28th. Tickets are still available! www.eventbrite.com/e/hugh-ryan-...

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Hugh Ryan + Sabrina Imbler: My Bad

Join us for a release event with award-winning author Hugh Ryan, discussing his new book MY BAD.

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dr. thrasher, an american writer in ex(archia)(xile) @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

New Yorkers: Couldn’t get into the Strand last night? We got more books for me to sign! Get yours at @strandbooks.com, 828 Broadway

Photo of a signed copy of the overseer class

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