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Mysterious Book Shop

New York

4.7 (526) Bookstore
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The Mysterious Bookshop is one of the nation's oldest mystery-specialist bookstores, located in Lower Manhattan. Dedicated exclusively to crime fiction, espionage novels, and thrillers, it offers a cute and unique browsing atmosphere highlighted by floor-to-ceiling shelving and classic rolling ladders.

Commenters are overwhelmingly enthusiastic, often describing the shop as 'heaven' and a must-visit destination where they could easily spend hours. Many admire the visual charm of the tall shelves, while others express nostalgia and regret having missed this NYC gem on previous trips.

  • Dedicate plenty of time to browse the extensive floor-to-ceiling shelves
  • Seek out hard-to-find crime, thriller, and espionage titles
  • Check out the traditional rolling ladders for a classic bookstore experience
  • Located in Lower Manhattan, making it an easy stop alongside other downtown specialty spots

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Monday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SundayClosed

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