Herzog! Chomsky! Powers! Oh My! It's a killer last Tuesday in September for us here at The Strand, and the books keep getting cooler—not just in color scheme.

STRAND DAY 2025!🎉 On Saturday we celebrated our 98th year anniversary, and the turn out was record breaking! Thank you to everyone who made the day a success; we would be nowhere without all of you! Here’s to 98 more years of The Strand!📚❤️

In case you didn’t hear, our 98th anniversary is this Saturday, September 27th! To celebrate, we are offering an exclusive 20% off discount for all books!* This discount includes all of the beautiful art books we have in stock. See you on Saturday! *discount is in store only

It’s been quite the 98 years for us!❤️📚 We hope to see you on Saturday, September 27th for our anniversary celebration—a day full of author signings, kids activities, a 20% storewide discount (in store only) and more!

You get a signed book! And you get a signed book! We have signed books galore for this week’s new arrival highlights—get them before they’re gone! You can find all of these and more here: buff.ly/ZsyJPQg

Signed copies at Three Lives and @strandbookstore.bsky.social! (Three Lives sold through the whole first batch 🥹)

STRAND DAY 2025! Join us on Saturday, September 27 to celebrate our 98th ANNIVERSARY! We have a full day of festivities planned including author signings, exclusive merchandise, family-friendly activities, evening programming, and a rare 20% off storewide discount—our only annual sale! ❤️📚

Our famous Blind Date with a Book table is getting a new look for Strand Day! Join us on Saturday, September 27 at any of our locations for an exclusive line of Blind Date with a Book options with original artwork by our very own booksellers! Join our newsletter to stay up to date: buff.ly/nkD1J00

National Book Award Longlists are out, and we’ve got two veteran authors releasing new works today! In total, our new release highlights would be put in our Strand Shortlist for “most cohesive new arrivals color scheme of 2025.” All of these picks and more can be found at the link: buff.ly/tbjdNm5

Letting the devil in with Nat Cassidy at The Strand Bookstore for Rachel Harrison’s launch of PLAY NICE. @rachelharrison.bsky.social @natcassidy.bsky.social @strandbookstore.bsky.social

Preorder a signed copy of the worldwide sensation ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu and receive access to an exclusive virtual event with your purchase! Then join us on Tuesday, September 23 for a special virtual conversation between SenLinYu and Avendell! 🔗: buff.ly/H781pBu

See you on September 27th...👀 Stay tuned for more!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the launch of Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER! It was a packed house with an electric crowd for an emotional and powerful event. Click the link for a signed copy: buff.ly/p29Vfp8

It’s a big week for non fiction, and not just because Elizabeth Gilbert and Steph Curry are sharing a pub date. We’ve also got a memoir about John Prine, a wistful novel of Brooklyn polyamory, and a long awaited translation from a popular crime writer. All of these and more here: buff.ly/lSmuz8m

Tomorrow (September 5) we have the honor of hosting the iconic Ai Weiwei in our Rare Book Room as he discusses the AI WEIWEI HANDBOOK in conversation with Orville Schell. There are a few tickets left, so get yours now! We hope to see you on Friday. 🔗: buff.ly/bBumijS

It’s time to unfollow your dreams✨ Pre-order a copy of SORRY IN ADVANCE FOR MAKING THINGS WEIRD by “disappointment guru” Dave Tarnowski! Click the link to pre-order your copy: buff.ly/n4FNmC0

My book DREAM WITCHERY at Strand Bookstore in NYC 🥰 @strandbookstore.bsky.social @llewellynbooks.bsky.social 📸 : Aliza Einhorn.

While we loved seeing all the extra faces in the store yesterday, the wheels of the September book engine don't stop churning for Labor Day. Luckily, this week's new releases didn't take a vacation and are exciting enough to dust off the languor of the long weekend. 🔗: buff.ly/RJmCZuL

Upcoming September events at The Strand🍂 🎟️: buff.ly/F0P8yi8

It’s Women in Translation Month! This year we were inspired by the Read Around the World Challenge to map some of our favorite books by women in translation onto the linguistic micro-neighborhoods of New York City. Click the link in our bio to check out our list! buff.ly/IVKW9Xs

Fall is certainly in the air, and we have some new releases to showcase that we have been eagerly awaiting. As always, all of these and more can be found at the link: buff.ly/TdZPFc6

New York! Thrilled to be back at @strandbookstore.bsky.social to launch HOT WAX with John Wray, whose book GONE TO THE WOLVES might be one of the best music novels ever published 🧨 Tickets are LIVE at mlrio.com/events 🤘 @simonbooks.bsky.social #books

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Join us on Friday, September 5 at 7PM for a special event with the legendary contemporary artist and activist, Ai Weiwei, as he discusses the AI WEIWEI HANDBOOK in conversation with Orville Schell.📸 🎞️ Click the link for tickets: buff.ly/6UlsGIG

Today’s Staff Pick Friday is extra special because it’s from our very own third generation owner, Nancy Bass Wyden! She recommends I REGRET ALMOST EVERYTHING by Keith McNally. Click the link to check it out: buff.ly/4G82zSw

Time for a new chapter—Back to School season is here! From stationery and supplies to hats and apparel, The Strand is your one stop shop for a successful academic school year. ✏️🎓📚 Click the link to shop all of our school essentials: buff.ly/uZ3vzDv

Join us on September 10 at 7:00pm for a book launch event with world renowned photographer Stephen Shore as he discusses his new monograph EARLY WORK with Michael Mack and Liv Constable-Maxwell. Click the link for tickets: buff.ly/stNQi86

This new release Tuesday, we’re serving up some of the best character studies to hit shelves this week. Learn about some of the most prolific literary minds with two new biographies, or explore the ups and downs of new and exciting lit fic characters. All of these and more here: buff.ly/1CEwPsX

There’s so much to love about our new store at Lincoln Center—especially Cafe Fred! Hear from The Strand’s third generation owner, Nancy Bass Wyden, as she explains why we chose to name the cafe after her dad, and second generation owner, Fred Bass. ☕️ 📖 🥐 Have you been to Cafe Fred yet?

Treat yourself to a well-earned trip to any of The Strand’s four locations and explore our latest literary arrivals! Pick up one (or all) of these great new books, and don’t worry, we won’t judge how many end up in your basket. Check them all out here: buff.ly/1CEwPsX

SAVE THE DATE SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2025. We'll be celebrating the launch of Elizabeth Gilbert's latest memoir, All The Way To The River, about finding love and overcoming loss at Cooper Union this September . Big Venue, Big Author, Big Feels. We'll see you there. Tickets in bio

New York! Come celebrate the US launch of What A Time To Be Alive with me and the one and only @katiekitamura.bsky.social Tickets: www.strandbooks.com/event11225-2... @strandbookstore.bsky.social

Next week! My first event for FONSECA with Anna Solomon at @strandbookstore.bsky.social on the second night of the Perseid meteor shower! Please come!

Check our New Release email to find out our hot takes on what we'd "comp" these hot new titles to. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to get all this and more to you inbox. buff.ly/Bdn44ma

We love seeing The Strand out and about!❤️ Tag us in all of your Strand related posts, or email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured on our socials!

It’s another scorching day in New York City, but fear not! We still have tons of new releases fit for an evening picnic or a day by the air conditioning unit. Featuring debut novels, short story collections, and compelling nonfiction. Shop here: buff.ly/ZHmDZps

New York! I was in ya and left a bunch of signed VILLAINS and GRAVEYARD at @strandbookstore.bsky.social and @bnunionsqnyc.bsky.social #books #iwwv #nyc

We just can’t get enough of 2020 Broadway!🤩 New signs both inside and out, a brand new cafe (featuring pastries from Leaven & Co, Colson Patisserie, and The Good Batch), rare books, and more! Follow along for more updates!

BIG NEWS: Our new and improved cafe, “Cafe Fred,” is now open at 2020 Broadway! Bathed in beautiful natural light, Cafe Fred is the perfect spot to grab a coffee, try a pastry, and read by the giant windows—the perfect setting for your next Instagram story. Stop by on your next visit!

Back again on another Tuesday to bring you more highly anticipated new releases! A tragic yet comedic literary debut novel, a vibrant and sweeping queer novel, a thrilling and cerebral dip into the human psyche, and an anticipated paperback release. 🔗https://buff.ly/2Vf58I5

The devil loves Massachusetts, at least according to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Listen in as she details the ways New England provided some key inspirations for her latest novel, THE BEWITCHING. Stay tuned for the whole discussion over on our YouTube channel!

Nothing’s cooler than finding and signing a stack of your newest book at the indie bookstore capital of the world: The Strand @strandbookstore.bsky.social #booksky

Our next Staff Pick Friday is from the amazing Annie, who recommends STONE BUTCH BLUES by Leslie Feinberg! “I wouldn't classify this book as an easy read, but it is an important one. We are more than what is done to us. And we are more than what others believe us to be.” 📚🔗 buff.ly/cFmncZv

Thanks to all who came out to Aatish Taseer's event last night @strandbookstore.bsky.social to celebrate the release of A RETURN TO SELF! 📚 (Photo Credit: Benny Harps, Strand Bookstore)

Join us on July 22 for an event with Scott "Babydaddy" Hoffman to celebrate the launch of his new graphic novel NOSTALGIA, in conversation with Jake Shears! Click the link for 🎟️: buff.ly/v1fWmOk

In case you haven’t heard, we opened a new store! Come take a look inside our new Lincoln Center location with general manager, Cassie, while she answers some frequently asked questions. Important note: The cafe is set to open in the following week! Stay tuned for more updates.

This week’s new releases are cooking up all the drama and thrill necessary for a perfect summer escape: An explosive literary thriller, a buzzy debut, a witchy, gothic horror saga, a dark comedy, and a debut collection of stories Check out the full list: buff.ly/FeZ4npj

Today’s Staff Pick Friday comes from Karen over at our new Lincoln Center location who recommends KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby. “Every S. A. Cosby book is a gift, but this one melds the Cosby-verse with Jordan Harper’s works making a grit lit book nerd’s dreams come true.” 📖: buff.ly/PNpTvg8

If you love looking at these new releases, you’re going to love reading them even more!🤩 Check out these and the rest of this week’s new arrivals at the link: buff.ly/sfXQJXv

New York reminder: I'm speaking about my new book, Dinner with King Tut, @strandbookstore.bsky.social‬ tomorrow night at 7pm, along with @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social of Depths of Wikipedia! You can purchase signed copies, even if you can't make the event: www.strandbooks.com/events/event...