McNally Jackson Books SoHo

This place is paradise for book lovers ! Especially the way they are displayed makes you want to stay for hours. There are plenty of selections, and the staff is super friendly! A gem in the heart of Soho, definitely give it a go if you’re in the area.

This place rocks!! The way the store is set up really guides the eye towards so many interesting Collections and books as soon as I walked in I saw something that like peaked my interest and I was kind of like focus on it for like 10 minutes the stores ample space give you the ability to really explore without feeling like someone's watching over you. Well it's not the largest bookstore it has high ceilings and uses its height in stocking so many books with clear markers of genre but also specific niches in certain genres . You can tell that folks that work there really care about customer experience and that's always nice. A nice respite from busy Soho and the prices aren't bad when Googling most compare dollar for dollar to prices online. This is true even if they're more rare books that I hadn't seen in other stores. Overall nice place would come again and would recommend to anyone in the area

What a great find this store was! Great curated selection of books available that represents just about all the different categories out there. Friendly and knowledgeable staff is a big bonus.

Very well curated and interesting books! Love the space and how they organize & layout the entire place.

What a treasure! I loved this bookstore. There is so much to choose from and it’s so overwhelming because you want to read everything, yet it’s so enchanting and the set up is so cute that you never want to leave. Very kind staff too!

Amazing selection of books and beautiful displays. Could spend a whole afternoon browsing.

Beautiful bookstore with great selection. Great place to take curious kids. Don’t forget to visit the children section in the basement

I could’ve spent hours here. I left with a massive pile of books that I would not find in mainstream bookstores; and that was me practicing restraint. What an amazing collection of books and curation.

This place is paradise for book lovers ! Especially the way they are displayed makes you want to stay for hours. There are plenty of selections, and the staff is super friendly! A gem in the heart of Soho, definitely give it a go if you’re in the area.

This place rocks!! The way the store is set up really guides the eye towards so many interesting Collections and books as soon as I walked in I saw something that like peaked my interest and I was kind of like focus on it for like 10 minutes the stores ample space give you the ability to really explore without feeling like someone's watching over you. Well it's not the largest bookstore it has high ceilings and uses its height in stocking so many books with clear markers of genre but also specific niches in certain genres . You can tell that folks that work there really care about customer experience and that's always nice. A nice respite from busy Soho and the prices aren't bad when Googling most compare dollar for dollar to prices online. This is true even if they're more rare books that I hadn't seen in other stores. Overall nice place would come again and would recommend to anyone in the area

What a great find this store was! Great curated selection of books available that represents just about all the different categories out there. Friendly and knowledgeable staff is a big bonus.

Very well curated and interesting books! Love the space and how they organize & layout the entire place.

What a treasure! I loved this bookstore. There is so much to choose from and it’s so overwhelming because you want to read everything, yet it’s so enchanting and the set up is so cute that you never want to leave. Very kind staff too!

Amazing selection of books and beautiful displays. Could spend a whole afternoon browsing.

Beautiful bookstore with great selection. Great place to take curious kids. Don’t forget to visit the children section in the basement

I could’ve spent hours here. I left with a massive pile of books that I would not find in mainstream bookstores; and that was me practicing restraint. What an amazing collection of books and curation.

Who doesn't love a good bookstore! And this one didn't disappoint. Great selection, great vibe and great staff. If you are a book lover and in the area definitely stop in.

We stumbled upon this place in soho and were so impressed by the size and curation of books offered. I love visiting independent bookstores and this is one of the best I've been to! They offer a lot of signed books which is always exciting to pickup. If you are looking for a new bookstore to checkout I'd highly recommend this one.

This location opened about six months ago, after a move from just a few blocks away. This store is a little larger than the previous one. We finally went here yesterday - and as with all of McNally Jackson's bookstores, the selection was great & quite eclectic and the staff were very friendly & helpful. We only had about an hour, but we could easily have spent a few hours here.

Solid bookstore in the WV. Wanted a physical copy of a book on a recent trip and they had it! Love the design & layout. Buy books & keep bookstores alive!

While it is bigger now, it just doesn't have the charm of the old location. It has a chain bookstore feel to it, just uncomfortable for a reader.

Was pleasantly surprised at the curation, variety and scale here. Unique spotlight collections, and a nice mix of less-often-seen stationary and magazines. The featured books stood out more than other shops. Very busy and bustling on weekends, especially in the front.

although I still miss old McNally Jackson book store in Soho, I'd say 5star here. so many books and stationary selections. if you need a cafe, go to downtown Manhattan location. I like Williamsburg location is the best. it's warm atmosphere, blue bottle coffee & vanlueen are the next to it and I can go there and relax after. I've attached pictures I hope it'll help.

Well, attached are two photos of what the "old" McNally Jackson bookstore looks like now that it is vacant. As stated in my previous review, the new store vacated it's original Prince Street location in Nolita for a Prince Street location in Soho. Two completely different neighborhoods. Nolita is a community while Soho is a tourist shopping mall. The new MJ looks and feels like Rizzoli Bookstore which once lived and died in Soho on the corner of Prince and West Broadway. Time will tell if the new MJ location attains the same fate. In regards to the old location, well I don't know what went wrong. Most likely the landlord raised the rent but then I can not imagine the rent in Soho being very cheap. Whatever went down, MJ moved and the street has been taken over by vagrants and what have you. Usually there is what seems to be an undocumented migrant women and her kids wrapped in dirty blankets selling candy perched on the former MJ doorstep. She's there now, not just when I took this photo. And every night a homeless person sleeps on the filthy mattress on the sidewalk. Then there is the graffiti and toppled over mailbox. Jeez. I guess that is what happens when a store remains vacant for a good amount of time. Thank you MJ for moving away and being part of the problem. Thank you to the super and landlord of 50 Prince Street who really don't seem to give a crap! And Thank you to the city of NY for becoming an unlivable city for the middle class. I hope the rich tourists enjoy their bookstore in Soho as much as we did when it was in Nolita!

Simply love this store. The selection of books, the vibe, the layout and design are all great.

While walking through the seaport area, I saw a sign in McNally Jackson's window advertising books and wine. This was the first time I stumbled upon a place that had both things I love. If more book stores offered alcoholic beverages, more people would read. At least that is my hypothesis. Perhaps I should delve further into my study. Although I didn't imbibe on this visit, it did bring me in the doors and I am so glad it did. The first floor is half cafe/bar and bookstore, and then there is an upstairs that is all whimsical, cozy bookstore. I got lost in there for a half hour. It was delightful.

Very unpleasant experience. Staff was condescending.Go elsewhere for books where customers are treated nicely.

I'm not one that reads much for pleasure; even when I was in school summer reading was always a chore for me. That doesn't stop me from buying books, and if one catches my fancy I'll buy one to add to my shelves (yes, I'm one of those people). With bookstores coming scarce these days (and the pandemic accelerating the depletion), I started to look around to find local, independent booksellers that I can purchase from while also supporting independent businesses. Enter: McNally Jackson. My discovery of McNally Jackson came about as a result of a number of events. A few months back I watched the 1992 Sally Potter film Orlando, and I quickly learned that it was loosely based on Virginia Woolf's 1928 novel of the same name. I loved the film and was curious to explore the book, so I ended up purchasing it from a popular e-commerce website. I was not satisfied with my purchase - the font, binding, and overall look of the book felt cheap, and it was not something I felt like displaying on my bookshelf. I mentioned all these events to my brother who recommended I check out McNally Jackson, since they are both independent booksellers and carry different editions of works. That was enough for me, so I started browsing their website. I learned that they have a number of locations, and when searching for books they give you real-time inventory of what you're looking for at each shop. When searching Orlando I found a 1973 publication of the novel that was available at this Prince Street location, and decided to order it. Since it was going to be difficult or me to pick it up in-store, I decided to have it mailed. The entire process was seamless; the staff kept me in the loop as to when the order would be shipped, and my book arrived very well packed. Overall, I had a great experience with McNally Jackson. They have an interesting selection of books, and I am looking forward to visiting them in person soon to explore even more.

Fantastic curation of books, great layout, cosy vibe - a really great independent bookstore. If only they had a restroom....

What a fantastic, small bookstore! My friend and I did a bookstore crawl across NYC and this was one of our stops! She is a high school teacher and we both enjoy YA - so we were pleasantly surprised to see their large selection of YA and middle grade novels! (They also had a great selection of other genres.) Overall, this store was cozy, not too crowded or loud, and I easily could have spent more time browsing the shelves. We love a great indie bookstore!

I came here looking for a couple of children's books but found out they're still in the process of setting up a children's section. The staff was really helpful, though, and made my day by pulling out the books from their stock. Also helped me find a newly released novel - it was a happy day for me. I hope to be back when the children's section is ready.

Lots of great books! I'm ALWAYS going to new independent book stores in EVERY city or town I visit. I loved the vibe and selection of McNally Jackson! Go check them out!

Yes, they have current books, and items from the New York Times best seller list; but, oh, they have so much more. Two floors of unique and interesting offerings I rarely see in modern bookstores. I appreciate that their buyers go "deep" into the catalogue, bringing all kinds of unusual titles to their shelves. I'm a huge fan of independent booksellers, and this place is a big reason why.

Owned by a Rand McNally Road Map (who knew a road map could own a freaking bookstore), this is one of the highlights of this neighbourhood in many ways. This is an adorable little bookstore in New York City in the heart of Greenwich Village and I come down here all the time when I'm in New York, and many other regulars do too. It's got a local feel to it which you can't really say about the vast majority of bookstores these days. It's expensive, and the big downside is that to use the bathroom in here you have to pay. If that weren't the case I'd have given it 5 stars. But having said that, they do cool little quirky things like printing your own books, or even someone else's book for you if it's not copyrighted. Not cheap to do so, but a very cool service that most don't offer. So all in all I'd say it's a really great place with a very memorable cafe as well.

My fave bookstore in NYC -- it was my constant go to while I lived on the LES. Great cafe as well.

Stumbled upon this bookstore & it was incredible. So many books and sections and everything was so aesthetically pleasing. You can get lost here (in a good way). LOVE LOVE LOVE.

Truly a classic Soho everyday bookstore. Beautifully designed and the greatest selection of works of literature under one roof. All their sections are superb. The the fiction section is truly the best in the United States.

the book selection was pretty good. I sat to read a book and the staff were making homophobic and racist jokes.

Beautiful bookshop. So many options and sections that spoke to me. From psychology, spirituality, Asian, African, best sellers, LGBT+; so many books!!!! Also an expansive card section that have the cutest designs. A gem to visit and I will totally be back.

Cute little book shop. Lots of variety, and was surprised by its size. Definitely should stop by here!

This is the bookstore that I once dreamed of opening. The selection is incredibly broad, so when I want new Science Fiction, Japanese Mystery or a classic, McNally Jackson has it covered. You'll walk away with something that you want to read. But, I want to talk about the staff (spoiler, they're amazingly great) I once was passing by and saw a book in the window display and thought "I want to come back and buy that." Here's proof that delay rarely profits: I went back two days later and the window display had been changed and my only memory was that "there was a book I wanted." I realized how unlikely this was to turn out well, but I remember *really* wanting "that book," so I went into the counter and said "there was a book in the window a few days ago..." "Sure" the man at the register said "What's the title?" "Ummm, no idea." "What was the subject?" "I don't remember." "Do you know the color of the cover, or if it was hardcover...?" "Nope. I'm sorry." "No worries." He asked his coworker to find out who had changed the window display, called down to her and she brought up the books that had been removed for me to look through. WHAT? REALLY? Best part: I recognized the book: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13612949-pataphysical-essays", bought it and got one of the charming school desk seats in the in-store cafe to start reading. *That* is how you earn a fan and a customer for life! But wait... there's more! I had reached the end of my current notebook and the only place that I've seen it was, where I've always bought them, one of McNally Jackson's stores. I came here after work and couldn't find the exact one, something close but the wrong color cover. I asked the employee who was arranging the stationery about it, offering to go around the corner to the other location if I had to. She, Anna, was sympathetic to my being so particular: she offered to go downstairs and see if they had the one I wanted, but also asked if I'd looked at the new notebooks. I demurred, as I told her that I'd been through many before settling on my favorite. She said that she understood completely and was the same way about hers, but suggested it as these were truly new, not before carried and different. She showed me the new ones and... I have a new favorite! The Blackwing with dot paper and pencil. I've been so happy with it and with the fact that someone in a store actually listened to me and helped me discover something I love.

This book store is everything you think of when you picture a bookstore. They have a large selection and everything is so organized. Staff is very helpful and they have a lot of 2021 planner stuff on sale. I can't say enough good things about this store other than that I wish I knew about it sooner. I would definitely be back. They have two floors!!!

This is a cool little independent bookstore I came across recently on my way to a local restaurant. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the variety of books on offer, which I hadn't anticipated. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.

Fine establishment! My heart was full when I met Chief the resident pup who is practically one of the staff members! Loved shopping here. Friendly and helpful staff ! Super friendly cashier :) can't wait to be back

Right in the heart of SoHo, McNally Jackson is a cute and vibrant independent bookstore with a really interesting selection of novels, stationary as well as a very nice cafe. It's a really great place to get away from the chaos of shoppers and sit down for a cup of coffee with a nice book. Since it was the end of the year, they also had an entire section dedicated to reduced priced books! Definitely worth checking out. I was able to grab a seat downstairs in one of the larger communal tables but I wasn't able to get any reception. Unfortunately I noticed there was no wifi option either (at least on that floor). Although most people tend to sit in the cafe upstairs, it would've be nice if some kind of WiFi was available!

Found this cute little Indie bookstore in Little Italy. They had an assortment of books, magazines, stationery, gift cards, etc.

Quaint giant bookstore that looks tiny from the outside. That's the best way to describe this bookstore located in the middle of the street. It's filled with out of the ordinary books. Sections and topics. It's inviting and warm which is rare to find in this part of the city.

This is a small bookstore near Soho/Little Italy with a decent selection. If you want to support an independent bookstore it's definitely worth checking out, especially if you enjoy browsing books. I don't think the cafe portion was open when I went there.

I love this bookstore. On a rainy day, this place is a perfect getaway to sit down, order some coffee, and read a book while listening to the putter patter of the rain on the sidewalk. Coffee is excellent. The coffee shop seating area is adorable (but oftentimes full - it's very likely that you'll have to share a table with someone). There's no outlets or wifi. There is a restroom downstairs. I was reading the recommended books around the ship and found two great books. I haven't bought books for leisure in ages, but I had to in support of this place. Will definitely stop by again. BTW - this place is really close by to Uncle Booms, so call ahead and take a seat here while you wait for your number to be called. ;)

Beautiful little quaint bookshop in the Nolita/Soho area. Find yourself here when you're tired of shopping and need to rest up a bit. Mad props to them for not hating on the squatters in the cafe lol Don't forget to checkout the downstairs area!

The zebra pen was listed on the glass jar as being $1.95 but rang up as $2.95. The cashier called her manager who said they had to charge me $2.95. Bad experience. Walked out with nothing for my boy.

McNally Jackson is one of my favorite bookstores in NYC and the Nolita location is the one I frequent the most, given its proximity to Soho and the Lower East Side, which are great neighborhoods for shopping and eating. Pre-COVID, the cafe was always bustling, and I've always thought that it added to the chill ambiance. Nothing smells better than coffee and books. Now during COVID times, there is sometimes a line to get inside due to social distancing. For this reason, I prefer to order my books for pick-up, if I'm not ordering to my house. The staff are really friendly here and it's always great to see what books are recommended. If you're a stationery fiend or know someone who is, I recommend checking out the nearby Goods for the Study on Mulberry, their store specifically designated for pens, paper products, and the like.

Just a generic bookstore, nothing special. Rude staff. In and out. Do not make customers feel welcome

Fun bookstore with two levels. Stationery and such are on the first floor, and kids books in the basement level. It's always clean, staff are helpful and I always find something compelling to read. Most recently I love that they discounted Barack Obama's latest memoir. Because of social distancing there is a line to get in, but it moves.

If you love paper, journals, pens, pencils, letter press cards, this place is amazing. Selection is over the top, they have everything. Curated for the highest quality and great eye for design. But best part is the staff is helpful and friendly. Definitely a find.

Beautiful store Very approachable staff (not too pretentious or snobby) Okay events Nice comfortable cafe without wifi which works out for me so I don't get distracted The selection is okay They're trying with their cute philosophy section with some butler, Foucault, fanon... The bathroom needs a quarter with a condescending sign in the bathroom about intravenous needles. I would love to see the correlation with quarter bathrooms and intravenous needles. Maybe the us should just install quarter 25 cent locks on all doors to solve this heroin epidemic. Like maybe if only Philip Seymour Hoffman and some of my friends just had a 25 cent lock on their bathroom doors--they'd still be alive. But McNally mentions their plumbing... plumbing is so "expensive" maybe McNally should install a needle disposal container there? https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0909.pdf And their Asian history and politics sections are offensive They should just rename them as capitalist China with some token vietnam and maybe some Japanese books and leave it alone ... Oh and apparently the "Middle East" is not part of Asia ? It's a very offensive term . There is no "Far East" and no "near east" anymore. I was there on a Saturday one time and there were a bunch of precocious white children making "crafts" or something downstairs. I'm glad that I didn't bring my kid and expose him to that element. I'll take him to a real NYC institution, Housing Works Bookstore around the corner for some real culture, less cutsy insensitive signs about intravenous drugs and a better selection of books...or maybe the NYPL which is also a stones throw away for some kids events ;)

Came across this fart book " No one likes a fart" in the store, which is a really really great read. I totally trust their recommendations! Also, a very nice place with two floors.

This is a very nice, thoughtfully curated book store. They have just a few strategically placed chair options to sit, but not so much that it becomes a crowded lounge situation, which I appreciate. They also stock a small, quality selection of paper/writing products.

I've been to the bookstore many times and I always get excited when I see it. I always enjoy looking at the top picks shelves, where each book is displayed with a small description card. The bookstore has a coffee shop too, and it's nice to smell the coffee while wandering around the bookstore. I like how there are seating areas available downstairs - there are usually some open seats, fortunately. My only concern is that there is only one bathroom and often there is a huge line.

I was pleasantly surprised by how large of a selection of books this bookstore offered! When I first entered the store, I thought it was a super small bookstore and cafe, but when I came in a browsed through, I realized it was larger than I thought, also with a basement with a larger selection of different genres. A section that I really appreciated was local history section. I found a lot of interesting books about the history of the Hudson Valley Region (where I grew up!) I was able to read up on the history of how my local highways were funded and constructed (I think that's cool lol) The overall place has a nice relaxing atmosphere. I like the feel of being surrounded by a lot of books, haha. The basement area has a table area similar to libraries where you can chill and read with friends. I have not yet tried the cafe, but I definitely would like to the next time I go! There were many books that caught my eye when I visited, and for that I really wanna come back!

One of my favorite independent bookstores. The people working there are so knowledgeable and helpful. They give thought and good recs. They also give you space to look and decide. I love the bookmarks upon purchase as well as their sale section outside the Prince St store. I've been to seaport and Williamsburg; each are unique.

Lovely bookstore with a beautiful cafe. It's always a bit of a struggle to find seating at the cafe because it's almost always crowded, but if you're patient a seat will open up. Would be 5 stars if only they had wifi.. Otherwise, the coffee is decent and the bookstore is great for perusing if you need to kill time in the area.

McNally Jackson is a great bookstore near Nolita in Manhattan. It's two levels with books, magazines, and a coffee shop on the main floor. The bottom floor has even more books, journals, and a great kid space with a little house for kids to read in the center.

I came across this place during a recent visit to NYC while walking around in SOHO. It was a real surprise to find a place like this in the middle of all the expensive brand name stores in the area. This is one of the best bookstores I have visited - great collection, well laid out and wonderful staff picks with thoughtful comments. Make sure to spend time in the basement as well.

This DEFINES what a good bookstore should be like. Unlike other bookstores in the commercial area, McNally Jackson really takes efforts to get the best quality books - it mostly focuses on literature (US and international), art, photography and other humanities subject. All the books just look so beautiful and are like artifacts in a museum. I came on a Friday night after dinner and there happened to be a James Joyce book reading session there in the cafe area which really fascinated me. Downstairs (yes there are two floors) there was a group of people talking about "literatura" in Spanish. It really feels like a bookstore in the Latin Quartier in Paris with all the intellectuals and scholars discussing and debating. I got a novel by Murakami with almost ~1000 pages and it's only ~$15. Reasonably priced! And they take credit card.