Corner Bookstore

So you know «The Little Shop Around The Corner» from «You’ve Got Mail»? This store is what inspired it. And it’s like this charming piece of a very fond memory came to life. Cozy and local. When I walked in today, the store keeper told me it was started by a couple in the 70s and is still owned by them. It seems they will be passing it on to the store’s managers — but I really hope they stay true to its very special vibe.
He also told me how the producers of You’ve Got Mail originally wanted to film there, but then realized they needed a bigger space, so they build a set that was largely inspired by The Corner Bookstore, with many elements reminiscent of it. I bought an e.e. Cummings book there today… and so loved the browsing.

I don’t think Corner Bookstore needs a review but I still want to give them credit for what they are. It is a famous institution in Carnegie Hill and it also appears on screens — I spotted the place in one episode of Royal Pains. I always try to shop there instead of major bookstores because I see too many local shops and businesses close on Madison Avenue and this is a gem in the neighborhood.
Cosy small bookstore with a good selection. I have to order books sometimes but that’s easy. The dedicated staff give advice when needed. They are not overly friendly but they are always helpful. And they gift wrap nicely for free.
It is also a quiet place despite many school aged children stopping by all the time. BTW the kids can participate to a book review twice a year. It is published on a bulletin and available in the store. Given the numerous schools nearby, you have a good sample of the students body.

Such a cute bookstore with super nice helpful staff!

The guy behind the counter (owner?) is not going to win a ‘Mr. Personality’ contest, but this is the bookstore from You’ve Got Mail, the bookstore that lives in our collective imagination… there is a resident cat, a couple of places to sit and read your prospective purchase, author readings, a well-​curated collection of recent titles all in a cozy store that doesn’t overwhelm. I deliberately buy best-​sellers from Corner Bookstore in order to do my small part to making sure a place like this doesn’t disappear.

No discounts here everything is full price — only political books with Lib slant are on shelf. I returned something I’d been given as i already had it, they gave me a «credit» for it. When I returned to take advantage of the credit they couldn’t find it.

Wonderful small bookstore with a friendly, helpful staff and a great selection of books. So cozy and cute!

I went to the Corner Bookstore last night for the first time for a book reading and the store is very charming. The staff was very helpful.

I love this bookstore! They have a nice selection of books and they will order books for you too, which is great. It’s a very cozy bookshop, in a great location. They offer free gift wrap also!

Cute little UES bookstore with nice selection. I had no trouble finding what I wanted when I visited and I still use their lion bookmark occasionally. I’d go 3.5 stars if I could.

Two bookstores to die for within 10 blocks on the Upper East Side? This is what makes Manhattan the best place on earth.
This is bigger than Crawford Doyle which I reviewed a few months ago and there is a bench so you can actually sit down and read. Also there are two excellent and learned staffers here, versus four or more in a smaller space.
This is a bit more laid-​back than Crawford Doyle, perhaps because it’s all the way up at 93^rd and there is less foot traffic than the low 80s on Madison.
I bought two books and started the Jane Gardam. Lovely! Last Friends is the title and I didn’t read the first two but it matters not at all.
I love everything about this store!
Christopher Beha read from What Happened to Sophie Wilder? here. I have misplaced it and need to re-​buy as I was a third through it and loving every minute.
And in the spring and summer, you can’t beat the red flowers in planters above the store. It’s the cutest store and not so tiny you’re bumping into people (like Crawford Doyle)

This store opened the same year I moved to NYC the first time (1978), but I hadn’t been there for eons because I seldom get to that neighborhood. I was walking by there today and was glad for the opportunity. It’s a small store, but they have a pretty good/​eclectic selection; particularly fiction, travel and children’s books. Although no one approached me initially, both of the staff were certainly very pleasant as I made my way further into the store.
In particular, I love the coziness and attractiveness of this store; it’s like a throwback to a former era.

This is an excellent bookstore. This is far more imaginative and well curated than Barnes & Noble. This is a bookstore to browse and get lost in.

What a wonderful bookstore! The new Barnes & Noble on the Upper East side seems to be a coffee shop first, and a bookstore as a secondary objective, so I have been looking for a more authentic book store experience. Bingo. It is clear that everyone who works here is a reader, happy to give recommendations and order books. It is also attractive and cozy.

I often patronize this bookstore because it is in my neighborhood and I like to support local retailers. I do wish that the salespeople were a bit kinder. They seem to have some disdain for their wealthy clients, most of whom seem polite and generally well behaved.

I can’t believe I have never been to the Corner Bookstore before. I felt like I was browsing through a very well read friends library. My wallet is a tad thin these days or else I would have bought so many books. Regarding the comment of why pay retail for book. I pay retail when book sellers bring to my attention books that I would never see featured at the big box stores. They deserve to make full retail for their efforts at editing. Their cookbook selection was extensive (nothing from the first girl of NY is a good thing), children’s books were excellent. I could have been there all day!

Now that they’ve accepted post 2000 marketing platforms, it’s great to see what they are up to. Corner Bookstore has always had great readings. And not they’ve got a great new website and Facebook page. I still do not like paying retail for books, but I love knowing about their book events, and will buy a book or two at them.

Well-​edited selection, limited only by the store’s size. I popped in for Christmas shopping and found something for everyone. The free gift wrap was an unexpected bonus!

You are a beautiful place, Corner Bookstore. I feel like you were taken carefully out of England and placed on the corner of Madison and 93^rd.
You have a great selection of cook books including the cult favorite from Sarabeth’s…I even saw one James Beard one too.
I will make a point to stop in again next time I’m in the neighborhood.

I love this place.
Small, but classic selection of books. Wide selection of children’s books. So cute. It’s what I imagine bookstores looked like in the «olden days.»

A small but lovely bookstore with a knowledgeable staff. You won’t find much in the way of the thrillers or other mass market books.
Instead, Corner Bookstore caters to those who are interested in literature, fashion, design, some photography, some art. They also have a wonderful children’s book section.
They also hold author readings in this intimate space. I say check those out for sure. They serve some wine and cheese at these events, and it’s just nice to go to readings on a smaller scale.