Quest Bookshop

This is a good, quiet, unassuming bookstore with a lot of fun items. It is also a total surprise considering the neighborhood which is as far from funky as can be in the city. It is very easy to miss since it is slightly recessed from the street and a step below ground.
It isn’t a large space but it has an interesting mix of books, crystals, tarot plus more. The tarot deck selection is small but filled with tried and true favorites. They also have a good selection of Angel decks by the register.
This is a great shop to spend a bit of lunch time to browse.

I always anticipate being received warmly when entering new Age stores. i somehow conceived of the notion that they don’t want the money more than the contact. .i guess that is my machinatoons though… cuz this store is chilly as hell… i thought the selection was limited and the lady in the shop seemed bothered by her customers… maybe i caught her on a bad day. .idk

I went here looking for incense, books on meditation, and books by Ram Dass. I had plenty of luck with the incense but not with the books. I think I could’ve ordered one but I’m a person who gets a book in her head and wants it NOW. Plus I can only get here every few weeks.
The shop has a lot of books, and they do have books grouped by religion, including sections on Christianity and Angels, which is different than what some other reviewers posted earlier. I don’t know if that’s a change or what. Other things I noticed were a nice selection of candles, oils, and Tarot and other cards. The man working was constantly taking calls about what products he had, so it seems like you can ask for things or get them ordered.
Oh! They had a nice selection of meditation pillows at good prices. If I hadn’t had several miles ahead of me I would’ve picked up one or two.
Prices on almost everything seemed lower than what I was expecting.

I had a reading with Angela 6 months ago and everything she predicted came to pass. I did speak to someone else once and didn’t have as good of a reading. Will definitely be back.

quaint little occult shop. i dunno how learned the owners are in occult/​spirit matters… it’s a business, and as far as business and the occult go, it’s not often a good mix, but this is a cosy spot. they have everything i need & will probably order it if they don’t. prices are bueno. just don’t buy their cheesy tarot decks…

This was a bit hard to spot for me because I didn’t actually look for the directions till the last minute but I found it eventually. It’s a small shop so it might be hard to spot or maybe I’m just terrible at directions and spotting things to begin with.
I walked in and I was surprised by how small it is not in a bad way but I feel it should be bigger given the tight spots I have to inch around and I’m already skinny. I was terrified to knock over anything expensive. That’s not necessarily a bad thing anyway IMO because there’s only so much space for them. They have a lot of variety of stuff but it seems to me, it specializes more in books and tarot decks. I came here for some crystals and stones which they had a decent small collection of to choose from each one. The prices was fair and the lady (cashier) was very informative on explaining how I should cleanse them. It’s really hard to try and not buy the whole store because there’s a lot of things to look through.

Quaint and charming hidden gem surrounded by eastside businesses. Time well spent browsing around. Thorough reading by Rafael Simons – Excellent!

Another favorite new age store I enjoy going to from time to time in the city. Beautiful store and chill energy. Angela Focas is a lovely soul and great reader!

What a charming shop! It was so hard to find a place that carried hanging crystals in NYC. Not only did they have a delightful selection of affordable «rainbow-​makers,» but they also carried my favorite incense (that I also have a hard time finding in NYC). There’s a wonderful variety of books, dream catchers and many metaphysical treasures. I only popped in get the crystals and can’t wait to find new excuses to go back!

I liked this place. I was greeted when I walked in, but left alone which was nice. Tons of great stuff to choose from and the prices weren’t that crazy. Very Eastern based, and not much angel stuff. I will caution those who are getting a reading – there is no privacy. I was shopping while a woman was getting a reading and there was only a thin curtain there. I could hear everything they were saying, and she was speaking about personal stuff. If that’s an issue for you, just be aware.
Now as for me as a customer listening to that, and being a reader myself, I kept wanting to jump in! LOL I could feel the woman’s energy and was getting messages for her. It was hard to walk away, but hey it wasn’t ANY of my business.

This place is an oasis for me in a hectic city. You are greeted immediately by a sense of calm and the fragrance of incense. As you move further in, this little bookshop has books covering topics including astrology, shamanism, Sikhism, etc. but you won’t find a Bible here.
I also like to go to Angella for readings. She uses the Egyptian cartouche cards and is usually spot on or very close about anything I ask about.
This bookshop is not everyone’s cup of tea. But if you are sort of «occult» minded this is a great place to go that for me is conveniently located.

Magical!

Thank God for small favors. This is a classic. I love it.

This is a great place with great energy. Very honest people and the best selection of Tarot cards in the city and most of them are cheaper then you can get on Amazon. Nothing but great things happen here.

Where do I begin. I’ve purchased books and other products dating back to 2002, but my recent exchange has been less than professional. I called ahead to exchange a book and arrived to discover the exact title was being held. I was told to give it 2 weeks then another 2 weeks and then they explained that it is the distributor they are waiting for. I needed this book for class. If you need a book in a pinch this is not the route to go. Reading the other reviews points out that other services are great. Perhaps a new classification is in order… an event place that sells books too.

This low-​key, unassuming bookstore is tucked in the basement of a building that’s on a busy restaurant street in East Midtown. I have been down this street many times and have eaten at Peking Duck House (excellent) and also Mantao sandwiches (decent). But if it were not for Unilocal,I would have completely missed this store. I walk in, and immediately my nose perks up and my brain detects incense. There is something in my brain that links the smell of incense with calm and peace. Thanks Pavlov for making me a believer. The store is small, cozy and filled with tons of metaphysical books. They also sell small trinkets including bracelets, small pamphlets, Buddha statues, Buddha hangings and lots of incense. A woman came out of a door and as soon as she saw me, asked me if I would like a tarot reading. I politely declined, but part of me started to feel eerie. I have never been big on tarot cards and fortune-​telling. I believe in the present moment. In any case, I wandered around the store a bit, and although I was the only cutomer in the store, no one felt compelled to talk to me. I was left to my own devices, and I browsed as I pleased. I didn’t find any topics that I was particularly drawn to, and I didn’t recognize most of the authors or the subjects. Perhaps on my next visit to this area, I will be sure to study the books more at length and get in touch with my inner metaphysical self.

I have been visiting this bookshop for many years now. It is small, cozy, and you feel instantly relaxed upon entering. As other reviewers have noted, there is not a huge selection of books, yet I always seem to find something new and interesting to buy with each visit. They also sell incenses, sage, meditation cushions, calendars, cards, posters, gems, oils, jewelry & t-​shirts. There is usually a tarot reader in the back (by appointment, but sometimes you can get a reading on the spot — I’ve read with Enrique before… he’s good). Periodically they host psychic fairs at the Theosophy school next door.
By far my favorite bookshop of its kind in NYC.

Cute, pretty small, not a huge selection of books but I suppose that means what they do have is picked with care. They have a little box with a bunch of sample tarot cards that you can handle, and the full decks are locked up in a cupboard. Staff is super nice and helpful. Can’t speak for their events.

In terms of esoteric books, this one gets rid of the garbage, and carries only the best. With a knowledgeable staff, ethical readers, frequent classes, and a great location convenient to a lot of subway lines, it’s a hidden gem on the East Side. Note: contrary to what one reviewer said, it is NOT in a basement; it is two small steps down from the street level.
Caveat: As of 2010, I’m now volunteering at the place (it’s a not for profit). While technically not violating the TOS, I felt it should be mentioned.

Great place for Tarot Readings… Psychic readings and Metaphysical books and classes
Not a lot of books but they have the typical fare:
Incense, bowls, candles etc.
One thing is parking is a B!
Saturday usually has some programs guests