Bookstores: True Hidden Gems of Manhattan
Spending time in a bookstore is a wonderfully comforting experience: the smells of old, worn and fresh, new books mingle with the subtle aroma of coffee, the quiet hum of rustling pages, and hushed, contented voices. There is something warm and reassuring about it.
Books, as we all know, have the immense power to take us away, to educate us, to make us experience emotions, to remind us of old or introduce us to new – to paraphrase Thomas Jefferson, we cannot live without them! The thoughtful and varied bookstores of Manhattan provide us with a space to pursue passions, a refuge from the bustle of the city, and a serene haven for losing ourselves in another time or place. They deserve to thrive as they are true treasure troves. The next time you find yourself wandering down a side street in Manhattan, be sure to drop in one of the many bookstores eagerly awaiting your exploration.
