Come Book Shopping With Me in NYC! 📚 🏙️

Hello again BookTube! Thanks for stopping by my channel. I hope that Quiet Calm Books can provide you with a safe space to talk and think about the literature that you love.
I know it’s been WAY TOO LONG since I last posted (I said six months in the video, but it's been more like ten months...), but there’s a good reason… I moved back to New York City! I’m so happy to be back on BookTube and I have plenty of ideas for videos in the upcoming months, so be sure to check in regularly.
In this video, I take you on a book shopping adventure to SIX of my favorite book stores in NYC. Each one has a unique aesthetic and I love them all for different reasons. Come explore with me, and if you live in NYC yourself or plan to visit, don’t forget to check out these gorgeous bookish havens!
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Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
2:36 McNally Jackson Books (445 Gold St, Brooklyn)
7:36 Housing Works Bookstore (126 Crosby St, Soho)
9:20 Shakespeare & Co. (2020 Broadway, near Lincoln Square)
11:17 Strand Book Store (828 Broadway, near Union Square)
14:30 Posman Books (75 9th Ave, Chelsea)
16:30 Westsider Rare and Used Books (2246 Broadway, Upper West Side)
20:36 Thanks for watching!
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[@desonywater737]

I’ve been trying to find someone who has peaceful blogs. Normally they either talk too much or too loud, but your voice is so soothing! You narrate everything perfectly. You just got a new follower!

[@louisity]

I have always wanted to visit bookstores in NYC. Have you been to Books Of Wonder? 📚🗽

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Not yet, but I can definitely visit in a future video! 😁

[@juliehughes1258]

Do people living in New York City really call their hometown "NYC" because it sounds so strange. You really are a quiet, calm vlog narrator and, like others, I very much appreciate that. Thank you so much for this excellent look at NYC book stores. I've subscribed. Edited to add that I crave that Ruth Bader Ginsburg tote.

[@giselaperez6746]

Beautiful video! I just love book shopping videos! I love that last bookstore, probably because they will have those rare editions probably out of print books. I could spend my time in that store for sure. I also love bookish items. It was a very organized video. Your voice was so pleasant to listen while I watch the video. It was great📚📚📚📚👏👏👏👏👏

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thanks, I’m glad you liked it! Westsider is super cute and bookish, I hope you get a chance to go!

[@fgjbsroghwpuirghs]

I LOVE this video so much. THe aesthetic is just everything. However, you may have moved your camera a little bit too fast, for I couldn't watch till the end because the camera movement gave me such a headache. The video was lovely tho and this kind of videos always make me happy:) have a wondeful day.

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Oh no! Sorry about the headache 🙁Thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely go slower next time!

[@marlonulloa11]

I visited Kinokuniya right next to Bryant Park a couple weeks ago, it was my first time in NYC and I glad I went there. Such a fun bookstore

[@linalikesreading]

Just found your channel, your voice is so calming☺️ Subscribed! 💕

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@shykerabanister9721]

"but you have to move even deeper into the book maze to get to them" I don't know why that sentence made me so happy, I just need to go to a bookstore right now!!!! westsider rare and used books was definitely my favorite

[@jamesmcdowell1050]

You are an extremely eloquent narrator and your voice is so lovely- I could listen to you all day! 🌻

[@sydrichey6600]

you know I don't know how you have so little following and is this good at making videos, they are very calming and relaxing and very informational

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thank you so much!

[@arhamashaikh7879]

This was such a calm video No rush no chaos. i loved it 💛

[@lab3849]

Happy Birthday Peyton 🎉 Ishland

[@bressanijeff]

I couldn't love this video more!! Thank you for this amazing bookshops tour. I just love your content so much and I'll definitely search for Japanese authors because now I'm so curious and excited about the asian literature. Tysm 💙💫

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

You hit four of my faves in this video. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been needing a jolt of NYC! 😊💙

[@thejuliwithani]

Thank you for sharing all of this! I definitely need to go book shopping in NYC soon!

[@megreads9]

This video vlog is absolutely amazing and informative, yes please we would like from you to make another video vlogs like this and visit another bookstore. In this way, you are like the book tourist guide and i love this so much. I am a new booktuber like you and i would like to encourage me as i did, i am an author and children writer from Lebanon. Hope you encourage Asian authors like me, haha. Good luck and have a safe stay in the best beautiful city in the world.

[@rosiereviewsbooks72]

These books stores look amazing, thank you for showing us :)

[@marinapaiva3172]

I just found your channel and I absolutely love it!!! This video is so calming and fulfilling (in Brazil the pandemic is still pretty much out of control, so it's been a while since I went to a bookstore) I wish you were more active on ig though

[@AdrianaSantos-yt9rm]

I can't wait to visit these bookstores on my next trip to NYC! Great video ❤️

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thanks so much!

[@dasuni3304]

Woww

[@tehminashiblee5979]

Just found your video by chance,thoroughly enjoyed it and you have a very sweet,calm voice.waiting for more from you .

[@samanthajenkins7939]

I like all of them. We only have 1 book and it in Savannah,GA called Barnes and noble. In my county we have no book store in Hinesvielle,GA we eather go to Walmart, Ollie's or Goodwill thrift store.

[@guillermomaddalena5786]

Maravilloso! !!!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@franniesbooksandadventures7607]

Welcome back to NYC! You probably know, but if your bf likes Japanese lit there is a good selection in Kinokuniya by Bryant Park it also has a wonderful stationery section in the basement!! :) I love that NYC has so many bookstores:3 McNally also has a separate shop for stationery called Goods for the Study. I pass by Westsider everyday on my commute cute and they have a cat :3 enjoy book shopping!

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Those are such good recs! Yes, I love Kinokuniya and go there often, so maybe I’ll film it for a future video! 😊

[@franniesbooksandadventures7607]

@@quietcalmbooks3468 nice!:) it’s pricey there but the selection is awesome! I just been there a couple of days ago and bought a Japanese novel. Glad to see you post about nyc:)

[@shawnvine4918]

Very cool. I found some stores I hadn't heard of before, so that was nice. Any videos you want to show, touring more stores, would be great. Thanks!

[@NawshinAtHome]

I absolutely love the McNally Jackson at Seaport!

[@trapdoor3461]

this is just breath taking

[@KayanKollyn]

Waiting for your review on the book- Kayan kollyn: the spiral of the ellmott & messenger of the secret ❤❤❤❤

[@amandalynsanchez4757]

I do appreciate this video. 🙌🏻 I live in Brooklyn & need some new bookstores to go to. So thank you soo much 😁❤️

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

I’m happy you liked it! Let me know if you have any cool Brooklyn book store recs 😊

[@amandalynsanchez4757]

@@quietcalmbooks3468 The store I go to that is somewhat local to me in call Bookmark Shoppe in the bay ridge area & they are pretty good. They some self published books from local authors. There is another called unnameable books I think it’s on Vanderbilt Ave & they have used books & books that are a little less common. Those are really the only ones I know. Lol

[@alexamarie5415]

Great video but it made me dizzy....my head is spinning 😵🥴 I think you need to move the camera at slower pace when filming next time..😅

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Sorry about that! I’m still new to this but talking to some friends who are giving me filming tips!

[@alexamarie5415]

@@quietcalmbooks3468 that’s great! Looking forward to your next book shopping vlog 😁

[@Potter20111]

Cool

[@kaitlynh7243]

your videos seem very calm!! happy late birthday haha :)

[@ajbundick8372]

Happy Birthday Payton!!!! Hope you have an amazing birthday!!! ajbundick

[@SweetKiara008]

Nice and informative 😊 just the camera moves so fast!

[@Y4_SMINE]

Wait you only have 200 subscribers?? Your video is so good!!!

[@kaylandra]

i love the video! i agree with another comment that you move the camera kinda to fast, its a bit hard to enjoy and see the shops and books. but overall this is an amazing video and you should do more bookstore things in the future :D

[@marywycoco7351]

Yay i'm 35th subscriber lol

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thank you! 😁

[@YTLawnGnome]

I really need a trip to the Strand. But, I haven't been to the city since the pandemic for a fun day. Now that I live far north of the city there has to be a whole day planned. However, My wife and I recently went to Jersey to a beautiful Barnes & Noble that has a massive used book annex.

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

That sounds beautiful! I’d love to tour book stores in Jersey sometime soon!

[@nnnnn2010]

Why you don’t have a million sub right now??!

[@filzaasad]

my absolute favorite bookstore is in Queens its called Kew and Willow you should definitely check it out

[@alexandrosalexandropoulos4836]

Your video is very good and very informative about New York bookstores. It would be very helpful if you don't move/shake the camera so much! Greetings from Greece.🙏🇬🇷❤️🇺🇸

[@samanthajenkins7939]

Does the book stores have elevator in them for handicap

[@Leigheah]

Happy birthday peyton -artbylea_qjmki Hope you have a wonderful week

[@mimimayhem]

The camera is too jumpy

[@haleyrose_elm]

The audio kept getting quieter and quieter, I had to keep turning it up 😔 and the movement is too quick and hurt my eyes a bit, otherwise it’s a perfect video!

[@nolapalmer5908]

@nolaandsteven

[@noam65]

I'd like to watch this video, but the never stopping motion of the camera makes me nauseous.

[@tricia3099]

Disappointingly, although I was looking forward to the video, I couldn't watch it as the the camera work made me feel dizzy.

[@user-pf2xc9xc4u]

One comment: It's odd that you refer to New York so often as "NYC." Nobody does that.

[@connie.anahata]

Sorry but I felt dizzy watching >

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Sorry! I’m working on fixing that for the next book store tour vid!

[@naimadrawss5285]

I’ve never been to a book store but this video has inspired me to finally go. Happy early birthday Peyton I hope you have an amazing day - naima_.draws

[@quietcalmbooks3468]

Thank you! There’s lots of gorgeous book stores out there, I hope you find one that you love!