My Afternoon at The Strand
by Bridgitte | May 16, 2021 | Writing Blog
If you are into independent bookstores, and you have been to New York City, then you have probably heard of The Strand. It opened in 1927 and is still owned and operated by the same family. It is also the last surviving bookstore on what used to be called Book Row,...Recent Posts
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