The 15 Best Independent Bookstores in the US

Does 18 miles of books sound like heaven to you? Us, too, and that's why we love the Strand Bookstore in the East Village of Manhattan. The bookstore recently celebrated its 90th anniversary of selling new, used, and rare books. The Strand also sells unique, fun tote bags and has entire section of knick-knacks that are the perfect souvenirs to bring home from the Big Apple for a book-lover.