Housing Works Bookstore.
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The Best Used and Rare Bookstores in New York
More than just a bookstore, Housing Works is a downtown institution with a mission.
Go for: Serendipitous finds, a great atmosphere for reading, and supporting a vital cause.
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The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
This is more than just one of the best used bookstores in the city; it's a downtown institution.
Go for: Browsing for cheap used books and supporting a great cause.
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The SoHo and Nolita Guide
More than just a used bookstore, this is a non-profit organization supporting New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS.
Go for: Great prices on used books and the chance to contribute to a good cause.