Reason #5 Why NYC is a Great City to Live In

The Strand. 18 miles of books. 3 storeys. Good prices. Since 1927. 'Nuff said.

We can't let those poor trees die in vain.

The books can outdo you in a marathon.

Resume your book shopping outside with $1 bargains.

Forgive me o bank account for I have sinned.

These books saved my life tonight by keeping me warm when I got off the wrong subway stop and was lost finding my way home in the snow:

To get to The Strand bookstore, take the N, R, 4, 5, 6 or L train to Union Square and walk to 12th street (on Broadway). Right after that hop across the street to Così cafe for a mug of hot chocolate. But I recommend splurging a little and indulging at Max Brenner's which is right next door.