Bookmark NYC
Bookmark NYC is a discovery tool that champions New York City’s independent bookstores by rewarding readers and wayfarers when they visit local treasures.
Whether you’re a traveler, a pair of old friends, a team, or a person seeking the next story, we guide you to places that matter with soulful experiences rooted in books, places, and people.
To foster meaningful human connection through the shared love of books by celebrating, supporting, and revitalizing New York City’s indie bookstore scene.
Envision a world where indie bookstores are the cornerstone of the city’s culture, connection and curiosity.
Mission
Core Values
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Independent & Privately-owned
Bookmark NYC supports locally owned small businesses.
Meaningful connections
Books are more than stories. They are bridges between neighbors, generations, travelers and thinkers.
The tool connects people authentically with locations to explore intellectual interests, passions and hobbies.
Discovery
Serendipity, romance, the uncharted unknown. Readers (re)discover wonder and uncover treasures.
Cultural preservation
Independent bookstores are an endangered species that must be protected.
Heart & Soul
Bookshops are more than places, they are states of mind. And books are more than stories, they are mirrors and memory keepers. Our platform does not replace the bookstore experience, it honors it by leading you there.