192 Books
A cozy Chelsea bookstore with a curated mix of art books, literary fiction, and hard-to-find works in translation.
- Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 19:00
- Readings and events are free with no reserved seating; seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
- 192 10th Ave
- 4.5 (145 reviews)
Description
Opened in 2003, the shop anchors its inventory with titles chosen for lasting value, ranging from poetry, film, and history to science and children’s literature. An entire table is reserved for internationally acclaimed translated works rarely stocked in U.S. stores. Visitors can sit down to browse the quiet space or catch free evening author readings and artist discussions.