Many of NYC's famous independent bookstores offer unique or branded notebooks. McNally Jackson Books SoHo Book store Closed134 Prince St

A massive space in the Flatiron District catering to "craft aficionados" with a huge variety of papers, journals, and DIY supplies.

A small, cozy East Village boutique specializing in Japanese stationery, including notebooks and unique wax seals. City Papery Print shop Closed23 W 18th St

Particularly at the Prince Street location, reviewers highlight a beautifully organized stationery section between floors featuring unique notebooks from around the world. Strand Book Store Book store Closed828 Broadway

These shops focus primarily on high-quality paper goods and writing instruments. Goods for the Study (Manhattan)

Known for its "impeccable" curation, this shop allows customers to test notebooks like , Hobonichi , and Mnemosyne before purchasing. Yoseka Stationery Stationery store Closed63 West St