Three Lives & Company

Floorboards creak as classical music softly fills this cozy bookstore, lined with heavy shelves jam-packed with a skillfully chosen range of titles. Focusing on literature (primarily fiction and narrative nonfiction), Three Lives also has a dedicated NYC section and an especially large travel shelf. Straight out of a bygone era, the store is even computer-free—inventory is tracked by pen and paper. The incredibly knowledgeable and well-read staff will not only help you pick out your next beach read, they’ll also fulfill custom orders.