Yvon Lambert might lead with bookstore, but its soul is wholly art gallery. The inventory reflects the careful curatorial eye of an experienced gallerist, a level up from the coffee table books you’ll find in an art directed living room on Pinterest. If Assouline is a gateway drug, this is the hard stuff: indie publishers, archival exhibition catalogues, niche photobooks, out of print titles, artist and critic reflections. Their inventory is distinct from other artsy bookstores where you inevitably encounter similar titles.

Whereas the nearby OFR is a popular haunt for any creatively inclined person, Yvon Lambert is for art nerds. That said, it’s hardly a secret: on any given day it’ll be teeming with artsy kids from around the world perusing the racks. In addition to the books, they also have a small gallery space in the back, and sell prints and posters. It’s the perfect place to discover something new and embrace your inner insufferable art school drop out.