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Floorboards creak as classical music softly fills this cozy bookstore, lined with heavy shelves jam-packed with a skillfully chosen range of titles. Founded in 1978, the shop focuses 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 tracks its inventory by pen and paper, as well as its in-store sales. The incredibly knowledgeable and well-read staff will not only help you pick out your next beach read, they’ll also fulfill custom orders.