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Quest Bookshop of NYC

Owned and operated for over 45 years by the
New York Theosophical Society,
which has been serving the spiritual needs of
New Yorkers of all religions and creeds for well over a century.

About Us

ABOUT US

Because we are an  independent bookstore, our staff truly cares about what we sell. If you inquire, you will get an informed and honest opinion, and if we don’t know the answer, we will try to find someone who does. If you need help in finding a book or item to serve your needs, we will assist you with that, as well.

We have a large selection of books and gifts

for customers ranging from those who are just beginning their studies to the seasoned scholar or professional. We offer weekly Tarot readings as well. There are various events happening each month. Take a look at our calendar below to see what's going on. 

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

  • Tue, Oct 28
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Oct 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    As the sunflower turns its face to the Sun, so Spiritualism turns the face of humanity toward the light of truth-Motto of Spiritualism
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 29
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Oct 29, 2025, 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Oct 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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    Thu, Oct 30
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Oct 30, 2025, 12:25 PM – 12:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 05
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 05, 2025, 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Wed, Nov 05
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    We will review Chapter 6 of Radha Burnier's book "Human Regeneration"
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  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 06
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 06, 2025, 12:25 PM – 12:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Thu, Nov 06
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 06, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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  • Sat, Nov 08
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    🌟 Discover, Heal, and Connect! 🌟
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 12
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 12, 2025, 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 13
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 13, 2025, 12:25 PM – 12:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Thu, Nov 13
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 15
    NY Theosophical Society 2 floor
    Nov 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    NY Theosophical Society 2 floor, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    Join Angella Focas for a free guided meditation.
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  • Tue, Nov 18
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 19
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 19, 2025, 1:25 PM – 1:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 19
    NY Theosophical Society 2 floor
    Nov 19, 2025, 5:10 PM – 5:50 PM
    NY Theosophical Society 2 floor, 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
    Join Angella for an opportunity to participate in a Healing Circle to send healing energy out to the world.
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  • Wed, Nov 19
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall
    Nov 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Quest Bookshop NYC-Lecture Hall, 240 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
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  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, Nov 20
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl)
    Nov 20, 2025, 12:25 PM – 12:45 PM
    New York Theosophical Society (2nd Fl), 242 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
    Join us for a rejuvenating lunchtime meditation. Take a break from your busy day to experience deep relaxation, clarity, and renewed energy. Embrace mindfulness and return to your afternoon feeling refreshed and inspired.
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Reviews

REVIEWS

I love Quest Bookshop. Raphael is the best tarot reader. He's been doing my cards for years and he's very accurate. He helped me find a ring that I lost in my house. Now that's cool! I also love their assortment of divination materials, jewelry, and other interesting stuff. It's one of the very few shops like this still around in the city. Definitely go and check it out!

What a charming shop! It was so hard to find a place that carried hanging crystals in NYC. Not only did they have a delightful selection of affordable "rainbow-makers," but they also carried my favorite incense (that I also have a hard time finding in NYC). There's a wonderful variety of books, dream catchers and many metaphysical treasures. I only popped in to get the crystals and can't wait to find new excuses to go back! 

This is a great place with great energy. Very honest people and the best selection of Tarot cards in the city and most of them are cheaper then you can get on Amazon. Nothing but great things happen here.

LORI C.,
NEW YORK, NY

AMIE A.,
CHELSEA, NY

JONATHAN P., CHARLOTTE, NC

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CONTACT

              For any inquiries, please contact Lyn Trotman:

 

  240 E 53rd St.

  New York, NY 10022

 Monday-Friday

  11:00am - 7:00pm

   (212) 758-5521 

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