Welcome to Lyrical Ballad Bookstore

Saratoga's underground secret since 1971. Celebrating more than 40 years of business in downtown Saratoga Springs, New York. We are a brick and mortar bookstore dedicated to the art of browsing and personal attention. There are eight rooms housing over 100,000 books and antique prints and maps.  Specialties include New York State and local history (books, postcards and ephemera), architecture and fine arts, children's and illustrated books, fine and decorative bindings and a large selection of books relating to thoroughbred horse racing. Our books have been featured in a number of major movies, including Age of Innocence, Meet Joe Black, Sabrina, Time Machine, etc. New inventory arrives daily. We currently have a minimal selection of books on line, but will be expanding our selection as we continue to build our website.