Fabulous Tote Bags

The Strand is breaking new ground with our newest tote bag, designed by famed graphic novelist Adrian Tomine. He's drawn us the many faces of Strand customers, and there are different people depicted on... more info...

Art Spiegelman is a good friend of the Strand, and when the anniversary bag he designed for us was a hit, he was happy to let us keep it around for a while longer! Get "Stranded in a sea of books" with... more info...

This is more than just a tote bag! Each of our lunaria bags comes with a special seeded hang tag that, when planted, grows your own lunaria plant to match the pattern on the bag. It's also known as a Money... more info...

Announcing our new reusable shopping bag! Made from heavy duty plastic, it's perfect for your book purchasing needs, a trip to the grocery, or anything else you need to carry around town. (You could easily... more info...

Who says the Strand can't be classy and fashionable? Not us! We've added a touch of damask to our collection, so you can feel chic and sophisticated while toting your stuff about town.
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The first tote bag designed completely by the Strand! We took the kanji for books and custom printed a pattern that's subtle yet hypnotic. Is it houndstooth? Polka dots? Some sort of Magic Eye creation?... more info...

Warm weather is disappearing up here in the north, and we're remembering it with our spring striped tote bag. Its bright greens and blues will look great on vacation or in the city, and the books you stuff... more info...

Look in to the striped tote. Look very deeply into the striped tote. You are getting sleepy and confused. Come closer. You can not refuse the wonder that is the Strand striped tote bag. You can not resist.... more info...

We wanted to call this our Ambien tote, but were afraid that folks might worry over the side effects. Fear not, with this tote you can rest assured that you will not wake up in a ditch wearing your wife's... more info...

We've paired the ornamental with the tote bag and invented this fashionable new addition, this one with a bit of the red eye. Same Strand high quality you expect with the functional size you know (14"x13.5").... more info...

The little black dress of Strand totes, this bag will work for any occassion life throws at you! Throw it on with any outfit, and you're good to go. A true Strand classic, this one will never go out of... more info...

As seen in Lucky Magazine! A classic example of "Toile de Jouy," our Jamestown tote bags create a scene of pastoral bliss, to bring a sense of peace to your crazed urban existence. The subtle brown and... more info...

Just in time for autumn, our classic brown polka-dotted Strand tote bag is finally back! With its bursts of creamy yellow, pale orange, russet, and sky blue all against a deep brown background, you'll... more info...

Our original Millions of Books bag was so popular (our bestseller, in fact!) that we've decided to give it an upgrade. Now it's available in a larger size, with a brown canvas base and straps to provide... more info...

David Hockney is considered by many people to be one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. During a visit to the Strand in the 1970s, he was asked to draw his self-portrait, and now... more info...

A bag for all seasons, our brown tote with green logo will look great any time of year. And it's always useful too; at 13" wide by 14" high, it'll carry all your daily essentials or impulse buys. more info...

Just in case our large tote bag wasn't quite large enough for your daily essentials, we're debuting our new jumbo tote bag! At 20" wide, 16" high, and with a 4" gusset, it'll carry everything but... more info...

Made from 100% organic cotton, this is our most environmentally conscious Strand tote bag yet! The basic design is the same one that's been a bestseller for years; we just replaced the regular canvas with... more info...

Our small toile tote bag is all grown up and is now available in our larger boat bag style. We've taken it monochromatic with a black Strand logo, for a sleeker, more upscale look. more info...

We've taken our popular tranquil striped tote bag to a whole new level. It's now available in our large boat bag style, with heavy-weight navy canvas for the bas and shoulder straps. At 17" wide, 15.5"... more info...

Protect your tome with this rugged nylon book case manufactured for us by Yak Pak. Ten inches in length and seven in height with plenty of room for Moby Dick sized filler, this is essential for readers... more info...

Cover your books in style with our new book cases! Each one is 10"x7", sized perfectly to hold most hardcover or trade paperback books. Plus, they have an outside zipper pocket, built-in fabric bookmark,... more info...

13 inches high and wide, 4.5 inches deep, this is the quintessential book bag. Designed in store with direct attention payed to the book carrying populace, this collaboration with Yak Pak is sure to become... more info...

Protect your tome with this rugged nylon book case manufactured for us by Yak Pak. Ten inches in length and seven in height with plenty of room for Moby Dick sized filler, this is essential for readers... more info...

Always wanted to exude that handsome, mature, austere presence but weren't sure which accoutrement was right? Look no further. Designed by team austere itself, this book bag is ready to do the lugging... more info...

Classic "army" one strap features two in-bag dividers and an easy carabiner style clip flap. Strand logo in black distressed outline. No affiliation with any army or armies implied.
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Cover your books in style with our new book cases! Each one is 10"x7", sized perfectly to hold most hardcover or trade paperback books. Plus, they have an outside zipper pocket, built-in fabric bookmark,... more info...

This messenger bag is patterned after vintage army bags, but the red Strand logo gives it a bit of an anarchy feel. Features one adjustible strap, two in-bag dividers, and a carabiner style clip flap.... more info...

Perfect for desert warfare, or just battling the mean streets of New York, our classic "army" one strap features two in-bag dividers and an easy carabiner style clip flap. Strand logo in brown distressed... more info...