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“Over and above the large variety of wonderful books and religious gifts, the sisters that operate this location are truly a model of humility, wisdom, patience and kindness. It is like a sanctuary enetering this store. Peace, Wisdom and Love.”
“Kind staff, great selection of toys and games, my go-to store for when I need gifts for my niece and nephew. Free present wrapping is clutch, and their rewards program often has actually great deals. Thanks, Boing!”
“I had an amazing experience at this lovely black owned bookstore. I was greeted with a friendly face, and I felt extremely welcomed and appreciated the display of all the books. I will definitely be back. 10/10 recommend”
“Harvard Book Store sits on Massachusetts Avenue in Harvard Square and has been a fixture of the Cambridge intellectual landscape long enough that it functions as a landmark rather than just a retail destination. The large windows and stacked displays visible from the street invite you in before you have made any decision to enter, and once inside the floor-to-ceiling shelves and the density of the selection create an atmosphere that is difficult to rush through even when you came in with a specific title in mind.
The main floor covers new releases, staff picks, and a broad selection organized by subject across fiction, nonfiction, and a range of specialized categories. The curation reflects the surrounding community in the best way, with titles that reward browsing beyond the obvious bestseller tables. Staff are knowledgeable and genuinely helpful when you want a recommendation or need to locate something specific, and the information desk handles navigation questions efficiently without making you feel like you are interrupting.
The basement is where the store distinguishes itself most clearly from a standard bookshop. The used and remaindered book sections downstairs cover an enormous range at a fraction of the cover price, and the quality of the used stock tends to be high. Spending time down there is one of the more rewarding ways to move through the store, and most visitors come up with something they were not looking for when they went down. The remaindered section in particular offers discounted new copies of titles that did not move at full price, and the selection rotates enough that regular visits continue to surface new things.”
9:30AM - 10PM
279 Harvard St, Brookline
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“Lots of used romance and fantasy books which is my favorite genre. Was able to get my favorite book and a new book I wanted to read for about $20! Their used book section is about half of normal prices but most of the used books are basically new.”
9AM - 5:30PM
9 West St, Boston
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“What an unbelievable find. They have an extensive selection of used and rare books covering every topic imaginable—from history and philosophy to math and mystery. Don't miss the huge $3–$5 outside display (look for the yellow stickers). Amazing prices and an incredible selection!”
“This place is a true gem! I have bought gifts here for years (love the complementary gift wrapping!) and recently tried the pottery. The staff is so helpful, explaining the process and assisting me and my kids when we wanted to try a handprint design. They even came to the rescue to end a toddler tantrum during pottery painting! Their selection of toys, books, games, and stuffies is fabulous. They have a really wide array of things to paint in the pottery section, and the space for painting is very nicely set up and calming.”
9:30AM - 8PM
124 Salem St, Boston
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“Amazing bilingual bookstore in Boston, specialized in Italian narratives with a worldwide exquisite catalogue for kids, teenagers and adults. Its children section is just adorable and contains many literary worlds for encouraging all the little readers. The sellers were the kindest people, very knowledgeable and eager to find way more books.”
10AM - 6PM
9 Spring Ln, Boston
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“Popped by here for a book to read on the beach for the 4th, funny enough found this 1932 collection of stories about America by American writers in the $1 cart outside of the store. Handed the cashier a dollar and was on my way. Feels great to support local. Also bought a nice copy of Jane Austen’s works back in December as a gift. Great little shop tucked in bostons downtown.”
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely called this place for any discount promos that you find online i.e there was supposed to be a discount code for nurses week in May posted on Facebook but that was not accurate in the store. The gentleman was so sweet when I showed him the posting he still honored a discount for me.”
“If you love nonfiction this is your bookstore! Literally one of the best collections of non-fiction- everything from linguistics to the math of knitting. It probably shouldn’t have come as a surprise but I was delighted! Picked up a linguistics book from one of my favorite authors!”
“Amazing selection of things. I'm a University student and I've found books that I needed for several classes. Huge historical/political selection, reasonably priced crystals, and cozy.”
“Classic independent bookstore. Staff was super friendly, space is bright, great selection. Basement has used books but we didn't have time to go through them-will be back”
“Fabulous women-owned bookstore in Jamaica Plain, selling, as far as I could tell, only new books. Leave plenty of time to browse - the selection of books is wide ranging, and, for a relatively small space, very large and comprehensive. The exterior signage alone is remarkable! Definitely among my favorite bookstores world-wide. I came away with their The Papercuts Anthology: What Happened Here, a collection of poems, essays, and fiction by authors they hosted during their first year (2014) in business. What a nice souvenir, co-edited by the store's owner, Kate Layte.”
“I've been to this bookstore several times now, and love the atmosphere. It has a really nice and wide variety of books for its small/cozy size. There are also cute products in the front of the store. I stumbled upon a concert there earlier this year ??”
11AM - 7PM
127 Newbury St, Boston
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“I reached out to Posman books and they had exactly the books I was looking for, put them on hold for me, and I was able to pick them up the next day. The whole interaction was smooth and full human personality and kindness.”
“There’s a great selection of products with that distinct MIT aesthetic. Even without a giant logo, many items feature a smart, sophisticated design. Nice for souvenirs.”
“I love this book store! It’s bright and welcoming and the employees are always so nice. It’s located right on the waterfront too so it’s always a pleasure to walk here.”
“We go for breakfast fairly often when we bring our son to BU and we enjoy the fun vibe of the place. The food is good but I would not say it is noteworthy. I ordered poached eggs this time and I should have specified that I like them a bit firm and they were extremely runny but I perhaps should have said how I liked them - that said, we ordered via the QR code. I think in the future I will order directly through the servers because a couple of things happened as a result of us choosing QR. 1) We were served our coffee but nobody had given us any silverware and there was no wait-staff that wasn't already tending to other customers to bring us something to stir it with. I asked a passing server but they must have forgotten. So by the time our food came (with silverware) the coffee was cold. and 2) you can't specify stuff like "can they maybe cook the poached eggs a bit extra because I prefer them a bit firm. That all said, there is a happy vibe there and seems like lots of people are gathering there with someone they love and it has a buzzy happy feel. Plus the bookstore attached has so much fun stuff to browse. Best greeting card section ever. I stock up every timel”
“I absolutely love local bookstores like Hummingbird because I can tell that the employees actually read and enjoy the books they sell. Nothing makes me happier than being complimented on my book choices when I check out, or a random comment about how they loved a particular book I'd picked up. It gives it an extremely warm and welcoming vibe, and that's why I visit as often as I can!
Their selection of titles is great too and I always find something new and interesting.”
“I’m not into Romance or Romantasy novels, but this place makes you fall in love regardless. And they truly have books and goodies that appeal to everyone. AND, if you like Romantasy, this is your Mothership.”
“Great experience here and we will be back! So clean, the set ups are so cute, and some new items too like children’s books and mixing bowls. We grabbed some books, a belt, some CDs for our played, and a leather belt from Italy!”
“Griffin was the man ! Took his time & went through 2 binders filled with vintage Pokemon & gave me the best price possible. Tbh more than I was expecting. Nothing but honest & warm welcoming people as soon as you enter the establishment. Thank you Griffin !”
“Love this place!! They have every book you’d ever seek on all ritual art subjects and great insight if you don’t know which to get. Their jewelry is gorgeous and handmade. I love every piece I’ve ever bought, even found matching crystal studs of the same crystal”
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“Not the place to go to find a specific book, but a lovely place to go to look for an interesting book. Many of their books are only for sale by collection; the ones for sale individually are fascinating, beautiful and affordable. When I was there, the front of the space was a photography exhibit which was also not to be missed. The employees are helpful, and it's a great place to relax and poke through books.”
“We have wanted to come for awhile but kept getting the days and times mixed up. So glad we came!! Parking wasn't bad midday on Wednesday and each month there's a special. This July is half off fiction. Super staff!!”
“I think they said this is the oldest poetry bookstore in the U.S. or something like that?? Definitely worth checking it out, it's a very small bookstore and is completely full of poetry! Lots of notable authors there, I think they have a lot of events and things happening at the store as well. Very kind workers as well.”
“Delightful place and people (or maybe I was just starved for conversation with some fellow designers?) Either way, thank you for providing the opportunity, Michael!!”
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“My first time discovering this spot, and I love it! Lovely to see locals coming in with friends and family for quality time chatting over a cup of coffee. Nice background music. I enjoyed the Mexican mocha and cranberry/orange scone, and I got a toy truck for my friend's little one. The bookstore employee was very nice and engaging with the customers and ready to help with recommendations. I'll be back soon!”