10AM - 5:30PM
610 Main St, Reading
Book Stores
“Anywhere that has books is awesome but Porter Square Books goes above and beyond. I keep coming back time and again because of the people as well as the selection!”
“The price is there to remind you that reading is a luxury that to many are without. But, when you have the $$, a great way to spend a lazy afternoon (stormy, super hot, etc...), with the kiddos, is for all to find a new book and to share a venti frap while reading to each other (and themselves). There are lots of ways to spruce it up (like, picking out each other's books or teaching each other something new).”
“The book rack is a very special independent book store. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They sure pack a lot of new and used books into the space they have. Make sure to sign up for an account and trade in the books you've finished. Love this place.”
10AM - 5:30PM
311 Main St, Stoneham
Book Stores
“I love this little bookshop and visit it often! Great selection of all kinds of books with fair prices, and you can sell used books here too. They have a great inventory of gifts and puzzles as well. The owners are really nice and knowledgeable, and they have a good rewards program. This has become my go-to shop for buying books!”
10AM - 6PM
488 Main St, Melrose
Book Stores
“Stopped in for a last minute birthday gift and the staff was super helpful recommending the perfect gift for a 4 year old! Great selection of toys and crafts with a book section as well. They also gift wrap!”
“I LOVE that we have such bookstore in our town, it’s really amazing. When I couldn’t find my book in store you can always pay first and they will order for you , once your item been filled you will get notification to go pick it up, it’s super convenient. I highly recommend this bookstore. Such wonderful store”
10AM - 7PM
559 Main St, Winchester
Book Stores
“The staff here are very nice and super helpful! I was looking for a air fryer cookbook for my roommate and two of the staff helped me search through their cooking section for it. When we couldn’t find it, they looked on the computer and even went to the back room to find a copy for me. 10/10 customer service :)”
“Came in today 09/23/2025, The employee Jessica was such a great help! She was very knowledgeable in the genre I was looking for. I can’t wait to return to this location. I hope more locations hire staff like her.”
10AM - 6PM
74 Main St, Andover
Book Stores
“A true gem and must visit. They recently moved locations but maintained the charm and elegance of a longstanding independent bookstore. Money well spent and time is never wasted here!”
“Love this cute, little bookstore!! It’s a wonderful place for gifts for children. Their book selection is perfect and the owner gives great advice on what kids of different ages would like. They also support local authors—we actually met one in the store who drew a custom drawing for our son. It’s obvious a lot of love goes into this place.”
“(Translated by Google) The attention is very special with much respect I highly recommend this place to buy your bible and your books for your children ❤️?(Original)La atención es muy especial con mucho respeto recomiendo mucho este lugar para comprar tus biblia y tus libros para tus hijos ❤️?”
“The staff was flexible and able to accommodate my requests. They were able to check the supply closets to assist me in finding what I was looking for. However, the products, specifically the t-shirts, were rather expensive as compared to the other institutions I have visited.”
“Store is well organized, I did wish there were a few more affordable options for Sweatshirts, one alone was $80. They do have almost everything one would need if there was no nearby convenience store. Over all awesome shopping experience!”
“They have an adorable children's section with great books. They have a "growing up" bookshelf with tons of useful books with sweet messages. Staff was very friendly but not overbearing.”