The service was good and friendly. They have a great selection of books to choose from. I only…read morebought just a small Souvenir.

This is a really neat bookstore to go into. It is right off the Red Line stop at Kendall/MIT…read morestation. It is next to the museum too. It is a really cool shop to walk around and they separate their books by field (physiology, biology, etc). They did have some strange hours and the two staff members working felt very judge mental. They watched us like a hawk and listened in on our conversations.

The Somerville News is a wonderful independent paper and a great antidote to the Gatehouse Media…read moreconglomerate. Sure you have the typos, occasional grammatical errors, and in-town backscratching going on, but sometimes the paper gets a really good scoop and the editors care very much about fostering new talent and generally keep a very open mind for stories. The newstalk section can be pretty funny sometimes and also gives you a good feel for the soul of old-time Somerville. I guess some people might call the paper more "conservative" than The Somerville Journal. Whatever. In my opinion, it's just more INTERESTING and you get the sense that the powers that be at the paper are invested in infusing it with some personality. Sure they've been through some missteps in the past, but I think they recognize the responsibility that comes with running a paper and are up for the challenge. Here's hoping that this independent paper stays the course and has many more years in business.

From the owner: We are Somerville's only locally owned and operated weekly Newspaper that is delivered to over 160…read moreboxes, local stores and public buildings in Somerville Mass. The paper has been in business since January 1968 as The Somerville Times, in the mid 1970's the name change was made to The Somerville News, now again October 2013 we changed the name back to the original The Somerville Times.

This one hit it all, in the small but mighty way. Great selection with so many choices packed to…read moremaximize space and provide lots of places to tuck in and browse, reasonably priced items that would delight book lovers and those who love them alike, and the folks who work there-wow! Great service!

Porter Square Books has a lot going on! It's more than a bookstore, they sell calenders, toys,…read morestuffed animals, stickers, plants, and much more. I wondered here after checking out Paige and Leaf Cafe which they are attached to. The store was crammed with interesting stuff to look at. They also have a small table in the middle of the store plus some chairs scattered around the store for seating to do some reading. I saw a sign on the door that they do events for the community and have book authors can by. They have a bargain and 20% section to save some money. It's big inside and I got lost looking at toys and reading excerpts of some books (including the Grimm Fairytales) and spent about an hour here. Overall, I appreciate the amount of variety of items they carry and I think that sets them apart from other bookstores.

This is a jewel of a bookstore. The books are all curated by Mila the owner and the selection shows…read moreher care. I found two terrific new books and a used book that was signed by the author. She just celebrated her first year in business and I wish her many more!

Narrative is a wonderfully decorated oasis to sort through a beautifully and thoughtfully curated…read moreselection of books (with an emphasis on women and LGBTQ authors, heck yeah) and sit in a comfy chair to watch Davis Square pass by. I am only deducting one star because the owner's near constant talking takes away from the zen of the space. It's an incredible feat what she's done in nearly two years but the constancy and volume of her voice makes it hard to focus on perusing titles and cozying up to start reading a book in the lovely nook at the front of the store. The space is small and noises echo. I think a statement at the front to keep voices down would be wise. It's not a library, no, but the sound makes it difficult to really lock in. I wish Narrative well!

This is the best book store & cafe I've ever been too…read more Lovestruck Books & Cafe is a romance-focused bookstore and cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that offers a curated selection of romance novels, from contemporary to "romantasy," alongside a cafe with coffee and pastries, and plans for an evening wine bar. It aims to be an inclusive community hub with events, author signings, and merchandise, featuring cozy reading nooks and a focus on diverse voices in romance but also an amazing children's book and sitting area that is perfection to every momma bear ! While in Boston I promised my mini I'd buy her a new book for her collection back home and this book store caught my eye while having a beautiful evening stroll with my love. Service is so sweet and kind , the set up is cozy and the smell of coffee and books is simply perfection. Value is fantastic as well ! I will always make a trip just for this store when in Boston and plan to bring my little one up for a long weekend , I can't wait to see what she picks !

I wanted to love this bookstore. But Lovestruck's love may be conditional…read more They display their "Best of Boston" signs on the doors. It's clearly for their merchandise and not the customer service. I walked in through the side door and first went to the cute kids section. I was pleased by the amount of books my nieces would see themselves represent in. I decided to walk around first before picking some out. I went around the store once to get the lay of the land and not feel overwhelmed, a then again to narrow in on things, so many things that I adored and wanted to buy. However... it became apparent to me that most of the people in the store were not customers, but were employees. 3-4 people behind the register and another 2-3 on the floor. Harvard Sq 2pm on a Tuesday during the summer. It wasn't busy. And yet not a single: -Hi/hello -Welcome! -Find what you're looking for? -Need any help? -Ready to check out? ( as I was near the register with items in hand) - *eye contact and slight smile No acknowledgment. So I put the items back and left.