A classic Barnes & Noble with a good selection…read more The store is well laid out, clean, and organized. The entrance is accessible from the outside. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful. It is a pleasure to have a local "brick & mortar" book store. I will return!

Gracious, intelligent, extremely helpful staff and so many high quality books, toys, games puzzles…read moreand more!!! Wonderful to have the cafe there as well and to be able to hang out and socialize, read, eat and have beverages! There are always some great sales as well if you're looking for a bargain:)

The service here is always great. Emploees will say hi in passing, giving you the opportunity to…read moreask a question if needed, and there's always someone at the info desk in the middle of the store. But for the most part, they recognize that a solid browse is usually needed before you'll be ready to check out up front. I admit, once I find my books I always (always!) take a right turn before checkout to do a solid walk-thru of the papers, calendars, binders, candy- everything yu need to have cool, pretty things on your desk or bookcase. And theyy get me every time. I ike that you can put a book aside to pick up and pay in store. Some times I'm not 100% sure that I'm buying the book I want, so it's handy to not have to pre-pay for a pickup. The selections on the tables up front are usually fairly interesting - mysteries, current releases, popular titles. There's always something there that I haven't read, or a great gift idea. Yep, people still like to give and get real paper books! While I keep a dozen or so ready-loaded on my Kindle, my first love are books that stay with you and I'm always gifting one to someone who I know still reads, or is learning to read, or doesn't know that they need to READ A DAMN BOOK! Because I'm only there to help! Go. Listen to a story time. Attend an author event. Or get a Starbucks at the counter and grab a table. There are many worse ways to spend some time quieting your mind.

The Barnes & Noble and the Buck A Book in Downtown Crossing closed years ago, and more recently the…read moreB&N at the Pru closed during the pandemic in 2022. When I happened upon the Barnes & Noble at Derby St Shops, I came to realize that I had somehow been mentally convinced that there were no more open locations. So this was a pleasant surprise! Nice and spacious with a well decorated children's area and a Starbucks on the right. Stop on by and peruse some books!

I liked it. It is on the smaller side, but there is still a variety of genres. While it is called…read morefrugal, just be aware that the prices are not super frugal unless you're buying from the sale section (however, you are buying from a local and black owned business so if you are avid reader like myself you may walk out of here with at least two books and be supporting your locally owned businesses in the process). I bought a Selena book in Spanish from sale section $7 and a James Baldwin novel for ~ $8. Also, the Saturday evening I came, there was a book club meeting in session which is great. They have a little kids section too which is awesome. I also really liked the other items the store sells: super cute hand bags, personalized bookmarks, and clothing items). Go check it out!

I buy all of my books from the Frugal Bookstore. If they don't have it in stock, they order it for…read moreme and they have it for me the next time I go in. They give me 10% off every time I spend a certain amount of money (I don't remember what the amount is. They keep track for me). What I love most about the Frugal Bookstore is their collection of BIPOC children's books. I love knowing that the books that I buy for my nieces and nephews will feature BIPOC characters and stories. Thanks to these books, they will grow up seeing representation and knowing that diversity and inclusion is normal. Most of the books at the Frugal Bookstore are written by BIPOC authors or feature BIPOC characters and issues. There are also a few small gift items and calendars. The store is pretty small but packs a big punch. It's well-organized, clean and usually overseen by Nia, the owners' daughter. She's really welcoming and friendly. She got me into Sister Souljah's books! I'd want people stopping by to know that the hours are kind of limited. I sometimes kill time at the nearby Dudley Cafe before heading over to the Frugal Bookstore. Also, the front door can stick and requires a good pull/push to open. I wouldn't want those characteristics to deter anybody because I love frequenting this bookstore!

I was on the quest for slingshot organizers when I discovered this book store. I arrived during…read moremovie night so it was pretty dim and I was trying to keep as quiet as possible as to not disrupt the attention of others. They had a great selection of book ,(some of which I am already familiar with and others that I need to go back to get) They are non profit in the true sense but do accept donations to help pay for rent and stuff. I always find it refreshing when I see establishments like this nestled between the starbuck's and the gap's. I just hope this one manages to stick around. They always seem to disappear so quickly.

this is a decent place, but be warned that despite all of the other accessibility features they…read morehave (a ramp, snacks, a bathroom), it's extremely hot in there with no air conditioning. i was sweating so hard that my arms were drenched, and i left without buying anything because it was too hot to think in there. i thought it would be a nice place to go after buying a book from them at an event, but this is a small upgrade from a shack.

Really awesome experience. Pre-pandemic, the Harvard Book Store would open its doors of the…read morewarehouse twice a year for discount remainder sales. A great opportunity to get a lot of cool stuff to read. Well curated, some nice finds available. Some rarer books also up for sale, with some discount applied there.

The warehouse sale for Harvard Bookstore is a new biannual tradition for book lovers in Greater…read moreBoston. Overstock and used books are offered at a good discount - including some rare and signed volumes. Ranging from science and history to cookbooks and art, with a healthy dose of fiction and graphic novels in the middle, there is surely something for everyone! The December sale for 2014 is the weekend of the 5th and 6th. Details are best found on the book store's website.

Boston's twee / cozy witch bookstore option. Arranged for maximum serendipity and angled to provide…read moremaximum in privacy in minimum space, this is at once your cool aunt's Cape cottage and a place you can't bring your mom because she cringes at the name. A book store that is run by someone who is a reader first, business person second, but trusts themselves enough to have been (clearly) embraced by the community. It's always full of excelent titles, new and rediscovered, and plenty of customers, first timers and faithful.

Super cute bookstore, a table in front at 40% off, otherwise new. Welcoming staff. Helpful…read moreorganization of books including staff recommendations. Good selection of cards and stickers and tote bags as well. Come check it out!

What a cute little bookshop with cafe! We stopped in just to check out the selection but I was…read moredrawn in by its small chop charm. My son and I grabbed some drinks from the cafe and they were delicious, then as we waited browsed their selection. There are more children's books overall but they do carry toys, trinkets, cards, crafts, historical books and more. The woman working the front was super sweet and the lady behind the cafe counter was too, their service was welcoming. As far as value I'd rather support local than the big store. Their prices are the norm but yes you can find majority of these books at big retailers for less. They both also gave a military discount even though I don't believe that is the norm for them but much appreciated. Overall great experience.

Blue Bunny Books is easily one of my favorite locations to walk to and hang out. During my…read morepregnancy, I have found myself walking into town just to be able to sit and do some work while sipping on a yummy drink. Their cafe isn't just creative, it's extensive! They really have something for everyone here. My boyfriend, who is more of a tea than a coffee person, hasn't found any complaints when trying their drinks (and he may be as much of a drink critic as I am). If you have kids, Blue Bunny also does creative and fun events to engage and involve your little ones in some much-needed book-themed fun. With our family expecting our first baby, we're beyond thrilled to bring her over to Blue Bunny's events, no matter how old she is. Blue Bunny is such a staple to the Dedham community, and I will always enjoy going back for some yummy coffees and good books.