2nd stop today for my "Used bookstore trail in MASS" journey. Street parking, but it wasn't an issue. As soon as I walked in, the woman behind the counter directed to me to "the mask basket". Can't recall the last time I was asked to put on a mask, but I complied. Normally I would've walked out, but I figured I was only going to be in there for a few minutes and I had traveled a distance to get to this location, so the least I could do was satisfy her paranoia. Or perhaps authoritarian viewpoint ? Not sure which it was, but I was the only person in the shop at the time. After I was shown the SF/Fantasy section, I found a paperback right away from one of my favorite authors. 2 bucks, made putting up with the mask nonsense worth it. Jumped back in the vehicle and headed to the next Used bookstore ! read more

Bookends in Florence - Bookends in Florence, in Florence, MA. - Bookstores Near Me - Florence, Massachusetts

One of the best bookstores in an area filled with best bookstores. A great mix of new and old stuff, and the place doubles as an excellent event space. read more

I came here Sunday, I think 3/10, to visit and get some pins to benefit the SMA. Walking in, I'm very thankful this store asks patrons to mask, and also provides masks. I also love the antizionist vibes and the Palestinian literature recommendations. If you love to hunt while you thrift, this place is the best. The selection is varied, and I found manga, Shakespeare, anarchist, etc literature available. I got the pins I was looking forward to, and stickers. For everything together in price - I found them to be extremely reasonable. I will definitely come again, and next time try to bring my friends :3 read more

A reviewer wrote "beautifully selected" about the books in this excellent used book store. Couldn't be more true. You never have to wade through shelves of boredom or trash. Every book has its interest, even if it's not the one you want to buy. NOTE: They also sell new books with a nice discount! Just ask them. I live in Northampton and I count on them. An amazing store, an asset to the community. read more

This is my favorite bookstore for used books in the area. By far. They have two stories to wade through, all quality stuff. Their fiction section upstairs is enormous and always has at least 5 books I hadn't heard of but definitely need to buy. I have to limit myself. They have a small kid's section in the back for the little ones. I try to pick something up for my son when we go, and have always found at least 1 board book for him. The books are used, but every one I've bought has been great quality. I pay usually between $5-$10 for a good sized paperback. Not the cheapest, but fantastic quality and selection, so you get what you pay for I guess. They also rent videos for $1 and you can buy old VHS if that's your thing. I haven't spent too much time downstairs, but it's a really huge space compared to what it looks like outside. Definitely worth a stop in. There's even a cute cat who lives here! read more

A perfectly good used book store with a wide variety of titles, if at slightly higher prices than local competitors. Off-beat and peculiar items can be found here if you visit with any frequency. But expect to leave empty-handed often. And navigating the store stock is best summed up from a great quote from the film 'Zero Effect': "When you go looking for something specific, your chances of finding it are very bad. Because of all the things in the world, you're only looking for one of them. When you go looking for anything at all, your chances of finding it are very good. Because of all the things in the world, you're sure to find some of them." Also, the place is apparently run by a fay, mannered woodland elf whose precious affect can be unnerving. Still surely worth a visit. read more

Top notch used bookshop. They buy (call ahead) and sell (with a great selection). This one has mid-range pricing but you can find really great stuff there and the staff are wonderful. read more

A fantastic example of the classic independent used bookstore, right down to the cats and stacks! Books are clearly a passion for the proprietors and it comes shining through. The selection is absolutely unbeatable for a used store (including a lot of recent titles)... I can never seem to go in without leaving with an armload of great books! And not just great books, but hard-to-find books, too (like the kind that have caused me to utter a "wow, I can't believe they have this" on a couple of occasions, and how often does that happen?). Hands down one of my favorite bookstores in the valley (along with Federal Street Books in Greenfield and Pages in Conway). read more

Nice independent used book store with a wide variety of genres and fairly good prices. Plus they have a bookstore cat who will sit with you if you stay and read for a while. read more

i went to barnes and noble to buy a copy of toni morrisons 'beloved' - the paper back copy there was 16$ not counting tax. Too much for me. I called up Bookends and got a high qualtiy copy for $5. NO waiting for the mail, etc. They also have a buyback program which keeps the books in circulation. read more

This is an excellent book. I have found some very interesting science titles here that I have never seen elsewhere - works that are known and discussed but difficult to find used. The owner appears to be very well informed on the value and quality of books. The collection as a whole is excellent. They also sell video, DVDs snd books on tape and CD. read more

This is everything a used bookstore should be. There are two floors of books--all beautifully selected, with excellent collections ranging from nature, science, and history to crafts, mysteries, and popular culture. The fiction and poetry sections are deep and well worth browsing, including foreign-language literature. There is a lovely collection of children's books, the gardening books are outstanding, and there is a small assortment of "collectible" books. Prices are very reasonable. The owner is young, friendly, resourceful, and incredibly knowledgeable about books of all sorts; you can ask his advice, and he will show you a good selection of books on hand related to your interests. He will also locate and order either used or new books he doesn't have in stock (including a discount on the new books). This is our favorite bookstore in Northampton and Florence. Our entire family buys books here and we send our guests here as well. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. If only all bookstores were this well run! read more