Many book selections and friendly staff. Willing to help and help source anything you're looking…read morefor. This trip was for a children's book, ended up with a bath book that they had a few options. They were doing an event with a local brewery in Melrose which I thought was a cool collab. First time here I unfortunately couldn't find what I was looking for and parking is tricky in this area. But supporting local feels good.

Great place. People are very helpful and there is a wide variety of materials to chose from.read more

I visited The Book Rack during Independent book store weekend. This ended up being one of my…read morefavorite bookstores in the Boston area. They sell a mix of both new & used books, and their used book selection is amazing and well priced. I recently stopped by The Book Rack for a second time to donate some books for store credit - I was happy with the store credit I received and will be back soon to build my book collection.

Stumbled upon the Book Rack the other day, while waiting for a restaurant nearby to open for dinner…read moretime. It's so cute in here! They offer both new & used books, the selection seemed endless. I liked that they offer used books in pretty good condition, as well, at reasonable prices. Lots of fun bookmarks & cool kick knacks! They had these LiTEArary samplers that I almost bought... I think this would make a unique gift! We didn't get to spend too much time here but will for sure be back! Parking: street meter parking

Lots of parking and the store was organized and clean, so why only the 3 stars? I pre-ordered a…read morebook several months ago that arrived with a stain on the front cover, rather than risk them shipping another I decided to go to the store (30 minute drive) to do the exchange. After roaming around the store, I finally found the book (upstairs) and the restrooms (downstairs) - did I miss the store directory somewhere??? - and headed to the line. It was just before noon on a weekday and only one person was working at the register. I was 6th in line and 3 of the people ahead of me had complicated transactions involving B&N membership, what tote bag to pick out, etc...... FINALLY another employee came to the register (no one called for her, she just happened to be walking by) as I was the next in line, my exchange involved no paperwork and took about 15 seconds. During peak times, a second employee really needs to stay close and help out!!!

Huge selection at this location and an adjoining large coffee shop made for a perfect pit stop…read moreduring a long drive. Was a bit chilly inside and I was hoping for a better selection of discounted books but found a really special soup cookbook so I left pleased.

Fat Cat Books is my favorite bookstore in the Boston area and online. The owner is remarkably…read moreknowledgeable about all genres of books and if she doesn't have the one you're looking for, she'll find it: old, new, rare, or unique. She often gives me suggestions about books to read or give as gifts and I and my family have never been disappointed in what we've discovered as a result.

From the owner: Fatcatbooks is a used, out-of-print, rare bookshop with thousands of titles of all genres available…read morefor purchase in shop or on-line. We also have a large selection of current hardcover and paperback (not on line) fiction and non-fiction in "Very Good" condition ( lightly read). We are happy to search for that book you have been looking for. No charge for the search.

If you're visiting Walden Pond, I def recommend stopping in here. They have some really great…read moreThoreau t shirt options for sale, and I bought some really great souvenirs and presents for friends and family. It's right across the street from the pond, so you cannot miss it.

This is a cute place with souvenirs, books, clothes, food and gifts. The gentleman working there…read morehappened to also be the author of a book they carry, and he autographed it for a customer. I love how the building is completely green.

Helpful staff will point you to the section you want, but don't necessarily expect the particular…read morebook you seek. It's not a new book store; it's a used book store, so they're limited to what comes in. That said, they have a terrific, wide selection.

This place is great. It puts most other used bookstores to shame!! October has 1/2 off fiction and…read moreyou can often find hardcover bestsellers for dollars compared to $30 at Barnes and noble's.

Dude this place is so nice I'd move to Lexington if I could to be closer if I wasn't a dirty poor…read more Regardless, what I really appreciate is the place is very spacious for games, selection is wide enough, prices are pretty fair, and I like what they do for folks in the community. The bistro is shockingly good like idk what's going on back there. If prizing could be a little better for events that'd be great but for 99% of the population that doesn't matter :)

Had an amazing burger here. Got it with a side of one of their homemade medium hot sauces and…read morecovered the burger in that and it was tops. Solid fries and I loved the handcrafted maine root beer.