" The coolest bookstore " The service and vibe is welcoming…read moreand relaxed . No pressure to buy . However if you do decide to buy lots of gems . I bought a first edition Steven King pop up book , I feel I got value for my purchase and time spent . The owner is very passionate about his store and it shows . I live in Newton . We and all small towns need a place like this . I definitely will be back . I am very fortunate to live so close to this gem .

What an awesome record shop / bookstore in Newton Centre. I've been here multiple times now…read more Tonight I was grabbing dinner and was intrigued by the table of books out front labeled "$6 books or 3 for $15" and it was loaded with goodies. I walked out with Michelle Obama's book in mint condition for $5. Unreal. Inside is full of wall to wall coverage of books and vinyls. Heaven. It's very tidy and everything is organized by genre for both the books and the vinyls. The friendliest man works here - I believe he's the store owner. Very welcoming, softspoken, and extremely knowledgeable. Anytime I have a question, he knows where to point me. Not to mention he's always turning the tunes for a cozy and welcoming feel as you browse. Couldn't recommend this place more. Go check em out!

More Than Words is a nonprofit bookstore that sells new and used books while supporting young…read morepeople ages 16-24 who are system-involved, including youth from foster care, court-involved backgrounds, housing insecurity, and more. The young people help run the store, learn job skills, and work toward personal and career goals--and it truly shows in the care and pride behind the space. The shop itself is small but mighty. I walked out with four excellent-condition used books (three of which had already been on my TBR list) and somehow also added two cookbooks because... no regrets. Everything was very affordable, and it felt good knowing my purchase was directly supporting youth in the local community. If you're near one of their locations (I believe there's another in the Boston area), I highly recommend stopping in or checking out their online storefront. Great books, great prices, and an even greater mission--absolutely worth supporting.

Great place to shop and support your community. I live that there are brand new housewares at…read morefraction the cost of retail. One can feel good in shopping and supporting a worthwhile cause.

Such a huge bookstore that has not just a wide selection of books, but also gifts that range from…read morethe quirky to traditional to Boston souvenirs. You can easily spend an entire day here looking at everything. Not a lot of places to sit, but there are a few chairs scattered about the space. It's in a neighborhood that has lots of eateries so you can easily spend an entire day in the Brookline area.

A basic magnet. Barnes & Noble style clinical cleanliness with the obligatory goft section, but way…read morebetter appointed. The book buyers do a great job stocking everything for the bestseller faithful, romance feasted, non-fiction lover, and serendipitous browser.

I went today to pickup a book at Wellesley books. When checking out, at the front register of…read moreWellesley Books on Washington St. Wellesley, the woman who is tall and in 60s put on the so sweet fake attitude. I said it was a hard book to find. She said it's popular and everyone loves it. Be sure to come back and tell us what you thought of it. When I brought up a historical fiction book I had just finished, related to current times, her attitude totally changed and a condescending disapproval shown through clearly. I don't go to book stores for that and I will not go back.

Classic independent bookstore. Staff was super friendly, space is bright, great selection. Basement…read morehas used books but we didn't have time to go through them-will be back

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.

Everything: value,selection, customer service, smorgasbord of books, including history, languages,…read morefiction, general non fiction

They had a book I bought here years ago on poetry about loss that I was able to get a copy from…read moretheir warehouse in a day. They have excellent taste and it's a wonderful afternoon to peruse their choices.

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.