We stumbled upon Rodney's while exploring Harvard Square area. We loved bookstores, so we had to…read morecheck it out. Wish we had more time! It is pretty big and they have a lot of books, but it was crowded, making harder to browse and navigate. As far as the selection goes, it wasn't our cup of tea. Which is OK. Schedule - every day 12-7 pm , Fridays and Saturdays stays open till 8 pm which is great! You are left alone to look at books, staff here doesn't come around to bother you which is a major plus! Prices are a tad high for a used bookstore. It's worth checking it of you're in the area and you're a fellow bookworm! It has a charming, cozy feel to it.

Stopped there on the way out of town and spent about 40 minutes browsing. Parking was a little…read moreexpensive... it was a Sunday so we couldn't find street parking and instead opted to park at a little lot next door. Was about 6$ for 30 mins or 14$ for 1 hr... needless to say we spent a little more than 30 minutes browsing at the book store. They have a few very old books located next to the checkout point. Books on many hobbies and world religions as well as classics. They do have groups of reference books and thesaurus's (and while they may have been there... I noticed partial sets and only maybe 1-2 complete sets). Books are reasonably priced -- between 94 cents and 30$+. Store was pretty busy when we stopped by but that's exactly what I'd like with a used bookstore. They do accept donations and I surmise that the inventory turns over rather quickly.

In a class by itself, this Cambridge institution makes me feel better just bu walking into the…read morevibe.. it has a deep and varied collection on religion, spirituality, esptericiam, nature, psychology and even some new books of poetry and fiction. So.many crystals, and nice owners. Great place to browse and buy.

This is genuinely one of the cutest and most authentic book stores I've ever seen. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and they have a ton of genres and authors to pick from. Theres truly something for everything. I also really liked the souvenirs they had in the front. I will be back!

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.

The new space is even better than the old one. They are currently running a great event, "Your Own…read morePrivate Bookstore," which lets you rent the bookstore for an hour after closing on Friday evenings for a party of 5-10 people while the staff close up. The entire booking fee applies to any purchase you make as well, which I did not expect and found incredibly generous. The staff basically just let you do your thing, though are around in case anyone needs anything. Definitely a good time.

This place is pretty large and for some students and visitors, this is THE place to go if you want…read moreany kind of Harvard souvenir. The store was founded in 1882 by a group of Harvard students to make textbooks more affordable and learning more accessible. Later, MIT joined forces and the COOP is the place for students of either college to get supplies, gifts and souvenirs. I loved all the great sweaters they had.

Staff were helpful--went above and beyond searching for the size I needed. Healthy mix of clothing,…read morebooks, and a collegiate ambiance that was great to expose my kids to.

Such a unique book store with book shelves outside. They had a large variety of books so there is…read moredefinitely something for everyone. Check their Instagram to make sure that the books are outside because it's such a cool experience. I will be returning next time I'm in Boston.

This Boston shop was picked clean. It was dark and there were zero newer books. The clerk was…read moreasleep. Review: 2

I am so lucky to live within walking distance of this independent bookstore. It's a great place for…read morebrowsing for queer, feminist, and intersectional books. I've bought a lot of gifts there since they moved to their new location. For those of you who have to drive, there's plenty of on-street parking nearby.

Super selection of queer, feminist and all together awesome books with an amazing owner and cool…read moreshop Corgi, Ruby. Fantastic recommendations and a great variety of stickers! Books priced as expected for an independent bookstore and again I was happy to pay.

After a hearty lunch yesterday, we stopped by here to browse the plethora of used books. A…read moreselection of $1 books are stationed in front. Impressive use of a small space and decent organization of books by genre. One staff present, attentive and appeared ready to answer any questions. I enjoyed looking at multiple different shelves of books though I didn't end up buying any. My husband was actually looking for old copies of Edgar Rice Burroughs books: he did find some newer editions. Glad we stopped by!

We stumbled into Commonwealth Books while we were walking the Freedom Trail since it's located in…read morethe downtown, historic area. We couldn't resist, so we took a break in action to check it out. They have a huge inventory of used, antique books. You can spend days in here hunting for books. A tad on the pricey side, but decent customer service and a great find. Worth the break!

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.

Love coming here to search for a new read, find a gift or fun knickknack for a friend, or honestly…read morejust spend some time in an aesthetically pleasing environment! They've got all the vibes and have a lot of hidden gems to be found. Some things can be a bit pricey especially on the gift side, but I would say otherwise on average for the type of items. I love that they always have bargain books and the whole used book section downstairs (that's where you can definitely find deals)! Worth exploring if you're checking out the area or a local who loves books and/or cute things!