For such a gorgeous bookstore, the service was diabolical. The owner (I assume, being the only…read morefemale and worker in the store) was incredibly rude, not greeting us when we walked in, or when we went to the register, did not say thank you, or have a nice day- cashed us out and gave judgmental stares with an uninterested attitude. if I was a real asshole I would've walked back in after leaving to return the items. It costs nothing to be kind. If you are reading this now, maybe read one of the self help books on your displays, and take a cold shower.

I came in to get a new gratitude journal . This book store has a great vibe . Staff is so…read morehelpful , attentive and friendly. They have a good selection of books if you need anything forward they can order it for you . It can be shipped to your house as well . They also have a little candy area , yummy ! They have a big parking lot they share with other vendors. So parking is not an issue. The value is good for the vibe , experience and overall selection of books .

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.

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:)

I've been here a few times. I had the woman at the front desk order me one of the Little Blue Truck…read morebooks we didn't have at the house. Prices are reasonable, especially for the area!

Went into Newtonville Books with an ice cream. A mouse ran across the floor and we gasped…read more Staff told us to stop "horsing around" and that ice cream isn't allowed. Good to know the store enforces stricter rules for customers than for rodents.

Such an awesome bookstore...love the selection of both more current and true antiquarian books…read more The more time I spend in here, the more I'm going to find without which I can't live. The store owner is also fabulous and welcoming. Would give it more stars if I could!

I love this bookstore. I can't believe we've lived in this area for so long and hadn't gone in. The…read morewoman working was LOVELY! She was very very knowledgable and navigated the store like a champ. The amount of rare and antique books is really fun to look through! My husband bought a few rare copies of Steven King's IT and The Stand. They also buy back books - but you have to make an appointment on Thursdays. I can't wait to go back.

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

Huge thank you to An Unlikely Story for hosting Kelly Bishop last night! What an amazing author…read moreevent! I truly cannot believe Kelly came here! We even got a copy of her paperback book with the ticket. My only criticism is that I could have listened to at least another hour of Kelly speak! Only one hour of her is not enough, she is amazing!

I can not express to you how kind, compassionate, and happy the workers are here. There's always…read morelike 20 people working and every single person from the books to the kitchen staff is happy and cheerful and so kind. Honestly, this is refreshing as corporations understaff and stress their employees. This local owner know what we the patrons want, we want people who are happy with their jobs and that's done by great staffing. This is my go to for any gift. Yes, you're paying more for a book than you would on Amazon but this is the opposite of a greedy corporation who screws everyone. This is truly local and I'm lucky to live 20 mins away.

This a charming store full of fantastic books & toys. The…read moreemployees are very helpful & they will wrap gifts for you when needed. I highly recommend this store to anyone with children & also for gift buying.

My sister is obsessed with this place and with 5 kids she is totally right to be! She referred me…read morehere looking for a gift for some quarantine joy and the service is impeccable! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

A wide selection of items, with an especially good crystal section. Definitely worth the trip!read more

This review has been a long time in coming…read more Over twenty years ago, I was friendly for several years with Rose, one of the owners, and her daughter Robin, who is still the resident "intuitive reader". I was introduced to them because I was going through a terrible time. Over a period of several years, as my life fell apart, I was repeatedly told by the people who congregated there that everything that was happening to me was due to one or more of the following: - it was something I'd agreed to before I came into this life; - we're here to "learn lessons" and I was failing to learn them; - I was "manifesting" everything that was happening to me, telling the universe it was what I wanted even if I wasn't consciously aware of it; - that God, Spirit or the universe (take your pick) was offering me what I needed, but I wasn't seeing it because I was focused only on what I wanted. In other words, my suffering was my own fault. It was standard New Age fare - puerile rationalizations and psychological counseling without training, qualifications or a license. Moreover, it was relentless, repetitive, went on for years, and I now regard it as a form of abuse. I should have walked away long before I did. When I knew them, the store was a gathering place for numerous psychics, channelers, Wiccans, card readers, energy healers, "shamanic practitioners" and other assorted people who believed they were inherently gifted or just went to a few weekend workshops and considered themselves qualified to do whatever it was they were doing. I tried various New Age healing and interventional modalities; nothing worked, not one piece of information I was given was accurate and not one prediction (from those who made them as part of their practice) came to pass. I was fed a great deal of nonsense while my life continued to spiral downward, despite everything I tried to do to help myself - and while it was spiraling, it always came back to the same thing: I was consistently told that it was all somehow my fault (although they tended to bristle at my use of the word). The people who gathered around that store epitomized the New Age ethos of blaming the victim. I complained about this on a number of occasions, and was at one point told, "It isn't an exact science; it's really like guessing." This was actually said. On another occasion, I was accused of shaking my fist at God. They practice theology the same way they practice therapy - with neither training nor qualifications, and with a belief in their ability to understand complex subjects that doesn't hold up in reality. On several occasions, I said to both Rose and Robin, "If we're here to learn lessons, and the same things keep happening to me repeatedly because I'm somehow not 'getting' those lessons, there has to be a problem with the presentation - because I'm simply not that stupid." This was invariably met with silence. I should also mention that at no point was there ever an apology. If something along the lines of, "We don't know what's going on in your life and we're sorry we can't help you" had been said, I would be much more forgiving. Instead, there was always either silence or a rationalization involving my culpability - again, it was always my fault. It was never that their foundational beliefs were wrong; that was unthinkable. I have to assume the people who post positive reviews here and on Facebook either go there solely for New Age paraphernalia and leave it at that, or if they go for some sort of "spiritual counseling" they're told what they want to hear. The only further contact occurred years after I'd ended the relationships, when I emailed one of them to express my frustration and resentment. Again, there was no apology. The reply was acrimonious, defensive, and of course, blamed me both for their failures and for my own discomfiture. As is typical within that subculture, she took no responsibility for misleading me while emphasizing *my* responsibility. I'm posting this because it's festered within me for two decades. I was given a lot of false hope at a time when I needed genuine answers, and I came out of it with a profound contempt for both the New Age belief system and the subculture that embraces it. If there is anyone else who walked away from that world disgruntled, perhaps they'll read this and realize they aren't alone. On their Facebook page, they describe their business as "a haven of nurturing and healing to those needing physical and spiritual restoration". It was anything but that for me. If you're looking for crystals, jewelry, New Age books (which I think contain nonsense but if that's what you want), Tarot cards, Native American flutes and carvings, etc. - as others have said, they have a very good selection. If you're thinking of going there for any sort of counseling or supernatural intervention (for lack of a better term) - my advice would be to steer clear. Everything these people believe is harmful and misleading inanity.

Back when I was working in Waltham, I kept tabs on More Than Words since they had a location there…read moreand I was interested in getting involved. They have such an amazing mission, and I highly recommend people look into this nonprofit to learn more on how to support! This review is for their Boston store--an open, spacious thrift and book store. They have a great selection, from affordable everyday pieces to higher-end clothing (for both women and men), plus old-timey knickknacks, home goods, shoes, costume jewelry, toys, and new packaged gifts. There's so much to rummage through, and it doesn't have that musty thrift store feel--it's very well kept. We bought a bunch of things: glass cake display I had as a kid (that doubles as a fruit trifle dish), an abstract dress that was basically new (originally over $200, I snagged for $40), a metal dragon bracelet, and more. The staff is fun--they seem like friends with each other, and a few even made me feel like we were becoming friends too, loll. It's a very cool atmosphere and well staffed. If no one's at the register, there's a bell you can ring and they'll be right there. I love this place--it is one of my highlights of the South End area!

Wonderful people doing great work. This bookshop is has so many good finds and the money is…read morereinvested into the community. They have clothes, housewares, tickets. Please support this community center store!