The service here is always great. Emploees will say hi in passing, giving you the opportunity to…read moreask a question if needed, and there's always someone at the info desk in the middle of the store. But for the most part, they recognize that a solid browse is usually needed before you'll be ready to check out up front. I admit, once I find my books I always (always!) take a right turn before checkout to do a solid walk-thru of the papers, calendars, binders, candy- everything yu need to have cool, pretty things on your desk or bookcase. And theyy get me every time. I ike that you can put a book aside to pick up and pay in store. Some times I'm not 100% sure that I'm buying the book I want, so it's handy to not have to pre-pay for a pickup. The selections on the tables up front are usually fairly interesting - mysteries, current releases, popular titles. There's always something there that I haven't read, or a great gift idea. Yep, people still like to give and get real paper books! While I keep a dozen or so ready-loaded on my Kindle, my first love are books that stay with you and I'm always gifting one to someone who I know still reads, or is learning to read, or doesn't know that they need to READ A DAMN BOOK! Because I'm only there to help! Go. Listen to a story time. Attend an author event. Or get a Starbucks at the counter and grab a table. There are many worse ways to spend some time quieting your mind.

The Barnes & Noble and the Buck A Book in Downtown Crossing closed years ago, and more recently the…read moreB&N at the Pru closed during the pandemic in 2022. When I happened upon the Barnes & Noble at Derby St Shops, I came to realize that I had somehow been mentally convinced that there were no more open locations. So this was a pleasant surprise! Nice and spacious with a well decorated children's area and a Starbucks on the right. Stop on by and peruse some books!

Service, selection, and value! free parking and convenient. Accept credit cards and take in books…read morefor trade in

Love the selection of books.and the sales people are nice, but they charge a surcharge on using a…read morecredit card which is illegal in the state of Ma.

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 hugely underrated bookstore that is a nonprofit, proceeds instead going to Road to…read moreResponsibility, an organization that benefits people with disabilities. This is used stuff, and it's cheap. They have DVDs and CDs too, and they will take your donations. Ocean Village's thrift nature benefits from property values in surrounding communities. Generally, people who can afford to live around there buy nice books. It's extremely well organized and well laid out. It's big. One important thing is the parking lot, which puts in the back by the senior center behind a playground, which you have to drive around to park in front of the bookstore. It seems like you're not allowed to enter the back fence but, do, and be impressed.

A charming used bookstore in Marshfield. The vast array of genres is impressive for a small store…read more Stacy the manager always gives a friendly greeting and has an encyclopedic knowledge of books. Prices are low and they welcome donations of books.

When my friend said she wanted to go to this book store on our short trip to Boston, I was lowkey…read moreside eyeing her. But man oh man, I'm glad she made this one of our stops!! Walking up, there's an outdoor section with books for sale that is aesthetically pleasing. We didn't go through the books but I saw sales as low as $5 a book. This book store is one of a kind! There's 3 floors. The stairs to the second floor are beautiful. The top floor has an impressive collection of rare books. We spent 30 minutes just looking through all the titles and oooing and ahhhing at how awesome it would be to own them! This is a book lovers dream and honestly just stop by to see how cool it is!

Brattle! I was so excited to visit this bookshop as a tourist. I made sure it was one of the places…read moreI stopped at while in town. There were so many books, everywhere in the store and outside the store. I didn't find anything outside. I don't think it was anything written in the last 20 years outside. All old or hella old books. Inside, there were old books also but a few newer books. There were so many sections to browse. I also was able to find and purchase a book that was on my TBR. The people at the register were nice and made sure they were ringing everyone up and moving the line along. The prices for the books were ok. I bought a book because I didn't have it and I was here but I'm sure I could have gotten it cheaper at the Goodwill but it's about the experience. I definitely enjoyed the bookshop and the experience.

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.

" 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!

They offer nearly everything here. It's my favorite Christian book store that offers so much more…read more I've bought little stuffed animals, little Jesus's, plaques, stickers, bibles, and many books on faith (new & used). You'll love it here

I am so thankful for Heritage House. Your offerings not only extend to those in search of teaching…read morematerials for Bible Studies, Preaching guides, or Anointing oils. You also provide for every age, with an outstanding children's section. I noticed you host a selection of Robes, various musical artist in your CD selection, cards, etc., etc. If you have a question or two the staff is so helpful in support of your needs. I love that you have quiet corners with tables and chair sitting areas. Thank you for providing such a wonderful store where your minute visit can turn into an hour. Oh, less I forget, if it's not in stock, they will order it for you! Thank you Heritage House, your value speaks volumes!

Nice book and grift shop in the middle of the main shopping and eating street of Plymouth downtown…read more It is not a big place, but it has some nice and unique items. I found a nice little inexpensive Christmas ornament for a gift. The sale lady was friendly and helpful.

ONCE UPON A TIME..... Once upon a time, there existed…read morebuildings crammed full of rows and rows of books. Stories of war and peace, art history, cinema theory, heroes, bad guys, robots, religious doctrines, dictionaries, sexy handymen, historical chronicles, biographies both famous and infamous, philosophies from other centuries, vampires, scientists, murder, love, tragedy and triumph. Imagine walking those aisles and actually choosing a book to open and review. The smell of the pages, the feel of the story. Ah bliss. There used to be so many. Now, so many have closed. And yet, a BRAND NEW STORE has popped up with such friendly and enthusiastic staff, it's sure to lure folks from their tablets and into the store. After a rather dismal experience at another local bookseller, we bustled through the rain and into Windemere fifteen minutes prior to the store closing. Owner Bill Burnett not only welcomed us as if we were old friends, he told us not to worry about the time - "Have a look around! Need help or a recommendation? Just ask! If I don't have it, I'll order it for you!" What a terrific representative of his small (but expanding into a larger space across the street come October 2017) interesting book haven and gift shop. Bill let us know he hadn't gone into his full social media campaign as the store would be moving but I couldn't let our visit go by without a review. Here we go: -Friendly, knowledgable service. -Good, clearly defined sections from local interest and authors to New York Times best sellers. -Small rooms leading into each other make browsing fluid and effortless. -Eclectic gifts like unique book marks and sculptures that on close inspection are revealed to be funky table fans. -Healthy children's section that doesn't overpower the store. We bought some terrific reads and tried not to overstay our welcome. Plymouth residents and visitors, watch this little store grow and expand. Drop by and support your local book seller! Together we can save print! Too dramatic? OK, go in and buy a book!

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.