Never coming back to this place again…read more My husband and I purchased six books totaling over $100. While checking out, my husband politely asked the owner if he would consider selling one extremely worn, old book for $5 instead of $15. To our surprise, the owner refused to lower the price at all. What made this especially frustrating was that the book looked like it had been sitting in a pile near the bathroom, wasn't a classic, bestseller, or even a well-known title, and appeared to be something that may have originally come from a free library box. Meanwhile, we overheard the owner complaining to another customer that he has too many books and not enough space, even saying he had donated many books to clear room. The whole interaction felt hypocritical and left a very bad impression. We are passionate book buyers and regularly spend a lot on books, but after this experience, this is a store we will never return to.

It's definitely a unique bookstore that has many used books and tons of classics. It is a bit…read moreoverwhelming, but there are definitely many options for books from the past. There were not many "recent" books or many mystery books. It is certainly worth checking out if you are in the area!

When my mom and I were visiting Gloucester about a week or so ago, we spent a few hours just…read morewandering downtown. One of the shops we popped into was the Bookstore of Gloucester. It's small but charming, and the customer service is great! They didn't have a few authors I looked for (they can't have everything, given their size), but I thought they had a well-curated shop - with tons of books to choose from! If you're in town and need a/another book, the Bookstore of Gloucester is one of a couple of wonderful bookstores to pop into!

Fine selection of both adult and children's books. Lovely location on Main St. in downtown…read moreGloucester.

I love independent bookstores like Copper Dog Books. They describe themselves as a bookstore…read more"specializing in genre fic" so more of a place to go if you're looking for a leisurely read rather than a reference book or something like that. There is also a good selection of stickers, art and craft supplies, and other fun stuff. The store is well-organized and easy to navigate. I always love seeing the book recommendations from employees while browsing. I've bought two books from here because the employee recommendation piqued my interest. Prices are on par with other independent bookstores. Service has always been great. Definitely worth a stop if you're in downtown Beverly!

The employee at the register was having a VERY LOUD conversation about how they would "murder their…read morechildren".. it was loud and inappropriate, especially when the register is right next to the children's section where I was shopping with my kids...

My favorite local bookstore. They are so helpful and kind, and they sent me a handwritten thank you…read morefor ordering through them this holiday season. I love this store and cannot wait to get back to browsing there some day.

Best damn book store on the North Shore. Wonderful children's section . Get a book; hop on the trainread more

Don't waste your time driving here if you're interested in any of the rare or collectible books…read moreshown on their website. I collect rare books, first editions, signed books, and other collectible editions. After browsing this store's website, I was excited to visit because I saw several books that were on my want list. I made a 90-minute drive on my day off and arrived with cash in hand, fully prepared to purchase several books. Only after arriving did I learn that none of the rare or valuable books shown on the website are actually kept in the store. Apparently, anything rare or valuable is removed from the shop and stored at the owner's home. There is no clear warning about this on the website. The books are individually photographed and presented as the store's inventory, so naturally I assumed I would actually be able to see them when visiting the store. I essentially drove 90 minutes for nothing. I've visited hundreds of bookstores across the country and have never encountered anything quite like this. The entire concept is baffling to me. If I'm considering spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a rare book, I want to see the actual book. I want to examine the dust jacket, check the boards, look at the pages, and judge the overall eye appeal of that particular copy. That's a huge part of buying collectible books and, frankly, one of the primary reasons to visit a physical bookstore rather than simply ordering online. A bookstore advertising rare books that customers apparently cannot actually see at the bookstore is absurd. At the absolute minimum, the website should clearly and prominently state that the rare and collectible inventory shown online is stored off-site and is not available for viewing at the store. Had that been disclosed, I obviously would not have wasted three hours of my day making the round trip. The store itself is fine if you're looking for ordinary used books. But if you're a serious collector who saw something on their website and is considering making a trip to see it in person, don't bother unless you call ahead and confirm that the book will actually be there.

I was exploring Gloucester with my mom a week or so ago, and we stopped into Dogtown Book Shop…read morewhile exploring downtown. It's a used bookstore, so it's a great place to browse. Don't come with a list, come with time to browse. The shelves are full of books, you might just find something special for your next read!

Annie's Book Stop is a fantastic local book store providing both used & new books. If the owner,…read moreAndrea, doesn't have what you are looking for she will order it. It usually comes in within a couple days. The prices are good, never full list price (new books are usually 20% off, used are 50% off list price), and the condition of the used books is usually very good. I've gotten children's books, young adult novels, books for required reading in college lit classes, sci fi, horror, noir, chick lit, graphic novels, etc. at Annie's. Pretty much any genre you're looking for, she has. There are even out of print titles, so check here if you can't find something at one of the big chains. Ask for help finding your book & Andrea will always know exactly where what your looking for is. I think she uses the force. Where do all the used books come from? The customers. You can bring in any paper back books & get credit to use on your purchase. The credit never expires, but you have to keep track of your slip because there's no way to look it up. If you're anything like me, you might want to use your credit right on the spot to prevent losing out on savings. One more thing: if you bring in a truck load of books don't expect the store to take all of them at once. Apparently there's a limit (not a set in stone one, but whatever) to how many trades they'll take a day. This protects the bottom line, I guess. And if that's what it takes to have a cool little bookstore in Beverly, it's worth it. Still 5 stars. Almost forgot: it's right across from the North Beverly T stop & Nick's Roast Beef (yum). Parking is out back and there is a 2nd entrance back there. Go get some books!

I literally love this place tho a bit crowded always loved getting books here. If she didn't have…read morethe book she would order it for me! Love this place always will!!

The only bookstore in winthrop worth going to. Nothing against what's down the center, but ifya…read morecome here you might learn something. Isn't that what reading is all about...!

This is a great bookstore, and Lee a very friendly interesting person. Knows her books. She is…read morealso a community minded individual who posts pictures of persons that are being seeked and personal. Call Lee and she will help with almost any problem. Ronnie

I visited Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead for the first time as part of the North of Boston book…read moretrail. This was such a cute shop and it's located in the downtown area. The categories of the book sections are pretty broad (nonfiction, fiction, classics, and mysteries). One of the employees kindly gave me a store bookmark to add to my collection. I'll definitely be back!