And now with our local library and bookstore feature, you can compare online prices and boston college bookstore prices and see if your book is in stock at boston college bookstore. The bookstore has always been generous in their support of small independent presses. We will continue fulfilling as many orders as we can, as we have been doing since march 24. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. I am books is an independent bookstore in bostons north end neighborhood. It was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, and first became a bookstore in 1828. The brattle book shop is one of the oldest and largest antiquarian, rare and used bookstores in america. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. The building is a designated site on bostons freedom trail, literary trail, and womens heritage trail.
Raven used books specializes in carefully selected scholarly, literary, and general books. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. Apr 06, 2015 in todays market, it seems like a used bookstore is a rare beast. Raven used books specializes in carefully selected scholarly and literary books. Powells books the worlds largest independent bookstore. Try them on drop everything and read day this april 12.
Used and specialty bookstores in the greater boston area. In addition to a wide variety of books, we offer inexpensive, well made pine shelving units. George emery littlefield 1900, early boston booksellers 16421711, boston. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to recieve further updates as we adapt to the extended closure of the physical store. The latest amazon books store is located at marketstreet lynnfield, along route 128 north of. Heres our pick of the best shops for new and used books and textbooks. In cambridge home to harvard and mit, there is harvard bookshop that has both excellent new and used books. Rent college textbooks, buy used textbooks, download digital. Opened by charles eliot goodspeed, the shop quickly became well known for its carefully curated selection of books, prints, autographs, and maps. Our bookstore honors the primacy of books in the lives of readers by making every aspect of acquiring books delightful. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace.
We buy all of our used books from customers and members of our community. Roundabout books an independent bookstore in greenfield. See all the best of boston winners for best used bookstore from throughout the years. Newtonville books an independent bookstore serving the. Oct 27, 2010 many lovers of prose adore the musty smell of used book stacks. The bookstore serves as a cultural hub for locals and visitors interested in diving into the rich world of italian and italian american literature, history, research, art and more. Porter square books is offering a number of special items available for order online while we are all social distancing. Amazon books will open second massachusetts location. The best 10 used bookstore in boston, ma last updated april. Amazon books will open second massachusetts location boston. Rodneys is a full service, all subject, 45,000 title bookstore, featuring primarily used and discounted new titles.
Boston bookstore in the heart of the south end, with 40,000 books, a social enterprise marketplace, and events space. We are conveniently located in downtown crossing in boston, at the corner of washington and spring lane oldest street in boston. These indie bookstores are perfect for perusing bestselling titles, scouring shelves for secondhand gems or grabbing a coffee to sip while. As a college town, its no surprise that boston is home to some worldclass bookstores. Shop boston college apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bookstore. Since 2004, the used book cellar, located in the basement of brookline booksmith, has been bostons bestkept secret. We are also adding tons of books to our 99 cent clearance aisle this week, so make sure to check out the new selection. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
This cluttered, cozy space is a book lovers bookstore. What makes this used bookstore so interesting is not its. The best way to support newtonville books during these times is by buying a gift certificate to use when were open again, or becoming a member. The choices for students at boston college has never been more abundant or more.
Dating back to 1825, this threestory downtown boston landmark carries more than 250,000 used books including an outstanding selection of outofprint, as well as rare books on the third floor, maps, prints. Wellesley books gift cards can be purchased online as well, and is also supporting us with a great offer. Most cities have seen the decline of the bookstore, but boston cambridge has been adding more recently. Please note that we cannot offer curbsideat store pickup or gift wrapping during this time. Were also thrilled to announce our very first online event with lisa rogers on monday, april 20th. During this uncertain time, thank you for purchasing books and supporting harvard book store, harvard squares landmark indie bookstore. Reviews on used book stores in boston, ma brattle book shop, commonwealth books, raven used books, more than words, rodneys bookstore. The best used bookstore, in boston, as selected by boston magazine. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The 9 best independent bookstores in boston culture trip. But as a life long book collector, boston is amongst the best cities around that has quality shops. These are the discounts to kick off the month of may. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. However, boston has managed to keep more than a handful of quality used bookstores in spite of the ebook craze. Services, masachusetts, antiquarian, rare bookstore, boston bookshops, kenneth gloss. Boston college textbooks eagles new, used, rental and. Booksmiths used book guidelines are heretheyre mostly looking for paperbacks and dont take textbooks at all. Among bostons used bookstores are some of the citys best bookstores and most interesting places to shop. Best used bookstore in boston, ma brattle book shop, commonwealth books, more than words, raven used books, rodneys bookstore, brookline.
Only puzzles and games with an inventory status of available at warehouse have a chance of being fulfilled before april 7. The governor of massachusetts has extended the shelferinplace order until may 4. The 6 best independent bookstores in massachusetts the. Brattle book shop is one of the oldest bookstores in america, having opened in 1825. The choice of used books is massive thousands of classic novels and bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books, affordable textbooks for school, and outofprint titles. Wmurs nightly news magazine profiled our transition from newbury street in bostons back bay to our new home in the quiet town of lee. One of the oldest and largest used bookstores in america, the brattle book shop has been peddling reads since 1825 and now is home to a stock of over 250,000 books, maps and postcards. See all the best of boston winners for best bookstore from throughout the years. All other puzzle and games orders will be fulfilled when we are.
The old corner bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 washington street at the corner of school street in the historic core of boston, massachusetts. Awardwinning independent bookstore in jamaica plain, boston. We offer the most recent, indemand new books at 20% off the publishers price, as well as special ordering at that same discount. The greater boston area is full of great used and antiquarian bookstores. The guy who manages the used book section at the harvard bookstore is an old friend of mine. The store spans three floors the first two containing a broad variety of used titles and the third boasting a treasure trove of antiquarian editions as well as an outdoor section tucked into a brickclad. Boston used book stores amongst the best in the world. Shop boston college new, used, rental and digital textbooks at the bookstore. Find a book to cherish in our collection of over 20,000 volumes. Please note that our dinein cafe and in store browsing are now closed, all events have been canceled and we have modified our store hours to 8am 9pm, but there are still several ways we can help you enjoy a good meal and escape in the pages of a book. More than words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. Like a great grocery, we find excellence and art in the delivery of something that is needed. Ive picked up a book off the shelf, devoured it, and then begged its author to send me whatever scraps of writing they had floating around, in need of a home.
The brattle book shop, in business since 1825, is packed with more than 250000 used books, maps, prints, postcards, and other paper. Readers seeking hardtofind text treasures boast of success at. This very neat bookstore has an eclectic collection of used and antique books. Especially strong categories include philosophy, social theory, art and architecture, music, history, classical studies, science, religion, literature and more. With every book shipped and customer helped, youth see that their actions matter and their contributions are valued, and that they are part of their own solution. The lucy parsons center, located in jamaica plain, boston, massachusetts, is an allvolunteer, nonprofit collectively run radical, independent bookstore and community center, providing reading material, space for individuals to drop in, and a free meeting and event space. The best bookstore, in boston, as selected by boston magazine. We stock about 15,000 books and turn over of them every month that is 1200 new books every week. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Best boston bookstores for used and new books and textbooks. The store is located in downtown crossing area of boston, massachusetts. When people ask me where i studied graphic design i always matteroffactly state brookline booksmith. Feb 23, 2020 but as a life long book collector, boston is amongst the best cities around that has quality shops.
Rodneys bookstore rare, used, and outofprint books. Top 10 local favorite used book stores in boston, ma last. In the heart of the south end, with 40,000 books, a social enterprise marketplace, and events space. When raven opened an outpost on newbury street in 2010, a good deal of headscratching ensued. In todays market, it seems like a used bookstore is a rare beast. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. When you need the book today, the boston college bookstore may be your best bet. Goodspeeds book shop opened in 1898 at beacon and somerset streets in boston, massachusetts.
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