Love this local bookshop-- a good selection and a knowledgeable, helpful, friendly staff. When they…read moredon't have something, they will order it for you, no problem. It's a local gem.

We are long time Concord customers who asked them to re-issue a holiday gift certificate. The gift…read morecertificate never arrived in the mail and when we asked the store to cancel and re-issue it, store management said they would not do that. Considering that we often shopped there once a week, this is very poor customer service. The store seems understaffed and their service has deteriorated.

I've been fascinated with this great bookstore since it also had a Worcester location in the…read more1990s-early 2000s. Great mix of national selections with a special focus on local. They support local authors and even from time to time musicians. I have performed here a couple of times and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and professional. Their great event room is a multi-purpose section of the store with a seating capacity of maybe 45-50, give or take. Keep your eyes open for events here! Also has a great selection of gifts. :) The food at the cafe was delicious too!

More than just a bookstore that's for sure! Boos, games, kids toys, gifts, and so much more! I've…read morebeen here a few times and I'm always happily surprised to find something for an upcoming birthday or event I need a gift for. Staff is helpful but nothing over the top. If I'm in the area I love stopping by.

Purchased tickets for a meet and greet with Bobby Orr in October. Unfortunately we were in a car…read moreaccident on the way there. Now, January 16th, I called and they had 3 copies I bought, signed! They are being shipped as I type this. I can't say how impressed we are with the service of the bookstore. We missed the event, but will be able to enjoy the books. Thank you so much!!

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.

Barrow Book Store started an online store and delivery service during COVID19 and I have to say it…read moreis excellent. They seem to be adding new titles often and the curated selection is great for gift giving. I found a rare Sylvia Townsend Warner book of short stories for myself, and a lot of options for a belated father's day package. The prices are very affordable and the conditions of the books are accurate--often brand new looking (or close-to) books for half the price or less than the same versions online. Normally I'd go to the store but things have been shut down and I haven't been going out much. I made an order this week and it arrived the NEXT DAY, beautifully packaged in brown paper and ribbon. It was such a nice surprise! I believe the store itself is opened in a limited capacity now, too. I've been there a couple times in person (before the shutdown) and it was always a lovely place to get books on local authors and browse for interesting finds.

Small but mighty! Loved the ambience and selection of collectibles. Great customer service.read more

Interesting place. Not super huge. Good place to just check out if looking for something to do.read more

Fat Cat Books is my favorite bookstore in the Boston area and online. The owner is remarkably…read moreknowledgeable about all genres of books and if she doesn't have the one you're looking for, she'll find it: old, new, rare, or unique. She often gives me suggestions about books to read or give as gifts and I and my family have never been disappointed in what we've discovered as a result.

I visited The Book Rack during Independent book store weekend. This ended up being one of my…read morefavorite bookstores in the Boston area. They sell a mix of both new & used books, and their used book selection is amazing and well priced. I recently stopped by The Book Rack for a second time to donate some books for store credit - I was happy with the store credit I received and will be back soon to build my book collection.

Stumbled upon the Book Rack the other day, while waiting for a restaurant nearby to open for dinner…read moretime. It's so cute in here! They offer both new & used books, the selection seemed endless. I liked that they offer used books in pretty good condition, as well, at reasonable prices. Lots of fun bookmarks & cool kick knacks! They had these LiTEArary samplers that I almost bought... I think this would make a unique gift! We didn't get to spend too much time here but will for sure be back! Parking: street meter parking

I love this store in Framingham. Everything about them is customer service…read more Kathy, an associate, stopped by while I was looking at one of the tables of discounted books and we had a wonderful chat. She asked me if I needed help and because of her, I did make a purchase. I bought my nook at the Salem, New Hampshire store and have been at the 3 story store at the Grove in Los Angeles. No matter where you go, customer service is their bible. Unless they have one and I didn't see it, the store is so huge it needs a map with a YOU ARE HERE arrow.

Went into the cafe at Barnes and Noble because I needed a snack. I purchased a slice of lemon pound…read morebread, it seemed hard and cold so I asked the lady at the counter if she could heat it up in its package and she said no because I had taken a bite out of it. I tossed it and the last time I'll visit there.No customer service from her , she can keep her matter of fact attitude. Jerry Ellis

This is the type of store that really adds something intangible to a town. Andrew is not only…read morehelpful, but is personable and can talk about any genre of books, it seems. I've been going here since they first opened, and my son has graduated from playing with the toys in the fully stocked and very convenient "kids area", to looking at chapter books while I browse the rare and obscure selections from social sciences, geography, history, you name it. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the amazing artwork and cool gifts and games for sale as well. A lot of the art is locally made. It's a funky store, and absolute opposite of Amazon. Go here.

A huge selection of books adult and children, jewelry, puzzles and music. Great value and awesome…read moreservice by owner, Adam. You can donate a few boxes of books and get a store credit!

Visited for the first time and was blown away! Incredible selection with multiple price points…read morebased on format/condition, and then some! Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was far busier than I had anticipated which was great, love that for them and the bookish community, and the staff were very friendly. Will be back!

Huge store with all types of used and new books. I only had time to look in the children's section…read morewhich was huge and decently organized by categories such as (sensory/cause and effect, holidays, popular authors, language, potty training, family). You could spend a good chunk of time browsing through the bins and shelves. It is great that they have a train table in the kids area so they kids can play while you browse the books. I was searching for Lunar New Year books, but couldn't find any. They had a bin for the big holidays like Christmas, Halloween, Easter and a general holiday bin for smaller holidays. The employees were nice and can system search by author/title, but they couldn't do a search by general topic/genre.

" 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!