Finally! A local bookstore with great selection, and a staff and owner that loves what they do…read more I'm done with Amazon. I came in over opening weekend and loved the vibe with the amazing kid area in the back. The staff was friendly and very attentive. I got a few books and kids items for my nephews, whom I had in tow. Great experience! I will defiantly be back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

I love this bookstore and I want it to do well, but the customer service has collapsed the last few…read moretimes I went in. Initially I thought it was just an odd day but the last few times staff were just on their phones and didn't greet customers or ask if we were looking for anything in particular. We felt like we were unwelcome and that asking for anything seemed as if we were annoying and inconveniencing whoever was behind the desk. Who knows, but it's really a missed opportunity.

" 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!

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!

This is a large used bookstore with clearly marked sections, a public restroom (that has seen…read morebetter days) and ample free parking. It is not near a major highway. All books are from 2015 or later, no paradise for resellers looking for antiques, plus for used they're already marked up compared to other places I have been including library sales. The benefit is the wide selection. They also have DVDs and other media. Went to check this out as it is the largest used bookstore in the state but am unlikely to return due to the distance from home. If I lived in the area I would go back. My go to for books is the library but I was buying for two other people, one who lacks transportation and one who has mobility issues. They also buy 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!

If I could give half stars this would actually be a 4.5. The outdoor shopping section is just cool,…read moreand the store has a very vast selection of books across a wide variety of genres. There's not a lot of newer books, but if you're looking for older or more rare editions, you may find what you're looking for here. The selection is a bit overwhelming, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I did find the shelves a bit less organized than I'm used to in other used bookstores I've browsed. I found it a bit difficult to navigate the store in some sections, and ultimately left without making a purchase. A fun bookstore to browse and explore, but if you're looking for something specific you may want to just ask the staff instead of trying to locate it yourself. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area since it's one of the oldest used bookstores in the US.

I've had Beacon Hill Books on my must-visit list ever since my kid moved from PDX to Cambridge a…read moreyear ago. And every time I planned to stop by, something came up. So when my 3-day school holiday break came around, I made it a point for my daughter and me to finally check it out! Plus she's a bookworm. We got lucky right from the start! My kid managed to snag a parking spot right on Charles St, just a block away. Listen- this was a victory in itself because parking in Boston is a muvvafuckinng nightmare. Beacon H. is everything I thought a charming neighborhood bookstore would be. It's cozy, quaint and has so much pizzazz. The space is narrow, rooms are little and even the staircase is narrow. Doesn't matter- it just adds to its old-fashioned charm. They also have a café that I really wanted us to try, but there was a wait, so we decided to stick to books this time. Depending on the weeknd, you might have to stand in line outside- line moves quick. This is the kind of bookstore I'd love to stay in for hours especially on a rainy day because it has this warm, inviting feel. The book selection isn't huge, but what they do have is well-put together with a little bit of everything: fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, etc. If you're looking for an entire collection by a particular author, you probably won't find it here. Like take John Grisham- one of my faves- you're going to find his latest but not his entire collection. I guess that's part of the charm. Lemme mention the service which was excellent and welcoming. Bookmark checked off my list!

Book store -This is no doubt the most elegant and cozy book…read morestore I have ever been, I loved the variety of books here and picked one up that I really enjoyed. There are three floors and the top floor is mostly children books with the most magical toy train and cute little passage door on one wall. This place is a must-visit if you are ever in Boston. Cafe -I didn't eat at the cafe because it was going to be 2 hours of wait time but it had the cutest smallest ground entrance, would love to visit next time!

Still a bastion of sanity, art, culture and decency in Harvard Square and in a crazy world. I did…read moremy undergrad at Harvard, and spent many a day in this bookstore, and I spent many a hard earned dollar there too! That was when there were a dozen of bookstores in Harvard Square. Downstairs, a lot of great used books, at great prices. Wonderful selection, pretty cool special events, and a great staff. Highest of recommendations. No negatives whatsoever.

I originally stopped by this shop for the Inciardi vending machine, but stayed when I turned around…read moreand saw a sign indicating there were used books in the basement. I love used bookstores, and was pleasantly surprised with the great selection. The prices are on the higher end for used books, but I've found a nice stack to take home both times I've visited. I haven't explored the first floor with all of the new books much, but they have some nice postcards and the staff is friendly, too.