Everything: value,selection, customer service, smorgasbord of books, including history, languages,…read morefiction, general non fiction

They had a book I bought here years ago on poetry about loss that I was able to get a copy from…read moretheir warehouse in a day. They have excellent taste and it's a wonderful afternoon to peruse their choices.

Great place. People are very helpful and there is a wide variety of materials to chose from.read more

Many book selections and friendly staff. Willing to help and help source anything you're looking…read morefor. This trip was for a children's book, ended up with a bath book that they had a few options. They were doing an event with a local brewery in Melrose which I thought was a cool collab. First time here I unfortunately couldn't find what I was looking for and parking is tricky in this area. But supporting local feels good.

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

What a gem! Loved the selection, everything organized to perfection and staff couldn't be more…read morehelpful and friendly. Parking on street out front no problem. Got some books and some cool stickers. Loved it

Lots of parking and the store was organized and clean, so why only the 3 stars? I pre-ordered a…read morebook several months ago that arrived with a stain on the front cover, rather than risk them shipping another I decided to go to the store (30 minute drive) to do the exchange. After roaming around the store, I finally found the book (upstairs) and the restrooms (downstairs) - did I miss the store directory somewhere??? - and headed to the line. It was just before noon on a weekday and only one person was working at the register. I was 6th in line and 3 of the people ahead of me had complicated transactions involving B&N membership, what tote bag to pick out, etc...... FINALLY another employee came to the register (no one called for her, she just happened to be walking by) as I was the next in line, my exchange involved no paperwork and took about 15 seconds. During peak times, a second employee really needs to stay close and help out!!!

Huge selection at this location and an adjoining large coffee shop made for a perfect pit stop…read moreduring a long drive. Was a bit chilly inside and I was hoping for a better selection of discounted books but found a really special soup cookbook so I left pleased.

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.

From the owner: Fatcatbooks is a used, out-of-print, rare bookshop with thousands of titles of all genres available…read morefor purchase in shop or on-line. We also have a large selection of current hardcover and paperback (not on line) fiction and non-fiction in "Very Good" condition ( lightly read). We are happy to search for that book you have been looking for. No charge for the search.

If you're visiting Walden Pond, I def recommend stopping in here. They have some really great…read moreThoreau t shirt options for sale, and I bought some really great souvenirs and presents for friends and family. It's right across the street from the pond, so you cannot miss it.

This is a cute place with souvenirs, books, clothes, food and gifts. The gentleman working there…read morehappened to also be the author of a book they carry, and he autographed it for a customer. I love how the building is completely green.

Helpful staff will point you to the section you want, but don't necessarily expect the particular…read morebook you seek. It's not a new book store; it's a used book store, so they're limited to what comes in. That said, they have a terrific, wide selection.

This place is great. It puts most other used bookstores to shame!! October has 1/2 off fiction and…read moreyou can often find hardcover bestsellers for dollars compared to $30 at Barnes and noble's.

Dude this place is so nice I'd move to Lexington if I could to be closer if I wasn't a dirty poor…read more Regardless, what I really appreciate is the place is very spacious for games, selection is wide enough, prices are pretty fair, and I like what they do for folks in the community. The bistro is shockingly good like idk what's going on back there. If prizing could be a little better for events that'd be great but for 99% of the population that doesn't matter :)

Don't miss Omar's Bistro (food offerings at Omar's, order near the cashier) or Pixel Paradise…read more(board and video game/PC cafe on the 3rd floor). Omar's Bistro has a cute, comic-inspired menu focusing on bar food style cuisine (falafel, fries, burgers, etc). According to one employee we spoke to, practically everything is made from scratch thanks to the wonderful (perhaps overqualified) chef, including the ketchup and bread. My friends and I ordered falafel, fries, the DM burger, and the donuts. Everything was tasty - I really liked how the fries weren't too salty and the ketchup was a nice sweet tomato sauce - and we all loved the donuts, which aren't your typical shape but were pillowy with a good amount of chew. Highly recommend dipping in both the strawberry jam and the vanilla brown butter. Pixel Paradise is clean and spacious, with areas for VR gaming, Smash Ultimate, and PC gaming. Decoration is modern, complete with custom desk mats and flashy lights. My friends and I played some board games (free, by the way!) and hung out in the cafe area, which is well-lit and has plenty of seating for hanging out. They're open til 7pm or 9-10pm depending on the day, making this a perfect place to play games and catch up over snacks. Omar's itself provides consistently warm and friendly service, whether that's the employees at Pixel Paradise, anyone taking food orders and bringing it out, or in the main store providing recommendations. All in all a fantastic local business to have in town! I always look forward to adding to my small manga collection whenever I drop by.

Porter Square Books has a lot going on! It's more than a bookstore, they sell calenders, toys,…read morestuffed animals, stickers, plants, and much more. I wondered here after checking out Paige and Leaf Cafe which they are attached to. The store was crammed with interesting stuff to look at. They also have a small table in the middle of the store plus some chairs scattered around the store for seating to do some reading. I saw a sign on the door that they do events for the community and have book authors can by. They have a bargain and 20% section to save some money. It's big inside and I got lost looking at toys and reading excerpts of some books (including the Grimm Fairytales) and spent about an hour here. Overall, I appreciate the amount of variety of items they carry and I think that sets them apart from other bookstores.

Absolutely great, but their previously fabulous magazine section is no longer. Yes there are…read moreesoteric mags, but well-known literary reviews and fine design or woodworking magazines were dropped!