Such a huge bookstore that has not just a wide selection of books, but also gifts that range from…read morethe quirky to traditional to Boston souvenirs. You can easily spend an entire day here looking at everything. Not a lot of places to sit, but there are a few chairs scattered about the space. It's in a neighborhood that has lots of eateries so you can easily spend an entire day in the Brookline area.

This local independent bookstore has a huge selection of books and gifts. I always love visiting…read morelocal bookstores when I travel and this one did not disappoint. Plenty of fiction, romance, biography, history, and children selections. They have some tables with bargain books as well. The gift section was also large with specialty options. Their information desk and cashier were super friendly. Books were priced as expected. Highly recommend stopping by!

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.

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!

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.

We stumbled upon Rodney's while exploring Harvard Square area. We loved bookstores, so we had to…read morecheck it out. Wish we had more time! It is pretty big and they have a lot of books, but it was crowded, making harder to browse and navigate. As far as the selection goes, it wasn't our cup of tea. Which is OK. Schedule - every day 12-7 pm , Fridays and Saturdays stays open till 8 pm which is great! You are left alone to look at books, staff here doesn't come around to bother you which is a major plus! Prices are a tad high for a used bookstore. It's worth checking it of you're in the area and you're a fellow bookworm! It has a charming, cozy feel to it.

Stopped there on the way out of town and spent about 40 minutes browsing. Parking was a little…read moreexpensive... it was a Sunday so we couldn't find street parking and instead opted to park at a little lot next door. Was about 6$ for 30 mins or 14$ for 1 hr... needless to say we spent a little more than 30 minutes browsing at the book store. They have a few very old books located next to the checkout point. Books on many hobbies and world religions as well as classics. They do have groups of reference books and thesaurus's (and while they may have been there... I noticed partial sets and only maybe 1-2 complete sets). Books are reasonably priced -- between 94 cents and 30$+. Store was pretty busy when we stopped by but that's exactly what I'd like with a used bookstore. They do accept donations and I surmise that the inventory turns over rather quickly.

I am so lucky to live within walking distance of this independent bookstore. It's a great place for…read morebrowsing for queer, feminist, and intersectional books. I've bought a lot of gifts there since they moved to their new location. For those of you who have to drive, there's plenty of on-street parking nearby.

Super selection of queer, feminist and all together awesome books with an amazing owner and cool…read moreshop Corgi, Ruby. Fantastic recommendations and a great variety of stickers! Books priced as expected for an independent bookstore and again I was happy to pay.

A cozy little used bookstore hidden on Spring Lane in Downtown Boston. They have a nice selection…read moreof old books, comics, vintage maps, and other interesting printed materials. The store is small and a little crowded, but that actually adds to the atmosphere. A fun place to browse for 20-30 minutes if you're in the area, especially if you enjoy old books and vintage finds.

Definitely a book lovers bookstore. It's actually located in the alley where the early pilgrims…read moreobtained their freshwater in the early days of Boston. An absolute plethora of little gems to be found all over the place here Definitely the best bookstore that I saw in Boston

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.

Niche selection, knowledgeable staff, and a great layout. A refuge for the weird and eerie and a…read moreplace that gives you hope in Metaworld.

This is genuinely one of the cutest and most authentic book stores I've ever seen. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and they have a ton of genres and authors to pick from. Theres truly something for everything. I also really liked the souvenirs they had in the front. I will be back!