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!

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

Writing about the relocation. A really cute space in a lived in neighborhood that is much Cozier…read morethan it's former environments at the assembly mall. The books are laid out cleanly and neatly. Stuff is super helpful. Ruby the dog is super cute and always willing to greet visitors!! Well curated and an invaluable resource for the community.

This incredibly well-curated bookstore is complete with a knowledgable team and an adorable dog. I…read morereceived great recommendations of books for my dad, my sister, and myself! Books that I wouldn't have stumbled upon on my own, but have been enjoying immensely! There are even fun stickers and cards for unique, affirming occasions. So grateful to have All She Wrote Books in our community!

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.

This store is the perfect addition to Melrose! Staff is always friendly! Selection is fairly big…read morefor a local book store! The design is super cute and welcoming. Highly recommend checking out this local gem!

This is a lovely welcoming bookstore for everyone of all ages. There are two floors of books. The…read moresecond floor is dedicated to children's -young adult books. The top floor is where you can find adult books across a broad list of genres. There are several reading books where you can take your time and read your book. I've wanted to visit this store for quite some time now and finally got the chance to. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted and walked around for nearly an hour just looking. Bam! Out of no where I remembered a birthday; so I purchased a book and a card. Just like that an item On my to do list was checked off. Check out was easy fast and helpful! I highly recommend that you take the time to visit mollys bookstore. I plan to return. A+

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.

For those of us who still prefer the touch of the page to the click of a button, this store offers…read morean incredible variety of books for every reader of every age. I strongly recommend allowing more time than a casual walk through if you are only visiting the Boston area. Service is exceptional and pricing very reasonable. Go and enjoy!!

Such a unique book store with book shelves outside. They had a large variety of books so there is…read moredefinitely something for everyone. Check their Instagram to make sure that the books are outside because it's such a cool experience. I will be returning next time I'm in Boston.

Adorable book store. Many options and affordable. I was able to buy a notebook while I was here for…read morea birthday gift. Brand new and under $10. The kids book has a great selection. I found a book I couldn't find elsewhere other than Walmart who I would prefer not to support. Friendly staff! Parking is a bit tricky, you have to find street parking somewhere around.

The best bang for your buck for book buying needs! I get new books, used books, antique books, and…read moretrade in old books for credit. Plus, I pick up cute gifts and cards every time I go in. They can order just about anything you are looking for too. Been a customer for 20yrs, hoping for 20yrs more.

More Than Words is a nonprofit bookstore that sells new and used books while supporting young…read morepeople ages 16-24 who are system-involved, including youth from foster care, court-involved backgrounds, housing insecurity, and more. The young people help run the store, learn job skills, and work toward personal and career goals--and it truly shows in the care and pride behind the space. The shop itself is small but mighty. I walked out with four excellent-condition used books (three of which had already been on my TBR list) and somehow also added two cookbooks because... no regrets. Everything was very affordable, and it felt good knowing my purchase was directly supporting youth in the local community. If you're near one of their locations (I believe there's another in the Boston area), I highly recommend stopping in or checking out their online storefront. Great books, great prices, and an even greater mission--absolutely worth supporting.

Great place to shop and support your community. I live that there are brand new housewares at…read morefraction the cost of retail. One can feel good in shopping and supporting a worthwhile cause.

In a class by itself, this Cambridge institution makes me feel better just bu walking into the…read morevibe.. it has a deep and varied collection on religion, spirituality, esptericiam, nature, psychology and even some new books of poetry and fiction. So.many crystals, and nice owners. Great place to browse and buy.

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!