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.

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.

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!

This one hit it all, in the small but mighty way. Great selection with so many choices packed to…read moremaximize space and provide lots of places to tuck in and browse, reasonably priced items that would delight book lovers and those who love them alike, and the folks who work there-wow! Great service!

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.

This place is pretty large and for some students and visitors, this is THE place to go if you want…read moreany kind of Harvard souvenir. The store was founded in 1882 by a group of Harvard students to make textbooks more affordable and learning more accessible. Later, MIT joined forces and the COOP is the place for students of either college to get supplies, gifts and souvenirs. I loved all the great sweaters they had.

I know about economic realities and that bookselling is a tough job these days. But wow, is it sad…read morewhat has happened to the Coop. It used to be one of the best bookstores in a city with a *lot* of bookstores. Now it's a souvenir shop with a few books on the side, aimed entirely at tourists. I miss the real Coop. Not just the Barnes and Noble version, but the Coop as it existed before the buyout. If you want a Harvard sweatshirt, go to the Coop. If you want books, walk on Mass Ave in either direction, to Porter Square Books (north) or Harvard Book Store (south). Every recent positive review of this store is from a tourist, not someone who supports the local economy all year long. As I said, sad.

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 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

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!

Glad I found this place. Visiting from out of town, this place had fair prices and a good…read moreselection. Also visited CardVault and Newbury Comics, and Pandemonium provided the experience we were expecting with lots of singles to look thru and we bought 4!

The employees are very knowledgeable about their products, and they also have a laptop at the…read morecashier desk so you can search up the prices of their products online or see if they have it in store. They also have a battling area downstairs, but we didn't go to check it out. I also like that they have bathrooms available for customer use. They sell all kinds of things like books, comics, manga, cards, dice, etc. We bought a pokemon journey together bundle and a Tidus commander deck for magic the gathering. Great place!