Annie's Book Stop is a fantastic local book store providing both used & new books. If the owner,…read moreAndrea, doesn't have what you are looking for she will order it. It usually comes in within a couple days. The prices are good, never full list price (new books are usually 20% off, used are 50% off list price), and the condition of the used books is usually very good. I've gotten children's books, young adult novels, books for required reading in college lit classes, sci fi, horror, noir, chick lit, graphic novels, etc. at Annie's. Pretty much any genre you're looking for, she has. There are even out of print titles, so check here if you can't find something at one of the big chains. Ask for help finding your book & Andrea will always know exactly where what your looking for is. I think she uses the force. Where do all the used books come from? The customers. You can bring in any paper back books & get credit to use on your purchase. The credit never expires, but you have to keep track of your slip because there's no way to look it up. If you're anything like me, you might want to use your credit right on the spot to prevent losing out on savings. One more thing: if you bring in a truck load of books don't expect the store to take all of them at once. Apparently there's a limit (not a set in stone one, but whatever) to how many trades they'll take a day. This protects the bottom line, I guess. And if that's what it takes to have a cool little bookstore in Beverly, it's worth it. Still 5 stars. Almost forgot: it's right across from the North Beverly T stop & Nick's Roast Beef (yum). Parking is out back and there is a 2nd entrance back there. Go get some books!

I literally love this place tho a bit crowded always loved getting books here. If she didn't have…read morethe book she would order it for me! Love this place always will!!

I love independent bookstores like Copper Dog Books. They describe themselves as a bookstore…read more"specializing in genre fic" so more of a place to go if you're looking for a leisurely read rather than a reference book or something like that. There is also a good selection of stickers, art and craft supplies, and other fun stuff. The store is well-organized and easy to navigate. I always love seeing the book recommendations from employees while browsing. I've bought two books from here because the employee recommendation piqued my interest. Prices are on par with other independent bookstores. Service has always been great. Definitely worth a stop if you're in downtown Beverly!

The employee at the register was having a VERY LOUD conversation about how they would "murder their…read morechildren".. it was loud and inappropriate, especially when the register is right next to the children's section where I was shopping with my kids...

On every vacation we go to, we always aim to head to local toy shops. So running into this joint…read morethis afternoon in Salem was a dream come true. Walking in, you are bombarded with every toy, comic and collectable imaginable. I was ready to find anything that I can add my to husband's collection. My husband is an avid collector of Transformers. Especially anything that's a Decepticon. I found the display of Blokees. Blokees does an amazing job with their Transformers collection. But my husband has completed a majority of the collections. But I did see Tarn and didn't know if he had it so I grabbed it just in case. I then made my way to some comics right by the Blokees. Unfortunately, I didn't see anything Transformers related. So when this sweet associate was walking past me, I pepped up real quick and asked her. She navigated me to the other side of the store. That's where all the magic was. Figurines, comics and Funko Pops. I weaved through 4 different collections of Transformers Comics and found a couple gems. I'm so excited that all 6 of the comics I got had Decepticons on the covers of them. 5 were Soundwave, my husband's favorite character. They were perfectly packaged with a hard backing to help maintain the integrity of the comic. I checked out with the sweetest employees. They were all so kind and helpful! I did end up not purchasing Tarn since my husband already had it. No pressure about not getting it and the associates were kind and put it away for me. This toy store exceeded my expectations. The employees are so kind. It literally has everything you can think of under one roof. A collectors dream come true. I'm so happy we ran into this toy store! I am excited that I found some treasures for my husband. If only all toy stores could be like this one. I'm sad that my husband couldn't experience this store with me. But if we ever come back to Salem, we will be heading to this store first.

Since getting involved with playing different TCG's games, I have been coming to Harrison's…read moreconstantly for all my related goods. I have participated in several events that they have hosted and with the massive collection of goods, I always feel like there's something for me to buy! In addition to their selection, the amazing communities, welcoming employees and environment, it is my go to shop! That being said, while I love the store, there is one glaring problem I've been experiencing. The basement, where I usually spend most of my time, has become unbearable! The heat always seems to be on max at all times or the ac isn't ever on and this issue has gotten to the point that I can't spend more than 5 minutes without sweating. Because of that, it loses a star on my review. I hope they can fix this issue especially with summer on its way!

The only bookstore in winthrop worth going to. Nothing against what's down the center, but ifya…read morecome here you might learn something. Isn't that what reading is all about...!

This is a great bookstore, and Lee a very friendly interesting person. Knows her books. She is…read morealso a community minded individual who posts pictures of persons that are being seeked and personal. Call Lee and she will help with almost any problem. Ronnie

Great store. They know books. Great place to pick up a beach read or something new by an author you…read moredon't know. Like the Tardis, much bigger on the inside with all the gems available, you'll be sure to find something you wanted or didn't know you needed. Super friendly. Something for all ages. Stop in if you are nearby.

New bookstore on Bearskin Neck! Mostly a children's bookstore, seems like with intent to represent…read morea diverse range of experiences, more diverse than I ever remember having access growing up around here. Also a small selection of adult literature as well. This place definitely wins the award for coziest and cutest bookshop in MA, it's this tiny colorful little salty cottage on bearskin neck. Really nice owners too!

I was exploring Gloucester with my mom a week or so ago, and we stopped into Dogtown Book Shop…read morewhile exploring downtown. It's a used bookstore, so it's a great place to browse. Don't come with a list, come with time to browse. The shelves are full of books, you might just find something special for your next read!

Don't waste your time driving here if you're interested in any of the rare or collectible books…read moreshown on their website. I collect rare books, first editions, signed books, and other collectible editions. After browsing this store's website, I was excited to visit because I saw several books that were on my want list. I made a 90-minute drive on my day off and arrived with cash in hand, fully prepared to purchase several books. Only after arriving did I learn that none of the rare or valuable books shown on the website are actually kept in the store. Apparently, anything rare or valuable is removed from the shop and stored at the owner's home. There is no clear warning about this on the website. The books are individually photographed and presented as the store's inventory, so naturally I assumed I would actually be able to see them when visiting the store. I essentially drove 90 minutes for nothing. I've visited hundreds of bookstores across the country and have never encountered anything quite like this. The entire concept is baffling to me. If I'm considering spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a rare book, I want to see the actual book. I want to examine the dust jacket, check the boards, look at the pages, and judge the overall eye appeal of that particular copy. That's a huge part of buying collectible books and, frankly, one of the primary reasons to visit a physical bookstore rather than simply ordering online. A bookstore advertising rare books that customers apparently cannot actually see at the bookstore is absurd. At the absolute minimum, the website should clearly and prominently state that the rare and collectible inventory shown online is stored off-site and is not available for viewing at the store. Had that been disclosed, I obviously would not have wasted three hours of my day making the round trip. The store itself is fine if you're looking for ordinary used books. But if you're a serious collector who saw something on their website and is considering making a trip to see it in person, don't bother unless you call ahead and confirm that the book will actually be there.

I stopped by Mill no. 5 for a coffee from Coffee and Cotton and discovered this amazing little book…read moreshop. Ken, the owner was there and he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We chatted about books and old PC games. I wound up buying a first edition of For Whom the Bell Tolls! I'll definitely be back!

They closed now there is a cafe there. But the cafe is really good and there are a bunch of other…read morecute shops in the area.

Fine selection of both adult and children's books. Lovely location on Main St. in downtown…read moreGloucester.

When my mom and I were visiting Gloucester about a week or so ago, we spent a few hours just…read morewandering downtown. One of the shops we popped into was the Bookstore of Gloucester. It's small but charming, and the customer service is great! They didn't have a few authors I looked for (they can't have everything, given their size), but I thought they had a well-curated shop - with tons of books to choose from! If you're in town and need a/another book, the Bookstore of Gloucester is one of a couple of wonderful bookstores to pop into!