I buy all of my books from the Frugal Bookstore. If they don't have it in stock, they order it for…read moreme and they have it for me the next time I go in. They give me 10% off every time I spend a certain amount of money (I don't remember what the amount is. They keep track for me). What I love most about the Frugal Bookstore is their collection of BIPOC children's books. I love knowing that the books that I buy for my nieces and nephews will feature BIPOC characters and stories. Thanks to these books, they will grow up seeing representation and knowing that diversity and inclusion is normal. Most of the books at the Frugal Bookstore are written by BIPOC authors or feature BIPOC characters and issues. There are also a few small gift items and calendars. The store is pretty small but packs a big punch. It's well-organized, clean and usually overseen by Nia, the owners' daughter. She's really welcoming and friendly. She got me into Sister Souljah's books! I'd want people stopping by to know that the hours are kind of limited. I sometimes kill time at the nearby Dudley Cafe before heading over to the Frugal Bookstore. Also, the front door can stick and requires a good pull/push to open. I wouldn't want those characteristics to deter anybody because I love frequenting this bookstore!

I liked it. It is on the smaller side, but there is still a variety of genres. While it is called…read morefrugal, just be aware that the prices are not super frugal unless you're buying from the sale section (however, you are buying from a local and black owned business so if you are avid reader like myself you may walk out of here with at least two books and be supporting your locally owned businesses in the process). I bought a Selena book in Spanish from sale section $7 and a James Baldwin novel for ~ $8. Also, the Saturday evening I came, there was a book club meeting in session which is great. They have a little kids section too which is awesome. I also really liked the other items the store sells: super cute hand bags, personalized bookmarks, and clothing items). Go check it out!

Experienced curators of books, knowledgeable staff, great location next to Red Line station.read more

I was disappointed by the way this business handled concerns related to customer respect and…read morecommunication. Despite being a loyal customer, I felt misunderstood and unfairly treated. I hope the management reflects on how they address customer issues in the future.

Very disappointed in the service from this shop. My partner's father recently passed and left us…read morewith many antique, rare books. We called this shop in hopes of establishing a connection with someone who could help us assess and sell the books (we have all the documentation from his father's purchases). We were treated with extreme disrespect, accused of being frauds by the person on the phone and hung up on without chance for conversation. We aren't antiquarian book collectors and as such might not know all the right questions to ask or language to use. We were shocked by the treatment we received in our search of information, and had hoped for a more pleasant experience. We will take our search elsewhere.

A phenomenal store for lovers of antiquarian books. I came away with a pristine copy of The Manual…read moreof Linotype Typography and couldn't be happier with my purchase. You really feel like you are in someone's rare book library. I visited with my friend without appointment and found it a little difficult to access--you had to go up a narrow staircase from the street and ring a doorbell to gain entrance, but that is entirely understandable for a rare book store of the highest quality. If you feel at all uncomfortable or intimidated at the prospect of going there alone I'd be more than happy to go with you! I know I was, but I am no longer afraid :) A hidden gem.

It is important for our children to be exposed many different cultures, ethnicities and ways of…read morebeing because the world is not black and white; it is a world of all the colors of the rainbow and we need to be, at the very least, aware of it. We do our shopping for Multicultural Book at Multicultural Book World because the books are reasonable, and often times cheaper than the huge bookstore chains; they have a good variety for a small bookshop; we love supporting local businesses in our community (I should say I, the kids are still learning :)). Take a trip to Roxbury and pay a visit to this little gem of a bookshop.

It's small but very intimate to readers very cultural and a true to self book store family owned…read moreand children book savvy also A little girl works there it's amazing seeing children sit behind the counter reading brings such a smile to my face

nice bookstore in the heart of JP. There is a solid selection of books and appreciate the employee…read moresuggestions and reviews for books. Everyone was friendly and have nice gift ideas, all reasonably priced.

Super cute bookstore, a table in front at 40% off, otherwise new. Welcoming staff. Helpful…read moreorganization of books including staff recommendations. Good selection of cards and stickers and tote bags as well. Come check it out!

I miss this place. If you were a loyal customer they have a lot of free Shit. Tuesdays new…read morereleases were the best

Thank you for being so helpful and resolving my phone issue quickly, "Excellent phone repair…read moreservice, The owner was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Great electronic store and has amazing selection of cell phone. The people that work there are…read moresuper nice and helpful.

MY FAVORITE record shop for reggae. Vaugh is the man. Go buy a mix CD or some vinyl. Talk about…read morefishing. Might be a while before you leave... But make note: Gemini hasn't been at the Blue Hill Ave location in at least a year. They're on Washington St over by Codman Square now.

Awesome comic book store. Exactly what I was looking for during my unexpected free afternoon during…read moremy Boston visit. Walked in and one of the employees asked if I was new there. I said Yes and he then gave me their quick spiel. From other reviews it looks like 20% off isn't new and has been a thing for a very long time. I didn't find, in general, their prices to be too bad. A few books maybe but they're smack in the middle of the city in a high tent area and their selection of pretty much everything is great, do slightly higher prices are understandable. Highly suggest a visit for current books, back issues, slabs, and I think lots of gaming stuff as well (I didn't pay attention to their non-comic stuff). It was actually fun for me.

Friar Tuck himself greeted us at the door today and gave us a quick tour…read more My husband was excited to check out this comic book store, not only because they had back issues that he was looking for in his collection but also the entire store was at least 20% off today! (The prices were a little high to begin with so the sale made them more regular). The display comic books had cool identifiers like the first appearance of Hawkeye, for example. They were valued higher because of these specifics. Even those were 20% off today. My husband's only critique was that some of the long boxes were packed too tight such that he would've had to pull out multiple comic books just to be able to search through the box. He says he would've bought more if there were about 15 fewer issues per long box. Come check it out!

Everyone needs a favorite restaurant. It's not necessarily that it's the best by some quantifiable…read moremetric, but rather that it's the place that you find yourself coming back to, time and again. After over a decade of living in Boston, I found myself in town for the weekend and Tres Gatos was my number 1 food stop. The food is always phenomenal, with both old favorites (tortilla espagnola!) and new dishes (oyster mushrooms!). Drinks were interesting and tasty (the mushroom cocktail was so neat!), service was excellent, and the vibe is cozy, hip, and gay. Practical tips: -About a 10 min walk from Stonybrook (orange line) -Stairs to get in at the front -- it's possible there may be an accessible entrance around the back, but I'm not sure. -Parking nearby is doable, but not necessarily easy -Reservations are important, especially for larger parties on popular nights -Volume is average -- loud enough that you can't hear the table next to you (unless you're really listening!), soft enough that you can easily chat with your whole table without shouting

What an interesting little place!…read more I'd heard about this restaurant before but had never actually visited, so I was excited to finally check it out. What makes it especially unique is the setting. There's a vinyl record store next door, and the restaurant itself is housed in what appears to be an old home, with the living room and kitchen transformed into a dining space. How cool is that?! The space is quite small, intimate, and dimly lit, giving it a cozy feel. Service was great throughout our visit. The menu features a small-plates concept, which I really enjoyed because it allowed us to sample quite a few dishes. We actually tried most of the menu, and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the overall dining experience. Now, the cocktails... unfortunately, those weren't a hit for me. I'm definitely a sweet, fruity cocktail kind of person, and even after two attempts, I couldn't find anything that really suited my taste. I would have loved to see a few sweeter options on the cocktail menu. Not everyone enjoys spirit-forward or less-sweet drinks, so a little more variety would be appreciated! Would I come back? Absolutely! The food, service, and unique atmosphere are worth another visit. Next time, though, I might skip the cocktails and venture into their wine selection instead. Overall, a charming little spot with a lot of character and a dining experience I'd happily repeat!