I love Porter Square Books! I've been to the one in Seaport, and it's always lovely. I love the…read moreselection of books, and the way everything is organized and laid out. In the back is an area with couches and this winter day they had a fire on the tv, so it had such cozy vibes. There's a cafe with coffees, teas, and other snacks in the entrance. It has everything you need for a cozy bookshoppong experience! I've been here multiple times, and the staff is always very friendly and helpful, and the books priced fairly. I'll be back again soon!

Love this bookstore, it has a great view on the outside. Staff friendly and has a great selection…read moreof books, stationary, and other gift items at a good value. I also love their mini photo vending machine. Next time I go I definitely want to buy one of there mystery wrapped books that they have featured. The only downside is I wish they were opened later. Other than that I will definitely will come back again.

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.

Awesome, rare and old books with an awesome vibe if you want to check out some cool books and…read moreyou're into the books. Rare old books. Books and books. Pricey.

We stumbled into Commonwealth Books while we were walking the Freedom Trail since it's located in…read morethe downtown, historic area. We couldn't resist, so we took a break in action to check it out. They have a huge inventory of used, antique books. You can spend days in here hunting for books. A tad on the pricey side, but decent customer service and a great find. Worth the break!

Just visited the book store for this book stamp passport contest. The selection is diverse with a…read morelot of new authors. There is also art and other trinkets to purchase. The cashier was nice as well. The books are standard prices, will be back again if I am in the area in need for a new read.

Excellent source for liberal religious books from meditation manuals to social justice themes to…read morestudies on congregational topics to gifts. And ordering on their website is super easy too.

From the owner: The word inspirit is rich in meaning. It can mean to fill with spirit, to encourage, to exhilarate,…read moreor to bestow with strength or purpose. We offer books to support people of all faiths and seekers alike to engage with spiritual questions. Unitarian Universalists have been on the forefront of social justice movements such as marriage equality, immigration rights, and the Movement for Black Lives. We carry books that provide inspiration, grounding, and practical help on a variety of justice issues. We are especially proud of our selection of books for children and youth. We also offer beautiful fair trade and locally sourced items that make perfect gifts, as well as cards and gift bags.

We spent way longer in here than anticipated and that's a good thing. This place is huge and has…read moreso much to see and look at. I usually only come into these stores with my husband because he's the nerd but lemme tell ya, even I saw a few things that I'd like to have. Fortunately, for my pocket book and for my carry-on, my husband kept his cool and just bought a few small things that he hasn't seen in any of the shops where we live. He was super excited to check everything out and get things he can't get at home and I was lucky it was all small things. Why 4 stars? The place is upkept well but it kind of smells musty and weird in here. The employees are kind of meh, not very helpful or friendly. Also, pricing is a bit high, comparatively speaking, so the value is a bit low, but I do understand this place in a tourist zone, so I get it.

" 3x floors of nerd paradise, just bliss " My husband and…read moreI avid nerds or intellectuals, just love this place . This location has three floors of interest . Parking is difficult but manageable, in terms of street metered or two parking spots with less than half a block . They have hard to find things or just difficult things , that other stores would have , it's pricey but worth it . If you find something you're really interested in . A large selection on three floors , you will definitely find something. Staff is friendly and helpful, just ask away .

Three times we made a purchase and the women tried to short change me. Had my wife tape the last…read moretransaction and she still tried to deny it. Beware this is the one at south station

All I wanted was a scratch ticket. I didn't want the look that someone gives you when you interrupt…read moretheir conversation. Went up and WAITED til the dumbass was done talking to his coworker before asking for a ten dollar scratch ticket and handed him a twenty. I HANDED him the twenty. He has this look like (why not just buy two) and looked irritated. He then puts the ten dollar change on the counter. What a tool. I will not give them any more of my business ever again.

This is one of my favorite bookstores in Boston and the Metrowest areas. They have a great…read moreselection of current books, Boston books and books set in Italy. They also have some books in Italian, and a nice selection of puzzles, journals, gifts, cards, souvenirs, etc. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they offer shipping if you can't get into the store to buy something. I've taken advantage of their online ordering and been very satisfied. This is a stop for me every time that I'm in Boston!

We stumbled across this place while touring the North End of Boston. This was such a lovely find as…read moremy wife and I were able to find a few things for ourselves that were unique and fun for the kids. The staff were friendly and very helpful in locating things were asking about. I'd definitely love to visit here again in the future the next time I'm in Boston.

You may think I'm crazy, but my favorite part about Boston was this bookstore. It absolutely took…read moremy breath away! It is the cutest place ever, from their squirrel mascot, to the fireplace on each floor, to the windows on each end of the rooms that lit the rooms with sunlight, it truly had such a relaxing vibe. I loved the decor and how they converted the house into 4 stories of epic cuteness galore! Each floor had different genres of books, with the top floor (5th) housing the staff only area. The 4th floor has the children's/young adult books and I love how there are so many fun elements there, from the train that goes around the top by the ceiling, to the small red door that I think it just there for decoration? Unless it leads to some magical other part of the building... lol The ground level has a cafe and offers typical cafe food like sandwiches, soups and salads, but I think their specialty is breakfast/brunch items as well as afternoon tea. We wanted to sit down and enjoy a warm drink after our book browsing and were lucky that we were able to get seated right away, as shortly after there were larger parties coming in for brunch. Fully wheelchair accessible with access through the cafe, there is an elevator that will take you to all levels. There is one restroom on the 4th floor that is also accessible.

Solely reviewing the bookstore component and not the cafe…read more This is such a well curated and cute shop. The nooks with cookbooks and coffee table books are so aesthetically pleasing. The notes from the staff on their picks are really helpful too. Reminds me of the independent bookstores in the UK. This kids floor is also great with toys, including a toy train, and a fireplace. Two bathrooms too on this floor and the bottom floor.