Not to be confused with the Harvard Square Coop, the university bookstore down the block, this independent store sells primarily new books. However, they do offer a small selection of used books downstairs at half price. Bargain-hunters will also enjoy the discounts on remainders, bestsellers, and "Featured Fifty" books of the month. A wide selection of scholarly books and weekly author events keeps culture-hungry Cambridge academics satisfied.
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Brookline Booksmith is one of those great local bookstores that are so hard to find in the age of mega stores. The well-read employees help you find the books you want, offer excellent staff picks, and never pressure those who just want to browse the shelves for hours. For a medium-sized store, they pack in a ton of books, magazines, gadgets and gifts. Break away from the bestseller list in this charming local haunt.
This bookstore has one of Boston's most exhaustive selections of New Age books and paraphernalia. Soft music and wafting incense will greet you as you enter the store. Crystals, incense, books and videos can be found here, and you can also get a psychic reading. This is a major meeting place for Boston's large New Age community. The place has a good vibe and a specific theme. All in all a great store to mingle with the locals and to find good reads.
All books, all subjects, nothing to esoteric for Rodney's to shelve. Inexpensive prices (better than Amazon on most).Bargain section upstairs. Comedy hour, Author readings, store credit for your clean books. We love Central Square and are open 7 days a week until 9pm for your convenience. Suggestions always welcome. P.S. Rodney was a great dog.
Founded in 2004, Porter Square Books is a general new bookstore featuring contemporary and classic literature for both kids and adults, as well as greeting cards, magazines, and unique gifts. The store hosts many events by national and local authors, sells books for other organizations in the community, and organizes book fairs and author appearances in local schools.
