What makes the Boston University Campus Store unique is its deep connection to the BU community, offering exclusive university-branded merchandise, essential academic resources, and fostering a sense of school pride and engagement through sustainable practices and community-driven events. It serves as both a retail hub and a central gathering place for students, alumni, and faculty.
Founded in 1882, the Coop operates student-oriented stores offering a wide selection of textbooks, general-interest books, office supplies and school insignia merchandise, including Harvard and M.I.T. gear. Members are entitled to annual rebates based on their purchases. You do not have to be a member to shop here, however. Shop at Harvard Square Coop and you are sure to vouch for the quality of goods and friendly service offered by this store.
The Book Oasis is your summer reading headquarters! We have used and new books for almost every school including parochial schools. We provide school book fairs under our sister company Fantastic Book Fairs - visit www.fantasticbookfairs.com for more info. The Book Oasis is an independently-owned general bookstore with a 30,000 book inventory of new and gently-read books. We have a nonfiction room with history, science, cooking and more. Plus a children's nook and young adult area. We carry science fiction, classics, poetry, mysteries, romance, books on CD etc. There is a unique gift shop in the front of the store featuring Deb Sullivan Originals. One-of-a-kind hand-made handbags, baby sweater sets, wallets, and more. We carry adult coloring books, Melissa & Doug, page magnifiers, greeting cards, book lights, 3D bookmarks, just to name a few of the great gift items you can find.
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.
