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Providence residents consistently rate Books on the Square as one of the best independent bookstores. It's very old-school, where Meet the Author is an almost nightly event and the comfortable seating arrangements encourage browsers to sit and read. The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club also encourages readers to eschew electronic media and curl up with a tome or two. Its Wayland Square location also makes it a convenient stop while shopping in neighboring businesses.
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The Brown Bookstore is a multi-purpose business that functions as the school library, tourist attraction, and book vendor. On the second floor there are rows of textbooks and in the basement, you can find computer supplies, software, and other electronic material. On the ground floor, there is a large and clearly marked section of books of all types, from fiction and cooking to foreign language and history. There is also a campus gift shop, offering cards and an array of items sporting the Brown name or insignia. If you like books and/or want to get a memento of Brown or Providence, this is a place to stop.
