Best Book Stores in America

Boston

Papercuts J.P.

60 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

An award-winning, woman-owned independent bookstore in Jamaica Plain. It offers a curated collection of new and used books and literary gifts.

Brookline Booksmith

279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

A family-owned independent bookstore since 1961, known for its friendly staff and wide selection of new and used books. It also hosts author events and community gatherings.

Harvard Book Store

1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

An independent bookstore in Harvard Square, offering a wide selection of new and used books, author events, and University-themed gifts. Established in 1932.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

Located in the Back Bay, this bookstore features a café serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It offers a variety of books, magazines, and gifts, along with hosting numerous events.

Grolier Poetry Book Shop

6 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA 02138

A historic bookstore specializing in poetry, established in 1927. It hosts weekly poetry readings and maintains a large collection of poetry books.

More Than Words

242 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118

A non-profit bookstore that supports youth development programs. It offers a large collection of used books, and proceeds go to job training and empowerment programs for local youth.

I AM Books

124 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113

A bookstore dedicated to Italian and Italian-American literature, culture, and language. It offers a curated selection of fiction and non-fiction books by Italian authors.

Brattle Book Shop

9 West St, Boston, MA 02111

One of the oldest and largest used bookstores in the country, established in 1825. It has over 250,000 books, prints, maps, and collectibles spread over three floors.

Frugal Bookstore

57 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119

The only Black-owned bookstore in Boston, located in Roxbury. It focuses on promoting literacy and offers a wide selection of new books.

Commonwealth Books

9 Spring Ln, Boston, MA 02109

A cozy bookstore with over 40,000 titles, including used books, medieval manuscripts, and old prints. It focuses on poetry, decorative arts, history, and literature.

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