Rodneys bookstore rare, used, and outofprint books. With childrens bookstores from faneuil hall to harvard square to farther afield, families can keep even the youngest. The living history museum has a used bookshop featuring fiction, nonfiction. Old corner bookstore boston 2020 all you need to know. Wish these elegant old stores were still in business.
We have an eclectic assortment of more than two hundred fifty thousand 250,000 books. More than words is currently still accepting donations. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Find the best of everything from fashion and gifts to home decor and local goods at the best places to go shopping in boston.
Our shop is located at 9 west street in boston s downtown crossing. Iconic stores you grew up with that are no longer around. Please note that our dinein cafe and in store browsing are now closed, all events have been canceled and we have modified our store hours to 8am 9pm, but there are still several ways we can help you enjoy a good meal and escape in the pages of a book. The building is a designated site on boston s freedom trail, literary trail, and womens heritage trail. Across the united states, a large number of local stores and store chains that started between the 1920s and 1950s have become defunct since the late 1960s, when many chains were either consolidated or liquidated. New england comics the tick, comics, toys, games, and. Great old nyc department store featured in season three of mad men joan gets a job there. Each store stocks an eclectic assortment of comics, games, toys and more. Harvard book store is an independently run bookstore serving the greater cambridge area. What tops your list of the best independent bookstores in new england. View all hotels near brattle book shop of boston on tripadvisor.
Constructed in 1718, the old corner bookstore is downtown bostons oldest. And in a profession that deals in the old, change can be a good thing. Apr 06, 2015 among boston s used bookstores are some of the citys best bookstores and most interesting places to shop. Especially strong categories include philosophy, social theory, art and architecture, music, history, classical studies, science, religion, literature and more. The bookstore is located in harvard square and has been familyowned since 1932. In the used book cellar downstairs, shelves are pushed aside for readings with local and emerging writers, and the shop sponsors big names like david sedaris at the. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. We are conveniently located in downtown crossing in boston, at the corner of washington and spring lane oldest street in boston. Hbi was incorporated in 1960 to save this building via direct acquisition and restoration. Oct 22, 2014 44 great american bookstores every book lover must visit.
About this project old corner bookstore, 1718, boston, ma. The spring lane store is on the freedom trail and intersects washington street. List of defunct retailers of the united states wikipedia. Not as old as this building but it smells like history inside and they have an amazing collection of rare books. This truly magical repurposed barn is full of books, old cellar doors, and kitty cats. In 1985, hbi redesigned interior circulation to utilize longabandoned space on upper floors for commercial office space, and.
Places with book stores near boston copley 1 mile copley square 1 mile charlestown 1 mile east boston 2 miles allston 3 miles cambridge 3 miles chelsea 3 miles roxbury crossing 3 miles roxbury 3 miles somerville 3 miles. We stock about 15,000 books and turn over of them every month that is 1200 new books every week. The lucy parsons center, located in jamaica plain, boston, massachusetts, is an allvolunteer, nonprofit collectively run radical, independent bookstore and community center, providing reading material, space for individuals to drop in, and a free meeting and event space. We carry a diverse selection of highlights in literature, illustrated books, finely printed books, and special artistic bindings, and we are noted for our fine selection of.
When we found buy, its at this great little local store, bearly used books. Nov 15, 2018 the newly expanded bookstore in boston s south end is using the power of books to help young people. See all the best of boston winners for best used bookstore from throughout the years. Rent college textbooks, buy used textbooks, download. From niche books to toy stores with great book selections, kids can. The store spans three floors the first two containing a broad variety of used titles and the third boasting a treasure trove of antiquarian editions.
Seven boston area comic stores there are seven convenient new england comics locations in boston and surrounding suburbs. The old corner bookstore is a historic commercial building located at 283 washington street at the corner of school street in the historic core of boston, massachusetts. Dating back to 1825, this threestory downtown boston landmark carries more than 250,000 used books including an outstanding selection of outofprint, as well as rare books on the third floor, maps, prints. This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated.
I am books is an independent bookstore in bostons north end neighborhood. May 19, 2014 while the number of bookstores of any genre is declining everywhere, boston is still home to a few great childrens bookstores. I began perusing the internet for old images of boston and compared them to their modern day counterparts. We are about a one minute walk from the old south meeting house. My family and i love books, and luckily for us, boston is a great city for bookish fans. Please bring a photo id with you in case we are interested in purchasing your book. Top 10 local favorite used book stores in boston, ma last.
The northeast was a hotbed for these establishments before the internet. Brothers max and morris feldberg founded a company in boston in 1919 to supply undergarments to department stores. Out of precaution and for the safety of our staff and donors, we ask that donations be left outside our doors or dropped off at one of our donations bins. We buy everything from single volumes to estates, condition providing. Try them on drop everything and read day this april 12. Used and specialty bookstores in the greater boston area. While the number of bookstores of any genre is declining everywhere, boston is still home to a few great childrens bookstores. Stay tuned as i share more and more of these experiences. Unfortunately, though the exterior is in remarkably good condition the interior is now a fast food restaurant with really not much to see. We bring old books in for credit, and buy second hand books there. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. I am an avid traveler and recently spent four years wandering the world. Both libraries and bookstores appear among the top 100 things to do with boston kids before they grow up, and theres no debating the wonderful options for book lovers in the boston area.
More than words in the south end is a bookstore with a. We look at books in store monday through saturday from 9. The greater boston area is full of great used and antiquarian bookstores. Constructed in 1718, the old corner bookstore is downtown boston s oldest commercial building and was home to the 19 thcentury publishing giant ticknor and fields, producer of many venerable american titles including thoreaus walden, hawthornes the scarlet letter, longfellows midnight ride of paul revere, and the atlantic monthly including ward howes battle hymn of the republic. When you need the book today, the boston college bookstore may be your best bet. Expect to see treats like books from masters like picasso and matisse to centuries old illustrated pieces. See all 4 old corner bookstore tours on tripadvisor. Some may have been lost due to mergers, while others were affected by a phenomenon of large store closings in the 2010s known as the retail apocalypse. During this time we will be open via telephone only for shipping, and in some circumstances we will deliver locally. We visit book stores, and just end up writing down titles to borrow. We are known for our extraordinary selection of new, used, and bargain books and for a history of innovation. The best bookstore, in boston, as selected by boston magazine. Oct 04, 2019 brothers max and morris feldberg founded a company in boston in 1919 to supply undergarments to department stores. Raven used books specializes in carefully selected scholarly and literary books.
Best used bookshops in new england 2012 new england today. Brattle book shop of boston 2020 all you need to know. It was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, and first became a bookstore in 1828. See all the best of boston winners for best bookstore from throughout the years.
We just discovered a resource called got books that services the greater boston area. Located in the heart of old town alexandria, the store offers used fiction, nonfiction and childrens books. Books are stacked floor to ceiling, with yet more jammed into milk crates on the floor. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. Constructed in 1718, the old corner bookstore is downtown bostons oldest commercial building and was home to the 19 thcentury publishing giant ticknor and fields, producer of many venerable american titles including thoreaus walden, hawthornes the scarlet letter, longfellows midnight ride of paul revere, and the atlantic monthly including ward howes battle hymn of the republic. As professional booksellers we have the the tools and experience to help you learn the value in your books.
I made it a priority to hit up brattle book shop while i was in boston. Within a couple of decades, the publisher who owned the building evolved by 1845 into ticknor and fields, publisher for most of the most famous authors in 19th century america and england. Variety adult boutique welcome to variety adult boutique. Rare and antiquated book lovers should flock to downtowns more historic brattle book shop, where you can also find a map, or helpful store clerk, to point you in the direction of similar. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. We havent personally used them yet, but the gist is this. The goto stop for new indie press reads and old school classics, powells is adored by writers. However, the old corner bookstores place on boston s freedom trail is due to literature, not architecture. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. We will continue to assess the situation as it evolves and let you know if anything changes in our approach. In addition to a wide variety of books, we offer inexpensive, well made pine shelving units. We recommend booking old corner bookstore tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
That allows us to ensure we can give your books the evaluation they need. Ben muse began selling books from the former knowles general store in 1959. Everyone else in the mall just walked by quickly because of the large groups of 7year old girls. Reviews on used book stores in boston, ma brattle book shop.
Owned and operated by anne and david bromer, who have been in the business of fine books for over half a century, bromer booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Boston, ma 02111 617 5420210 brattle book shop is one of the oldest bookstores in. Rodneys is a full service, all subject, 45,000 title bookstore, featuring primarily used and discounted new titles. A fixture on the indie book scene since 1932, harvard book store combines an impressive inventory of titles with a starstudded events schedule that features. Harvard book store is popular among students and scholars courtesy of harvard book store. The 6 best independent bookstores in massachusetts the. Old corner book store, boston, massachusetts built in. And now with our local library and bookstore feature, you can compare online prices and boston college bookstore prices and see if your book is in stock at boston college bookstore. We are conveniently located in downtown crossing in boston, at the corner of. The 9 best independent bookstores in boston culture trip.
Old corner bookstore, first brick building in boston. The building is a designated site on bostons freedom trail. Over the years the socalled old corner bookstore building, constructed in 1718, has housed a private home, drugstore, bookstore, jewelry store, and purveyor of boston globerelated books and. Sep 06, 2015 if you grew up in new england in the 20th century, chances are you shopped at, had a job at, or sported trendy clothes from a local department store chain. I spent most of my time in the outdoor area where they have cart after cart of old books. Amazon physical stores find an amazon store near you.
I am books is an independent bookstore in boston s north end neighborhood. The bookstore serves as a cultural hub for locals and visitors interested in diving into the rich world of italian and italian american literature, history, research, art and more. Best used bookshops in new england 2012 saving the rural new england bookshop is more than a pastime for richard f. But within a decade, they figured out a womens specialty store was the way to go.