New england comics the tick, comics, toys, games, and. Located in the heart of old town alexandria, the store offers used fiction, nonfiction and childrens books. May 19, 2014 while the number of bookstores of any genre is declining everywhere, boston is still home to a few great childrens bookstores. Used and specialty bookstores in the greater boston area. Claude moore colonial farm bookstore 6310 georgetown pike, mclean, virginia 703 4427557. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. Now in our third generation, we are a famiyrun, general book store selling new and old often rare books as well as issuing specialty catalogs on a variety of subjects. However, the old corner bookstores place on boston s freedom trail is due to literature, not architecture. 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.
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. We buy everything from single volumes to estates, condition providing. Brothers max and morris feldberg founded a company in boston in 1919 to supply undergarments to department stores. The goto stop for new indie press reads and old school classics, powells is adored by writers. 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. 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. Americana, latin america, maritime, art, the orient and a variety of other subjects. The greater boston area is full of great used and antiquarian bookstores. Stay tuned as i share more and more of these experiences. We look at books in store monday through saturday from 9.
Top 10 local favorite used book stores in boston, ma last. We are about a one minute walk from the old south meeting house. 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. Harvard book store is popular among students and scholars courtesy of harvard book store. Best used bookshops in new england 2012 saving the rural new england bookshop is more than a pastime for richard f. See all the best of boston winners for best bookstore from throughout the years.
See all 4 old corner bookstore tours on tripadvisor. Not as old as this building but it smells like history inside and they have an amazing collection of rare books. 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. Expect to see treats like books from masters like picasso and matisse to centuries old illustrated pieces. Rodneys is a full service, all subject, 45,000 title bookstore, featuring primarily used and discounted new titles. Reviews on used book stores in boston, ma brattle book shop. We will continue to assess the situation as it evolves and let you know if anything changes in our approach. It was built in 1718 as a residence and apothecary shop, and first became a bookstore in 1828. 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. This post was first published in 2016 and has been updated. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. 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. More than words in the south end is a bookstore with a.
In 1985, hbi redesigned interior circulation to utilize longabandoned space on upper floors for commercial office space, and. Especially strong categories include philosophy, social theory, art and architecture, music, history, classical studies, science, religion, literature and more. Best used bookshops in new england 2012 new england today. We havent personally used them yet, but the gist is this.
Great old nyc department store featured in season three of mad men joan gets a job there. The spring lane store is on the freedom trail and intersects washington street. Oct 04, 2019 brothers max and morris feldberg founded a company in boston in 1919 to supply undergarments to department stores. As professional booksellers we have the the tools and experience to help you learn the value in your books. I am books is an independent bookstore in boston s north end neighborhood. Ben muse began selling books from the former knowles general store in 1959. The best bookstore, in boston, as selected by boston magazine. Raven used books specializes in carefully selected scholarly and literary books.
We are conveniently located in downtown crossing in boston, at the corner of. The building is a designated site on boston s freedom trail, literary trail, and womens heritage trail. Rodneys bookstore rare, used, and outofprint books. 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. Brattle book shop of boston 2020 all you need to know. I spent most of my time in the outdoor area where they have cart after cart of old books. 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. In addition to a wide variety of books, we offer inexpensive, well made pine shelving units. Rent college textbooks, buy used textbooks, download. 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.
While the number of bookstores of any genre is declining everywhere, boston is still home to a few great childrens bookstores. Old corner bookstore boston 2020 all you need to know. We have an eclectic assortment of more than two hundred fifty thousand 250,000 books. Oct 22, 2014 44 great american bookstores every book lover must visit. The images below are what i found in my quest to better understand boston. 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. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections.
Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. And in a profession that deals in the old, change can be a good thing. About this project old corner bookstore, 1718, boston, ma. What tops your list of the best independent bookstores in new england. Everyone else in the mall just walked by quickly because of the large groups of 7year old girls.
Unfortunately, though the exterior is in remarkably good condition the interior is now a fast food restaurant with really not much to see. With childrens bookstores from faneuil hall to harvard square to farther afield, families can keep even the youngest. Our shop is located at 9 west street in boston s downtown crossing. The 6 best independent bookstores in massachusetts the. 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. The building is a designated site on bostons freedom trail. I am an avid traveler and recently spent four years wandering the world. I began perusing the internet for old images of boston and compared them to their modern day counterparts. List of defunct retailers of the united states wikipedia. Find the best of everything from fashion and gifts to home decor and local goods at the best places to go shopping in boston. My family and i love books, and luckily for us, boston is a great city for bookish fans. More than words is currently still accepting donations. Seven boston area comic stores there are seven convenient new england comics locations in boston and surrounding suburbs. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973.
My kids know how to fill out forms for interlibrary loans. We stock about 15,000 books and turn over of them every month that is 1200 new books every week. We are conveniently located in downtown crossing in boston, at the corner of washington and spring lane oldest street in boston. We bring old books in for credit, and buy second hand books there. We recommend booking old corner bookstore tours ahead of time to secure your spot. 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. This truly magical repurposed barn is full of books, old cellar doors, and kitty cats.
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. Nov 15, 2018 the newly expanded bookstore in boston s south end is using the power of books to help young people. 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. Amazon physical stores find an amazon store near you. Variety adult boutique welcome to variety adult boutique. 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. When you need the book today, the boston college bookstore may be your best bet. We are known for our extraordinary selection of new, used, and bargain books and for a history of innovation.
Try them on drop everything and read day this april 12. 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. View all hotels near brattle book shop of boston on tripadvisor. We visit book stores, and just end up writing down titles to borrow. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Iconic stores you grew up with that are no longer around. During this time we will be open via telephone only for shipping, and in some circumstances we will deliver locally. We just discovered a resource called got books that services the greater boston area. Apr 06, 2015 among boston s used bookstores are some of the citys best bookstores and most interesting places to shop. Boston, ma 02111 617 5420210 brattle book shop is one of the oldest bookstores in. Harvard book store is an independently run bookstore serving the greater cambridge area. But within a decade, they figured out a womens specialty store was the way to go. I am books is an independent bookstore in bostons north end neighborhood.
Please bring a photo id with you in case we are interested in purchasing your book. Constructed in 1718, the old corner bookstore is downtown bostons oldest. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Wish these elegant old stores were still in business. That allows us to ensure we can give your books the evaluation they need. The bookstore is located in harvard square and has been familyowned since 1932. I made it a priority to hit up brattle book shop while i was in boston. See all the best of boston winners for best used bookstore from throughout the years. Each store stocks an eclectic assortment of comics, games, toys and more. By tags boston book fair, boston, book fairs, events, member news, bookselling, book stores things have changed in the boston since the first abaa boston book fair was launched. When we found buy, its at this great little local store, bearly used books. The northeast was a hotbed for these establishments before the internet.