Boston independent booksellers

They also have events for children, which is a perfect fit for the family-oriented Brookline community. More Than Words is one of the lesser known book stores in Boston, but it is great for book lovers on a budget.

What makes this book store particularly special is that it is run by city youth. They get priceless work experience and business savvy in a nurturing work environment. Her work can be found on Examiner. CBSN Boston. School Closings. The Red Sox know they have a lot of work to do this offseason, and they intend on doing whatever it takes to reach their ultimate goal next season.

With half a million books and counting, there is simply too much to explore here to be contained in one location. All locations are within a mile of each other so you can hit all three in a single day, losing hours getting lost in their stacks. Also check out: Downtown Niantic has a number of cute little shops, including Tumbleweed Record Store and Bohemian Boutique, where you can grab everything from some tye-dyed garb to the latest record for your Barbra Streisand collection.

Open daily from 11 a. An Unlikely Story has a bit of a tale itself. The building fell into disrepair and was purchased by Plainville resident and Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney, along with his wife, Julia. For some, such a small selection might initially seem like a downfall, but in actuality, it guarantees whatever you pick up will be a great read.

And what better way to dive into that new purchase than with a fresh drink? Between that and the charming brick exterior, this place is just begging you to throw away your plans to spend the day curled up with a good book. Also check out: Close to the plaza where RiffRaff lives is Hungry Ghost Press, a tiny little gift shop where you can buy the perfectly strange tote bag or vintage denim jacket to accompany your new book.

Open from Tues. You might be in the hunt for a beach read if you stumble upon this shop, but Isaiah Thomas Books and Prints carries much more than bestsellers. This used bookshop carries about 70, books from all genres, from art to architecture. An official member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers, this shop also has its own storied history: It lives in in an house now painted bright pink.

We dare you to try and miss it as you drive by. Open Tues. More info. Open In Google Maps. Visit Website. Give us feedback. Visit Facebook page. Trident has been a gathering place for bibliophiles for decades and continues to fill that niche after its recent renovations. Nestled on the far end of the ever-popular Newbury Street, the literary locale regularly hosts author readings, trivia nights and murder mystery parties that span themes such as Harry Potter and Stranger Things. A diamond in the rough for fans of antiquarian texts, Commonwealth Books makes a great escape for book buffs looking to step away from the hubbub of Downtown Crossing.

Each small, low-ceilinged room in this quaint shop opens up to another, creating a literary labyrinth filled with unique used titles as well as antique prints and other curiosities. With all sorts of cozy corners, the shop is ideal for cracking open book after book — best done in the company of the resident cat, Dusty. On top of providing quality reads, the Booksmith also curates a thoughtful events schedule that includes a series focused on transnational works and a small-press book club.

Atmosphere: Kid Friendly.