Category: Indie Bookstores of MA
We love books and we love exploring! My partner and I are day-tripping around my home state of Massachusetts to check out all the independent bookstores we can find in our series Indie Bookstores of MA. I post new videos to my YouTube channel every Thursday, and then shared here.
The posts are listed here in the order of most recent to least. You can reorder them, see the locations mapped, and use the search functionality on the Find a Bookstore page. If there’s a store you’d like to see here and we haven’t covered it yet, you can reach me using the contact methods on the About page. I do prioritize stores that have been requested. Eventually, I intend to cover every single independent bookstore in the state!
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Lovestruck Books – Cambridge, MA
Recently, we ventured out to Cambridge and visited the new romance bookstore that opened last year. It’s called Lovestruck Books & Cafe! If anyone is concerned that genre-specific bookshops won’t have a large or diverse enough selection, Lovestruck can prove them wrong. There’s a love story here for everyone! Make sure to follow along for…
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Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition – Cambridge, MA
This past weekend, we made our way out to Cambridge, MA and visited Porter Square Books: Cambridge Edition! They’ve been a staple of the community here for decades and they do an incredible amount of work to support it. They run both the Porter Square Books Foundation to inspire a love of reading and books…
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Little Bee Bookshop – Ayer, MA
This time we brought a special guest with us: my Mini-Me! We visited children’s bookstore Little Bee Bookshop in Ayer, MA and wanted to bring a customer who would view it with a child’s eyes. She gave the place a big thumbs up, and even the grown-ups could see why. Make sure to follow along…
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Tidal Pages Bookshop – Ipswich, MA
A few weeks ago, we drove out to Ipswich to visit Tidal Pages Bookshop! It’s a super fun space with lots of bookish AND artistic events. It even has a delicious “Snackery” in the back called Nosh with lots of curated goodies. (Apologies for the odd line breaks and missed capitalizations in the subtitles this…
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Saltwater Bookstore – Marblehead, MA
Recently, we paid another visit to Saltwater Bookstore in Marblehead, MA. We visited them last year on the North of Boston Book Trail, but we needed to grab more footage of the place and used it as an excuse to return. It’s such a gorgeous space and we wanted to make sure we could show…
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Paper & String Books – South Hamilton, MA
Recently, we paid another visit to Paper & String Books in South Hamilton, MA. We visited them last year on the North of Boston Book Trail, but we needed to grab more footage of the place and used it as an excuse to return. They’ll be participating in the trail again this April too! I…
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Jabberwocky Bookshop – Newburyport, MA
This past weekend, we ducked into the historic Tannery Marketplace to check out Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport, MA. It’s a gorgeous space, and incredibly cozy for its impressive size. You’ll definitely want to check out their discounted selection, and say hello to the shop’s dog! Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of…
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Illume Books – Newburyport, MA
This past weekend, we stopped in Illume Books in Newburyport, MA. They have a highly curated selection that’s organized like no other store. It’s also an amazing gathering place where you can spend time either alone with books or gaming and socializing with other patrons. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of…
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Valley Wild – Littleton, MA
Recently, we visited Valley Wild Books in Littleton, MA. It’s a treasure trove of secondhand physical media and original works from local artists. You can find anything here, but they somehow still keep it accessible. On top of everything else, the store makes for a great gathering place! Make sure to follow along for more…
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The Thoreau Society Shop – Concord, MA
This one may technically count as a gift store, but since it’s one dedicated to a literary figure, The Thoreau Society Shop in Concord, MA still made our list, especially because they still sell a lot of books. These of course include titles from Henry David Thoreau himself and many of his contemporaries. There are…
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Felixology – Maynard, MA
This time I need to show you one of my favorites, and probably the bookstore I visit the most frequently. It’s Felixology in Maynard, MA! The owner has created a gorgeous space full of whimsy and fantasy in honor of her late son, Felix. They’re wonderfully supportive of local creatives, and my own writing group…
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Federal Street Books – Greenfield, MA
We recently drove out to Greenfield to visit Federal Street Books, which was an absolute gem. Believe it or not, they actually have more than 18,000 titles in stock, many of which are available for browsing online. I’d still recommend stopping in, if only for the experience! Make sure to follow along for more Independent…