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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Unnameable Books – Turners Falls, MA
Recently we paid another visit to Unnameable Books out in Turners Falls, MA! This beautifully space gets its unique look from its former life as a tavern, but staff has done a phenomenal job of updating it to a place to enjoy books rather than beverages. Either way, it’s still a very welcoming and cozy…
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Belmont Books – Belmont, MA
Recently, we drove out to visit Belmont Books and Black Bear Cafe in Belmont, MA! They’ve got everything in this gorgeous and welcoming space. It’s a genuine local mom and pop place with a staff that obviously cares about the work. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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The Book Rack – Arlington, MA
This past weekend we made our way out to Arlington to visit secondhand bookstore The Book Rack! They originally opened back in 1975 over in Lexington, but have been here in Arlington center since 1999. It’s surprisingly accessible for how many nooks and crannies there are. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores…
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Annie’s Book Stop / Tower Books – Worcester, MA
Recently we popped into Annie’s Book Stop in Worcester, also sometimes known as Tower Books. There are a few bookstores in Mass called Annie’s, and there used to be a lot more. Back in the 90s it was a chain, but the company at the center has long since disbanded and the remaining stores all…
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Boujee Bookstore – Norwood, MA
Inside the Winsmith Mill, in The Unknown Marketplace is where you’ll find Boujee Bookstore of Norwood, MA! The owner has designed it to evoke the feeling of her happy place, and it may become yours as well. This store-within-a-store is a very unique and fun experience that I highly recommend. Make sure to follow along…
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Park Street Books & Toys- Medfield, MA
Last weekend, we took a trip out to Park Street Books & Toys plus The Pottery Place in Medfield, MA! While they’ve got something for everyone, it’s a very kid-focused place. More rooms open up around every turn, all filled with lots to get excited about. The couple who owns it have kids themselves, and…
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Athina Books – Sudbury, MA
Recently, we visited Athina Books in Sudbury, MA! This one might look a bit familiar. It used to be Bearly Read Books, which was one of the first stores this series covered. It’s under new ownership and there have been a few changes, so we wanted to pay them another visit. I grew up coming…
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Wellesley Books – Wellesley, MA
Our most recent adventure brought us out to Wellesley Books in Wellesley, MA! They’re a real beloved pillar of the community, holding tons of bookish events every single month. I’ll definitely need to make more visits out this way. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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Rodney’s Bookstore – Cambridge, MA
Recently, while we were in Cambridge, we explored secondhand bookshop Rodney’s Bookstore. It’s a gorgeous space with antique posters and stunning shelves packed full of all kinds of books for all kinds of readers! Every day, employees are sorting through and adding more books to the shelves. Make sure to follow along for more Independent…
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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…