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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Commonwealth Books – Boston, MA
While my partner is working out of state, I dragged my sister with me instead to Commonwealth Books in Boston, MA! It’s been in business in the area for roughly 30 years all told, and it has an amazing collection full of history far older than that. It has texts dating all the way back…
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Good Dog Records & Books – Newton, MA
Recently, since my partner is working a job in Alaska, I dragged my sister on a visit with me instead and we ventured out to Good Dog Records and Books in Newton, MA! This store has been here for three years, but has the feel of a much older store. If you get into conversation…
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Booklink Booksellers – Northampton, MA
A few weeks back, we brought a longtime friend of ours out to Booklink Booksellers in Northampton, MA! Inside Thornes’ Marketplace, this place calls itself a “small bookstore with a loud voice” but it really doesn’t feel small at all! It’s got a wide variety of selection, with nearly the whole top floor getting devoted…
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Barefoot Books – Concord, MA
Recently, we brought the mini-me over to Barefoot Books in Concord, MA! This is not your typical bookstore. Barefoot Books is actually a publisher, and this is the office they work out of, but it’s also a retail and event space that hosts book fairs, fundraisers, and other community events. Make sure to follow along…
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Broadside Bookshop – Northampton, MA
Recently, we brought a longtime friend of ours out to visit Broadside Bookshop in Northampton, MA! There are a lot of bookstores in this town, but their distinct personalities mean they don’t have to compete to thrive. Broadside Bookshop has been here for more than 50 years now and has become a pillar of the…
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Herridge Books – Wellfleet, MA
Recently, we ventured to the outer Cape and paid a visit to Herridge Books in Wellfleet, MA! This place is everything I think of when I think of a small town Cape Cod bookstore, but still has a ton of character all its own. It’s definitely worth a visit while they’re open for the season!…
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Zoar Books – Charlemont, MA
Recently, we took a trip out west to visit Zoar Books & Gallery in Charlemont, MA! This unique spot in a beautiful part of the state grew out of a passion project that started as one man’s collection. With his wife’s encouragement, he opened that collection to the public as a store. That’s resulted in…
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Raven Used Books – Shelburne Falls, MA
Recently, we took a trip out west to visit Raven Used Books in Shelburne Falls, MA! Yes, there’s another Raven Used Books that we’ve covered already over in Northampton. These two locations used to be branches of a single business, but now operate independently while remaining friends. The owner has also been involved in a…
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Wellfleet Marketplace Booksmith – Wellfleet, MA
A few weeks back, we made our way out to the outer Cape to visit the Wellfleet Booksmith inside of Wellfleet Marketplace in (you guessed it) Wellfleet, MA! This bookstore is a section of the larger market, but it’s sizeable enough to have earned it a spot on the Cape and Islands Book Store Trail.…
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Greg’s Used Books – Orleans, MA
Recently, we paid a visit to Greg’s Used Books in Orleans, MA! More than just books, they also offer a fun and eclectic selection of retro and vintage movies, board games, video games, and more. It has some really unique finds and great quirky vibes. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of…
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Nancy L. Dole Books & Ephemera – Shelburne Falls, MA
A few weeks back, we drove out to Shelburne Falls to visit Nancy L. Dole Books & Ephemera at their new location in The Mill! Every section of the place feels like a fascinating dive into history with tons of antiquarian treasures from books to maps to photographs and more. Make sure to follow along…
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Annie’s Books and Gifts – Orleans, MA
On a recent weekend, we swung out to Annie’s Books and Gifts in Orleans, MA! This is another location that used to be a part of the former Annie’s Book Stop chain that now operates independently. This one is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and features an absolutely adorable greeter! Make…