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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Book Ends – Winchester, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was Book Ends in Winchester, Massachusetts. Their selection was absolutely incredible. I had a lot of trouble sticking to my limit of two books per store! Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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The Bookstore of Gloucester – Gloucester, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was The Bookstore of Gloucester in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It’s a great spot with tons of North Shore charm and a fantastic local section. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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Maxima Book Center – Lexington, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was Maxima Book Center in Lexington, Massachusetts. It’s a huge place, but the selection still feels carefully and intentionally curated. It’s full of character and has tons of great gifts in addition to all the books. Make sure to follow along for more Independent…
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Whitelam Books – Reading, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was Whitelam Books in Reading, Massachusetts. They have tons of incredible recommendations and a full calendar of bookish events hosted in their space. We were lucky enough to show up on a day where Christopher C. Gorham was signing his book The Confidante. Make…
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lala Books – Lowell, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was lala books in Lowell, Massachusetts. The place is bright, welcoming, and cozy. I could settle in to browse their displays all day long! Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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Dogtown Books – Gloucester, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was Dogtown Books in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It’s all the wonderful things you’d expect a secondhand bookstore to be. Their sign says “Used & Unusual” and they mean it. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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The Silver Unicorn – Acton, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, Massachusetts. This place is well-loved by local readers and writers alike! They do tons of bookish events and have always been an absolute pleasure to work with. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of…
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Molly’s Bookstore – Melrose, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was Molly’s Bookstore in Melrose, Massachusetts. The place had an amazing atmosphere, a whole wall of customer recommendations, and an incredible assortment of gifts including consignment items from local artisans! Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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The Book Shop of Beverly Farms – Beverly, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was The Book Shop of Beverly Farms in Beverly, Massachusetts. The place was adorable and had a great selection, including a lot of local titles and consignment items. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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The Concord Bookshop – Concord, MA
Another bookstore we visited on the North of Boston Book Trail was one of my longtime favorites. That is The Concord Bookshop in Concord, MA! They’ve been here selling books for 80 years and while you might sometimes have trouble finding on-street parking, you’ll never struggle to find the perfect book here. You can always…
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Susie’s Stories – Rockport, MA
One of the first stores we visited on Indie Bookstore Day while following the North of Boston Book Trail was Susie’s Stories in Rockport, MA. Just like the rest of the town, it’s a bit on the small side but absolutely adorable and full of charm. They’ve done a fantastic job of intentionally curating their…
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Andover Bookstore – Andover, MA
We’ve been very excited for this one. We made our way out to Andover Bookstore, which is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the entirety of the US! It first opened in 1809 and have been selling books every since. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!