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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Quaboag Books – West Brookfield, MA
This time, we made the drive out to West Brookfield, MA to visit Quaboag Books, formerly known as Book Bear. The place is enormous! It’s an entire warehouse full of secondhand books with lots of incredible finds. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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Moon and Back Bookstore – Medford, MA
This time, while on the North of Boston Book Trail, we visited Moon and Back Bookstore in Medford, MA. They specialize in books for kids, and it’s a perfect place to bring the growing bookworm in your life. They even have twice weekly storytime events! Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of…
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Copper Dog Books – Beverly, MA
This time, we visited Copper Dog Books out in Beverly, MA. The passion that the staff has for reading is obvious from both conversation and their many, many, many written recommendations for the books on the shelves! If you’re not sure what you want to read next, there are many friendly faces here who can…
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Grey Matter Books – Hadley, MA
This time, we made our way out Grey Matter Books located in the East Street Studios in Hadley. Since I’ve started this series, I’ve had several people insist that I needed to make this secondhand store a priority. They were right! It is an enormous treasure trove of incredible used books. Make sure to follow…
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Yellow Umbrella Books – Chatham, MA
While down on Cape Cod last month, we couldn’t skip Yellow Umbrella Books! They’ve been in business at this location for 45 years as of this coming Memorial Day weekend. While their focus is on secondhand books, they have a great selection of new titles as well. We’ll be paying them another visit this summer.…
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Wicked Good Books – Salem, MA
After a recent visit to the Peabody Essex Museum, we couldn’t resist checking out the local bookstore, Wicked Good Books in Salem, MA! It’s amazing how much they’ve fit into a space of this size, and the selection perfectly captures the completely unique vibe of the local area. If you’re in the neighborhood, you’ll definitely…
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Below the Brine Bookshop – Harwich Port, MA
While out on Cape Cod a couple weeks ago, we stopped in at Below the Brine Bookshop in Harwich Port, MA. The place is overflowing with Cape Cod charm. It features several displays of titles about the local area or from local authors. Even the flooring and shelves were locally reclaimed from the owner’s home…
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A Great Notion – Auburn, MA
This week, we paid a visit to A Great Notion. It’s an absolute gem of the community out in Auburn, MA. They have a fantastic selection of new and used books, including a great display of works from local authors. They also feature a substantial offering of creations from local artists. Stop in, grab a…
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Where the Sidewalk Ends – Chatham, MA
This week, we drove out to Chatham to visit Where the Sidewalk Ends. It’s a literary wonderland owned and operated by a mother-daughter duo. It’s easy to feel their shared love of reading when you walk in. Here, you can take a deep dive into the nostalgia of childhood. If that isn’t what you’re looking…
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TidePool Bookshop – Worcester, MA
This week, we took a trip to TidePool Bookshop in Worcester. It’s an extremely welcoming place where you’ll want to bring the whole family. I guarantee you’ll each find a whole stack of books you’ll want to leave with. Make sure to follow along for more Independent Bookstores of Massachusetts!
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Bedlam Book Cafe – Worcester, MA
We love books and we love exploring, so my partner and I are day-tripping around my home state of Massachusetts to check out all the independent bookstores we can find. This week, we swung over to Bedlam Book Cafe in Worcester. It’s a super cozy place to grab a coffee and grab a book, with…
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Bearly Read Books – Sudbury, MA
We love books and we love exploring, so my partner and I are day-tripping around my home state of Massachusetts to check out all the independent bookstores we can find. This week, we dropped in on one of my all-time favorites: Bearly Read Books in Sudbury. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid,…