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Barrow Bookstore – Concord, MA
Recently, we visited Barrow Bookstore in Concord. It’s a gorgeous secondhand bookstore with a stunning collection including lots of vintage and rare books, especially from local authors! It’s been here for 54 years and originally started in a wheelbarrow, which is where it gets its name. In the time since, it’s grown into something truly…
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Ten Trees Books – Natick, MA
Recently, we took a trip out to Natick to pay a visit to Ten Trees Books. It’s a wonderfully cozy two-story space with a great selection of books. They host several different regular book clubs and a weekly storytime for kids. Their kids section is awesome too. Make sure to follow along for more Independent…
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Used Book Superstore – Burlington, MA
Recently, we ventured out to Burlington to visit the Used Book Superstore. Because they’re dealing with overstock, they have an amazing selection of new and hot titles – even in special editions – alongside all of their preloved copies. Nothing stays on the shelves for more than six months, and the discounts get steeper the…
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The Book Oasis – Stoneham, MA
Another store from the North of Boston Book Trail that we recently paid another visit to was The Book Oasis in Stoneham, MA! It’s a store that feels bigger on the inside and new sections open up around every corner you turn. They work hard to make sure that there are books for everybody in…
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The Purple Couch – North Andover, MA
One of our stops on the North of Boston Book Trail back in April was The Purple Couch Bookshop in North Andover, MA! We made a second trip out there this past weekend. They have a great selection, and everywhere you look inside, there’s a cozy spot to peruse whatever book has caught your eye.…
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Root & Press Coffee and Books – Worcester, MA
This time we were in Worcester again visiting Root and Press Coffee and Books! It’s a super homey and cozy spot with an excellent selection of books. You can browse with a delicious coffee from the bar or hang out over breakfast or lunch in their cafe. Make sure to follow along for more Independent…
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Tatnuck Bookseller, Gift Gallery & Cafe – Westborough, MA
It’s time to introduce you to one of the local stores that I depend on and that is Tatnuck Bookseller Gift Gallery & Cafe in Westborough, MA. They get to claim the title of the largest independent bookstore in not just Mass but all of New England. I know I can count on them for…
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The Bookstore & Get Lit Wine Bar – Lenox, MA
On a recent visit to Lenox, MA, we couldn’t pass up a visit to The Bookstore & Get Lit Wine Bar featuring Shade Gallery. Even though we’re not drinkers, the place was super cozy and a great spot to spend some time. It’s no wonder it’s so beloved by the community. Check out the documentary…
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Raven Used Books – Northampton, MA
One bookstore that a lot of people have recommended to us for this project is Raven Used Books in Northampton, MA. It was easy to see why when we walked in. With five different colleges in the area, they have a lot of shelves devoted to interests that elsewhere might be considered too niche to…
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Reed Books – Harwich, MA
This time we went out to Cape Cod to check out some of the stores on the Cape and Islands Book Store Trail. We didn’t make it to all of them, but we’re glad we made it to Reed Books in Harwich, MA! It was a super cute little spot that sells a combination of…
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Mitchell’s Book Corner – Nantucket, MA
This time we went out to Cape Cod to check out some of the stores on the Cape and Islands Book Store Trail, which will be going through the whole summer and into October. We jumped on the ferry out to the island of Nantucket to visit both of its bookstores, the older of which…
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Nantucket Bookworks – Nantucket, MA
This time we went out to Cape Cod to check out some of the stores on the Cape and Islands Book Store Trail, which will be going through the whole summer and into October. We jumped on the ferry out to the island of Nantucket to visit both of its bookstores, starting with Nantucket Bookworks…