Independent Bookstores in Massachusetts
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- Parkside BookshopBostonParkside Bookshop is a general interest bookstore in the historic South End of Boston, MA. The shop features a curated…1 upcoming event
- 3GenLove: The Wandering TaleNew Bedford3GenLove: The Wandering Tale is a family-grown bookstore and gift shop in New Bedford, MA. Located in Kilburn Mill, it…
- A New ChapterWest SpringfieldA New Chapter is an independent bookstore and gift shop located in West Springfield, MA. Owned by Scott Szaban, the sho…
- A Sanctuary Cafe, Inc.BostonA Sanctuary Cafe, Inc. in Boston, MA, is a Beacon Hill micro-bookstore and cat cafe. It features a cozy lounge with res…
- Adi's Bike WorldWest RoxburyAdi's Bike World in West Roxbury, MA, is a local bicycle shop offering sales, repairs, and professional tune-ups. Estab…
- Aesop's FableHollistonAesop's Fable is an independent book shop in Holliston, Massachusetts, dedicated to inspiring creativity in all ages. T…
- All She WroteSomervilleAll She Wrote Books in Somerville, MA, is an intersectional, inclusive feminist and queer bookstore. Founded in 2019, i…
- An Unlikely StoryPlainvilleAn Unlikely Story is a community bookstore and café in Plainville, MA, founded by author Jeff Kinney and his wife Julie…
- Andover BookstoreAndoverAndover Bookstore in Andover, MA, is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the United States, established in 1…
- Annie’s Book StopRaynhamAnnie's Book Stop in Raynham, MA, is a community-centered neighborhood bookstore established in the early 1980s. Now ow…
- Annie's Book Stop of WorcesterWorcesterAnnie's Book Stop of Worcester in Worcester, Massachusetts, is an independent bookstore offering a selection of new and…
- Annie's Books and GiftsOrleansAnnie's Books and Gifts in Orleans, MA, is a family-owned bookstore that has served the Lower Cape community since the…
- Aviary BooksNew BedfordAviary Books in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a bookstore specializing in a curated selection of used, rare, and colle…
- Beacon Hill Books & CafeBeacon Hill Books & Cafe in Boston, MA, is a neighborhood bookstore and cafe. It features a curated selection of books…
- Beacon Hill Books & CafeBostonA lovingly curated independent bookstore and cafe at 71 Charles St in Boston's historic Beacon Hill, beloved as a neigh…
- Beantown BooksNorth AndoverBeantown Books is an author- and reader-friendly bookstore located in North Andover, MA. Based at its flagship location…
- Bedlam Book CafeWorcesterBedlam Book Cafe in Worcester, MA, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of fine used and new books,…
- Bedrock ComicsFraminghamBedrock Comics in Framingham, MA, is a long-standing shop located on Route 9 that specializes in new and back-issue com…
- Belmont BooksBelmontBelmont Books is an independent bookstore in Belmont, MA, featuring two floors of general fiction, mysteries, and child…
- Berklee Books + MusicBostonBerklee Books + Music in Boston, MA, is the official bookstore for Berklee College of Music. Located on Boylston Street…
- Black Orchid BooksFitchburgBlack Orchid Books is a mobile bookshop based in Fitchburg, MA, featuring a curated selection of new and used books spe…
- Book LovePlymouthBook Love is an independent community bookstore located at The Pinehills Village Green in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The…
- Book MoonEasthamptonBook Moon is an independent new and used bookshop located in Easthampton, MA. Run by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant, it…
- Book Store Next DoorThe Book Store Next Door is a nonprofit used bookstore in Wilmington, MA, operated by volunteers from the Friends of th…
- BookEndsWinchesterBook Ends is an independent bookstore in Winchester, MA, serving the community since 1984. The shop offers a wide selec…
- BookLink Booksellers Inc.NorthamptonBooklink Booksellers Inc. in Northampton, MA, is a family-owned independent bookstore located in Thornes Marketplace si…
- Booklovers' GourmetWebsterBooklovers' Gourmet in Webster, MA, is an independent bookstore, coffeehouse, art gallery, and gift shop opened in 1995…
- Boswell's BooksShelburne FallsBoswell's Books has been a Shelburne Falls, MA institution since 1991. Located on Bridge Street, the independent bookst…
- Brewster Book StoreBrewsterBrewster Book Store in Brewster, MA, is an independent community bookshop founded in 1982. Open year-round, the store o…
- Broadside BookshopNorthamptonBroadside Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Northampton, Massachusetts, that has been serving the community since…
- Bromer BooksellersBostonPhilip Salmon & Company Rare Books carries forward the legacy of Bromer Booksellers in Boston, specializing in rare and…
- Brookline BooksmithBrooklineBrookline Booksmith is an independent bookstore in Brookline, MA, that has served the community since 1961. Located in…
- Bunch of Grapes BookstoreVineyard HavenBunch of Grapes Bookstore in Vineyard Haven, MA, is an independent, locally owned bookshop that has served Martha's Vin…
- Buttonwood Books and ToysCohassetButtonwood Books and Toys is a women-owned independent bookstore and toy shop in Cohasset, MA. Since 1989, this local d…
- Chapter Two BooksWilliamstownChapter Two Books in Williamstown, MA, is a volunteer-run used bookstore located at 37 Spring Street. It offers a selec…
- ComicaziSomervilleComicazi in Somerville, MA, is a retail destination for comics, graphic novels, games, toys, and vintage collectibles.…
- Commonwealth BooksCommonwealth Books in Boston, Massachusetts, has been located in Downtown Crossing on Spring Lane since 1995. The shop…
- Copper Dog BooksBeverlyCopper Dog Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Beverly, MA. They offer a selection of books, book-related pro…
- Curio Spice CoCambridgeCurio Spice Co in Cambridge, MA, is a woman-owned Certified B Corp specializing in directly sourced, non-GMO spices and…
- Davoll's General StoreSouth DartmouthDavoll's General Store in South Dartmouth, MA, is America's oldest general store, operating since 1793. Located in Russ…
- East End Books PtownProvincetownEast End Books Ptown in Provincetown, MA, is a full-service bookstore featuring a curated collection of books in print,…
- Edgartown BooksEdgartownEdgartown Books in Edgartown, Massachusetts, is a beloved independent bookstore and literary haven on Martha's Vineyard…
- Eight CousinsFalmouthEight Cousins is an independent family bookstore in Falmouth, MA, offering a curated selection of books for all ages. L…
- Federal Street BooksGreenfieldFederal Street Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore in Greenfield, MA, offering a wide selection of used and ne…
- Frugal BookstoreRoxburyFrugal Bookstore is a family-owned independent bookstore located in Roxbury, MA. Situated in Nubian Square, this commun…
- Goodnow Book NookSudburyThe Goodnow Book Nook in Sudbury, MA, is a gently used bookstore operated by the Goodnow Library Foundation. Located wi…
- Grolier Poetry Book ShopCambridgeGrolier Poetry Book Shop in Cambridge, MA, is the oldest continuously operated book shop in the United States dedicated…
- Harvard Book StoreCambridgeHarvard Book Store is a locally owned, independently run landmark in Cambridge, MA. Serving the community since 1932, t…
- High Five BooksFlorenceHigh Five Books is an independent, inclusive kids community bookstore in Florence, MA. Opened in 2019, the shop special…
- Hummingbird BooksChestnut HillHummingbird Books is an independent, female-owned bookstore in Chestnut Hill, MA. Located at The Street, this community…
- Hygge House BooksWestboroughHygge House Books is an independent bookseller based in Westborough, MA, operating as an online and pop-up shop. It pro…
- I AM BooksBostonAn independent bookstore in Boston specializing in Italian-language and Italian-American titles alongside general ficti…
- I Cannot Live Without BooksWest DennisI Cannot Live Without Books in West Dennis, MA, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of titles acro…
- Illume Books llcNewburyportIllume Books in Newburyport, MA, is a curated independent bookstore and fine art gallery located at 10 Market Square. T…
- Jabberwocky Bookshop & CafeNewburyportJabberwocky Bookshop & Cafe is an independent bookstore in Newburyport, MA, established in 1972. Located in the histori…
- Just Book-ishJust Book-ish in Boston, MA, is a community bookstore and cafe in Fields Corner co-founded by Porsha Olayiwola and Bing…
- justBook-ishDorchesterjustBook-ish in Dorchester, MA, is a literary gathering space and bookstore featuring books by writers whose work chall…
- Lakeville Books & Stationery (Great Barrington)Great BarringtonLakeville Books & Stationery in Great Barrington, MA, is a general interest bookstore specializing in illustrated title…
- LALA BooksLowelllala books is an independent bookstore in Lowell, MA, offering a wide selection of titles, book clubs, and community ev…
- Líf BooksBedfordLíf Books is an independent bookstore in Bedford, MA, established in 2024. Located in the historic Beech House, the sho…
- Little Bee BookshopAyerLittle Bee Bookshop in Ayer, MA, is an independent bookstore specializing in gently used and new books for children of…
- Love Your Shelf LLCBellinghamLove Your Shelf LLC is a family-owned independent bookstore in Bellingham, MA. The shop features a wide range of new an…
- Lovestruck BooksCambridgeLovestruck Books & Cafe is a romance-focused bookstore, cafe, and wine bar in Cambridge, MA. Located in Harvard Square,…
- Lovestruck BooksLovestruck Books in Cambridge, MA, is a romance-focused bookstore and cafe located at 44 Brattle Street in Harvard Squa…
- Lucy Parsons CenterBostonThe Lucy Parsons Center in Boston, MA, is an independent, non-profit radical bookstore and community space. It features…
- Maxima Book CenterLexingtonMaxima Book Center in Lexington, MA, is a family-owned bookstore offering a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction, a…
- Maxima Gift CenterArlingtonMaxima Gift Center in Arlington, MA, founded in 1997, is a boutique and bookstore offering a curated selection of handm…
- Million Year PicnicCambridgeThe Million Year Picnic is a historic comic book store in Cambridge, MA. Located downstairs in Harvard Square, it speci…
- Mitchell's Book CornerNantucketMitchell's Book Corner is a classic independent bookstore in Nantucket, MA. Established in 1968, it is housed in a hist…
- Mocha JavaMocha Java is a cafe in Dedham, Massachusetts, located inside The Blue Bunny Bookstore. It serves coffee, tea, fresh ba…
- Molly's BookstoreMelroseMolly's Bookstore is an independent, Latina-owned shop in Melrose, MA. Named after the owner's dog, it offers a curated…
- Moon and Back BookstoreMedfordMoon and Back Bookstore is a children's bookstore in Medford, MA, founded by Michelle Smith. Located at 458 High Street…
- More Than WordsBostonA nonprofit, youth-run independent bookstore at 242 E. Berkeley St in Boston's South End. More Than Words empowers at-r…
- Nantucket BookworksNantucketNantucket Bookworks is a beloved independent bookstore in Nantucket, MA. Established in 1972, this island institution o…
- NarrativeSomervilleNarrative is an immigrant woman-owned independent bookshop in Somerville, MA, specializing in new and used books that a…
- Newtonville BooksNewtonNewtonville Books is an independent bookstore in Newton, Massachusetts, offering a wide selection of children's and adu…
- NocturneSalemNocturne is a dark romantic boutique in Salem, MA, celebrating the artistry of the night. Located at 18 Front Street, t…
- Odyssey BookshopSouth HadleyOdyssey Bookshop is a woman-owned independent bookstore in South Hadley, MA, founded in 1963. It provides a curated sel…
- Olive Tree Books-n-VoicesSpringfieldOlive Tree Books-n-Voices in Springfield, MA, is an inviting bookstore opened in 2004 by Zee Johnson. It features over…
- Once Upon a BookstoreFall RiverOnce Upon a Bookstore is a cozy pop-up shop in Fall River, MA, located inside SoCo Art Labs. Owned by Serena Dupuis, th…
- Pandemonium Books & GamesCambridgePandemonium Books & Games in Cambridge, MA, is an independent bookstore specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and h…
- Paper & String BooksSouth HamiltonPaper & String Books is an independent bookstore in South Hamilton, MA, located on Railroad Avenue. The shop offers a c…
- Papercuts BookshopJamaica PlainPapercuts Bookshop is an award-winning, woman-owned independent bookstore in Jamaica Plain, MA. Founded in 2014, the sh…
- Papercuts BookshopBostonAn award-winning, woman-owned independent bookstore in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, established in 2014. Paperc…
- Partners Village StoreWestportPartners Village Store in Westport, MA, is a specialty shop and cafe housed in a historic Victorian building. The store…
- Porter Square BooksCambridgePorter Square Books is an independent bookstore located in Cambridge, MA, at 1815 Massachusetts Avenue. The shop offers…
- Porter Square Books: Boston EditionBostonThe Seaport-area outpost of Cambridge's beloved Porter Square Books, located at 50 Liberty Dr on Boston's waterfront in…
- Posman BooksBostonPosman Books is an independent bookstore in Boston packed with carefully curated books, stationery, gifts, and unexpect…
- Readmore BooksTauntonReadmore Books in Taunton, Massachusetts, has served the community since 1975. This independent bookstore offers an ext…
- RitualSouth YarmouthRitual is a metaphysical boutique in South Yarmouth, MA, established in 2021. The shop offers a variety of high-quality…
- Root & PressWorcesterRoot & Press is an independent bookstore and cafe in Worcester, MA. Located on Shrewsbury Street, it offers a variety o…
- Roundabout BooksGreenfieldRoundabout Books in Greenfield, MA, is an independent bookstore located in the historic Diamond-Electric Soap Factory.…
- Rozzie Bound Co-opRozzie Bound Co-op is an indie bookstore in Roslindale, Massachusetts. It is a multi-stakeholder cooperative owned by i…
- Rozzie Bound Co-opBostonA multi-stakeholder cooperative independent bookstore in Roslindale Square at 739 South St, owned by its workers and cu…
- Saltwater BookstoreMarbleheadSaltwater Bookstore is a boutique independent bookseller located in Marblehead, MA. Opened in 2023, the shop is nestled…
- Sea Howl BookshopOrleansSea Howl Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Orleans, Massachusetts. Located in the heart of downtown, the shop off…
- Serendipity BookshopTauntonSerendipity Bookshop is a woman-owned and LGBTQ+-owned independent bookstore in downtown Taunton, MA. Located at 1 Main…
- Shaker Mill BooksWest StockbridgeShaker Mill Books in West Stockbridge, MA, features over 30,000 used, rare, and out-of-print books. Located in a buildi…
- Side Quest Books & GamesSomervilleSide Quest Books & Games is a woman-and-queer-owned fantasy shop in Somerville, MA, located in Bow Market. It specializ…
- Silver Unicorn BookstoreActonThe Silver Unicorn Bookstore is an independent bookstore for all ages located in Acton, MA. Opened in 2018, the shop of…
- Storybook CoveHanoverStorybook Cove is an independent bookstore in Hanover, MA, founded in 1990 by Janet Bibeau. The shop offers a wide sele…
- Susie's StoriesRockportSusie's Stories in Rockport, MA, is a curated bookstore located on Bearskin Neck that offers a diverse selection of boo…
- Ten Trees BooksNatickTen Trees Books is an independent, family-owned bookstore in Natick, Massachusetts. Located in historic Natick Center,…
- The Bear & Bee BookshopNorth AdamsThe Bear & Bee Bookshop in North Adams, MA, is an independent bookstore that opened in June 2021. The shop offers a cur…
- The Blue Bunny, Books and ToysDedhamThe Blue Bunny, Books and Toys is an independent bookstore in Dedham, MA, founded in 2003 by author Peter H. Reynolds.…
- The Book OasisStonehamThe Book Oasis is an independently-owned bookstore in Stoneham, MA, specializing in new and gently used books. This com…
- The Book RackArlingtonThe Book Rack is a local independent bookstore in Arlington, MA, that has served the community since 1975. Located in A…
- The Book Shop of Beverly FarmsBeverly FarmsThe Book Shop of Beverly Farms in Beverly Farms, MA, is an independent neighborhood bookstore founded in 1968. It offer…
- The Book Shop of NeedhamNeedhamThe Book Shop of Needham is an independent bookstore in Needham, MA. The neighborhood shop offers a curated selection o…
- The BookstoreLenoxThe Bookstore in Lenox, MA, is a historic independent bookshop and wine bar serving the community since 1966. Located a…
- The Bookstore at The Mount, Edith Wharton's HomeLenoxThe Bookstore at The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home in Lenox, MA, is located on the ground floor of the mansion. It offers…
- The Bookstore of GloucesterGloucesterThe Bookstore of Gloucester is an independent bookstore located at 61 Main Street in Gloucester, MA. Serving the commun…
- The Concord BookshopConcordFounded in 1940, The Concord Bookshop is a full-service independent bookstore in Concord, MA. Located on Main Street, t…
- The Enchanted BookmobileBellinghamA mobile bookstore traveling to local businesses, parks, events, and neighborhoods, offering a curated selection of rom…
- The MIT Press BookstoreCambridgeThe MIT Press Bookstore in Cambridge, MA, is a unique university press outlet located at 314 Main Street in Kendall Squ…
- The Mystery BookshopWest DennisThe Mystery Bookshop in West Dennis, MA, is a specialized bookstore located at 314 Main Street. A division of I Cannot…
- The Next Chapter-Books and MoreQuincyThe Next Chapter Books and More is a woman-owned, general-interest bookstore in Quincy, MA. Located in historic Quincy…
- The Purple Couch BookshopNorth AndoverThe Purple Couch Bookshop in North Andover, MA, is an independent bookstore located in the North Andover Mall. It featu…
- The Thoreau Society Shop at Walden PondConcordThe Thoreau Society Shop at Walden Pond in Concord, MA, is located within the Walden Pond State Reservation Visitor Cen…
- Thee Holistic MavenMattapoisettThee Holistic Maven in Mattapoisett, MA, is a soul-centered apothecary and spiritual sanctuary located in the Ropewalk…
- Tidal PagesIpswichTidal Pages Bookshop is an independent bookstore located in downtown Ipswich, Massachusetts. The shop offers a curated…
- TidePool BookshopWorcesterTidePool Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Worcester, MA, featuring a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction…
- Titcomb's BookshopEast SandwichTitcomb's Bookshop in East Sandwich, MA, is a family-run independent bookstore established in 1969. Located on historic…
- Trident Booksellers & CafeBostonA Back Bay Boston institution at 338 Newbury St, combining a wide-ranging independent bookstore with a full cafe servin…
- Turtle BooksBrooklineTurtle Books is a children's bookstore in Brookline, MA, dedicated to building a community of young readers. Located at…
- Used Book SuperstoreBurlingtonThe Used Book Superstore in Burlington, MA is a discount retailer established in 2008 that claims to be the largest use…
- Wellesley BooksWellesleyWellesley Books is an independent bookstore in Wellesley, MA, offering a wide selection of bestsellers, gifts, and loca…
- Where the Sidewalk EndsChathamWhere the Sidewalk Ends is a mother-daughter-owned bookstore in Chatham, MA. Located in a rustic, two-story antique bar…
- Whitelam BooksReadingWhitelam Books in Reading, MA, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of new books across various gen…
- Wicked Good BooksSalemWicked Good Books is an independent bookstore in Salem, MA, established in 2014. Located at 260 Essex Street alongside…
- Wickham & Willoughby LLCDunstableWickham & Willoughby LLC is an independent bookshop in Dunstable, Massachusetts, located in a historic barn. The store…
- Word on the StreetMarlboroughWord on the Street is an independent bookstore in Marlborough, MA, founded by librarian Alyson Cox. The shop features a…
- Yiddish Book CenterAmherstThe Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA, celebrates Yiddish literature and culture to advance the understanding of Jewis…