In the heart of the historic "square", just across and a bit down the street from Harvard's Widener Library, this historic and indepedent book shop has a pleasing "bookish" ambience. The collection of American poetry is very good, perhaps the best in the area. Other national collections are improving. The new owner cares about poetry and unlike some previous inhabitants,... more

Harvard Square is a terrific location, full of fabulous bookstores, take a day and browse them all. But skip right past the Grolier, it isn't worth pushing the door open, even you love poetry. I wasn't all the way in the door yet when the owner asked me what I wanted. I said I wanted to look around and was... more

Owner is abrasive, hate-filled, and mean to customers. Browsing not allowed. There's a reason why Amazon is so much more successful...not only do they have more poetry titles, they offer friendly customer service. For a good all poetry bookstore, visit Open Books in Seattle. more