Brookline Booksmith
Brookline Booksmith
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9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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- Saint Paul St • 6 min walk
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HeaveNEarth
Fairfax, VA228 contributions
Jun 2021
Wonderful independent bookstore in Coolidge Corner of Brookline. Don't have enormous inventory or variety of books, but do have some interesting and hard-to-find books. The basement is for used books. I found the used book prices to be a bit higher than the average prices that I could find elsewhere, but again, the selections are great and interesting. No place to sit down, but if you want to feel what it was like in an old bookstore and smell the books, then this is one of few independent bookstore still operating in Boston area. This is not a cafe, but simply a bookstore. That's what I liked the most.
Written June 14, 2021
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Jim O'Donnell
Brookline, MA57 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
This place is a gem. It has everything, and it's right in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Well worth a browse if you're in the area.
Written May 18, 2018
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Renee C
Attleboro, MA90 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Love going in here. Tons of great books and other stationary items. Cute little gifts and accessories! Good pricing and a great used book section!
Written January 23, 2017
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Tessie
Walpole, MA5 contributions
Jul 2019
You don't find a bookstore like this often anymore!! Great selection staff was great! Bought books I thought I was never going to find again.
Written August 10, 2019
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pippobird
Brookline, MA25 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
A great independent bookstore with an excellent selection and outstanding staff. Saw the big chains come ang!
Written July 30, 2015
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Judith L
Boston, Massachusetts2 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Worth spending money here to make sure this independent book seller has a long life ahead. Wide range of books, helpful staff, places to sit and browse, signed copies, staff picks, and array of other curious items/cards/calendars sold here all make it a worthwhile experience every time I visit.
(for members of nonprofits such as the Coolidge Theatre as well as teachers there are discounts)
(for members of nonprofits such as the Coolidge Theatre as well as teachers there are discounts)
Written December 2, 2014
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Julia H
Boston, MA18 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
This is the best book seller I've ever seen. Can't stay out of the place! Has everything from cards to books you can't find anywhere else. They can find anything you need.
Written August 27, 2014
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wildbirdp1800
mass101 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
I am a small business owner and was shocked when my husband told me his experience at your store. He was in town waiting for an appointment and went into your shop to purchase some books. With 3 books already in his hand he asked for help locating certain literature for a gift and was laughed at and denigrated. How unprofessional! He actually put the things he was going to purchase back. I can't believe how rude and unprofessional he was treated. He is a professional and loves to read. YOU LOST A LOT OF MONEY THAT DAY and customers for life.
Whether it was the help or not, the owner should know about this as well as other people.
Wow, just appalled!
Whether it was the help or not, the owner should know about this as well as other people.
Wow, just appalled!
Written May 28, 2014
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David C
Brookline, MA36 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
This store was known as Paperback Booksmith when I grew up here in the 1960s & 1970s. Since then, it has grown from its single story structure that sold prerecorded music (though no longer,) as well as books & magazines (but never used,) to now having a basement where used books are now sold. I visit it a few times a month as I live here presently. The only competition to this bookstore within walking distance is the local branch of the Public Library.
Its selection of new-condition books is not quite so comprehensive as is found in, say, a Barnes & Noble chain store nor can it be, but this is balanced by a more diverse selection, however chosen, that gives it that quaint indie charm.
It has a disproportionate-sized section of novelty gift items, including numerous refrigerator magnets, Boston souvenirs, odd greeting cards, and pocket-sized puzzles & games, etc.
The Used Book section is large, uncluttered, and NOT cramped (to boot, it doesn’t have any cat dander or urine odor,) unlike the vast majority of used bookstores I’ve visited in several states over the past few decades. Most used books are priced at $0.50 to $1 over half of the original half price. There is also a $1 book section.
Its selection of new-condition books is not quite so comprehensive as is found in, say, a Barnes & Noble chain store nor can it be, but this is balanced by a more diverse selection, however chosen, that gives it that quaint indie charm.
It has a disproportionate-sized section of novelty gift items, including numerous refrigerator magnets, Boston souvenirs, odd greeting cards, and pocket-sized puzzles & games, etc.
The Used Book section is large, uncluttered, and NOT cramped (to boot, it doesn’t have any cat dander or urine odor,) unlike the vast majority of used bookstores I’ve visited in several states over the past few decades. Most used books are priced at $0.50 to $1 over half of the original half price. There is also a $1 book section.
Written August 7, 2019
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Laura K
12 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Knowledgeable staff, great inventory of new books for adults, ya & children. Large selection of used books in there basement..
Written February 12, 2019
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thelild
Pelham, NH75 contributions
Where is the most convenient place to park, near the Booksmith, on a weekday early evening?
Jim O'Donnell
Brookline, MA57 contributions
If there's space, the most convenient place is a parking lot at the corner of John and Babcock ($1.25/hour). Failing that, and if there's no street parking, you should head for the large parking lot on Centre St.
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- Brookline Booksmith is open:
- Sun - Sun 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Mon - Thu 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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