Brookline Booksmith

Category: Book store

Address: 279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA

Phone: +16175666660

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–9PM

Monday: 8:30AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–10PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–10PM

Friday: 8:30AM–10PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–10PM

Reviews

Erin Leal

Aug 6, 2022

They have lots of books and accessories like various kinds of jewelry, scarves, fun socks, and notebooks. They also have a used book section in their basement with a big selection. It’s a nice little store

Lena Owens

Jul 24, 2022

Great bookstore for a gift for a friend, book related or not! Good selection of travel books and nonfiction. They also had a good sale table on newer fiction releases. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. I definitely enjoy a trip to this bookstore!

Emma Jenkins

May 5, 2022

Amazing selection of books and Knick knacks. This is a go-to place to shop for birthday gifts. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Somehow I never fail to leave this place empty handed. A true staple in the community, I love this place!

Livia Cahill

Mar 28, 2022

This bookstore is what I picture when people say heaven!!!! The selection is fabulous and very well rounded! I could easily spend hours in this amazing store! It even has a gift shop! I love all the staff reviews! I love how well each section covers and explores its focus! There are lots of diverse books and overall a really amazing community vibes that is great for friends and family to come together and be surrounded by books!

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Questions & Answers

Will you buy used books that I have?

Jacqui C | Aug 20, 2018
David Posner | Aug 20, 2018

They do buy used books! Buying Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10am 4pm, and there's no appointment needed. You will need a Photo ID, however.

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Do you buy used books

Althea Drew | Aug 20, 2018
Kristin Mb | Aug 20, 2018

I am not an employee of Brookline Booksmith but they do buy used books. They have specific guidelines about this so I would suggest checking those out before showing up with a bunch

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Is the novel kitchen still open?

Anna Kang | Feb 20, 2022
Sa-Rai Townsend | Feb 20, 2022

It was a holiday pop-up, so no.... BUT they do still sell some of the packaged food/ cheese board items they carried!

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 19, 2022
Nathan Malynn | Aug 19, 2021

Standard for massachusetts. One way aisles, mandatory masks and social distancing.

Do you have handmade puzzles? I wanted one of the Needham area.

Ron Bricker | Aug 19, 2021
Kunal Rode | Aug 19, 2021

I don't think so. There is a good puzzle shop couple of blocks away

when do you buy books in the basement

Nancy red sox | Aug 20, 2019
Lisa Katz | Aug 20, 2019

They have over 25,000 used books of every genre. They do buy books but they're selective. None of the ones I've tried to sell them have been accepted.

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Is there parking? Or a parking garage nearby?

Laura Ouellette | Aug 20, 2019
Madeleine Anderson | Aug 20, 2019

There is meter parking as well as a lot around the corner from the store!

Is there a lounge area to seat and read our books?

Marta Martinho | Aug 20, 2018
Julia Halevy | Aug 20, 2018

There are some chairs dispersed between the shelves and a table and chairs in the children's section at the back of the store.

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Do you sell travel guides, too?

Dijana Vitko | Aug 20, 2018
Katerine Gagnon | Aug 20, 2018

Yes they have a good selection of travel guides (local and international), as well as maps and some travel accessories.

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Do they take comic books

stephanie mercado | Aug 20, 2018
Mary Beth Holman | Aug 20, 2018

I'm guessing they would but I'm not sure. Definitely call and ask. It's my second favorite bookstore in the Boston area. There's also a comic book store nearby across the street just before the indoor Arcade that might buy used comic books in excellent condition.

Gift certificates available?

Judi Feldberg Weinstein | Aug 20, 2018
Selena J | Aug 20, 2018

Yes

What town is it in

Rassamoya Bradford | Aug 20, 2018
Jen Thompson | Aug 20, 2018

Brookline...

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