Suggestions for Bookstore near Harvard Square, Cambridge

Mike D. • January 30, 2018One of my favorite bookstores with a great used section!

Bikabout • April 16, 2014A respectably big book store staffed with real, live, helpful people who always have excellent recommendations. Beautiful woodwork, great selection, and a wonderful kids section downstairs.

ᴡ F. • August 13, 2011Sign up for comic book picks in your email every Wednesday at DigBoston.com and come check out this friendly store!

Lesley S. • January 17, 2013Incredible poetry selection and owned by a friendly Wellesley college professor and poet. Always worth stopping by and discovering something new!

Christopher D. • May 18, 2013Great little shop with much more selection than some of the bigger comic shops, but you have to hunt. Worth a visit.

Miguel • June 1, 2017Awesome and fairly priced selection

Ali A. • September 4, 2013A good walk from BU campus- they have a 30% off discount for all course-ordered books, and they are very organized with these!

BU Today • March 20, 2012It was here that Julia Child searched for obscure Italian and German cooking magazines, and rumor has it that Robert Frost stopped by for directions to a reading on a snowy winter's eve.

Agustin M. • June 19, 2013This is a great honor system outdoor bookstore with an eclectic mix of books and low prices.

Hawkes S. • May 14, 2013Best assortment of Harvard product.

Sam N. • June 23, 2018Great bagels and coffee in a beautiful space. I love the pumpernickel with lox cream cheese, and the lox 2.0 is fantastic too

James D. • July 12, 2011great store. as a west coaster we have few record shops left. Newbury is a great mix of comic book shop/record store/Spencer gifts. great prices on (some) vinyl.

CJ S. • March 10, 2011For the adventurous, the daily burger special is always unique & delicious! It is also a very good price for Harvard Square.

Alice D. • October 7, 2010Best west-coast coffee you can get on the east coast. Strong and crafted by baristas who know what they're doing.

Christine F. • October 14, 2011The Red House stand has the most amazing selection of treats, lobster and leek fritters are the best!

Gary B. • April 8, 2019Cool building.

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study • April 29, 2014Open to the public, the Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America welcomes all researchers who wish to use the collections, view exhibits, and attend events.

Vanessa P. • April 26, 2013This is a happy library with lots of sunlight. Good place to come if you want natural light and big windows!

Smithsonian Channel • June 24, 2011Harvard’s library began with founder John Harvard’s private collection of 400 books. It now contains more than 15 million volumes, making it the world’s largest academic library. (From Aerial America)