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Calamus Bookstore

#162 of 1048 things to do in Boston

#2 of 42 books shopping in New England

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  • Address
    • 92 South St
  • Transport
    • South Station
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 617 338 1931
  • Hours
    • Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-18:00

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Lonely Planet review for Calamus Bookstore

Calamus (aka Kalamos) – son of the Greek river god Maiandros – was transformed with grief into a reed when his lover drowned. The character (and the namesake plant) inspired Walt Whitman’s Calamus Poems, which celebrates gay love. And now, he has inspired Boston’s biggest and best GLBT bookstore. With a full calendar of author talks and art exhibitions, as well as a regular electronic newsletter, Calamus is not only a bookstore but also a community center.

 

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