Bookstore shopping in Boston
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Schoenhof’s Foreign Books
Since 1856, Schoenhof’s has been providing Boston’s foreign-language-speaking literati with reading material. Special booklists keep regulars abreast of new arrivals in their language of choice, whether it’s scholarly or literary works, language instruction materials or children’s books. If you are wondering which languages and dialects are available, the official count is over 700, so Schoenhof’s probably has you covered.
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Harvard Bookstore
Family-owned and operated since 1932, the Harvard Bookstore is not officially affiliated with the university, but it is the university community’s favorite place to come to browse. While the shop maintains an academic focus, there is plenty of fiction for the less lofty, as well as used books and bargain books in the basement.
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Symposium Books
This is what bookstores used to be: there’s no café and there are no comfy couches, but there are floor-to-ceiling bookcases stocked with literature and scholarly books. The best part is that they are cheap, meaning 50% to 70% off the retail price, and staff are eager to assist devoted bibliophiles in finding a bargain.
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Brookline Booksmith
Year after year, this independent bookstore wins ‘Best Bookstore in Boston.’ Customers love the line-up of author talks, the emphasis on local writers and the Used Book Cellar in the basement. Extra-long hours are also a perk.
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Globe Corner Bookstore
In new digs, the Globe Corner Bookstore specializes in travel literature, guidebooks and maps. There is no better selection of books about Boston and New England. It’s also a great source of topographical maps. Look here for the latest Lonely Planet guides.
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