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Used book shop - always buying and selling quality books
4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the very best independent book stores on the East Coast, it's the rock star of the Coolidge Corner area. Your favorite authors - locals and the famous from afar- stop in here on a regular...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No joke. This place is for real. You go downstairs, and you're like - oh that looks interesting ... oh, that looks interesting too! There is very little in this store that I wouldn't read. The prices...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is just about the best bookstore in the Boston area. Along with those in-demand bestsellers they have a great and unique collection of local authors, obscure titles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This one of my favorite bookstores in the country! Brookline Booksmith stands with City Lights Books in San Fran and The Strand in NYC as one of the best places to feed your literary addiction....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great bookstore. Its used and new book collection is great. It also has weekly book readings. I highly advise visiting this shop before you head towards a Barnes and Noble type of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, It seems to have everything I want, AND I can assure myself that I won't get lost in this Bookstore.. Got a bit sidetracked in the Newton bookstore.. It's a busy spot with some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly a gem. I have a thing for book stores and used books so when I stumbled across this place while in Coolidge, I had to stop in. I didn't explore much of the first floor, but their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot be trusted in a bookstore. I buy and buy until l have to go to Ikea to build a bookshelf to hold my addiction.This bookstore is perfect; it fuels my addiction without breaking the bank. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the Booksmith, a haiku:Great neighborhood storeDrove B&N out of town.Who else can say that?
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best locally owned bookstore in the Boston area.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this book store. When you walk in, you are greeted by new books, then books on sale (wicked cheap), a used book section, and books by different categories in the back. I was stunned that the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I cannot walk by without going in. They always have a great selection and I love that they also have a small section based on the movies that the Coolidge Corner theatre is playing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always make sure to stop in here when in Coolidge Corner. With serious competition from Barnes an Nobles, Borders, and Amazon, I love the fact this place is thriving. They have a great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know that part in movies where people get to the pearly gates of heaven and everything is awash in light and clouds? Well, that is how I feel every time I walk down the stairs at Brookline...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't walk by the Booksmith without taking a second to go in and peruse their awesome, varied selection. Their used book area takes up the whole of the downstairs and is well-stocked (everything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last weekend while walking around the neighborhood. I was pleasantly surprised. I must admit that I am a total big box bookstore fan. I hate going into most small stores because the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great old fashion neighborhood bookstore. More intimate than the chains. A wide selection of non book items and an excellent used book cellar.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second home. Seriously, if you're ever just stopping by my apartment and I'm not home...I'm probably at the Booksmith. I love the used book cellar and have stocked my shelves with classics, my own...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome book store! It's such a great, friendly shop with a decent selection for the size of the place. I love the feeling of walking in there...a total mix of people and dogs! I could spend hours...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore because it is a browsing bookstore. The tabled selections are organized just right. It is definitely easy to waste hours here just taking a look at everything. Plus, they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Boston from the south, I had a bit of a tough time transitioning. The food, the people, and the weather were all completely different from what I was used to to. However, one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually stopped buying books on Amazon because of this place. The shop itself is really well laid out pleasant for spending time browsing. The staff is super friendly and always willing to rummage...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't rate this store highly enough. It is a gem and really the best bookstore in the Boston area. Everything from the selection, the staff favorites, the speaker series, the bargain basement, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a phenomenal find! I just moved to Brookline a couple days ago and went exploring this afternoon. Into Brookline Booksmith I go... out I come an hour later and $50 poorer. The staff is friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exactly what I'm looking for from a neighborhood bookstore. Great focused selection, rational layout and friendly staff. The staff is really what makes this my favorite bookstore in spite of their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a used book junkie's delight. I've stopped off at Coolidge Corner many a time and stopped in the Booksmith just to piss away a few minutes; it usually turns into 15, then 30, then 45, just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After Diskovery [see my review], this is my fave bookstore in the city. The staff is very knowledgeable and passionate about books. I've gotten really good recommendations there. They are not just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite bookstore in Boston. They have a great selection of new and used books and the staff is really helpful. It's a really peaceful place to hang out and browse on weekends or after...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm quite fond of this place. I suppose I have such an emotional connection to it because I grew up so close to it and made tons of local trips to it throughout my childhood and as I developed into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only in Brookline can an independent bookstore put a big chain out of business. That's exactly what the Brookline Booksmith has done, and it's clearly a result of their amazing selection, awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got to meet (okay stare at breathlessly) Barbara Walters here!!! They had THE Barbara Walters here! This place is great because they have all types of authors here signing/promoting their books. And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic bookstore. I love the fact that they have the new section on the ground level, and a (really really good) used section in the basement (hint: check the used section before the new...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really need to stop spending so much money here...This bookstore is fantastic! The penultimate! Hands down, this is my favorite bookstore in Boston. To begin the illumination of it's many...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outside of my apartment, the most time I spent in Coolidge Corner when I lived there was in Brookline Booksmith. I LOOOOOVE this bookstore. It's probably the best one I've found in the Boston area...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Books? Not so much. Books from Booksmith? AWESOME! This is the coolest, bookstore ever! I'm not so much of a reader, but there are so many cool things in this store, that it's hard not to like it!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best. New, used. Readings. But, best of all, dogs ALLOWED. No charge for Scooby snacks.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could browse for hours... Booksmith has turned me into a fan of the independent bookstore. They stock the books that *I* want the read--be it a New York Times smash hit or an obscure foreign...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love independent bookstores, I love quirky gifts, I love remarkable stationery, and I love a huge selection of used books. I love Brookline Booksmith!
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I *adore* Booksmith. I am a fiction junkie, and they always have great finds on their sale table . . . plus, their recommendations (i.e., Staff picks, etc.) are pretty reliable. I can usually find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is what a neighborhood bookstore should be. Brookline Booksmith (BB) is staffed by intelligent people who can recommend new and exciting books (their "staff picks" are often quite wonderful)....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a conscientious consumer of books, I attempt to support independent bookstores at all times. In the Boston area Booksmith is my seller of choice. Their staff is friendly and useful, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to move to Boston, I would make sure that I am within walking distance of Brookline Booksmith. Friendly staff, an AMAZING used section, cute gift section, and located in a great place....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Brookline for a year and was completely obsessed with this place. Not only is the used books section downstairs AMAZING for someone as book obsessed as I am, but they let me bring my puppy-...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love you Booksmith! Thanks for giving me 10% off with my Coolidge Corner Theater membership.Thanks for having such incredible sales - even on fairly new titles.Thanks for promoting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic diverse selection. Great location. OK prices. Used section for those trying to save a few clams. Helpful staff. The awesomeness will speak for itself. I like books.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Booksmith is one of the things I miss most about living in Boston. Sure, there are plenty of great independent bookstores in New York, but this one has a special vibe. Their selection has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to a whole lot of bookstores before, and this is hands down, the best one ever. The selection can't be beat. They don't have as many books as Borders or Barnes and Noble, obviously, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love the Booksmith.It's got a staff that's always willing to help--you might have to track them down in the store though--and the size of it makes me smile. No getting lost among shelves and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest concern about moving across the Charles from Cambridge to Brookline was the loss of the few block walk up to Harvard Book Store which I managed to hit up at least a few times every week....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you like paintings or monographs, go to this store.They sometimes have great books for very reasonable price.I once found a monograph of my favorite painter for 7bucks, bought them immediately and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the things I miss about living near Coolidge Corner, the Booksmith probably tops the list. I love that it is independently owned, and they always have a fantastic selection of discount...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday to see Howard Zinn and Stephen Pimpare speak about A People's History of Poverty in America. Cute bookstore with a surprisingly nice gift section. Cute bracelets and rings in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this book store! If I ever want to buy a book I always go there, and always end up spending a lot of time. Great discount used book section in the basement!
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made a quick stop in here to pick up my tickets for the America's Test Kitchen Event...what a fun store. From Christmas cards to the latest and greatest book titles there is a lot crammed into this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I was reading, I wouldn't know I was reading. That's the only thing I have against reading. I want to enjoy my books.Nothing to be done.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore! Practically across the street from the Coolidge Corner theater--It's in a great area to just walk around (when the weather permits it). Even when the weather is horrible,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough about this bookstore. Awesome selection, staff and layout. They sell new and used books as well as heavily discounted new books (good ones!). They host cool events and book...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Notice, dear Yelpers, how many reviews of this place start with "i love..." That, in itself, should give you an indication just how beloved this little bookstore is in the hearts of its patrons. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love to read, and love bookstores. I need to restrain myself, however, as I am read pretty fast and would spend all my money on books if i could. This particular bookstore has a pretty wide...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore and love that they buy back used books! I can easily spend hours in here, and my first section is always the "bargain buys" table right in the front - good, recent books on sale...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bookstores in the city, and I've tried most of them. One of the greatest advantages of independent bookstores is the mix of new and used books. The Brookline Booksmith has a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome bargain books selection! I saw quite a few more recent novels in the pile, and some other ones I would probably give a try for a few bucks.Also, the gifts section is nice -- a little bit on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great example of an independent store that is thriving! Nice people, great books.. and if they don't have it, they will get it for you. The used book section downstairs is great, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You would think that the next door Barnes and Noble would have a larger selection, and I believe they do, but it's almost as if Booksmith has all the gems I'm looking for. Oh...like all of Gail...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever wonder why people care which bookstore they go to? You'll understand when you go here. The owners actually pay attention to only selling worthwhile reads. This is my favorite bookstore of ALL...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT book readings, and they have the brilliance to stick the famous authors over at the Coolidge Corner Theater, so you aren't squeezed in between the art books trying to hear Ann Patchett...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore... leaving it was perhaps the saddest part of leaving Boston/Brookline for Somerville. :-) I know there are bunch of great bookstores in Cambridge, but I miss this one. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why Brookline Booksmith is way better and cooler than the nearby Barnes and Nobles:1. Heeb Magazine with the first ever Jewish swimsuit calender. HAWT.2. New York Times Jewish Cookbook laid out before...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A love a good used bookstore and this is a great one. It's a store for new books and assorted gifts and other trinkets on the first floor (great children's section and wide aisles with chairs to sit)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know I can get books cheaper on Amazon.com, but this is still my favorite bookstore. I could spend hours in here and feel like I am at least supporting the local independent book store. But I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been crazy about this place for various reasons. I went here because I wanted to support the local bookstore. The books felt very overpriced. I've never had good luck with getting help...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a million stars if I could. It's THAT awesome. First of all, you should always try to support the independents (and don't bring your mom in if she's going to start yelling, "I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gotten me into big troubles financially because for a while I would stop in and scour their used books once or twice a week, usually walking out with at least two books (four plus on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith brought Derek Smalls to the Coolidge Corner Theatre to read from the novel he penned under the pseudonym "Harry Shearer." That totally earns Brookline Booksmith five stars.THIS...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is the best reason to visit Brookline. I try to go to the bookstore at least once a week. I completely buy into the feel of this independent bookstore. It has a great selection...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is awesome.They have a nice selection of new books, bargain books, used books, journals, office toys, gifts, knicknacks, cards, etc. While you won't find the large selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised this place is rated so well. Their selection is totally unimpressive (you can get lucky at the used section downstairs) and the entire place oozes with disgusting Brookline yuppie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best book store ever! They have a great selection of books, they have helpful employees, AND they offer a teacher discount. Does it get any better? Oh wait, yes! It does! They have a gift room...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection of fiction, and the employees are helpful and friendly. I wish that their used books section were larger, but it's probably not a huge part of their business.Still, I make it a point...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good independent bookstore is hard to find. A good independent bookstore across the street from a good independent film venue is especially rare.I've never gone into the Booksmith looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The minute you walk in the store, you feel the love that goes into keeping it afloat. It's a gem amidst a world that revolves around big names and a population that gravitates towards what is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Booksmith. I like the displays with the top sellers for the store and the used book department where I have found a few gems. They get top flight authors to come and do readings. And the only...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Independent bookstores are generally awesome. This one really stands out, though. They have a huge selection, including some great selections in GLBTQ and graphic novels. If you can't find what you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The nearby Barnes and Noble is vacant compared to this mecca. Why? Tremendous service that definitely cares and tries hard, and frequent community events--author readings/book signings. You might pay...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
100 reviews, what else can I say about this place? I luv it. They have an awesome selection, a bargain section (where I picked up a $5 book on how to be like a French woman and learned how I need...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the fun like a trip to the Grocery store -- minus the tantrums.
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love local independent bookstores and so far I like Booksmith the best. It has used books in the basement and I was impressed with the selection. A lot of classics, biographies, history, mysteries,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My go to place in the Bean for books on the cheap. I've begun to resent places like Borders and Barnes and Noble because I never feel like I just got a great bargain there. I like to feel like a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to support local places for the most part, and I love browsing here.The problem is that the selection is SO limited. I usually can not find what I am looking for. The magazine selection is even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in the vicinity for a couple of years but only discovered the bookstore a while back. Don't ask why but I was a prey to my school bookstore and amazon for a long long time. BB introduced...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Booksmith is my go-to gift shop. As a procrasinator, this place has saved me quite a few times by giving me a one-stop shop for a great gift (hi, a book), a card to go with it and maybe even a wee...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have three words for you: BARGAIN FICTION!!!it's worth the trip for that alone.it's a great place to find other titles that are often sold out on amazon.com and the like.i can't walk by without...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brookline booksmith is a ton of fun-- but my favorite part is the gift section. I did a bunch of my holiday shopping there (that was part of the theme this year, local shopping).I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great staff, great reads, great events! Brookline Booksmith has everything an independent bookstore should have! I even like the fact that it's fairly small inside, because it makes it very easy to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just being independent doesn't make a bookstore great, or even good. There's nothing terribly wrong with Brookline Booksmith but there's nothing heart-stoppingly great about it, either. I've browsed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is amazing - I can wander around for hours. I often pick up recent best sellers in the used book section for a decent price and find cool, cute gifts for friends upstairs. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is one of my favorite book stores in/around Boston. They offer a wide selection on books and have good deals on used books. I always manage to haul back a couple of books every...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Everything about this place is classic. While the prices are standard for new books, and little discount is offered, the consumer can rest assured that their hard earned dollars are supporting a business that...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New titles are well chosen, many titles have recommendations from clerks (though the clerks don't seem as sharp as those at Harvard Book Store) but what makes this store remarkable is their small, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before the days of ubiquitous Barnes & Nobles and Borders, i used to have to make do with the B. Dalton or Waldenbooks in the local mall, which was enough to get by, but only just, particularly if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nice alternative to the Borders/Barnes & Noble. They've got a great selection of books and I like the quirky little gift section there. I do a lot of shopping here for holidays and birthdays.
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Booksmith is a top 10 bookstore.....that I have been in. It has both new and used books, including video rentals downstairs. When ever I visit Coolidge Corner, I usually stumble into here to see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just stopped into this bookstore because they were close to the Starbucks that I was at, and I was able to pick up 2 books for about $12. It was pretty crowded, which normally I hate in a bookstore...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet....shame on me.Brookline Booksmith is my LIFE. It makes me not want to go to Borders or Barnes and Noble ever again. Unfortunately, they sometimes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have great recommendations in case you want a book but aren't sure what exactly you're even in the mood to read. The staff is beyond friendly and helpful, dogs welcome and the new-ish used book...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic place that is the epitomy of a good, local, neighbourhood-feel bookstore that is just rich with choices and charm. There are so many things to choose from in here, from planners to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a lover of independent (re: non-Barnes and Noble) bookstores, I was thrilled to find out my apartment is within walking distance of this bookstore. Their selection is fabulous, their bargain book...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down my favorite bookstore in Boston. The place just smells like an old bookstore, has incredible staff, a great selection, wonderful author events and a killer video store in the basement....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A terrific independent book store. Great selection, helpful staff. A good place to browse - you don't get hassled. Late hours, too. They also have a neat used bookstore in the basement, with a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't go to brookline without going into this shop. i've bought a ton of books here, most on sale, all good. i usually swing by the new books, the photo books, the sale books, the cards, stuff on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent neighborhood bookshop. Selection is good though a bit predictable. I get to Coolidge corner often to visit friends end up but honestly I just feel underwhelmed. It might be because I am...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could look around for hours in Booksmith...and the best part of this place is, they don't care if you do just that. No one has ever bugged me for sitting and reading, and everyone is friendly. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The relaxed atmosphere lends itself to endless browsing, the ample book tables provide you with a plethora of familiar and non familiar books, and the staff is friendly and not in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great community bookstore. i really like the layout of BB and i've become totally addicted to their $4.99 book tables - the selections are decent if you need to run in grab something and hop on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I am surprised by the lack of variety in the reviews. Surely I can't be the only person who's noticed the pitiful selection in some of the categories in this bookstore? I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Booksmith is a great and comforting bookstore (a haven for those who enjoy the written word). I prefer the basement for it's humble atmosphere and endless readable fiction. Upstairs is great too--I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hi my name is Ian and I'm a book addict... I can't walk past a bookstore without going inside, seriously... that said.Possibly my third favorite bookstore in the entire city. Any bookstore that offers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am amazed that there are actually people (thankfully not many) who give this place less than 5 stars.The Booksmith is the best bookstore in the Metro Boston area. There are always great bargains,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to Brookline, and I walk by this store every day on my way home from work. It's so difficult not to go in there every single day and buy something, but so far I've done OK....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is great because you can go downstairs to the used books cellar, sell your old books, and take the credit upstairs to get whatever books, magazines, or graphic novels you want....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovin this place - all the sale books, helpfull staffs and plenty of books to browse...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Everything about it is perfect...the great selection of books, the squeaky floors, and the readings they often have downstairs. I've shopped/browsed here many, many times and have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is a shout out/tribute to the booksmith. I love bookstores--if I won the lottery i would quit and work at the booksmith free of charge.The selection here is amazing, prices are right, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Barnes and Noble is less than three blocks away, and yet I always forget about it. Brookline Booksmith has been there forever (in my memory at least) and I can't see going anywhere else. I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bookstore makes me feel all warm inside. It's one of those quaint bookstores where the workers are helpful and polite. There's a used book rack in the basement where you can find a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great bookstore. Comfortable, with chairs dotting the aisles.I feel like people walk in the door to this place and go from angry city-dwellers to contented community builders.Dog friendly, human...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, excellent books, great for fun gifts that aren't overpriced. Definitely allow yourself some time to get lost in here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for the Booksmith! Over the past year, I've attended several of their author readings/signings, including ones with Zadie Smith and Irvine Welsh. They have a great selection, a lovely creaky...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great alternative to the Barnes and Noble right down the street. It has a really cute gifts and cards section, and has used books downstairs in the basement. The sections are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite independent bookstore when I lived in the area. I still stop by when I visit. I always feel comfortable wandering the aisles not looking for any particular title. When I last visited, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not one of those crazy "Barnes an Noble is Raping the Cultural Landscape" people because I think that any store that sells books and encourages people to read could never really be a bad thing,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is an awesome independent bookstore. All the usual books and magazines plus a really cool section of cards and crazy trinkets. There are frequent readings by authors as well. This...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bookstore is great! I work in Brookline and I always stroll in and find a bunch of stuff I want to buy...their sale books are great deals and they always carry offbeat, fun stuff for every type...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in Coolidge Corner. Worth the winter T trip for all you Back Bay folks. I have spent hours just browsing in this little bookstore, a much needed change at time from Barnes &...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want spotless, soulless bookstore - there's Barnes & Noble next door. But, if you're looking for a feeling, not even a specific book - just a feeling of being surrounded by good people, a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Bookstore. Ever.I wish I was closer. I would be there everyday like I once was. I still try to get there as often as possible. I get cravings.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It's so much fun to just browse. This store isn't that big so you will probably only find popular stuff rather than rare books. If you know that going in, however, you should have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, this place is all right.... just all right. I can't for the life of me figure out why people love it so much. If you really want to see an amazing independent bookstore try Myopic, or the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bookstore in Boston. Small but fantastic. Used books downstairs. Great touring authors. Diverse selection. Neat staff recommendations. This is definitely nerd territory and I love it. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bookstore. Cute setup, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. Just be careful..if you're like me you might lose half your day in the store fascinated by all the book choices. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my name is heather, and i'm a bookstore addict. and this is a place to fuel my addiction. it's tiny. but they have great books on the bargain tables. i picked up a couple of best sellers for $4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is a great alternative to the big box bookstores. I never leave the store without buying SOMETHING! The prices are pretty reasonable, specifically on paperbacks. I don't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the booksmith is good no doubt, but i prefer the new england book fair in newton. much bigger selection (though a little confusing for the first timer--the staff is very knowledgable and eccentric)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you live in Coolidge Corner, you feel like you actually are a part of a little shopping community. A plentiful selection of little independent-ish stores makes you feel kind of warm and fuzzy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all been said before.Every self-respecting book lover should be able to hole themselves up in the Booksmith and spend hours combing over their selection. From lit mags such as The Believer, to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cool and awesome and wonderful. It goes beyond the regular title of 'book store' and becomes something else entirely. I was wandering aimlessly in this area when I realized I was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is a time warp that transports you hours into the future in just mere minutes... or at least it feels that way. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who has given hours of my life to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place when I came to Brookline to interview for a job. I was so lost lol, and I walked in to ask for directions and fell head over heels in love with this store! The staff is so friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
is is everything you want in a bookstore. It's designed to make browsing easy, with tables up front where they group books by new releases or sale books or by theme. The back half of the store is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't understand on what basis this is considered an "independent" bookstore, and a highly rated one at that. The fact that it's not part of a big chain, alone, can't be sufficient.An independent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The book nerd's bookstore. So I was on the hunt for these three dragon books for my mom's birthday, as my mom is into such things. Started out in three or four books stores in Harvard Sq., but no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fine independent boosktore, yet not a favorite. I mean, it has the requisite books, and a good selection thereof, as well as intelligently chosen magazines, and a remainder and used section worth...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this Bookstore. Granted it's right down the street from me, but if you haven't visited this bookstore when you're in the area, you're missing out. This bookstore is fantastic for book reading...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I get lost in bookstores. For me, crossing over the threshold is like entering a time warp where time stops and I'm alone with all kinds of goodies. And Booksmith is no exception.A plethora of books,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The impulse buy potential here is off the charts. You'll never believe how interesting everything ever published looks when it's laid out on those tables. I've had to limit my visits because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O, Booksmith how do I love thee? Let me count the ways:1. Excellent selection of books, new and used.2. Extremely friendly knowledgeable and passionate staff.3. Great author events4. A community focal...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! It's a small local bookstore but definitely a must-visit if you are in the area.During my pas couple years of stay in Boston, I really enjoy reading books in this bookstore. You...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a self-proclaimed bookstore snob, and I adore this place! I've worked in and been in my share of bookstores, but this place really has it all! The basement always has great deals on used books,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a bookstore's bookstore ( I don't know what that means). But the librophiles love this place. Lots of local flavor, and a sense of substance over style mean I'm not leaving without at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really have to say I enjoy this bookstore. I am at a point where I really need to hold off on actually buying any new books (budget restrictions, little storage, etc), but Brookline Booksmith has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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I recently went to this bookstore for an author signing event (Chuck Palahniuk, my hero!), and spent over an hour just taking in the wonderful atmosphere of this store. This is definitely a place for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1) Open late-like really late.2) The front tables are amazing-actually informative.3) Magazines-quality not quantity.4) Journals and calendars-actually the whole gift shop area is pretty sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After you've visited Powell's City of Books in Portland, Oregon, all other bookstores pale in comparison, but this is the best bookstore I've been to in Massachusetts so far. Their buyback table had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time favorite bookstores. The store is so enticing organized in such a way that it is really easy to find new and interesting titles. Their topical displays are great and if you read a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bookstore. Forget Barnes and Noble and Borders, Brookline Booksmith is well worth your visit! Grab a cup of coffee and immerse yourself in books, nobody will bother you.. Friendly staff...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cool bookstore to hang out in. Very friendly staff, very homey. There are tables around with great recommendations and staff favorites. There's also a nice section in the back with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for their bargain books. They have fantastic cookbooks at deep discounts (I got a Jaimie Oliver cookbook for $10). Their gift department has great cards too. Plus, you'll feel good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Most people I know love this bookstore, but I am not terribly impressed. They don't have much on sale often and I find it's kind of dirty and the aisles get crowded easily. I think primarily I am just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favourite bookstore in the world. The best part is the bargain racks. Making room for the latest books can get you amazing low prices on books that came out a few months ago. $4 for a hardcover!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore! Deep down i'm an old-fashioned girl, so this mom and pop operation is just what I like. It has the Bestsellers and the local names. Their art book selection is terrfic, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an easy review. The Booksmith is one of the best bookstores in Boston. A focused bookstore for people who really enjoy reading. There's a surprisingly good video rental space in the basement....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the feel of this independent bookstore. The staff will answer your questions and help you find what you are looking for, and they have a great selection just to browse around and kill some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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One of the best things about Booksmith is looking out for the little shelf cards advertising their staff selections. The staff are avid readers, so it's fun to read their comments and recommendations...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about this place but it makes shopping for books just plain wonderful. They don't have lots of comfy chairs or a coffee bar but you just don't want to leave. The space is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Boston area indie bookshop (boo chain stores)! Fab staff who know their stuff and love books (why else would they toil away in such an underpaid profession), great selection, awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A national booksellers' association voted the Brookline Booksmith the best independent bookstore in the US. They were right. Sure, there are bigger stores, but few with its obvious love of books and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2005
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Went to Brookline Booksmith because i heard that it was a great shop. While I did find it pretty good, I found it not to live up to its reputation. There are other amazing indepedent shops - like harvard...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quirky and excellently stocked bookstore, both in the new and used departments. The used book basement is a great place for a casual and ultimately inexpensive browse, while the ground floor's new...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Good local bookstore! The staff these is very knowledgable and very helpful. The selection is not that all great and the prices are not really discounted. The store has most of the newer titles and popular...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't even fully explain why, but this place makes me want to read, and I'm a hyper sort, not prone to sitting still long enough to read a book. They keep the place stocked, and browsing is a joy....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a lot of fun; a "normal" bookstore in many respects, but with a zany staff and quality stock. They have been super helpful to me when I've been on a hunt for specific merchandise. My...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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this place has great books. No matter what you are targeting, Brookline Booksmith has the right book for you! it has academic books as well as leisure books. Although the bookstore is not too too big, it has...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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They are just really unique, and they are really nice (they also let you bring pets in the store, in fact they encourage it). This is definitely a great place to go pick out a book and read for a while. While...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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Although the chain stores may be bigger, none is friendlier than the Booksmith, which welcomes you and your dog to browse, sit, read, and buy. A used book section has great selections for the thrifty...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fantastic bookstore. Upstairs you'll find all the books you want, despite the small size of the room. Great place to browse with an independent bookstore feel. Downstairs, the used book...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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Part of what makes a store great is if it has something unique about or original, this store definitely has that. They are just really unique, and they are really nice (they also let you bring pets i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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This is a fine independent bookstore. While the prices aren't all that discounted (but there is a big used section downstairs), the atmosphere is scholarly and intelligent, the staff recommendations ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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You can't find a better bookstore. Despite the fact that there is a Barnes and Noble (evil empire!) just a block down the street, Booksmith is the place to go and find great new reads. They always s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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In Coolidge Corner, down the street from the Barnes and Noble, there is a seemingly independently owned bookstore called Brookline Booksmith. Its selection is not much different from a national chain ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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In this age of megastores it's nice to have a neighborhood bookstore. Brookline Booksmith offers new and used books, kitschy gifts, beautiful cards and more. They also host book readings by local an...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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The Brookline Booksmith is only a five minute drive from Fenway Park. The store does not have a large selection of books, but it does have a nice collection of used books at low prices. You can also sell your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best parts of this store (besides its impressive reading materials) are that you can bring your dogs in, in fact they have biscuits at the counter (if you are a dog fanatic like myself) and they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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The best parts of this store, besides its impressive reading materials, are that you can bring your dogs in, in fact they have biscuits at the counter (if you are a dog fanatic like myself) and they are open...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
evything you need from books, papers, magazines and gifts. I love this place. I could get lost in here for hours. So much better than the giant bookstores.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store appeals to the little BookWorm in everyone; it's got tables heaped together by interesting themes, a great schedule of touring authors, and a gift-y section with kits and toys and jewelry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is everything you want in a bookstore. It's designed to make browsing easy, with tables up front where they group books by new releases or sale books or by theme. The back half of the store is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brookline Booksmith is a great place to browse, since the staff won't bother you or pressure you into buying something. It has a small neighborhood feel, in addition to the funky gifts off to the side...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a small, one roomish bookstore, this place is great. It has the independent bookstore feel and theres about a dozen or so author visits a month. Check the board inside by the register about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite part of this store is the used book cellar - they really try to sell only the good stuff, and have it organized pretty well. I don't know why they decided to move Cinemasmith (the movie...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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I love independant bookstores. There is just no better place ot find a million books you want to read, all at the same time. And, as always, the staff is always so genial and knowledgeable- I don't understand...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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I can't imagine a more appropriate model than Brookline Booksmith for a true town bookstore, a place which has become integrally woven into the fabric of the town's cultural and educational initiatives. In its...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Brookline Booksmith is a neighborhood institution that has won numerous local and national Best of awards. Featuring a well-chosen and eclectic selection of books, the store is heaven for browsers. While not...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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Great atmosphere, helpful staff, and lots of books! They also have great cards and small gifts.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2002
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