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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still really nice volumes after 2 years - always well stocked with important and/or new offerings from academic disciplines. Staff nice and helpful. Cambridge bookstores gotta 'step up' to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Even just browsing this hidden treasure was eventful. Finding collections I haven't seen in years and the worn college canons gave that tender feeling of home. This bookstore staff know what it means...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come to Raven whenever I need to satisfy my desire for some great literary criticism books (because, yes, I am a loser who loves lit crit!). They're really cheap, and incredibly well organized. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I picked up books on the Psychedelic Furs, anarchism and Sartre for cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Places like Raven are the reason Cambridge is such an enjoyable place to visit. I had been to the Raven store in Amherst before, but yesterday was my first experience at Raven in Harvard Square. Both...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Strange, this.I had exactly the opposite reaction to Raven as I did when I last documented one, but my star rating is exactly the same. This time, I found four titles I had been actively seeking, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a long time after going, I dreamed of Raven Books. We stumbled upon it a couple years ago, and it was absolutely the best used bookstore I'd ever been to. Their art book selection was fabulous,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a reformed bibliophile and former bookseller there are times when I want nothing more than to browse through tons of books looking for...well nothing really just looking.This is where Raven comes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Boston, this was quite possibly my favorite bookstore there. They have 1 copy of literally everything and an enormously helpful staff to boot.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nearly perfect medium-sized bookstore. Now I'm conflicted about my favorite bookstore in Boston--Raven or Brattle. They're different enough that I can love them both equally, I hope.It all starts...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Overheard at Raven:"Excuse me, where would you have Marx?" "Oh, that would be in our Marxism section over this way..."Basically, the Raven is heaven on earth for humanities type grad students. (I.e....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for weekend browsing but not for locating the specific title you have in mind. Compared to the Harvard Book Store, the fiction selection is small but high quality. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For such a small shop, Raven has an amazing selection of used books; it's by far my favorite one of its kind in the Boston area. Their products, which are often in excellent condition and are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember Raven Used Books back from when I was a wee graduate student in Amherst, Massachusetts, at a little place called UMass-Amherst, in the fall of 2004. It was a more innocent time, when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I never buy anything, I always come back.Raven is cool because it's small and quaint, and totally unpretentious. The selection is kind of small, and sometimes hit or miss. But the prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer!!! (As I fix my spectacles)I'm fiscally responsable to the max and this place is cheap, especially if your not looking for something in particular. Finding something in a broad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small but robust selection of "used scholarly books," i.e., If you have any intellectual interests, go here and you will easily find many interesting texts to read. History and philosophy sections are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place to go to find interesting scholarly used books. Don't go here for fiction. Their medieval history section is pretty good, as is their music section. For a store so small, the selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the smaller used bookstores out there but they have a pretty good collection of literature, history and politics. I was disappointed that there was no science fiction and fantasy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In recent history, rain had pelt down on the corrugated-iron roof with the rattle of machine-gun fire. At the moment it's a real downpour. Walking from their half-sleep, the bundles in the bankets...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are interested in finding the perfect book from any subject this is your store...the stock is cherry picked and inexpensively priced. It's easy to chill out and check out the stacks...it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very small, but makes up for it by excluding the chaff. The science and math section looked very strong. The philosophy is fine. The staff was bookstore-ish. I found the prices a bit high but not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars is the calculated mean value of two ratings:Taken in the context of Raven vs all the other shops in Boston metro area, then yes - Raven is cool. Four stars just for being an independent...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have visited this subterranean used bookstore twice and found it to have a satisfying supply and selections of books, but I've been to others that have offered even more for less cost. For my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes! Raven!! Why? Why did ya do this to me? Raven, you took my money, time and attention away. Yes, I spent hours prodding through 1000's of books, in such a small cluttered store. Armed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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I have been impressed with Raven's colleciton since they opened 2 years ago. Not only do they have the best collection of scholarly books, but they also stock great Art, Architecture and Fiction used books as...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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I have been blown away by the Raven's selection for two years now. Not only do they stock the best collection of scholarly used books in the Boston area, but they also have great Fiction, Art, and Architecture...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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I have been continually surprised by Raven Used Books collection of scholarly used books. Not only is it the best collection in the area but their prices are much better than other shops. Though small...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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I have been continually surprised by Raven Used Books collection of scholarly used books. Not only i...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best used bookstores I have ever come across. Though not a shop for everybody, if you are into literature, art and academic titles, the shop houses really good stock. They don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with other Yelpers that it's extremely clean and well-organized with a pleasant, faint scent of wood, an amiable staff that are more than happy to offer up all manner of special this-and-that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the black hole of Harvard Square, pulling in unsuspecting literati and loiterers, and not allowing them to leave until hours later. Raven Used Books is a cluttered yet cozy bookstore with an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite used bookstore. Great music, really chill vibe. I always find something I want to read there, like they chose my top 10 choices and put them on a shelf for me before I even got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thought this place would be bigger, but they offer quite a selection for such a compact space. Got a beautifully illustrated book on The Story of Philosophy, and a National Bestseller on Buddhism that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the type of bookstore that you'd want to come to with a particular title in mind, exactly the kind when you want to browse and return home, triumphant and excited knowing you got a good deal and a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today was my first visit to Raven Used Books. To echo other reviews, it is small, but titles seem to be carefully selected. It was a nightmare for me personally as their fiction hardcover selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the books here is absolutely meticulous--and I should know, I just sold a small stack of my old history/social theory/philosophy books to Raven. Since everyone else has covered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm yes, I love this place. Being a whore for dictionaries and random academic texts, I love this place. I'm constantly amazed with all of the books they have on Japan and saved at least $70 on a set...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess...if you're on the hunt for academically relevant reads but it slacks a bit on lit. Having been to other branches I know Raven could stock more art & fiction eclectica :) Nonetheless clean,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true, if Danny Tanner owned a book store, it would be this one. The whole place is immaculate and spotless. It's also one of, if not the best, used book stores in Cambridge/Boston. Although it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were strolling about in Harvard Sq. and ended up ducking into this hole-in-a-wall used bookstore to avoid the unexpected rain. Upon walking in, I was immediately consumed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store. Always find something unique and different.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice to see a bookstore in Harvard Square actually opening up, not closing down.I was pleased to see Raven move in after visiting their Northampton store, which is much bigger. It's not as extensive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said?It rocks. The selection is awesome.I guess the best compliment I can give is that rarely do I ever leave this store with fewer than six...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bookstore in Harvard Square, Raven is small, but not at all cluttered, and, as everyone seems to agree, the books are in great condition.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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With the addition of Raven used books into Harvard Square, i go to Cambridge a lot more often now. The shop stocks a surprising number of exciting used books. Though a bit smaller than other shops in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great used books in amazing condition for cheap! My boyfriend spotted it from the Bombay Club while we were eating and I am so glad we went in! They actually have pretty new books for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a really great book store with really great prices.a must go to if you're a collector, but if not, stay away and leave the good selection to me!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am sad that I can't add another star. Every shelf is packed with gems. Raven doesn't buy mediocre books and definitely doesn't stock them. The shortcoming of most used book stores is the sheer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I almost can't go here because I always want to buy 1/2 the store. Great prices for an unbelievable selection. The art books are particularly amazing. I want everything! This place totally rocks!
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love this little place. I always find great books for great prices. They've expanded their poetry section a bit which makes me extremely happy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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Recently moved here from new york and am so very pleased to have found Raven Used books in Harvard Square. As a book junkie, the first thing i did upon moving in was to check out all the shops in the boston...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I agree with others on this site, that this shop is excellent! Having moved to boston recently, i was pleasantly surprised to discover the Raven. I like the fact that it is smaller than other shops, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I agree with others on this site, that this shop is excellent! Having moved to boston recently, i w...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh. Can I tell you how glad I am to see Raven with only the best reviews....This place rocks. They use the human index guy to find all the books you need in there but it's totally worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the littlest bookstore, but I always find something I desperately want. It's as if they took a huge bookstore and picked out a couple thousand of the best books for you (Rodney's and McIntyre...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was excited to find this place last time i was in the square. I used to go to Raven Used Books in Northampton and Amherst all the time, I am pretty sure this is the same place but don't take my word...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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I'm a historian and used book dealer, and on both sets of standards I was delighted with Raven Used Books. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable, the stock is amazingly thorough and well-presented, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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thanks to a review by Alison on this site, i went to Raven Used Books. It is such a great shop in terms of stock, friendliness of staff, and prices. I definitely think that this is the best shop for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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thanks to a review by Alison on this site, i went to Raven Used Books. It is such a great shop in te...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me so happy. It doesn't just fulfill your bookstore fantasies; it makes you less sheepish about having a dream bookstore in the first place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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Raven Used Books has moved in next to Planet Records and it's certainly welcome. With a careful, rich selection of literature and (vaguely and specifically) academic texts, it offers a lot in a prett...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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I really like Raven Used Books. They have really good books and great prices. Atmosphere in the shop is pleasant and employees are extremely helpful. I cannot think of another shop in boston that has a good a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Though i live in cambridge and have heard from others that the Raven has really good used books, i cant believe it took me months to actually go. I was surprised at how good the selection was given that the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yep, cleanest bookstore ever. And the selection is just wonderful. Somehow this place manages to stock high-brow AND interesting books on neat topics like neuropsychology. I picked up a book here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is quite possibly the cleanest bookstore I have ever visited...eat off the floor, the books, the shelves, whatever. The books are generally in great condition and the place is easy to navigate....
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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Just discovered Raven used books and was very pleased. Though not a large shop, they have a great selection of books and good prices. Leaning toward the scholarly, they also have large sections for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2005
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Over the past few years, many shops in harvard square were forced to move due to the extraordinarily high rents. With that in mind, it is exciting to see a used bookstore open in harvard square.....and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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In the past, I made it a prioity to visit Raven Used Books in Amherst and Northampton. I was very excited to learn that they opened in Harvard Square. The store stocks some 13,000 used books in excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Great little shop! Great selection of academic and general used books. Very good prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Though the shop is small in comparison to other bookstores in the area, what the shop succeeds in is having one of the best collections of scholarly used books i have come across in the northeast. Particular...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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I stumbled upon the newly opened Raven used books when in Harvard Square yesterday and was delightfully surprised by its wonderful selection of quality used books. Not only are the books in fantastic...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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