This bookstore is so great. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, they always have a ton of great author events, and the used book section is awesome!
The kids loved this unique store. I have been to several other book stores, but this one has a special vibe to it. The kids loved it. We made sure to buy a couple books. How could we not :).
One of the few remaining personal independent books stores with personal service. Always a pleasure to browse and get feedback from the staff. Had the latest edition of a travel guide which was hard to locate!
Comfortable bookstore that I wish every community could enjoy. Yes, they know how to pick books. But more than that , it feels like a refuge from ( this visit a snowstorm) from whatever ails you. A must visit every trip to Boston.
I am a small business owner and was shocked when my husband told me his experience at your store. He was in town waiting for an appointment and went into your shop to purchase some books. With 3 books already in his hand he asked for help locating certain literature for a gift and was laughed at and denigrated. How unprofessional! He actually put the things he was going to purchase back. I can't believe how rude and unprofessional he was treated. He is a professional and loves to read. YOU LOST A LOT OF MONEY THAT DAY and customers for life.Whether it was the help or not, the owner should know about this as well as other people.Wow, just appalled!
Nice book store. We found some Christmas ornaments at half price. Also found some travel books for Tanzania which we plan to visit in a year. The staff is checking with their buyer on a purse my wife liked to see if they can get it in gray. The staff were all friendly and willing to help. Lots of books and a fun place to look around.
My favorite place to go when I have nothing to do or when I need a book or gift. They don't just have books, they have lots of little things and puzzles and games. It's a treasure chest!
If you are a reader or would like to become a reader you must enter the sacred space that is Brookline Booksmith! Browse to your heart's content. Staff is there to help research, answer questions, recommend a book but otherwise respects the time between a reader and her book. Don't forget to explore the used book section downstairs, and check over the upcoming author visits.Brookline Booksmith is not only a treasure in this town but for book lovers everywhere. Great gift shop and a host of greeting cards. Fido is also welcome!
Brookline Booksmith is a wonderful source of good reading and unique gifts, many of which are locally sourced. It is also a fun place to bump into neighbors and friends and runs a terrific speakers series of authors. Privately owned and operated, it is truly something special.
This is the best book seller I've ever seen. Can't stay out of the place! Has everything from cards to books you can't find anywhere else. They can find anything you need.