Brookline Booksmith
Brookline, MA 02446-2908
Phone: (617) 566-6660
- Cross Street:
- Beacon Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Bookstore 2006, Bookstore 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-11pm, Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 10am-8pm
Editorial Review for Brookline Booksmith – by Citysearch Staff
In Short
It's hard to pick a favorite aspect of this popular bookstore. For some it's the renowned reading series that packs heavyweight authors into the subterranean reading room or the nearby Coolidge Corner Theatre; for others, it's the late (11pm) hours six days a week, or that the "staff recommends" section always offers an eclectic array at 15 percent off. But for the most part, it's the intimacy and customer service (so lacking in chain stores) that win over legions of fans.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasWhat to buy for the avid booklover who has everything? Try Shakespeare "brainy beanies" or "Great Drinkers" shot glasses featuring infamous imbibers such as William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway and Dorothy Parker.
Know Before You GoFour-legged, that is. Dogs are welcome here--there's even a stash of biscuits at the register.
User Reviews for Brookline Booksmith
11/10/2005 Posted by adriana55
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 bookshop in cambridge and New England Mobile Bookfair in Newton that far exceeded the booksmith in selection and value. Still though a very good shop for those who live locally. The used books downstairs were generally mediocre and priced too high as well. again, not to sound to negative, it is a good local bookshop.
Pros: hours, selection
Cons: no parking, used books bad
07/27/2002 Posted by SarahMarie
Great atmosphere, helpful staff, and lots of books! They also have great cards and small gifts.
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