The book clubs, small-press titles and award-winning kids section tell only part of the story at Coolidge Corner’s indie mainstay. The knowledgeable staffers here handwrite literary recommendations that adorn the bookshelves, and the visiting author series is bursting with talent—like Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk, who makes an appearance this month. A carefully curated gifts section and a basement chock-full of used titles firmly close the book on the e-reader debate.
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard St., Brookline • (617) 566-6660
brooklinebooksmith.com
Other Winners
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Bookstore
2014 Winner: Brookline Booksmith
Founded 50-plus years ago with the slogan “Dedicated to the fine art of browsing,” this local favorite sees a daily stream of visitors...
- 279 Harvard St., Brookline
- (617) 566-6660
- brooklinebooksmith.com
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Bookstore
2017 Winner: Brookline Booksmith
This Coolidge Corner mainstay has been “dedicated to the fine art of browsing” for more than half a century...
- 279 Harvard St., Brookline
- (617) 566-6660
- brooklinebooksmith.com
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Bookstore
2018 Winner: Porter Square Books
- 25 White St, Cambridge
- (617) 491-2220
- https://portersquarebooks.com
