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Tell us: What is your favorite independent bookstore in Greater Boston?

Help us update our list of reader-recommended bookstores around Greater Boston.

The Beacon Hill Books & Cafe on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

By Nia Harmon

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The traditional bookstore is being reimagined, and as bookstores continue popping up across the city, it is clear that Boston loves books. 

With an independent bookstore boom that has grown steadily in recent years, we want to highlight the contributions these businesses have made as havens for fostering community. 

Beyond colorful shelves full of new reads and familiar classics, some Boston bookstores have taken the shopping experience a step further. Popular shops like Park Street Books & Toys in Medfield, which has an in-house pottery studio, and An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe in Plainville, which hosts a variety of community events and has a cafe, are among a long list of reader-favorites for all they have to offer. 

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Earlier this year, Boston.com asked readers to share their favorite bookstores around the city. With more than 1,000 responses, we ran a guide in April to more than 50 book shops from the North Shore to to the tip of the Cape. We want to hear abut

As we near the end of 2024, we want to hear from you about any newly opened bookstore you want to rave about or just a shop that’s new to you and love.

Whether this shop is your go-to for studying, has a unique selection of books, or hosts fun community events, we want to know what makes this bookstore so special. From the friendly vibe, great cafe, or any other distinctive feature, let us know why this book store is a must-see. 

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Help us update our independent bookstore guide as the year comes to a close by filling out the survey below or sending us an email at [email protected] and we may feature your recommendation in our future guide.

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Nia Harmon

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Nia Harmon is a community co-op for  Boston.com and a journalism student at Emerson College. She is a journalism major with a minor in media studies at Emerson College. She is a native of Dallas, Texas.

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