Harvard Book Store

Boston


Family-owned and -operated since 1932, the Harvard Book Store is not officially affiliated with Harvard University, but it is the university community’s favorite place to come to browse. While the shop maintains an academic focus, there is plenty of fiction for less lofty reading, as well as used books and bargain books in the basement.

Harvard Bookstore hosts author talks and other interesting lectures, often in conjunction with Cambridge Forum.


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