Best of Boston
Best Bookstore
1997 Best Bookstore, Poetry
The Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Cambridge
Founded in 1927, the Grolier is the only establishment of its kind in the nation—and probably the world: a bookstore devoted to poetry, and nothing [...] read more»
1996 Best Bookstore, Art
Borders Books and Music
Boston
A combination bookstore, music store, and cafe, Borders Books and Music has a huge selection of art books, ranging from classics like Picasso, Homer and [...] read more»
1996 Best Bookstore, African American
A Nubian Notion
Roxbury
A great selection of books, including ones you can't find anywhere else. You'll be pleasantly surprised. read more»
1996 Best Bookstore, Cook Books
Boston Cooks
Boston
There are more than 1,000 titles in this small, packed store, and what you don't see they can always get. The emphasis is on New [...] read more»
1995 Best Bookstore, Cookbook Selection
New England Mobile Book Fair
Newton Highlands
It's hard to avoid temptation in this bibliophile's paradise—especially if you love cookbooks. All the latest books are sold at a 20 percent discount, and [...] read more»
1995 Best Bookstore, Esoteric
Seven Stars
Cambridge
If you want to read up on holistic health or simply expand the horizons of your mind, Seven Stars, in Harvard Square, offers the greatest [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Foreign
Schoenhof’s Foreign Books
Cambridge
Schoenhof's stocks books in French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, and other languages, and its knowledgeable reference staff is ready and waiting in the back of [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Poetry
Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Cambridge
Despite its clutter, since 1927 this small hole-in-the-wall bookstore off Mass Ave in Harvard Square has been the place to buy poetry books of many [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Audio
Boston Audio Books
Boston
Suburban commuters who work downtown will be thrilled to find Boston AudioBooks. This store carries a wide selection—including fiction, self-help, mystery, and science fiction—that can [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Creature Comforts
Brookline Booksmith
Brookline
Bookline Booksmith deserves kudos for its open-door policy for dogs. The deal is, if they wag their tail, they get a treat. read more»