Best of Boston
Best Bookstore
1994 Best Bookstore, But More than a Bookstore
Rizzoli Bookstore
Boston
Rizzoli does indeed carry a great selection of books, but we also find it to be good for gifts, particularly picture frames, stationery, blank notebooks, [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Cookbook Selection
The Kitchen Shelf
Brookline
The Kitchen Shelf sells coobooks—and only cookbooks. It features a world-class selection of regional cookbooks, as well as a tasty vegetarian and healthful-cooking section, all [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, Cafe
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Boston
Trident houses an eclectic and interesting collection of books, as well as tarot cards, bonsai trees, and the little cafe area where you can look [...] read more»
1994 Best Bookstore, General
Waterstone’s Booksellers
Boston
We're not saying that biggest is necessarily best, but who can beat Waterstone's selection, browsing room, helpful staff, late hours, and discounts of 30 percent [...] read more»
1993 Best Bookstore, Gay
Glad Day Gay Liberation Bookshop
Boston
The bulletin board out front has listings for everything from housing to theater to marches. The shop also has a great selection of cartoon books. read more»
1993 Best Bookstore, Feminist
Crones’ Harvest
Jamaica Plain
All the old standbys, plus a vibrant forum for readings of new works. read more»
1993 Best Bookstore, Myster
Kate’s Mystery Books
Cambridge
What a mystery fan really wants is lots of everything. Kate has it all covered, from true crime to cozy domestics. read more»
1993 Best Bookstore, Boston
Charlesbank Bookshops, BU Bookstore Mall
Boston
Everything from Bradshaw to Seuss. And New York Times best-sellers at 30 percent off. read more»
1993 Best Bookstore, Cambridge
Barillair Books
Cambridge
Great service, great stock, and an espresso bar/patio. What more could a bookworm snuggle into? read more»
1992 Best Bookstore
Waterstone’s Booksellers
Boston
We drove the British out of Boston more than 200 years ago, but they returned last year with this three-story emporium where even best-sellers are [...] read more»