Across Massachusetts, of the 461 bookstores we list, 429 give a phone number, 72 publish opening hours and 325 have a website. 34 are branches of national chains — Barnes & Noble (31), Hudson Booksellers (3); the remaining 427 are independent. By what they offer: 84 are comic book stores, 59 sell used books, 46 focus on children's books. Most often named on their own websites: comics (51), author signings (19) and sells used books (17). The longest-running is Mit Coop At Kendall Square, in business since 1882. 2 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 bookstores in Massachusetts
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1The Million Year PicnicCambridge
Mon-Tue 12pm-7pm, Wed-Sat 11am-7pm
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2Andover BookstoreAndover
Mon–Sat 10 AM to 6 PM, Sun 11 AM to 4 PM
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3Amaya Bros ComicsCambridge
Tue–Wed 3:30PM–8PM, Thu 1PM–7PM, Fri 2PM–8PM, Sat 11AM–5PM, Sun 10:30AM–1:30PM
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4Annie's Book StopRaynham
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-8pm
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5Barnes and NobleLeominster
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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6Bryn Mawr Book StoreCambridge
Wed 12:00–5:00, Thu–Fri 12:00–7:00, Sat 12:00–5:00
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7ComicopiaBoston
Mon–Sun 11am–7pm
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8Friar Tuck's Comics & CollectiblesBrookline
12pm — 8pm
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9Frugal BookstoreBoston
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm
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10Grolier Poetry Book ShopCambridge
Wed–Sat 11 am–7 pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single bookstore are listed further down this page.
- Boston41
- Cambridge27
- Northampton11
- Worcester10
- Brookline9
- Springfield9
- New Bedford8
- Salem8
- Somerville7
- Burlington6
- Easthampton6
- Greenfield6
- Lawrence6
- Marlborough6
- Peabody6
- Bellingham5
- Dedham5
- Norwood5
- Braintree4
- Framingham4
- Lowell4
- Newburyport4
- Northborough4
- Plymouth4
- Provincetown4
- Randolph4
- Shelburne Falls4
- Waltham4
- Amherst3
- Andover3
- Attleboro3
- Barnstable3
- Beverly3
- Brockton3
- Dartmouth3
- Franklin3
- Gloucester3
- Hanover3
- Haverhill3
- Hudson3
- Hyannis3
- Lancaster3
- Leominster3
- Maynard3
- Natick3
- Newton3
- Orleans3
- Pittsfield3
- Rockport3
Other towns in Massachusetts
One bookstore each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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The Silver Unicorn BookstoreActon
12 Spruce St, Acton, MA 01720
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Just BooksAgawam
326 Walnut St Ext, Agawam, MA 01001
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The Book RackArlington
13 Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474
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Magic Dragon ComicsArlington
91 Warren St, Arlington, MA 02474
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Deeks HenryAshburnham
7 River Styx Rd, Ashburnham, MA 01430
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A Great NotionAuburn
65 Southbridge St, Auburn, MA 01501
Comics
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Morning Star BookstoresAuburn
421 Washington St, Auburn, MA 01501-3248
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Barnes & NobleAuburndale
131 Woodland Rd, Auburndale, MA 02466
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Professional BooksAuburndale
73 Lexington St Ste Ll1b, Auburndale, MA 02466-1354
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Little Bee BookshopAyer
40 Main St, Ayer, MA 01432
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Líf BooksBedford
18 North Rd Unit 1b, Bedford, MA 01730
Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
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Barnes & NobleBelmont
43 Leonard St, Belmont, MA 02478
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AlikobooksBoylston
67 Shrewsbury St # 1032, Boylston, MA 01505-3544
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Brewster Book StoreBrewster
2648 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
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Newbury ComicsBrighton
5 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135-2016
Comics
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Brimfield Book and PaperBrimfield
Brimfield Antiques Center, 33 Palmer Rd, Brimfield, MA 01010
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Nancy L. Dole BooksBuckland
20 State St, Buckland, MA 01370
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Footprints CafeBuzzards Bay
Buzzards Bay, MA
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Applewood BooksCarlisle
1 River Rd, Carlisle, MA 01741
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Books & MoreCarver
250-278 N Main St, Carver, MA 02330
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Zoar Books & GalleryCharlemont
399 Zoar Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339
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Ars Libri LtdCharlestown
50 Terminal St Bldg 2 # 517, Charlestown, MA 02129-1973
Since 1976
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Where the Sidewalk Ends BookstoreChatham
432 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633
10am —5pm Daily
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Yellow Umbrella BooksChatham
501 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-2216
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The Concord BookshopConcord
65 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
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Barrow BookstoreConcord
79 Main St #2, Concord, MA 01742
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Berkshire VintageDalton
356 North St, Dalton, MA 01226-1218
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Gerizim BooksDanvers
85 Constitution Ln #100G, Danvers, MA 01923
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 9:30am–2pm
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Nick's Comic StripDanvers
85 Andover St, Danvers, MA 01923
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Command DDracut
172 Merrimack Ave, Dracut, MA 01826
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Barnes & NobleDudley
121 Center Rd Rm 161, Dudley, MA 01571
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Wickham and WilloughbyDunstable
519 Main St, Dunstable, MA 01827
Wed–Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun 10AM–3PM
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Wickham & WilloughbyDunstable
591 Main St, Dunstable, MA 01827
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booked.Duxbury
35 Depot St, Duxbury, MA 02332
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Westwinds BookshopDuxbury
35 Depot St, Duxbury, MA 02332
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The Comic StopE Watertown
134A Main St, E Watertown, MA 02472
Tue 11am-5pm, Wed 11am-6pm, Thu-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Comics
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Titcomb's BookshopEast Sandwich
432 Route 6A, East Sandwich, MA 02537-1440
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Edgartown BooksEdgartown
44 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539
Author signings
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CPAD BookstoreEverett
161 Main St, Everett, MA 02149
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Livraria BrasileiraEverett
81 Main St, Everett, MA 02149-5722
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Barnes & NobleFall River
777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720
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Once Upon a BookstoreFall River
418 Quequechan St 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA 02723
Sells used books · Author signings
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Eight Cousins BooksFalmouth
199 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540
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Thats EntertainmentFitchburg
56 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Mon–Sun 11:00 am to 7:00pm
Since 1980
Comics
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Bonfire BookshopFitchburg
1 Wood Place, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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High Five BooksFlorence
141 N Main St, Florence, MA 01062-1219
Storytimes · Comics · Graphic novels
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The Sober CamelFoxborough
27 Bird St, Foxborough, MA 02035
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Blake HallGill
Gill, MA
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LegendsGranby
183 W State St, Granby, MA 01033-9627
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The BookloftGreat Barrington
63 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230-1223
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Yellow House BooksGreat Barrington
252 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
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Barnes & NobleHadley
335 Russell St, Hadley, MA 01035
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Grey Matter BooksHadley
47 East St, Hadley, MA 01035
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Paper & String BooksHamilton
59 Railroad Ave, Hamilton, MA 01982
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Reed BooksHarwich
537 MA-28, Harwich, MA 02646
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Below the Brine BookshopHarwich Port
554 MA-28, Harwich Port, MA 02646
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Barnes and NobleHingham
96 Derby St Ste 300, Hingham, MA 02043
Author signings · Storytimes
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Barnes & NobleHingham
96 Derby Street Suite 300, Hingham, MA 02043
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Author signings · Storytimes
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Superworld ComicsHolden
456 Main St, Holden, MA 01520-3708
Comics · Horror
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Aesop's FableHolliston
400 Washington St #200, Holliston, MA 01746
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Barnes & NobleHolyoke
7 Holyoke Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
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The Ethnic Study Creative Arts Center & CoWorking SpaceHolyoke
10 Gatehouse Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040-5885
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R. Cleary Books, Hull, MA since 1999Hull
9 Quonset St, Hull, MA 02045-3002
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Tidal Pages BookshopIpswich
24 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Babies and BooksIpswich
14 Masconomet Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Paulinas Livraria - Daughters of Saint PaulJamaica Plain
50 St Pauls Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3433
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Newbury ComicsKingston
The Kingston Collection, 101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA 02364
Comics
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Pages & Paws BookshopKingston
101 Kingston Collection Way, Kingston, MA 02364
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Main st Comics, Toys & MoreLee
74 Main St, Lee, MA 01238
Comics
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The Bookstore and Get Lit Wine BarLenox
11 Housatonic St, Lenox, MA 01240
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
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Maxima Book CenterLexington
1717 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
Author signings · Comics · Graphic novels
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Omar's World of ComicsLexington
20 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
Comics
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Legends Comix and GamesLittleton
23 Stevens St, Littleton, MA 01460
Tue–Wed 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Thu–Sat 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Valley Wild BooksLittleton
492 King St, Littleton, MA 01460
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Comic Shop GuyLudlow
433 Center St, Ludlow, MA 01056-2857
Graphic novels
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Wicked Comic ShopLynn
800-810 Lynnway, Lynn, MA 01905
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Libreria Cristiana InspiracionLynn
8 Market Square, Lynn, MA 01905
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Barnes & NobleLynnfield
1115 Market St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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Amazon BooksLynnfield
1115 Market St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
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New England ComicsMalden
95 Pleasant St, Malden, MA 02148
Comics
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Manchester By the BookManchester by the Sea
27 Union St, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
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The BookstallMarion
151 Front st., Marion, MA 02738
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Ocean Village BookstoreMarshfield
1831 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050
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Lord Randall Book ShopMarshfield
22 Main St, Marshfield, MA 02050
Sells used books
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Market Street BookshopMashpee
31 Market St, Mashpee, MA 02649
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CadexcoMattapan
577 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126-3016
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Park Street Books & ToysMedfield
504 Main St, Medfield, MA 02052-2515
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Book WonderMedford
330A Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
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Moon and Back BookstoreMedford
458 High St, Medford, MA 02155
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Molly's BookstoreMelrose
667-669 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
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The Blessing Barn Bookstore CafeMendon
7 Hastings St, Mendon, MA 01756
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Noah's Ark Christian BookstoreMethuen
158 Haverhill St, Methuen, MA 01844-3462
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Used Book Superstore- MiddletonMiddleton
149 S Main St, Middleton, MA 01949-2430
Monday – Saturday: 9 AM to 8 PM, Sunday: 9 AM to 7 PM
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Verizon Directory Storesee Idearc MediaMiddleton
35 Village Rd Ofc, Middleton, MA 01949-1234
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Barnes & NobleMillbury
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike #531, Millbury, MA 01527
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Barnes & NobleMillbury
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike #5, Millbury, MA 01527
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Author signings · Storytimes
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The Montague BookmillMontague
440 Greenfield Rd, Montague, MA 01351
Open everyday 10 am – 6 pm
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Unnameable BooksMontague
66 Avenue A, Montague, MA 01376
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Nicholas P. W. CoeMontgomery
111 New State Rd, Montgomery, MA 01085
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Mitchell's Book CornerNantucket
54 Main St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3531
Mon-Sun 11am-5pm
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Nantucket BookworksNantucket
25 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554
7 Days 10-5 pm
Since 1972
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The Book Shop of NeedhamNeedham
283 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492
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Universal VisionsNewbury
72 Newburyport Tpke, Newbury, MA 01951-1115
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The Bear and BeeNorth Adams
28 Holden St, North Adams, MA 01247
Wed–Thu 12–6pm, Fri 11–7pm, Sat 12–7pm, Sun 12–5pm
Sells used books
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Research & Development Store at Mass MocaNorth Adams
1040 Mass Moca Way, North Adams, MA 01247-2450
Wed–Mon 10am–6pm
Author signings
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The Purple Couch BookshopNorth Andover
350 Winthrop Ave Unit 9b, North Andover, MA 01845
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The Laughing Shield Comic ShopNorth Attleboro
1 Bank St, North Attleboro, MA 02760-1618
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Newbury Comics - North Dartmouth StoreNorth Dartmouth
127 N Dartmouth Mall, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-4201
Comics
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Lighthouse Christian BookstoreNorth Dartmouth
88A State Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2921
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Mint CollectiblesNorth Reading
325 Main St, North Reading, MA 01864
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Steven Schuyler, BooksellerNorth Reading
129 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864-2542
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MaureenNorthfield
225 Winchester Rd, Northfield, MA 01360-1174
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An Unlikely StoryPlainville
111 South St, Plainville, MA 02762
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111 South StreetPlainville
111 South St, Plainville, MA 02762-2043
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James Gray BooksellersPrinceton
46 Hobbs Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
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New England ComicsQuincy
1511 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169-5236
Comics
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The Next Chapter Books and MoreQuincy
1147 Hancock St Ste F, Quincy, MA 02169
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Annie's Book StopRaynham
575 South St W, Raynham, MA 02767-5305
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-8pm
Graphic novels
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Whitelam BooksReading
610 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
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Comically SpeakingReading
575 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
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Rivendell Books & GamesRehoboth
224 Winthrop St, Rehoboth, MA 02769
Tue-Thu 12pm-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Sells used books
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South Shore BookmobileRockland
379 Liberty St, Rockland, MA 02370
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Multicultural Book WorldRoxbury
330 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA 02119-1868
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Newbury ComicsSaugus
180 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906-3213
Comics
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Barnes & Noble BooksellersSaugus
444A Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906-1903
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The Time CapsuleSeekonk
1732 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771-2009
Comics
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Browser BooksSeekonk
20 Commerce Way, Seekonk, MA 02771
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Howard S Mott IncSheffield
170 S Main St, Sheffield, MA 01257
Since 1936
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Berkshire Book CompanySheffield
510 S Main St # 7, Sheffield, MA 01257
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Steph's Book StoreSherborn
1 N Main St, Sherborn, MA 01770-1519
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Schoen BooksSouth Deerfield
7 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA 01373-1120
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Olde Highway BookshopSouth Deerfield
250 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA 01373-7330
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Paperback JunctionSouth Easton
619 Washington St, South Easton, MA 02375-1947
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Odyssey BookshopSouth Hadley
9 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075
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The Hall of ComicsSouthborough
3 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
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Live from The Hall - Comic Claim ShowcaseSouthborough
122 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01581-2854
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Books & BeansSouthbridge
100 Central St, Southbridge, MA 01550
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Cute and Cuddly BooksStockbridge
1 Elm St Box #1152, Stockbridge, MA 01262
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The Book OasisStoneham
311 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180
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Athina BooksSudbury
320 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Enchanted Passage LLCSutton
145 Armsby Rd, Sutton, MA 01590
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Calix BooksSwampscott
450 Paradise Rd 281, Swampscott, MA 01907
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Tyson's Old & Rare BooksSwansea
301 Seaview Ave, Swansea, MA 02777
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Readmore BooksTaunton
330 Winthrop St, Taunton, MA 02780
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Serendipity BookshopTaunton
1 Main St, Taunton, MA 02780
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Bunch of Grapes BookstoreTisbury
23 Main St, Tisbury, MA 02568
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Great Stories Comics and GamingUxbridge
2 S Main St Ste 202, Uxbridge, MA 01569
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Barnes & NobleWalpole
82 Providence Hwy, Walpole, MA 02032
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Barnes & NobleWalpole
82 Providence Highway, Walpole, MA 02032
Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Author signings · Storytimes
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Barnes & NobleWareham
2421 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02571-5021
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Author signings · Storytimes
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The Comic StopWatertown
134 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
Tue 11am-5pm, Wed 11am-6pm, Thu-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Comics
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Booklovers' GourmetWebster
72 E Main St, Webster, MA 01570
Locally owned
Sells used books · Horror
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Wellesley BooksWellesley
82 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482
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Forever & Ever BooksWellesley
1 Hollis St Ste 233, Wellesley, MA 02482-4673
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Herridge BooksWellfleet
140 Main St, Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Oceans of Books By the SeaWellfleet
50 Kendrick Ave, Wellfleet, MA 02667-7519
Comics
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Quaboag Book ShopWest Brookfield
80 W Main St, West Brookfield, MA 01585
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I cannot live without booksWest Dennis
314 Main St, West Dennis, MA 02670
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A New ChapterWest Springfield
209 Elm St, West Springfield, MA 01089
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Shaker Mill BooksWest Stockbridge
3 Depot St, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
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Harrington BooksellerWest Townsend
445 Main St, West Townsend, MA 01474-1004
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The Hall of ComicsWestborough
122 Turnpike Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
Mon–Tue 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-7pm, Thu–Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Comics · Graphic novels
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Tatnuck BooksellerWestborough
18 Lyman St, Westborough, MA 01581
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Blue Umbrella BooksWestfield
2 Main St, Westfield, MA 01085
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Great Stories Comics and GamingWhitinsville
1167 Providence Rd, Whitinsville, MA 01588-2195
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HasBeen Collectible Toys & ComicsWilbraham
2378 Boston Rd STE A, Wilbraham, MA 01095
Comics
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Chapter Two BooksWilliamstown
37 Spring St, Williamstown, MA 01267
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Water Street BooksWilliamstown
81 Spring St, Williamstown, MA 01267-2839
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Got Books IncWilmington
255 Andover St, Wilmington, MA 01887
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The Book and BoardWinchester
626 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890
Mon 11am-6pm, Wed-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Since 2017
Comics
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Book EndsWinchester
559 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890
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Simon's Winthrop BookstoreWinthrop
152 Shirley St, Winthrop, MA 02152-1159
Mon-Thu 1pm-10pm, Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm
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Winthrop Book Depot and CafeWinthrop
11 Somerset Ave, Winthrop, MA 02152
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FatcatbooksWoburn
400 W Cummings Park Ste 1450, Woburn, MA 01801-6586
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Andover Book StoreWoburn
89 Main St, Woburn, MA 01801-5642
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Parnassus Book ServiceYarmouth
220 MA-6A, Yarmouth, MA 02675
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Pastime Cards & CollectiblesYarmouth
615 Route 28, Yarmouth, MA 02673
Comics
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