Brookline Booksmith - there is also Wellesley Booksmith - is a treasure in this era of chain stores and superstores. It is a quirky, readers bookstore wit tons of atmosphere and character. It's a place where the wood floors creak just a little and the staff puts up little notes that reflect how much they love books.
The selection of books is wonderful. They are selected with great intelligence. Their fiction section is huge. Their history, social studies and women's studies sections are deep and interesting.
Understand that this is not a small corner shop, but a full sized bookstore.
Booksmith also has a wonderful, very quirky gifts section.
And of course, they have free biscuits for dogs - who are welcome in the store at all times. As a real community bookstore, they hold many special events and readings.
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