Brattle Book Shop

Name: Brattle Book Shop
Address: 9 West Street, Boston, MA, 02111, US
Telephone: (617) 542-0210
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Brattle Book Shop: Boston’s three-story treasure hunt for books.

5(5 reviews)

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Brattle Book Shop, a Boston staple at 9 West St, invites visitors to explore three indoor floors of books, plus an open-air sale alongside the store. The collection spans many genres, with affordable finds and rare volumes on the third floor. Reviewers praise friendly staff and the treasure-hunt atmosphere, noting well-marked sections and a memorable, book-loving experience.

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9 West St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

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9 West Street

Boston, MA, 02111

(617) 542-0210 www.brattlebookshop.com/

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Three-Floor Book Browsing

Explore a vast collection across multiple genres, including rare books on the third floor, in a cozy, organized space.

Outdoor Book Sale

Browse thousands of discounted books in open-air carts during fair weather, offering bargains from $3 to $10.

Rare and Vintage Books

Discover unique and collectible editions, with expert curation and helpful staff to assist in finding special items.

Book Hunting and Treasure Finds

Enjoy a leisurely search through diverse categories, perfect for uncovering hidden literary gems and inspiration.

Local Boston Staple Experience

Immerse yourself in a historic Boston institution, known for its charm and as a cultural point of interest for visitors.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Jim Ferris

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· 9 months ago

On a recent trip to Boston we stumbled upon Brattle Book Shop while walking down the street. When I stay stumbled I literally stumbled because I didn't account for the curb I needed to walk over. What caught our attention first was the book sale going on in the alley next to the book store. Carts and Carts of thousands of books a discount prices. A vast variety of books of every kind, out there in the open. How awesome is that? After perusing books outside we decided to visit Brattle Book Shop - The Inside Version. Brattle Book Shop is much larger inside than it look outside...to the tune of THREE stories of books. The aisles are kind of narrow, but that's to allow the maximum amount of book-age in its limited space. The books are arranged in categories with helpful directional signs at the end of every aisle. I managed to find a Star Wars art inspiration book for a very reasonable ($10) price tag. This is definitely the kind of place you could get lost in for hours. The only thing that's missing is a warm fireplace and a big cushy chair to relax in.

Marissa

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· 11 months ago

Probably my favorite bookstore i’ve ever been to. Most of it was nonfiction and politics or history which I absolutely love. I’ve never seen such a wide selection. The outdoor section is fun to browse through, but I don’t think it’s organized in any particular manner so if you’re looking for something in specific, it’s a bit of a challenge. Overall an incredible experience. Will absolutely be dropping by every time I come into Boston.

Kavya Sriram

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· 1 year ago

Beautiful bookstore with all types of genres. Great 5 and 3 dollar section outside. Books are pretty pricey and generally not cheaper than online ordering, but it’s a staple shop of Boston and I’ll definitely come back to buy something when I have more time.

Derek Rodenbeck

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· 1 year ago

Some of my favorite places to visit are bookstores. Here is why you should visit this one: 1: plenty of affordable books to select from. This place is a treasure hunt and it is so easy to get lost in everything this store has to offer. 2. On days with no rain the lot becomes and open air book market! 3. 3 floors of books. The sections make it easy to find what you are looking for, but again, there is so much to look at you should deticate time to explore. 4. There is a good selection of rare books! These are located on the 3rd floor. 5. Kind staff, I enjoyed the interactions I had with them and they were helpful. Overall I would highly recommend checking this store out! Look at my photos to get a sense of the space.

Hannah D.

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· 1 year ago

Want to live out a book shop fantasy? This place is it. Every book under the sun.. it’s so much fun being able to look at all the old/vintage books. It’s a nice quiet place to dig around and see if you can find a treasure. We got a Christmas book for our niece that I hope she enjoys for years to come. Definitely a must see if you are in the neighborhood.

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