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Just Book-ish
Just Book-ish: A vibrant Dorchester bookstore where words become worlds.
4.8
Retail Store
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Just Book-ish: A vibrant Dorchester bookstore where words become worlds.
Just Book-ish is a beloved independent bookstore and cultural venue located at 1463 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122, in Fields Corner. The space is praised for a warm welcome, amazing staff, and a rich book selection. It offers coffee, light baked goods, and beer and wine under a limited license. Under the Words as Worlds banner, it hosts live music, book clubs, poetry slams, and workshops centering BIPOC and queer voices.
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Curated selection of books, including progressive and diverse titles from BIPOC and queer authors.
Coffee, tea, wine, beer, and light baked goods served in a cozy setting with window seating.
Free events such as book clubs, poetry slams, writing workshops, and live music under 'Words as Worlds'.
Hosts discussions on topics like gender in sports, climate change, and political revolution to engage the community.
Space available for private events, readings, and gatherings in an artful, welcoming environment.
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Overall rating
Bex Quiroz
Best bookstore in Dorchester! I love going to their free community events!! (Loved watching sinners w/community on Halloween!!)
Manjyot Sandhar
Amazing staff. Had the pleasure of meeting one of the founders there on a quiet Saturday morning. Great selection of books and drinks. Would recommend the sparkling red! I got to sip on it while reading through some amazing cook books.
Isabel Fontes
Great “newish” independent bookstore in the Field’s Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. The staff were super nice and helpful. The space is well organized and has comfy window seating. There is a cafe bar with coffee, tea, wine, and food. I didn’t order food but the coffee was good. The books- they have an excellent selection of books including books that I haven’t see in the bigger bookstores. I will definitely be back A staff member did mention that they are redoing their website which I feel will be good and will then definitely be a 5 star neighborhood bookstore.
Ball So Hard
Just Book-ish in Fields Corner is a bookstore and cultural venue prioritizing voices from BIPOC and queer communities. It curates a politically engaged, progressive selection of titles and programming ranging from gender and masculinity in sports to climate change and memoir. The space doubles as a venue under the moniker “Words as Worlds” hosting live music, book clubs, poetry slams, writing workshops, and political revolution reading events that challenge dominant paradigms. Visitors can enjoy beer and wine under its limited liquor license or opt for coffee and light baked goods in a cozy, artful setting that merges bookstore and café. Handsome views onto Dot Ave and the Red Line tracks.
Lin Flores
The most magical place on this side of the river. All the booksellers should be shaking in their boots. This place holds so much joy, resistance, patience, and love. Their prices are accesible, their food is exceptional, and their selection of books is rich. In addition, fast service and a warm welcome. Please come spend your money at this beautiful bookstore.
