Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store is an independent bookstore in Harvard Square, Cambridge, with multiple levels containing new, used, and remainder books across many genres. The selection spans fiction, non-fiction, academic texts, and rare editions organized throughout the store.

The store opened in 1932 and remained in family hands for many decades before new ownership took over in 2008. This transition marked a significant chapter in the bookstore's long history.

The store hosts regular author events where writers share their work through readings and conversations with the audience. These gatherings bring together people who enjoy discussing books and connecting with the authors behind them.

Visitors can search the inventory online through the website and sign up for email updates about upcoming events. The store also offers a print service that allows customers to obtain titles quickly on-site.

The store operates a machine that prints and binds books from the public domain collection in minutes. This technology allows customers to obtain otherwise hard-to-find titles right away.

GPS coordinates: 42.37250,-71.11640

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25