# Bookshops in Massachusetts https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/massachusetts/ Coverage leans on Boston, where 15 of Massachusetts' 31 listed bookshops sit, with Cambridge adding 4 and Brookline and Jamaica Plain two each; Somerville and Belmont round out the map with one apiece. Before a class group gift, confirm with the shop that it sells gift cards in your amount, can invoice a room parent, and has the title you want in stock. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Boston](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/massachusetts/boston/) - [Cambridge](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/massachusetts/cambridge/) ## All She Wrote Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 75 Washington St, Somerville, MA 02143 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17333438721316269334) · [Website](http://www.allshewrotebooks.com) · +16174404623 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.allshewrotebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17333438721316269334 ## Beacon Hill Books & Cafe Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=818113326470938204) · [Website](https://www.bhbooks.com) · +16179454713 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.bhbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=818113326470938204 ## Belmont Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 79 Leonard St, Belmont, MA 02478 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9501173325665543909) · [Website](http://www.belmontbooks.com) · +16179321496 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.belmontbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9501173325665543909 ## Boston University Campus Store Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for books, magazines & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 910 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17414975158066955281) · [Website](http://bu.bncollege.com) · +16176169925 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://bu.bncollege.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17414975158066955281 ## Brattle Book Shop Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Large store selling used & antique books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 9 West St, Boston, MA 02111 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11911727354150733309) · [Website](http://www.brattlebookshop.com) · +16175420210 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.brattlebookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11911727354150733309 ## Brookline Booksmith Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Large, independent new & used bookstore”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2854262874955127189) · [Website](http://www.brooklinebooksmith.com) · +16175666660 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.brooklinebooksmith.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2854262874955127189 ## Comicopia Comic book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Comic books, graphic novels & manga”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 464 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18372007162178467029) · [Website](http://www.comicopia.com) · +16172664266 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.comicopia.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18372007162178467029 ## Commonwealth Books Used book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store — “Wide stock of rare titles & prints”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 9 Spring Ln, Boston, MA 02109 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7745604723996477454) · [Website](https://commonwealthbooks.blackwidowpress.com) · +16173386328 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://commonwealthbooks.blackwidowpress.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7745604723996477454 ## Emerson Emporium Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for books, magazines & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 114 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11950388129749012172) · [Website](https://www.bkstr.com/emersonstore/home) · +16178248696 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.bkstr.com/emersonstore/home - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11950388129749012172 ## Frugal Bookstore Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 57 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5548709141046400218) · [Website](http://frugalbookstore.net) · +16175411722 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://frugalbookstore.net - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5548709141046400218 ## Harvard Book Store Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Landmark independent bookseller”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10113364215157562947) · [Website](http://harvard.com) · +16176611515 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://harvard.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10113364215157562947 ## Harvard Coop Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Huge bookstore with college merchandise”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1400 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10910967653942746319) · [Website](http://store.thecoop.com) · +16174992000 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://store.thecoop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10910967653942746319 ## Hummingbird Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 55 Boylston St Ste 5510, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16919785063160649998) · [Website](http://www.hummingbirdbooks.com) · +16174875101 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.hummingbirdbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16919785063160649998 ## I AM Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 124 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11210889272100754566) · [Website](https://www.iambooksboston.com) · +16175301106 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.iambooksboston.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11210889272100754566 ## Just Book-ish Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1463 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15795481420289474968) · [Website](https://justbook-ish.com) · +16178199902 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://justbook-ish.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15795481420289474968 ## Lovestruck Books & Cafe Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 44 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4906871208778638891) · [Website](https://lovestruckbooks.com) · +16172862346 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://lovestruckbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4906871208778638891 ## Lucy Parsons Center Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Progressive bookstore & community space”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 358 Centre St A, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1232882594768604756) · [Website](https://www.lucyparsonscenter.org) · +16175226098 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.lucyparsonscenter.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1232882594768604756 ## Molly's Bookstore Allston Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 305 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16638303314615708639) · [Website](https://www.mollysbookstore.com) · +16178707129 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.mollysbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16638303314615708639 ## More Than Words Bookstore & Event Space Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 242 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4991546914716058159) · [Website](http://www.mtwyouth.org) · +16178656473 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.mtwyouth.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4991546914716058159 ## Newtonville Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Independent bookstore with author events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1734394126927563985) · [Website](https://www.newtonvillebooks.com) · +16172446619 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.newtonvillebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1734394126927563985 ## Northeastern University Campus Store Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Textbooks, school supplies & merchandise”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. Ell Hall, Huntington Ave 4, 360, Boston, MA 02115 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5639539784745607396) · [Website](http://www.bkstr.com/northeasternstore) · +16173732286 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.bkstr.com/northeasternstore - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5639539784745607396 ## Papercuts Bookshop Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 60 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5401471341931961750) · [Website](http://papercutsbookshop.com) · +16175223404 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://papercutsbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5401471341931961750 ## Parkside Bookshop Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 260 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3716452968886643917) · [Website](https://parksidebookshop.com) · +16175052050 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://parksidebookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3716452968886643917 ## Porter Square Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Independent bookstore with author events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1815 Massachusetts Ave suite 118-119, Cambridge, MA 02140 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4660888095289222517) · [Website](http://www.portersquarebooks.com) · +16174912220 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.portersquarebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4660888095289222517 Page 1 of 2. [Next page](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/massachusetts/?page=2) ## Do the 31 listings cover every bookshop in Massachusetts? No. The 31 entries are shops compiled for this Massachusetts page as of September 14, 2026, weighted toward Boston and Cambridge. They are not a census of the state's bookshops, and a listing is not an endorsement or a check of inventory, pricing, hours, or gift-card terms — verify those with the shop directly.