Looking to check out the best bookstores around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bookstores in Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bookstores.
1. Brattle Book Shop
Topping the list is Brattle Book Shop. Located at 9 West St. (between Bedford and Washington streets) in Downtown Crossing, the bookstore is the highest rated bookstore in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 128 reviews on Yelp.
2. Commonwealth Books
Next up is downtown's Commonwealth Books, situated at 9 Spring Lane (between School and Washington streets). With 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp, the bookstore has proven to be a local favorite.
3. The Fairy Shop
Back Bay's The Fairy Shop, located at 272 Newbury St., Suite 1 (between Gloucester and Fairfield streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bookstore, which offers jewelry and more, 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews.
4. More Than Words
Over in South End, check out More Than Words, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bookstore, venues and event space and used bookstore at 242 E. Berkeley St. (between Albany and Washington streets).
5. Papercuts J.P.
Finally, there's Papercuts J.P., a Jamaica Plain favorite with 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews. Stop by 5 Green St. (between Warren Square and Myrtle Street) to hit up the next time you're in the mood.
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