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Independent bookstore in Cambridge

Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Cambridge area. Its strengths include deep new and used collections, university-press books, literature, history, science, philosophy, remainders, and major author events.

About Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving readers in the Cambridge area. Readers visit for deep new and used collections, university-press books, literature, history, science, philosophy, remainders, and major author events. The shop offers a useful local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, and direct support of the region’s reading community.

This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books

Service

Author events Online ordering

Format

New books Used books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

Detailed accessibility information has not yet been verified.

Please contact the bookstore to ask about step-free entry, aisle width, seating, accessible restrooms, parking, service animals, or other accommodations.

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