16 incredible bookstores make up the North of Boston Book Trail
On April 27th, independent bookstores across the country – including all 16 stores on the North of Boston Book Trail – will be celebrating the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookstores Day!
Visit your local bookstore for exclusive items, sales, and special events. (Activities vary by shop location.)
Don’t miss the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Program happening alongside Indie Bookstore Day, April 27th and 28th, where participants are eligible to win over $4,500 in prizes!
The North of Boston Book Trail a group of 16 independently owned bookstores in the region North of Boston working together to bring more book lovers – both locals and tourists – into all of their shops. The Trail showcases the unique character and charm of each bookstore, while also highlighting the diverse literary community in the area.
By working together, these independent bookstores hope to create a greater sense of community and to foster a love of reading and books across the state. Whether you’re looking for a hard-to-find book or the latest bestseller, you’re sure to find it at one of the participating stores on the Trail.
Don’t miss first annual North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge April 27th and 28th, or join the “Slow and Steady” challenge running from late April to Labor Day!
Andover Bookstore
74 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
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Phone: (978)475-0143
Website: https://andoverbookstore.com/
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The Andover Bookstore is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the United States. In its very cozy location just across the street from the old “barn” that was its home for almost 30 years, customers continue to enjoy the endless pleasures of the Andover Bookstore.
Book Ends
559 Main Street
Winchester, MA 01890
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Phone: (781)721-5933
Website: https://www.bookendswinchester.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
Lauren Tiedemann and Jillian Hartline are the proud owners of Book Ends. It’s a dream come true for both of them — they’ve each worked for corporate bookstores for the last 15 years, and realized not long after meeting at a managers’ meeting in the summer of 2021, that they shared the same long-term goal of owning their own store. Lauren and Jillian’s friendship and business plan grew side-by-side, and they are so grateful for the warm welcome Winchester has given them!
The Book Oasis
311 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
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Phone: (781)438-0077
Website: https://thebookoasis.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
The Book Oasis proudly serves the Stoneham, Reading, Melrose, Woburn, Wakefield area and beyond. New & gently used books, gifts & greeting cards.
The Book Shop of Beverly Farms
40 West Street
Beverly, MA 01915
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Phone: (978)927-2122
Website: https://bookshopofbeverlyfarms.com/
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The Book Shop of Beverly Farms has been a home for book lovers to gather since its founding in 1968. Stop in, ask for a recommendation, or just browse around.
The Bookstore of Gloucester
61 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Phone: (978)281-1548
Website: https://www.thebookstoreofgloucester.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
Independent bookstore located in Gloucester, MA offering new adult, teen, kids books, cards, & journals.
The Concord Bookshop
65 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
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Phone: (978)369-2405
Website: https://www.concordbookshop.com/
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Over 75 years the Concord Bookshop has served a community in which the reading and writing of books is highly regarded and seriously pursued. Concord Bookshop is an independent, full-service, general bookshop offering a diverse and distinctive selection of books for all ages.
Copper Dog Books
272 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
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Phone: (978)969-3460
Website: https://www.copperdogbooks.com/
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Copper Dog Books offers a quality selection of a wide range of book, book-related products, gifts, and cards with stellar customer service in downtown Beverly, MA, a beautiful ocean-side community. Working as a dedicated community partner and creating a destination of discovery for our customers, the store expanded into the storefront next door in summer 2020. The owners, Meg Wasmer and Julie Karaganis, are Beverly residents who are devoted to books and committed to serving our customers.
Dogtown Book Shop
132 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
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Phone: (978)281-5599
Website: https://www.dogtownbooks.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
Dogtown Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore serving Gloucester since 1997. Their mission is to be the best destination for Gloucester’s local and visiting readers, writers and creatives, and to connect people with the books that they will love.
lala books
189 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01852
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Phone: (978)221-5966
Website: https://www.lalabookstore.com/
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lala books is here for the readers. Those who have been reading for a lifetime, those still chewing on the corners of books, and everyone in between. lala books wants to become your place to browse new titles, to meet friends, to explore ideas, to share stories.
Maxima Book Center
1717 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
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Phone: (781)457-6185
Website: https://www.maximacenter.com/
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Maxima Book Center is a family-owned gift and bookstore since 1997. Their first shop in Arlington, MA has been known since the beginning as a well-curated destination for unique, beautiful, eclectic, and fun gifts for all. After a successful pop-up venture in Lexington, MA in 2019, the wife & husband team decided to expand and open a permanent location, this time a bookstore. In September of 2021, Maxima Book Center in Lexington, MA was born!
Molly’s Bookstore
667-669 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
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Phone: (781)620-1466
Website: https://mollysbookstore.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
Molly’s Bookstore is a Latina-owned independent bookstore in Melrose, MA. Offering book clubs, events, and a wide range of books.
The Purple Couch Bookshop
350 Winthrop Avenue
Unit 9B
North Andover, MA 01845
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Phone: (978)557-2187
Website: https://purplecouchbookshop.com/
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
The Purple Couch Bookshop aims to be your source for a curated selection of new titles for all ages. They hope to foster a sense of community as we share discussions with you on new books in various genres with our book clubs. The Purple Couch is passionate about literacy and want to create a love of reading from an early age with their story hours.
Saltwater Bookstore
134 Washington Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
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Website: https://www.saltwaterbookstore.com/
Social Media: Instagram
Saltwater Bookstore is located in the beautiful, seaside town of Marblehead, MA. Nestled in the heart of the historic district, Saltwater’s storefront at 134 Washington Street was built in 1790 and is full of classic New England charm. Thoughtfully designed with a cozy, coastal vibe, they invite you to spend time browsing their curated adult and children’s rooms, enjoying their custom reading nooks, and engaging with other local book lovers. Saltwater loves being your community bookstore!
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
12 Spruce Street
Acton, MA 01720
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Phone: (978)274-2757
Website: https://www.silverunicornbooks.com/
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The Silver Unicorn Bookstore is Acton’s independent bookstore. Located in the heart of West Acton Village, the shop welcomes and serves people of all ages. The Silver Unicorn Bookstore will serve you by stressing convenience, curation and community. They want their humble little bookstore to be a meeting place for everyone in the Acton community and beyond.
Whitelam Books
610 Main Street
Reading, MA 01867
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Phone: (781)779-1833
Website: https://www.whitelambooks.com/
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The goal of Whitelam Books is to provide the people of Reading and surrounding communities with personal, insightful service to obtain the next great book they’ll read or give as a gift.
In addition to offering a curated selection of new books across a wide variety of genres, Whitelam Books also offers other unique literary gift items including mugs, t-shirts and prints, toys and board games, and storybook-related toys and puppets, greeting cards, and reading-related items like reading glasses and book lights.
Wicked Good Books
260 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
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Phone: (978)594-1938
Website: https://sillybunnysalem.com/
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Wicked Good Books is Salem’s indie bookstore, welcoming locals and visitors from around the world since 2014. We offer a wide selection of new titles and local favorites. Also popular are hoodies, mugs and more featuring our kitty logo.
