Harvard Book Store

When you open a book store across the street from the most heralded institution in American academics, it better be one damn fine shop. Fortunately, Harvard Book Store lives up to its high expectations. The store's high shelves stock a massive selection of books, with an especially abundant non-fiction section. Furthermore, the store has succeeded in fostering a community of book lovers. Among the shelves are insightful staff recommendations, while author events and readings are a daily occurrence. It would be a crime to enter the store and not head downstairs for their used and remaindered books section; you'll find some of the best deals in town there.

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