Brookline Booksmith
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Brookline Booksmith

279 Harvard Street | Brookline / Coolidge Corner

About

Brookline Booksmith is a landmark independent bookstore in Coolidge Corner, founded in 1961 and known for its beloved Used Book Cellar and packed calendar of author talks and book clubs. For larger programs it frequently partners with the Coolidge Corner Theatre across the street, and the store has expanded its footprint with adjacent space additions in 2020 and 2022. Set at Harvard and Beacon Streets, it anchors a highly walkable district of restaurants and arts venues.

Getting there

Parking

Metered street parking on Beacon Street and public lots on Centre Street one block from Harvard Street; meters are free after 8:00pm and on Sundays/holidays. Additional paid garage parking is available at the Courtyard Marriott on Webster Street.

Public transit

MBTA Green Line C branch to Coolidge Corner (Harvard St & Beacon St); MBTA Bus 66 runs along Harvard Street between Nubian Square and Harvard Square with stops at the Harvard/Beacon intersection.