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Harvard Book Store
A locally owned independent Cambridge bookstore known for new, used, and remaindered books plus author events.
Why it belongs in the guide
Harvard Book Store has operated as an independent Cambridge landmark since 1932. Its official site highlights new, used, and remaindered books, staff curation, author events, warehouse sales, and a history of bookselling innovation. It is not affiliated with Harvard University.
Good for
- Independent bookstore
- Used books
- Author events
- Harvard Square
Published hours
Retrieved 2026-07-16. Confirm on the official site before visiting.- Monday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM