Newtonville Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	10 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459, USA
Phone:	+1 617-244-6619
Site:	newtonvillebooks.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 11AM–7PM

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Kimberly Richardson

I am very disappointed in the experience we had with Newtonville Books. We ordered a book over the phone to be signed by the author and shipped to our home. This book was meant to be an exciting birthday present for our daughter. The address was confirmed and our card was charged. A week and a half after the author had signed the book, we called to check on where it was, and an employee said it should arrive by the end of the week. We waited until the following Monday. Still no book. I called again the next day, now almost 2 ½ weeks later, and talked to another employee. I asked if I could get a way to track my book. She directed me to talk to the owner Mary. I left a message and sent an email. I waited a couple of days, no response, and emailed again. Still no response. I called one more time, with no response. So here we are- 3 weeks later. I wish the owner would acknowledge the mess up and rectify the situation, but has not, so we have disputed it with the credit card company. Newtonville Books is an embarrassment to independent bookstores. When a store is run like this, customers have no choice but to go to Amazon instead.

Sarah Barnes

This is a great little bookshop. At first, I was incredibly confused. The name of the store is Newtonville Books, but it isnt in Newtonville. Weird huh? Well anyway, walking in was extremely pleasant. The store is beautiful. Modern, clean, small yet effective. Lots and lots of book throughout the front section, which is all windows looking out to Newton Centre and Langley, and the back is cozy, sweet, with lots of chairs and lots of books. Their was a childrens section off to one side, and lots and lots of gifty items in the front of the store, all not too expensive and great ideas for birthdays or holidays. I will definitely be returning. This is one great, local bookstore, that is cozy & quaint, yet not as overwhelming as the New England Mobile Bookfair. Hidden at the beginning on Langley Road, in Newton Center next to Jumbo Seafood and Walgreens, directly off Centre Street. 5 stars.

Nancy Tener

I love this independent bookstore. The staff are extremely helpful. They know their stock and if they dont have the book you are looking for they order it. Their estimate of the waiting time is usually accurate. I have done this dozens of times and never had a problem. In addition, the bookstore space quickly converts to an event space where writers speak. Hint: if the writer is Atul Gawande, get there early!!

Terry Walker

What a great local bookstore! Its really cute in here and filled with lots of nice little knickknacks (pretty postcards, mugs, and other small trinkets) in addition to a decent selection of books. I also noticed they have a nice childrens section as well. I highly recommend checking this place out!

A Private User

Its a nice little bookstore and they typically have a good selection of books. Theyre close to my school so I typically go there if I need a book for school, I can almost always find what Im looking for.

Barbara Dumas

This is a great bookstore with a good selection, and great author events. With the ability to browse, receive a member discounts, and order quickly and easily - this bookstore is among the best.

JC Littlefield

Its not Amazon so dont expect to order books by phone. .. expect to have a great time looking at and talking about books.

Rohit Kilpadi

Beautiful small book store. Great diverse selection of books. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great author events

Joshua Herzig-Marx

Its not big and its not as cheap as Amazon but my kids love visiting and they often just great authors.

A Private User

Go see the new store. Its a bookstore lovers dream come true. 10 Langley Road in Newton Centre.

Zack Worden

Super friendly staff who suggested my next book (after the one I bought).

Mark Lowenstein

Great local resource. Neat selection, great author events.