Wellesley Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	82 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482, USA
Phone:	+1 781-431-1160
Site:	store.wellesleybooks.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 9AM–9PM 11AM–6PM

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Sarah Barnes

Anywhere my little furry friends are welcomed is good with me. I like being able to take my small well behaved dogs into a store and they are welcomed. When I lived in Wellesley for a short time I could actually walk to this store from my home. I enjoyed going here and browsing the complete selections they had. I enjoy how this locally owned store treated its customers and showed them by their welcoming manner. Often I would purchase new book and when done I could trade in those for resale in the used book part for credit. I know people can do this online but there is something so satisfying as going into a store and actually holding the book in your hands. Flipping through the pages, reading snippets throughout to decide if it is interesting or not. Some if this is lost just clicking through pictures of books on a screen.

Caitlin McGlynn

I love this bookstore. Its great. The people that work here are super helpful. They offer great advice on books and will order anything that do not have in stock. They wrap your gifts. They surprisingly have a great card selection. Sometimes better than Paper Source. They also have some great small gift ideas, interesting games and stationery. They have a wonderful childrens section in the back of the store and a used book area in the basement. I am always amazed at the great authors they bring into the store. They are the perfect local booksmith, a real part of the community. I gave it four stars because the book selection in comparison to Brookline Booksmith is a little weak. Check out both!

Dwain Ruiloba

I love this book shop. I have "weird taste" in books, often seeking out books that are not currently on the best-seller lists, but that have some je ne sais quois that makes them stick in the readers mind. I find that the staff-curated shelf of "staff picks" books always has something that Im intrigued enough by to splurge on. The staff is helpful and there are a lot of cute gift options and kids books. I would park in the back lot, as this area of Wellesley is busy and on-street parking can be hard to find. Good place to stop into when you want to buy a little something for yourself, (but not a frappucino or pedicure.)

lissa lewis

I love this bookstore. I live in Concord but I will drive over to Wellesley Books because they have unique book signings and unique merchandise you wont find anywhere else. Their Customer Service is the best. I was once looking for a specific coin bank for my son and the buyer personally went looking through their store for it but could not find it even though their system said they had 4. She promptly called me when she found it and I was able to secure this very unique item. I always find unique items for presents that I could not find anywhere else. I highly recommend this store.

Michael Maggard

Free parking in back, lovely benches out front to sit on & people watch. *Very* knowledgeable staff always willing to help pick out just the right book(s). This is a must stop before any trip to pick up reading supplies, not just _any_ but, again, the *right* ones (no disappointments trapped on a long flight!) Plus, on principal, support a great local bookstore.

A Private User

What we can learn from books is just phenomenal. When we combine learning with nice people, you get something that only a hand-full of places can offer. This is one of those hand-full.

A Private User

This is an awesome local book store. They have a lot of authors doing book readings and they have a great selection of used books. The staff are very friendly.

Kevin Zheng

I love supporting our local small businesses, especially this bookstore. All the staff are super knowledgeable, and can help pick out the perfect book!

Allie Mathews

Wellesley Books is an awesome store with a great atmosphere. I love going in there to browse, and the used books and classics are a great deal.

Heather Adams

Great selection and warm, inviting space. Helpful staff that will order what you are looking for.

Aaron Pressman

Fifth star if theyd add a second shelf of scifi. Otherwise cant miss local bookstore.

Greg Chittim

Great local bookstore. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Bobby Gerjarusak

Lovely bookstore. Easy parking. Friendly.