Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store Locally Owned. Independently Run. Since 1932. Harvard Book Store is an independently run bookstore serving the greater Cambridge area.
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The bookstore is located in Harvard Square and has been family-owned since 1932. We are known for our award-winning author series and for an extraordinary selection of new, used, and remainder books.

09/03/2026

Marlon James knows something about how it feels to disappear. In conversation with Saeed Jones at the Brattle Theatre last night, Marlon James discussed identity and the experiences that shaped his new novel The Disappearers.

Finished with all your summer reading, and need to refresh your shelves for the fall? Sounds like it's the perfect time ...
09/02/2026

Finished with all your summer reading, and need to refresh your shelves for the fall? Sounds like it's the perfect time to shop our Fall Virtual Warehouse Sale! We've got thousands of discounted new books for all ages and readers, including cookbooks, fiction, picture books, art, history, and more.

Our virtual doors will open starting at 9AM on Friday September 4th and close Sunday September 6th at 11:59 PM. Members of our (free!) Frequent Buyer program get early shopping access to our Virtual Warehouse Sale starting at 9AM on Thursday, September 3. You must be a member of our frequent buyer program before Thursday for early access.

Shop the sale at hbswarehousesale.com

Which of these fluffy friends should be our next Dog of the Week? Say hello to:• Leela• Leche• CodyComment on who you th...
08/16/2026

Which of these fluffy friends should be our next Dog of the Week? Say hello to:
• Leela
• Leche
• Cody

Comment on who you think should be the next

Last week's Dog of the Week was Miles! Congrats Miles! 🎉

(Psst--DOTW doesn't have to be a dog! We welcome all furry friends on leashes or in carriers.)

A busy week at the bookstore means seeing more of our best (and fluffiest) customers! Say hello to:• Miles• Luna• Julie•...
08/09/2026

A busy week at the bookstore means seeing more of our best (and fluffiest) customers! Say hello to:
• Miles
• Luna
• Julie
• Penny
• Suga
• Rosie

Comment on who you think should be the next

It was a close race, but last week's Dog of the Week was Blue! Congrats Blue! 🎉

(Psst--DOTW doesn't have to be a dog! We welcome all furry friends on leashes or in carriers.)

08/09/2026

Thank you for your patience during our unexpected closure yesterday afternoon. We appreciate your understanding!

Harvard Book Store will be back open for our regular Sunday hours of 10am-9pm!

08/08/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closing the store early today. We expect to be back open for our normal hours tomorrow, but please check Harvard.com for updates.

We're thrilled to partner with New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang on a preorder campaign for her newest novel,...
08/08/2026

We're thrilled to partner with New York Times bestselling author R.F. Kuang on a preorder campaign for her newest novel, Taipei Story! All copies ordered before Thursday, August 20th will be signed by Kuang. Kuang will also sign copies of the Babel Collector's Edition. Click here to order: https://www.harvard.com/list/rf-kuang-signed-copies

We will be temporarily pausing our used book buying program beginning on Sunday, August 16th. The program will resume on...
08/03/2026

We will be temporarily pausing our used book buying program beginning on Sunday, August 16th. The program will resume on Tuesday, October 6th. Visit harvard.com or check our social media pages for updates!

So many furry friends visited the store this week! Say hello to:• Alaska• Cody• Mooshoo• Sammy• BlueComment on who you t...
08/02/2026

So many furry friends visited the store this week! Say hello to:
• Alaska
• Cody
• Mooshoo
• Sammy
• Blue

Comment on who you think should be the next

Congrats to last week's Dog of the Week, Elsa!

(Psst--DOTW doesn't have to be a dog! We welcome all furry friends on leashes or in carriers.)

Here's a roundup of the furry friends who visited the store this week:• Elsa (The booksellers would like me to add that ...
07/27/2026

Here's a roundup of the furry friends who visited the store this week:
• Elsa (The booksellers would like me to add that she is 15, blind in both eyes, and just ate half a cheeseburger next door.)
Comment on who you think is the
Congrats to last week's DOTW, Jolly!

Address

1256 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02138

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 9pm

Telephone

+16176611515

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