Broadside Bookshop In Massachusetts, Open For More Than 40 Years, Is A Book Lover's Dream
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 29, 2020
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Booklovers aren’t picky. Give us a good book and a cozy place to relax, and we’re happy for hours. It’s probably safe to say that we also love exploring bookshops for new (and old) treasures as much as we love getting lost in a good book. Even if your to-read pile of books nearly reaches the ceiling, you’ll find a ton more amazing finds at Broadside Bookshop in Massachusetts, an ideal destination for book lovers.
The world has certainly changed since Broadside Bookshop in Northampton first opened its doors in 1974. One thing, however, hasn't changed.
Booklovers can find a large selection of books and, if you can't find the book you want in the shop, ask one of the staff to check the 2.4-million titles to which they have access.
Popular children's series like The Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Kids 18 and younger can even sign up to become part of the bookshop's Young Reader Review Program.
The program allows independent readers to read books sent by publishers then to write a review on those books. Kids can even keep their copy when they're finished reading.
Broadside Bookshop also hosts events, such as author visits and poetry readings, throughout the year, making it easy for booklovers to get involved in the community.
If you can't make it to the bookshop, which sits just down the street from Smith College, you can order online. Books can be picked up at the shop, or you can have them shipped to you.
Have you been to Broadside Bookshop in Massachusetts? Share your experience in the comments! If you like huge bookstores, plan a visit to Used Book Superstore in Burlington, which boasts an inventory of more than 100,000 books.
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