Commonwealth Books

Amazing antique bookstore of old books and prints. This store is well organized and collected by this gentleman. The old prints are precious. Make sure to come here to look for any book to pick up and not to find a specific book.

📚 Commonwealth lived up to the hype. I've been to their sister store in New Orleans a few times and have heard that this was the main store. I loved every minute of being in this amazing bookshop with tons of used and rare books. Fantastic selection across many genres and decades. A great collection of maps and old world antique pictures and prints as well. Friendly and helpful staff.

For anyone who loves to browse in book stores, this is a must visit in Boston. Filled with used books and maps, this is a great place to pop into. The books are well sorted (fiction is alphabetical too!) and it was easy to find particular authors and genres. Staff are very friendly and can help you track down books as well. I thought the prices were reasonable and on a par with other used book stores in the city. If you're looking for a bargain, there's also a small $1 stand outside too!

Such an extensive history selection! I’ve looked so hard for Dutch history books and found more here than I have anywhere else

easily one of my favorite places. people are friendly and very chill, and even though i found it on accident, it immediately enchanted me; the variety and quantity of books is massive and beautiful, and furthermore, it was novel and fascinating for me to see the collection of rare books and detailed map and prints. the interior and exterior draw you in, and the almost out-of-the-way feel only added to the magic. lost a couple hours before i knew it. admittedly, i spent much more time browsing than choosing, and i would definitely come again just to look at everything for an afternoon. highly recommend bringing a friend that also loves bookstores (or books, or prints, or a general literary aesthetic).

Absolutely beautiful bookstore. I simply adore the chaos of books everywhere. It’s very cozy and in a world of modern/luxury stores that feel empty and cold, it’s always a pleasure to walk into Commonwealth Books. I always end up leaving with 5+ books.

I love this bookstore. I discovered it while on grand jury duty for Suffolk County for three months. I stop in whenever I get downtown during the day 3-4 times a year. Great atmosphere, fantastic selection, very helpful employees.

Friendly staff with an AMAZING selection of classic books. Popular writers will sell out quick, but if you’re willing to explore the store it’ll be 100% worth it.