Newtonville Books

Name: Newtonville Books
Address: Newton, MetroWest

Newton, MetroWest

Newtonville Books is a bookstore in Newton that hosts author talks, storytimes, and book clubs. Upcoming events include author conversations in mid-to-late November, a storytime, Guna's Book Club, and a Prospect Street Writers House holiday party on November 30.

Official website ↗

Getting there & nearby

Somewhere to eat

Tatte Bakery & Cafe (1241 Centre Street)under 0.1 mi
Jinny's Pizzeriaunder 0.1 mi
Little Big Dinerunder 0.1 mi

Reviews & write-ups

Google Review ↗ — “A beautiful bookstore . With a wide selection of books . The most friendly staff . A metered parking lot across the street with plenty of parking.”
Google Review ↗ — “One of the best around. I brought my young kids in and we had a great time and got just the right gifts.”
Fig City News ↗ — “Mary Cotton and her husband, Jaime Clarke, are living their dream of owning their own bookstore, Newtonville Books, and providing what Mary calls a 'happy space' for their many customers.”

Upcoming events

Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 7:00 PMMari Howes discusses The Tribes in conversation with Jenna BlumNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PMM. Terrill presents The Violin Maker in conversation with Janet Rich EdwardsNewtonville BooksNewtonLecture / talk
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PMEvan Brooke presents Madeline McKnight Signs Off in conversation with Emily FranklinNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PMAaron Tillman presents Lucy Miles' Photogenic Mind in conversation with Beth CastrodaleNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMM. T. Anderson presents Stealing Saint NickNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 AMStorytime with Rina Horiuchi SchoriNewtonville BooksNewtonLecture / talk
Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PMGuna's Book ClubNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 4:00 PMNatalie Silverstein discusses Simple Acts of Care: How to Help When Loved Ones Are Hurting, in conversation with Jessica FeinNewtonville BooksNewtonWorkshop / class
Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PMProspect Street Writers House Holiday PartyNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Wed, Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PMMandy Silverman presents Twisted: A New Approach to Challah, Babka, and Other Twisty BreadsNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Thu, Dec 3, 2026, 7:00 PMBrian Hoefling discusses Dryads: Spirits of the Trees, in conversation with Katie StryjewskiNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 PMMatthew SalessesNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors
Tue, Jan 12, 2027, 7:00 PMBernadette Murphy discusses What kind of Mother in conversation with Alden jonesNewtonville BooksNewtonBooks / authors