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Broadside Bookshop

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Visitors praise Broadside Bookshop for its wide selection of books, including children's titles, unique gifts, and helpful staff. Some reviewers note that the store's interior can feel cramped, making it difficult to navigate, and one mentioned it might not feel welcoming to conservative voters.

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Address
247 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
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Phone
+1 413-586-4235
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Website
broadsidebooks.com
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Price Range
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About this place Broadside Bookshop

Broadside Bookshop is an independent bookseller in downtown Northampton, Massachusetts. It isn't a queer bookstore. It's a mainstream shop that happens to be gay-friendly, which makes sense given Northampton's long-standing lesbian and queer community. You'll see that history reflected on the shelves here. Our data lists the location as Thornes Marketplace, but most people know it as 247 Main Street. Verify the address before you head out to avoid confusion. Hours are straightforward: Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm; Sundays, 11am to 5pm. They host occasional author readings, so it’s worth checking the event calendar before your visit. The walk to Main Street’s cafés and adjacent shops is short.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 18:00
Monday 10:00-18:00
Tuesday 10:00-18:00
Wednesday 10:00-18:00
Thursday 10:00-18:00
Friday 10:00-18:00
Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday 11:00-17:00

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Safe space Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Air conditioning Mixed LGBTQ+ Walk-ins welcome WiFi Year-round

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105 reviews

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Phoebe Murtagh
Phoebe Murtagh Jun 2026
★★★★★

I love this shop.

Eirini P.
Eirini P. May 2026
★★★★★

Cute local bookstore with a wide variety of books. Also really cute knick knacks and merch. It’s a great place to find quirky gifts for loved ones.

Alexis Rieger
Alexis Rieger May 2026
★★★★★

Cute bookshop had some interesting finds but didn't have allot of an educational section. Everything is kind of tightly together it's hard to walk around and feels claustrophobic but overall it was a cute shop and the cashier was nice.

Eric Furman
Eric Furman Apr 2026
★★★★★

Was about to buy something but heard staff person (owner?) Trashing vegetarians so walked out

Adam Wuoti
Adam Wuoti Feb 2026
★★★★★

This is an interesting find. They had a lot good books for sale. There were many cool magnets available too. The staff here were very friendly and professional. Unfortunately the interior of the building is not best suited for a guy of my size to move around without bothering others. There is plenty of street parking available outside. We are looking forward to going back again soon!

Alexander Ellis
Alexander Ellis Feb 2026
★★★★★

Well, it's a great book store. It's not the most welcoming of places for a conservative voter but it's still got a good selection.

Tom Tremblay
Tom Tremblay Dec 2025
★★★★★

Top notch local bookstore. They go out of their way to be helpful.

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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