New england mobile book fair had decided to move when the lease on its 32,000squarefoot space in newton highlands ended in march, wanting to downsize significantly after several years of sales declines. New england mobile book fair to stay in newton newton. Find new england mobile book fair in newton highlands with address, phone number from yahoo us local. New england mobile book fair, newton, massachusetts. New england mobile book fair looks for new home again patch. New england mobile book fair gets temporary home northland. New england mobile book fair now closed newton highlands. After some 65 years in newton, the new england mobile book fair is facing slumping sales and rising costs that have put its future in doubt. Longtime new england mobile book fair home hits the market. New england mobile book fair looks for new home newton, ma after some 65 years in newton, the new england mobile book fair is facing slumping sales and rising costs that have put its future in. For over 60 years, providing new englands best book selection and prices. New england mobile book fairs former home is now on the market.
New england mobile book fair to stay in newton news. Newton, ma the new england mobile book fair on needham street has been more than a place to buy books throughout the past six. Please consult government travel advisories before booking. New england mobile book fair gift card newton upper falls. The store provides discounts on new and remainder books of every type.
The new england mobile book fair is not closing up shop after high rent almost forced it to. Now, i remember a time when 3 large bookstores ruled the city of newton. Started in 1957 by the late former harvard universitytrained chemist louis strymish, the new england book mobile doesnt look much different today than its rather homely warehouselike origins. The bookstore itself moved last year to a storefront further down needham street, but the long, warehouselike space it once occupied has sat vacant, according to the newton needham regional chamber. If you cannot find a good book here youll never find one anywhere. See 10 photos and 5 tips from 459 visitors to new england mobile book fair. Gift cards for new england mobile book fair, 241 needham st, newton upper falls, ma. May 17, 2017 the new england mobile book fair, an institution that has been a key part of the literary community of the newton area for more than a halfcentury, has found a new home on needham street in the n 2 innovation district. New england mobile book fair opens again newton, ma patch. Jun 14, 20 new england mobile book fair, beloved in newton and beyond for its eclectic book collection and quirky setup, is well on its way of reorganizing the store and computerizing much of its inventory.
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The new site is the marshalls plaza, just a few blocks away, and offers a more affordable option for the independent bookstore. Please consult government travel advisories before. It is not really a fair but rather an enormous book store with a fair like atmosphere. Tom lyons, who bought the store in 2011, said earlier this year that he wanted to cut his inventory of a million volumes, and carry more. It operates a warehousing facility spread over an area of more than 35,000 square feet. New england mobile book fair opens in new location shelf. Feb 14, 2020 new england mobile book fair opens again newton to hold citywide vote on northland project in march. Take exit 19 b and follow the road you exit on to for approximately a half mile. New england mobile book fair strikes deal to stay in newton. The registered agent on file for this company is thomas l.
Great selection of cookbooks, joirnals and nature guides. New england mobile book fair in newton upper falls, ma get driving directions to 241 needham st, ste 4 newton upper falls, ma 02464. New england mobile book fair newton upper falls ma image. New england mobile book fair, 241 needham st, newton upper falls, ma, 02464, us. Feb 14, 2020 new england mobile book fair looks for new home newton, ma after some 65 years in newton, the new england mobile book fair is facing slumping sales and rising costs that have put its future in. Newton, ma independent book store lovers take heart. New england mobile book fair is a higher education company based out of 82 needham st, newton, massachusetts, united states. The amazing, nofrills new england book mobile fair, newton. Boston realty advisors to sell new england mobile book fair. Mobile book fairs former home is reborn as small business hub. The 54yearold new england mobile book fair, a newton landmark for book lovers and one of the few remaining independent booksellers, has a new owner.
The bookstore will be moving to marshalls plaza, just a few blocks from its longtime 82 needham st. New england mobile book fair, beloved in newton and beyond for its eclectic book collection and quirky setup, is well on its way of reorganizing the store and computerizing much of. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. Dec 03, 2019 a visitor to the building that once housed the new england mobile book fair might not recognize the renovated space at 84 needham st. Doctor stay by me is a medical memoir about his 51 years as a practicing cardiologist in boston. Jun 22, 2016 for 54 years, providing new englands best book selection and prices. Lyons and is located at 8284 needham street, newton highlands, ma 02461. For over 60 years, providing new england s best book selection and prices. New england mobile book fair newton 2020 all you need to. Best independent bookstores in new england new england today. New england mobile book fair 241 needham st, ste 4, newton.
New england mobile book fair i only came for one book. New england mobile book fair has new owner boston herald. Through a series of 44 humorous, tragic, and ultimately uplifting short stories about his patients and experiences, dr. After years at the 82 needham street location, that space is now closed, but despite talk that the iconic independent bookstore might be shuttering. All are categorized well with most being discounted. May 17, 2017 fans of the new england mobile book fair will happy to learn that they wont have to travel too far to visit the beloved independent bookstore in its new space.
Patch reporter jenna fisher can be reached at jenna. Marshalls plaza at 241 needham street will be the future home of new england mobile book fair. May 17, 2017 the iconic new england mobile book fair is staying in newton for at least another two years. Founded in 1957, new england mobile book fair is a familyowned bookstore that offers a collection of cookbooks. Mobile book fairs former home is reborn as small business. New england mobile book fair finds a new home in newton. In march owner tom lyons announced the stores plans to move from the large warehouse location. New england mobile book fair 241 needham st newton upper. The following shops are equally excellent, and on a different day may well have made my list. Review of new england mobile book fair, newton, ma. Nov 22, 2011 the boston areas iconic bookstore in newton, mass. Oct 25, 2018 hammers, dust and broken pieces of wood are flying inside the building that served for a halfcentury as the home of the new england mobile book fair.
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