Grolier Poetry Book Shop, Harvard Square
5 people recommendvia r/boston, r/CambridgeMA5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Grolier Poetry Book Shop is a Harvard Square shop dedicated solely to poetry, described as an old one. Several people recommend it: one says it is a must for anyone interested in poetry, one says they love it, and another says not to miss it on a Harvard Square bookshop tour.
Address
Grolier Poetry Book Shop, 6 Plympton St, Cambridge, MA 02138
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialist books
- Known for
- Poetry
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Santillana810 in r/boston · May 2025variety
Recommends Grolier Poetry for anyone interested in poetry.
- Recommendsu/moorecows in r/CambridgeMA · Oct 2025
Expresses fondness for this poetry bookshop, named right after another favorite.
- Recommendsu/DataRikerGeordiTroi in r/boston · Jul 2025
Says not to miss this Harvard Square poetry shop, part of a suggested bookshop tour.
- Recommendsu/yerbamateblood in r/boston · Oct 2026
Suggested as a top pick, described as an old shop specializing in poetry.
- Recommendsu/4Real_Psychologist in r/boston · Aug 2025
Agrees with the parent that this poetry bookshop is a good pick.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.