Side Quest Books and Games, Bow Market Somerville
5 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Side Quest Books and Games. A couple of people point sci-fi and fantasy readers toward it, and one describes its selection in that area as small but carefully chosen. At the Bow Market location in Somerville, one person praises a curated tabletop roleplaying selection and mentions game nights, while another says it stocks the newest releases and has a welcoming community. One visitor who has been to the Somerville shop says it has become a favorite.
Address
Side Quest Books & Games, 1 Bow Mkt Wy Ste 32, Somerville, MA 02143
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialist books
- Known for
- Sci fi and fantasy, Tabletop roleplaying books
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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/blue_orchard in r/boston · Sep 2026variety
Lists Sidequest Books among shops where zines can be found.
- Recommendsu/JusMiceElf in r/Somerville · Apr 2026variety
Recommends stopping by and praises its thoughtfully chosen range of tabletop roleplaying books.
- Recommendsu/Honeycrispcombe in r/boston · May 2025variety
Recommends Side Quest for sci-fi and fantasy, calling its small selection well-curated.
- Recommendsu/thehikingharpy in r/boston · May 2025variety
Says this Somerville shop has become a favorite, especially for sci-fi and fantasy readers.
- Recommendsu/michaericalribo in r/boston · Apr 2026variety
Says it stocks the newest releases and has a friendly community; recommends the shop.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.