Raven Used Books

23 Church St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 USA

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“A book for everybody!”

Established in 2005, Raven Used Books in Harvard Square has established itself as one of the best scholarly used book stores in the country. The shop stocks about 16,000 carefully selected used books and specializes in Philosophy, Social and Political Theory, Anthropology, History, Poetry, Music, Theology, Art and Architecture. The store is weighted towards university presses rather than general presses in these fields. We also stock very strong sections of Literature, Science, Linguistics, Film Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, International Studies, Social Criticism, Drama, and more. We purchase over 1100 books every week at this location and all books are priced between 50% - 80% off the cover price.

Reviewed by
Aaman L.

November 04, 2023

Great selection, some digging turns up good finds at reasonable prices. The store has a diverse selection of books on many topics including history, art, and culture. Read more

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Anonymous B.

January 07, 2023

Super great bookstore with a homey/nostalgic feel and super kind staff! They can get a bit busy but for good reasons! There is a huge selection of books from new to used and a variety of prices!... Read more

Reviewed by
Katherine C.

June 07, 2017

It's hard not to place Raven Used Books at the top of my favorite book stores. I try to stop by once every few weeks for a new read; I'm usually able to find an inconspicuous gem in stock. I... Read more

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gingermob

I can really appreciate a well-ordered and intelligent bookstore for adults. Skip the latest bestseller and treat yourself to a book that you might otherwise avoid because it looks difficult. Read more

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