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We hope you like the new website! Read more to find out what's new and to get a preview of exciting things to come.Read now
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Can't find it? We can help!
If you have done a site search and not found a result, don't give up. We have thousands of used books that aren't listed on our website, and we can order most new books.Read now -
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Happy New Year! And a store renovation update
Read nowHappy New Year! Many thanks to our friends and customers for your support this year. 2021 continued to have its challenges for all of us, but we were pleased to have a strong fall and holiday sales period. Now, in...
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Banned Books Week 2021
Read nowBanned Books Week is September 26 - October 2, 2021. We are proud to carry a number of banned books in-store, and only some are listed online -- you can find our collection here. Also, head over to the American...
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Masks required again.
Read nowSorry, but due to Franklin County's latest transmission numbers, we are following the CDC's recommendation to require masks indoors at our store for all customers, vaccinated or not. If you forget your mask, we still have some available for free....
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Summer Vacation!
Read nowWe'll be closed for a short break beginning Sunday, July 18, reopening with our regular hours on Wednesday, July 28. Also note that we have expanded our Saturday hours: 10 - 1pm and 4 - 7pm. If you aren't vaccinated,...
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A note on our mask policy
Read nowDear customers and friends, Following last week's CDC announcement, the state of Massachusetts has determined that beginning 5/29 fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear face coverings inside or outdoors. Under both state and federal guidelines, individual businesses can...
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What a Year
Read nowMarch 14, 2020 was our last 'normal' day of business before COVID. It was also one of our best sales days ever at Federal Street Books after only five months under our ownership. There's no way we could have predicted...