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Amherst Books has operated from the same Main Street location since 1972, serving generations of UMass and Amherst College students alongside townspeople who take their reading seriously. The poetry section is the store's crown jewel, spanning an entire wall and featuring everything from ancient verse in translation to the latest small-press chapbooks. Emily Dickinson's presence is felt throughout, with a dedicated display honoring the town's most famous resident. The philosophy and literary criticism sections reflect the academic rigor of the surrounding institutions without ever feeling stuffy. Used books are shelved alongside new titles, encouraging the serendipitous discoveries that make physical bookstores irreplaceable.
Amherst Books has operated from the same Main Street location since 1972, serving generations of UMass and Amherst College students alongside townspeople who take their reading seriously. The poetry section is the store's crown jewel, spanning an entire wall and featuring everything from ancient verse in translation to the latest small-press chapbooks. Emily Dickinson's presence is felt throughout, with a dedicated display honoring the town's most famous resident. The philosophy and literary criticism sections reflect the academic rigor of the surrounding institutions without ever feeling stuffy. Used books are shelved alongside new titles, encouraging the serendipitous discoveries that make physical bookstores irreplaceable. Located in the heart of Amherst, Massachusetts, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1972, making it 54 years of championing books and readers.
Weekly poetry readings, monthly philosophy discussion groups, annual Emily Dickinson birthday celebration, and visiting scholar lectures.
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