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Grolier Poetry Book Shop

6 Plympton Street · Harvard Square · since 1927

Poetry, and only poetry, since 1927.

The oldest continuously operated book shop dedicated solely to the sale of poetry books. Open Wednesday to Saturday, eleven to seven.

Call (617) 547-4648Email the shopDirections to Plympton St

Through this door

  • Charles Olson
  • Anaïs Nin
  • Seamus Heaney
  • Frank Bidart
  • Robert Pinsky
  • David Ferry
  • You, Wednesday to Saturday

The shop’s own history names these poets among its visitors.

“Poetry, we believe, has a lot to offer if only readers can learn to tap its powers.”

The Grolier’s history page
1927 to nowThe owners, the poets, the pressThe press & the prizeDiscovery Award books, the Grolier Poetry PrizeVisitHours, phone, directions
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