“Independent bookstores have become a place where community ties are strengthened; something we need more of in our online world. To this end, we’ll be hosting book events – especially ones to support local authors. Hummingbird Books will be a magical place where children discover a love of reading and how reading connects us to others as we search for ideas, wisdom, or just a break from reality. The shop has also given me the opportunity to execute a vision with two exceptional, local women. They are my partners in Hummingbird Books, and I love being part of an all-female, all-star entrepreneurial team,” says Wendy Dodson, owner of Hummingbird Books.

Founded in 2022

If everyone were a reader, the world would be a better place.

A welcoming community destination for finding the latest bestsellers alongside the classics, Hummingbird Books offers an extensive collection of adult and children’s books that showcases a mix of local and widely beloved authors.

Founded by Boston native Wendy Dodson, Hummingbird Books is Wendy’s first bookstore in the Boston area. Previously, Wendy owned the famous Valley Bookstore in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where the store has been inspiring and connecting its community through books for over 80 years.

Wendy brings her passion for books and her vision for a neighborhood bookstore to The Street, located just a few blocks away from her family. Wendy is joined by her exceptional team - Andrea Chiang, Alexis Greiner, Shelley McHale, Rachel Walerius - who helped open the store three years ago and integral to its success.