Your neighborhood bookstore

Come visit us in Chestnut Hill!

An independent, local, female-owned and operated store, Hummingbird Books is a community destination for an extensive collection of adult and children’s books and showcases a mix of local and widely beloved authors. Hummingbird Books is a magical place where children discover a love of reading. At Hummingbird Books, we believe reading connects us to others as we search for ideas, wisdom, and sometimes just provides a much-needed break from reality.

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Have you seen the tree?

Let’s discover together! Come by and check out the Great Oak Tree at Hummingbird Books and discover all the kid’s corner has to offer, including games, STEM learning tools, toys, and books galore!

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Happy customer! Nine-year-old Ashton had one mission when he walked into @hummingbirdbookstore today: to get the new installment of the Wild Robot series by Peter Brown (@peterbrownstudio). We’re thrilled to say he left with a huge smile and hi
Wendy Wednesday Pick: “Real Americans” by Rachel Khong “This book had all the right things: family saga, flawed characters, multiple timelines, well-placed plot twists! Sign me up! It’s up there in page count, but it never fe
It’s new release Tuesday! Enjoy this sunny day with a new book! Whether you like non fiction (check out Challenger by Adam Higginbotham) or fiction (we’re so excited for @christinalauren The Paradise Problem), we’ve got you covered!
We are so excited for our story time this coming Sunday, May 19, with @elizabethsuneby! Join us to hear her read her book “No Room For A Pup!” at 11am. #indiebookstore #storytime #noroomforapup #localauthor #chestnuthillma #newtonma #bro