The best book, hobby & craft shops in Northampton

3 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Booklink Booksellers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Booklink Booksellers is that small bookstore with a loud voice, a fun card collection, and plenty of sale picks. If you can't spot your…

150 Main St

“Booklink Booksellers is that small bookstore with a loud voice, a fun card collection, and plenty of sale picks. fm audiobooks make it easy to keep your TBR moving.”

From the Northampton newsletter, October 8, 2026

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Book Moon

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Northamptonites, when your shelves beg for something new, Book Moon delivers that satisfying browse-only-to-leave-with-three-books energy,…

86 Cottage St (Easthampton)

“Northamptonites, when your shelves beg for something new, Book Moon delivers that satisfying browse-only-to-leave-with-three-books energy, with smart staff picks, surprises you didn’t know you needed, and enough range to rescue any reading slump. A dependable go-to whenever you crave a real bookstore moment.”

From the Northampton newsletter, September 11, 2026

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

Mountain Farms, 335 Russell St (Hadley)

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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