点评:By chance, I wandered into this bookstore when it opened in mid December 2024 and have been a fan ever since. It’s the first bookstore devoted to romance in the Boston area and has now won several awards (Best of Boston 2025, 2026, and Boston Business Women’s Award for Best Bookstore 2025).
Every kind of romance story imaginable can be found on the shelves. There’s also general fiction, young adult titles, and a children’s section. In addition, a good selection of related merchandise is available.
The cozy bar/cafe area has been under renovation this August and is due to reopen in a few days. During previous visits when the cafe was crowded, I always met interesting people. One time, a couple from Vermont on a day trip to Cambridge, shared their table with me. It was a pleasure to speak with them.
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and also help with the many author and special events. I’m looking forward to the annual “Practical Magic” celebration in October.
During my visit earlier this week, I was surprised to see a special exhibit, “Holding the Moment: the Romance Cover Art of Elaine Gignilliat.” I looked her up online and was astonished at the passionate life she had lived! She could have written her own romance novel.
This bookstore is a gem; recommended with pleasure!
翻译:机缘巧合之下,2024年12月中旬这家书店开业时我顺道逛了进去,从此便成了它的忠实粉丝。这是波士顿地区第一家专门经营言情类书籍的书店,如今已斩获多项奖项(2025年与2026年的“波士顿最佳书店”奖,以及2025年“波士顿女性商业奖”中的最佳书店称号)。
书店的书架上摆满了各式各样、应有尽有的言情小说。此外还有普通小说、青少年读物以及一个儿童读物专区。这里有种类丰富的相关纪念品可供挑选。
那个温馨的酒吧/咖啡区在八月份进行了翻修,预计几天后重新开放。以前每次咖啡馆人多拥挤时,我总能遇到很有趣的人。有一次,一对从佛蒙特州来剑桥一日游的夫妇与我共用一张桌子,和他们聊天真是愉快。
这里的工作人员友善且知识渊博,还会协助举办各类作者见面会及特别活动。我十分期待十月份举办的年度“实用魔法”庆祝活动。
本周早些时候我去逛书店时,惊喜地发现了一个特别展览——“定格瞬间:伊莱恩·吉尼利亚特的言情小说封面艺术”。我在网上查阅了她的资料,对她充满激情的一生感到惊叹不已!她简直可以自己写一本言情小说了。
这家书店真是个宝藏之地,强烈推荐给大家!