Annie's Book Stop of Worcester

The little bookstore that's bigger on the inside

Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to support our local creative community, particularly our local authors. Many of our events and interviews highlight and spotlight our local creators, and we keep a display of local authors. This year, if you’re looking for a very special gift that gives back to your local creators, take …

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Are you looking for a unique gift that could work for any holiday or party? Something that’s not only beautiful but useful and good for the environment? Check out our selection of Upcycled Bags by long-time friend and volunteer at Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester, Dot Woodcock! Jeans, skirts, shorts, and more have been repurposed …

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Happy July! For those of you looking to beat the heat and support a local, American business—Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester on 65 James Street is OPEN THIS WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 for regular hours (10:00 AM – 8:00 PM).  Come in for some air conditioning and Great American Literature (and other great books, too!) We …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to shine our Friday Spotlight on Gabri (Gil) Kakins, who will be at our 65 James Street store TOMORROW, JUNE 2, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM as part of our Creating in the Trans Community panel celebrating Pride Month with the Rainbow Readers of Massachusetts. Gabri (Gil) Kakins …

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On this Memorial Day, the staff at Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester remembers all of our military who died in service to this country. As you enjoy this unofficial beginning to summer, take a moment to think of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms. We also wish safe travels to all our friends …

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We are halfway through April—and it’s already been quite a busy month! We had a most wonderful time at all of our events this weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out for our Friday the 13th Dark Poetry Open Mic with Featured Readers with Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Morgan Sylvia, doungjai gam, and Trisha J. Wooldridge; …

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It’s April… with a snowstorm that’s a day late to be an April Fool’s day trick. But we are open! The wicked snow fits our “April is the cruellest month…” theme, at least? We also hope all our friends and family made it to and from any holiday gatherings they attended this weekend—and that they …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to shine our spotlight on Amy Maranville, one of the authors who will be at THIS SUNDAY’s Bharat Babies event from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Amy Maranville has been with Bharat Babies since the very beginning. She has a BA in English literature and anthropology from Smith College, …

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Spring Solstice is this week: Let’s see if our lion turns into a lamb soon with the ever-changing weather reports. Speaking of weather, since they keep changing the forecast for this week, do keep an eye on our Facebook page for any changes in opening or closing times depending on weather! (Hopefully, we’re almost done …

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Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is happy to shine our spotlight on artist Tim Palin, who will be visiting our 65 James Street store as part of the Bharat Babies creative team on Sunday, March 25, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Tim Palin is an independent art director, designer and illustrator who works primarily in …

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