Thoreau's Bookshelf

Thoreau's Bookshelf sits in the literary heart of America, just minutes from Walden Pond, the Old Manse, and the homes of Emerson, Hawthorne, and the Alcotts. The store takes its location seriously, maintaining exceptional collections in transcendentalist philosophy, nature writing, and American literary history. A rare books alcove features first and early editions of Thoreau, Emerson, and their contemporaries. Yet the store is far from a museum piece; contemporary fiction, environmental writing, and modern philosophy fill the majority of the shelves. The attached cafe offers a seasonal menu inspired by local farms, and the garden courtyard hosts readings on warm summer evenings.