owen+sage is run by Sarah Taylor DeHaan. They believe in protecting the planet we call home. They believe in community over competition and that by lifting up our fellow small businesses owners we will all soar. We believe in giving back as much as we can. As a small business and citizens of this earth, we commit to fight for change, equality, and social justice. Please visit their store.

owen+sage
81 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
(508) 366-4959

Founded in 2020, Charter Books is a Newport-based business whose mission is to cultivate community and a robust local culture through a broad selection of books, programming, and the free exchange of ideas. We’re committed to exceptional customer service and the values of inclusion, diversity, and independence. The name of our bookstore is a tribute to the Newporters of 1663 who placed their faith – literally – in the power of the written word to enact change and secure essential liberties. Please visit their bookstore.

Charter Books
8 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 236-8678

Island Books is run by Laurie Sutherland and is a locally owned independent bookstore serving Newport County since 1993. Our centrally located store in Wyatt Square in Middletown proudly serves both the year-round and seasonal communities of Aquidneck Island. Rhode Island Monthly has named us the best independent bookstore in Newport County every year since 2006! We pride ourselves on our carefully chosen selection of titles in fiction, biography, history and current issues. Of course, no bookstore is complete without a children’s section full of classics and new favorites for all ages. Ours is second to none! Just as important as our books is our outstanding service. Our booksellers delight in helping our customers find just the right book.

Island Books
Wyatt Square, 575 E Main Road,
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-2665

Julie and Jeff Kinney have created a cornerstone in downtown Plainville, MA with an indie bookstore, a café and an event space. An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café is a beautiful community gathering place where you can meet amazing authors, enjoy breakfast or lunch, or relax with your new book and a beer (or glass of wine).

In 1998, Jeff Kinney came up with the book idea for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, a story about a middle-school weakling named Greg Heffley. The first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book was published in 2007 and became an instant bestseller. There are now more than 200 million copies of the series in print worldwide. To date, the online version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has more than 80 million visits and is typically read by more than 70,000 kids a day. The book series has remained on the New York Times bestseller lists since the publication of the first book and the books are currently available in 76 editions in 64 languages.

On December 14, 2020, Jeff Kinney interviewed Jake about his book, One Wants to be a Letter, and growing up with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Both Jake’s book and Jeff’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series are about being different and finding your true self. Watch their conversation on YouTube.

Tatnuck Bookseller, one of the largest independent bookstores in New England, Massachusetts, has been in business for 46 years. They promise you will find miles of smiles in their aisles.with about 300,000 book titles. Founder and owner Larry Abramoff says, “We don’t have cashiers, we have booksellers. These are people who know books. They love to read, and they’re ready to share their knowledge with you. Tatnuck is more than a bookstore — it’s a destination and a place to ‘feed your head.” There’s always something new ‘in-store’ for you at Tatnuck Bookseller.

Tatnuck Bookseller
Westborough Shopping Center
18 Lyman Street
Westborough, MA 01581
Store: (508) 366-4959
Cafe: (508) 366-5383

Wellesley Books is a locally-owned, independent bookstore, known for our helpful staff, outstanding children’s department, and unique selection of gifts for all ages. A destination for readers in the heart of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Since 2010, we’ve been known for our outstanding children’s section, unique gifts and knowledgeable booksellers.

Owner Alyson Cox is a librarian, teacher, mom, and lover of books. Word on the Street is the culmination of her life-long dream. Their mission is to share the joys and educational benefits of books and reading with families in our beloved community.

Word on the Street
109 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 603-2022

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore is Acton’s independent bookstore. Located in the heart of West Acton Village, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore serves customers of all ages. We’ll serve you by stressing convenience, curation and community. They strive to make their humble little bookstore to be a meeting place for everyone in the Acton community and beyond. The Silver Unicorn Bookstore was founded and is owned by Paul Swydan. Formerly and always a sportswriter, Paul most recently wrote for FanGraphs and Boston.com, and has written for a variety of outlets, including The Boston Globe, ESPN the Magazine, Pitchfork and Baseball Prospectus.