We believe in the power of the written word + shared stories.

Small but Mighty

Brewster Book Store is a full service, independent book store.

Open year-round, our store is filled to the brim with books, toys, games, greeting cards, and unique gifts. We are proud of our collection of Cape Cod books, our extensive children's section, and our wide selection of hardcover and paperback books for readers of all tastes and ages.

But that doesn't even begin to describe all that we offer. We host book signings, events, book clubs, and story time. We special order books and often have them within 1-2 days. We give educators a 20% discount on all classroom purchases. We provide complimentary gift wrapping. And our favorite service, we make personalized book recommendations. There is not much better than making a good book match!

At Brewster Book Store, we are passionate readers who love talking about books. We believe in the power of the written word and shared stories. We believe books can change lives, and we believe that everyone can develop a love of reading.

Bookseller checking a customer out at Brewster Book Store

Our customers have widely varying reading experiences. Many are avid readers who browse or eagerly ask for new recommendations. Others are more hesitant, having not yet experienced the joy of the “right” book.

Regardless of where you are on your reading journey, we are honored to welcome you to our store. Whether you just want to browse, or you like the kind of personal service that only an independent bookstore can offer, we are here for you!

A history with deep roots.

Founders John and Nancy Landon opened The Brewster Book Store in a 1982 Spring blizzard with one room, 3,000 books, and three customers (all family members!). Under their leadership, the store grew in size and patronage and became a go-to for literary lovers.

A new chapter.

Ownership transitioned from the Landon family in fall of 2021 to Jessica MacKenzie Devin and Sue O’Malley, two friends committed to carrying on Nancy Landon’s vision for the book store - that of a community-minded resource for readers of all ages and interests. Jessica’s deep Brewster Book Store roots (daughter and niece of the store’s original managers, she began working there at 13!) coupled with Sue’s passion for creating community connections make them logical stewards of the store’s next chapter. They join a team of incredibly knowledgeable booksellers who have helped make the Book Store a favorite summer and year-round destination.

Exterior view of Brewster Book Store and garden

Our Team

Jessica

Growing up without a TV, I read and read and read. Still do - plus I have discovered audiobooks, so I read while I’m up to my elbows in soil and putting miles onto my car. I devour books with intriguing stories about people - real or imagined. While my reading preferences skew pretty sharply towards contemporary, literary, and historical fiction, I’m also a sucker for memoirs, young adult fiction, and children's picture books.

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Sue

I love historical fiction because I like to learn things as I read while enjoying the embellishments allowed in fiction. I love being a grandmother of five and showing them - and others - the wonders of gardening.

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Jane

A bookseller for over 40 years, my favorites include well-written novels, historic fiction, entertaining and non-creepy mysteries, and any book that makes me laugh.

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Leslie

Literary fiction, cereal boxes, and street signs, I read anything I can get my hands on and I get really caught up in whatever I do read. When I was ten, I took Island of the Blue Dolphins out of the library and went on to renew it each week for the entire summer because I loved it so much. Two summers later, Salem’s Lot left me convinced that my cat was a vampire, and I wouldn’t let him come into the house. Nothing beats a good story!

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Priscilla

“Yet stones have stood for a thousand years, and pained thoughts found the honey of peace in old poems.” - Robinson Jeffers

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Emma

I am a seasonal reader - historical fiction in the winter, middle grade fiction in the spring, lighter fiction in the summer, and cozy mysteries in the fall - and I’m passionate about children’s literature, which is often full of joy and hope. Whether I am hiking, working outdoors, or traveling, I always have a book in my bag!

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Elisa

Hi! My name is Elisa. I have worked at the Brewster Book Store since the summer of 2021 after teaching in elementary school for many years. I have always loved reading biographies, historical fiction and picture books. My bookseller job has encouraged me to explore Middle Grade Fiction and Magical Realism. What Fun!

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Michelle

I’m a gardener, artist and writer. My love of books comes from my very, very patient mother who would read us stacks upon stacks of books. My favorites are nonfiction - nature, bio, memoirs, food lit, travel. I love reading about people and the earth, about places I may never get to see, about the ways we hurt each other, heal each other, and laugh with each other. I am all over the place!

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Sadie

My name is Sadie. I have worked at the bookstore for three years. I read a lot of young adult and fantasy. When I am not working, I enjoy dancing and hanging out with my dog.

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Phoebe

I enjoy reading a variety of genres. My favorites are thriller, mystery and fiction. You can find me reading no fewer than three books at the same time. When I’m not reading, I enjoy running track, baking scones and more, and keeping up with today's top hits in the music world.

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Vanessa

I am an animal and book lover. My favorite books usually involve unhinged female protagonists. I also enjoy movies, pop culture, folk art, and antiquing. I live on Cape Cod with my husband and senior dog.

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Stefanie

I like books that are multilayered in perspective and stories with a strong sense of place - even ones told by a bird! I am an artist, I like to bake, and I work at BBS to feed my book addiction.

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Caroline

I am an avid reader of romcoms, mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction. When I’m not reading, I enjoy baking, traveling, paddle boarding, volunteering at the Family Pantry of Cape Cod, and walking with my dogs. This summer I am sampling variations of purple cow ice cream across Cape Cod!

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Chiaria

This is my first year working at the Brewster Book Store and I am so excited! Some of my favorite book genres include historical fiction and young adult fiction. Other than reading, my favorite activities are dancing and acting.

favorite reads coming soon!