The cornerstone of bustling Thayer Street, a gateway to the University and beyond, and a destination for visitors from around the world, the Brown University Bookstore is the premier bookstore in New England.
Our extensive and dynamic selection of scholarly, literary, general and children's books (as well as our outstanding selection of apparel, & merchandise) place us at the vanguard of bookselling today.
The Brown University Bookstore Textbook Department supplies Brown University students with the course books and materials for over 700 University classes each semester. The department has a large supply of used books, roughly 35% of books offered. Buyback programs are also offered. In addition, the Textbook Department maintains the Professional/Technical Reference Department and the Medical Reference Department.
The Brown Bookstore prides itself on offering our customers the greatest assortment of titles in every subject. Browse our shelves and find a diverse collection from both major publishers and small press offerings to chapbooks produced by Brown students and Providence authors. Our expansive collection is sure to impress, and if by chance you can’t find the book you are looking for, we will order it and ship it for you. We also deliver to our customers in Providence. Call 863-3168 for more information
You’ll find Brown clothing, gifts, school supplies and fine keepsakes for your home and office in the Campus Shop. Discover items designed for family members, friends and alumni while browsing through our updated selection of Brown memorabilia. Show the world your Brown spirit!
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The Bookstore’s Technology Center is committed to bringing the best personal computing experience to the Brown community through its offering of leading edge technologies. Our alliances and partnerships with the worlds’ largest educational distributors and technology partners make it possible to provide innovative products, special discounts and competitive pricing. Its staff of certified technicians and engineers is also able to provide superior service and support.
College Hill Cafe is committed to what we call "sustainable capitalism": we strive to be a model for how 21st century businesses can marry capitalism, philanthropy, and sustainability with customer and community involvement. Blue State Coffee donates 10% of sales to local causes. We have given away over $50,000 to Rhode Island organizations like Summerbridge, College Visions, Save the Bay, Farm Fresh RI, and New Urban Arts. Proceeds from online sales support national organizations such as National Even Start and Stop Global Warming. Our customers determine how to allocate this money by voting for one of several causes.
The Brown Bookstore hosts a variety of author readings and events throughout the year. Past readings have included Professors Gordon Wood, Howard Chudacoff , C.D. Wright, and John Wideman. Popular authors such as Jhumpa Lahiri, Howard Norman, and Dave Eggers have also read at the Brown Bookstore. Events are always posted on our website.
Our Cub Explorers children’s program meets every Saturday at 2 pm. These programs are fun filled and educational, utilizing instructors and curators from Brown departments and museums along with community resources
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