# More Than Words Bookstore & Event Space: Thrift Store in Boston, MA

> More Than Words Bookstore & Event Space is a thrift store in Boston, MA.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/ma/boston/more-than-words-bookstore-event-space/

> More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 242 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118
- Phone: +1617-865-6473
- Website: http://www.mtwyouth.org/
- Google rating: 4.6 from 336 reviews
- County: Suffolk County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.343342899999996,-71.0633824
- Last verified: 2026-09-19
- Star breakdown: 5★ 268, 4★ 43, 3★ 6, 2★ 4, 1★ 15

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods
- Service options: In-store shopping, In-store pickup
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking

## What reviewers mention

friendly staff (32), used books (17), donations (14), gifts (14), reading room (9), kind staff (6), book donation (5), event space (5)

## Hours

- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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