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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 Textbook Department supplies Brown University students with the course books
and materials for over 700 University classes each semester.
• Used Textbooks • Buyback Programs • Professional & Technical Reference • Medical Reference

Need help with funding for textbook and other course material expenses?
Information on Hope Scholarship Tax Credit

Select Medical Books - 80% Off - All Sales Final
Sale tables located on Main Stair Landings

Browse our shelves and find a diverse collection ranging from major publishers and small presses to chapbooks produced by Brown students and local authors.

We can special order books for you, ship them, or deliver locally.

Call or e-mail us at: 401-863-3168 or general_books@brown.edu

• Apparel & Gifts
• Alumni & Alpert Medical School Merchandise
• Academic Regalia

We offer Brown clothing, gifts, and fine keepsakes.

The Technology Center offers members of the Brown Community: • Great academic discounts on Macs, Dells, and Office software • Apple products, including Macs, iPads, iPods, software & more • Dell computers, Windows software, Printers, Peripherals & more • Authorized Apple and Dell Service Center • Computer diagnostics, repair, and upgrades

Come see us for your Back-to-School technology needs.

College Hill Cafe, which is owned and operated by Blue State Coffee, is committed to philanthropy, environmental sustainability, and community involvement. Blue State Coffee donates 5% of sales to non-profit organizations. As of July 2010, Blue State Coffee has donated over $175,000, including Rhode Island organizations such as Books are Wings, The Learning Community, and Crossroads RI.

--Serving artisan, organic, fairly traded coffee that is roasted locally by New Harvest Coffee Roasters and featuring a fresh, local menu from local vendors.

The Brown Bookstore hosts a variety of academic and popular author readings,
featuring events with best selling authors and Brown University Faculty.
Events at the bookstore are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Fun-filled educational Cub Explorers children's programs - meets on select Saturdays at 2 p.m.

The Brown Bookstore has been located at 244 Thayer Street, since the opening of the Brown Office Building in 1970. The Bookstore is an anchor store to the Thayer Street retail district on College Hill in Providences historic East Side. The Bookstore attracts students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, area residents and professionals. The Bookstore is known for its general and academic book selections, and quality Brown gifts and apparel, cards, stationery, supply and computer products, also for its friendly atmosphere and good service. Self-operated by Brown University, the Brown Bookstore is proud of its status as an independent university and community focused bookstore.