History
Out of the ashes of the legendary Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops (1927-2009) has sprung the phoenix of Boswell Book Company. Employing all former Schwartz employees, and with the blessings of Schwartz owners Carol Grossmeyer and Rebecca Schwartz, we reopened the Downer Avenue location of Schwartz only 10 days after the store closed. With a fresh coat of paint, and a rejiggering of fixtures, we aim to continue the fine tradition of bookselling that Schwartz encompassed, focusing on service and selection, and adding a touch of whimsy.
Specialties
Boswell Book Company (you can call us Boswell Books too) is a new and second-hand general bookstore, that offers an interesting selection and a pleasant atmosphere. We've got bargain books, magazines, a great kids section, cards, plush, some other random items (we're currently hot on sock monkeys and robots). Check out what local book clubs are reading, or maybe browse our philosophy case or art history shelf.