New Indie Bookstore ‘Hummingbird Books’ To Open In Chestnut Hill

CHESTNUT HILL, MA — Hummingbird Books, a new independent and female owned bookstore, is set to open at The Street Chestnut Hill this spring.

Hummingbird Books will offer a large collection of adult and children’s books that showcases a mix of local and widely beloved authors. In addition to its book selection, Hummingbird Books will offer a variety of games, giftable items, candy, and stationery, as well as in-store programming including story times and book signings.

Founded by Boston area native Wendy Dodson, with local team members Andrea Chiang, Clarissa Murphy, and Rachel Walerius, Hummingbird Books is Wendy’s first bookstore in the Boston area. She is also the owner of the famous Valley Bookstore in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

“Independent bookstores have become a place where community ties are strengthened; something we need more of in our online world,” said Dodson in a statement. "To this end, we’ll be hosting book events – especially ones to support local authors. Hummingbird Books will be a magical place where children discover a love of reading and how reading connects us to others as we search for ideas, wisdom, or just a break from reality. The shop has also given me the opportunity to execute a vision with two exceptional, local women. They are my partners in Hummingbird Books, and I love being part of an all-female, all-star entrepreneurial team."

Hummingbird Books will join several other local and female owned businesses currently at The Street, including STUDS, The Vault Nantucket, Legit Activewear, Eyespot, and Bianca.

For more information and updates on Hummingbird Books, please visit www.hummingbirdbooks.com and follow Hummingbird Books on Instagram and Facebook.