Brown Bookstore

This is easily the most fun I have had shopping at a college bookstore (CU bookstore is great, but I worked there for 10+ years, and am twice an alum, so I cannot include them and be objective). The merchandise is great, the prices are great, and the employees are incredibly helpful. Sean-Patrick has gone above and beyond to help me.

Nice store with 3 levels and LOTS of Brown merchandise! They have text books for students, accessoiries, clothing, all kinds of souvenirs, and much more...

Most incredible experience my daughter has ever had. Her goal is to attend Brown, so on vacation we decided to check out the bookstore and grab a souvenir. The staff there was so incredible including one amazing woman who decided to bless it forward. It made the entire vacation. We cannot thank her enough. Hopefully she sees this time know how much it meant. Loyal future Brown kid!

The Brown University bookstore in it's redesigned space is a great place to browse for favorite Alumni gear, accessories, your class and college needs but also a good cafe break. Their incorporated cafe space brings a much desired flexible space for students, locals and visitors alike to enjoy a snack and some conversation.

What a great spot! Right on Thayer St. With so many great books and a very diverse selection. Also lots of school merch, everything one would expect at a school book store.

Have always wanted a "Brown" sweatshirt, so as we were in the area I made the executive decision to divert over to Providence to visit Brown and get me a sweatshirt. Brown is a beautiful University and my Sweatshirt is also beautiful.

Staff there is amazing! Love how soft spoken and caring they are! So helpful with everything!

the items are all looks really good and tempted to buy all back home!

Staff are friendly to help with any questions. However, the coffee shop is closed for good, as the brown swags and merchandise dominate the store space. It goes with the growing university reputation and market for selling their logo goods at a fairly high price.

So many fun things to look at and fantastic books!

A great store to find a book or a gift

Love that this is open to the public. Staff are friendly and helpful.

I visited for the second time on 10/16/21 and it was quite crowded. It is understandable since students and parents wanted to make sure they have almost everything for the winter - which is coming fast - other than the crowd I did find a quiet place upstairs where I found the cutest child clothing, got a set for my nephew and my little niece, found a great selection of children's books, which I decided on buying two. Also, while browsing I found some keychain for my keys, and a large Latin Dictionary book (which I plan on buying on my next visit). The kids loved their little outfits and their books! Now I know next time go back during weekday, less people. Also, the only staff member I found was very informative and helped me to check out the items.

Wonderful selection of items representing one of the greatest Ivy league schools in the nation. Some things are pricey but they have a clearance rack. Unique finds for all ages.

Place to get Brown merchandise. They also have some Rhode Island postcards. I did not see any Rhode Island magnets which I was looking for. I guess that is something you can find in a different store.

What an academic bookstore should be. Not just another chain bookstore masquerading as one. Unfortunately the book section keeps shrinking.

Went to Bookstore three times over reunion and commencement week-end. Got EVERYTHING I needed including a Brown hat, tie, bag, books, graduation card, and.... did I know I needed this... Brown chocolate!

The service was great and fast... they had set up some additional cash registers to handle the rush and it was fast and smooth.

I like the new designs they have for the Brown t-shirts. Got one that I am going to wear often.

Am going back to look for more books today.... :)

I had to stop in while my son was being recruited for a Ph.D program. I wanted to buy one of most everything but the selection was so great I'd have to open a charge account for sure.
I finally selected a beautiful soft T-shirt with the name "BROWN" the logo (?) and year 1764 in the center then "UNIVERSITY". Also got the lanyard keychain, Brown University.
This bookstore is so large I couldn't believe there was an upstairs and a downstairs. I didn't have time to explore them. I know upstairs was more technology items. Downstairs was the bookstore. The street level is all the clothing and anything Brown to suit your desire to show your pride.
The staff was also very friendly, had natural smiles and a willingness to help if you wanted it. They had no problem stopping what they were doing to ring up my order, that was so refreshing. I will be back when my son is an actual Ph.D student come September.
This has got to be the best college bookstore I have visited since buying items to show off my pride for my son. 100% best!!

I am Deaf and sometimes hard for me to shop in place with hearing staff. it make me nervous because I have no English voice. Brown University bookstore WOW!! I meet nice young Deaf worker, he help me find everything I need plus more too, so relief and happy to have someone speak my language it is very hard to find in store. Thank you thank you thank you for support Deaf proud workers (and also beautiful things you sell!) 🙌🤟🏽

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, great location, excellent selection. Website could be updated. Highly recommended!