The New England Mobile Book Fair in Newton, Mass., has amazingly survived the big-box world of chain book stores — someone should write a book on this!

Started in 1957 by the late former Harvard University-trained chemist Louis Strymish, the New England Book Mobile doesn’t look much different today than its rather homely warehouse-like origins. But then again, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. The book selection is vast, customer service prompt and straightforward (following Strymish’s business model), and the overall experience, extraordinary — especially the prices:

20% off Hardcovers and Paperbacks Everyday
30% off NY Times Bestsellers in Hardcover
40% off over 50 current Cookbook Bestsellers

“Book” some time at this local Boston landmark!

New England Book Mobile Fair
82-84 Needham St.
Newton Highlands, MA
Tel. (617) 964-7440