Open since 1961, Brookline Booksmith hosts author events, talks, and poetry readings. Brookline Booksmith is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.