If you have a hankering for a certain book, with a certain je ne sais quoi, just explain your likes and dislikes to one of the staff at Wellesley Booksmith and you’re sure to leave with a page-turner. The children’s section is ample without being overwhelming, and story hour Fridays at 10:30 is popular. Chairs scattered throughout make browsing that much more comfortable. Even dogs are welcome, and the shop gives out free bones to its four-legged patrons.

Wellesley Booksmith, 82 Central Street, 781- 431-1160, wellesleybooksmith.com