Paper & String Books

Paper & String Books

Paper & String Books | Independent Bookstore | Hamilton, MA

About Paper & String Books

Paper & String Books is an independent bookstore in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, offering books, gifts, and community programming for readers of all kinds. A welcome addition to the North Shore’s trail of indie bookstores, the shop is built around three simple pillars — books, crafts, and community. Furthermore, Paper & String makes it easy to support independent bookselling both in person and online.

Our Experience

Paper & String maintains curated staff reading lists spanning fiction, mystery, romance, historical fiction, cookbooks, and children’s books — reflecting genuine enthusiasm for the books on their shelves. The store also hosts a rotating calendar of community events throughout the year.

Core Offerings

• Curated book selection across genres
• Gifts
• Staff reading lists and recommendations
• Book clubs meetings
• Author events and book signings
• Needlecraft Nights
• Online shopping through Bookshop.org
• Audiobooks through Libro.fm

Community & Events

Community is central to what we do. The store hosts book clubs, author signings, craft nights, and local gatherings throughout the year. The “I’m Not Much of a Reader” Book Club is a particularly welcoming option for those who want the community without the pressure. Additionally, the store participates in local events like the Hamilton Wenham Pride Picnic.

Craft Nights

We host craft nights, including Needlecraft Nights — a relaxed, community-focused gathering for anyone who likes to stitch, knit, crochet, or simply enjoy good company while making something by hand.

What Makes Us Special

Paper & String Books is a small, community-rooted shop where books and good company live under one roof. It is the kind of place worth seeking out — and worth coming back to.

Contact

Address: 59 Railroad Ave, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: (978) 626-1104
Website: paperandstringbooks.wordpress.com
Shop Online: bookshop.org
Audiobooks: libro.fm
Instagram: @paperandstringbooks
Facebook: Paper & String Books

Books, crafts, community — Paper & String Books is where the North Shore comes to read, make, and belong.