Long Brothers specializes in Pacific Northwest history, Chinese history and culture, underground movements and fine art.

The 55,000-square-foot fair can be overwhelming for the casual bibliophile, but Smith has some suggestions. “The big trend this year is books by women and black authors,” he says.

Five Centuries of Books Find Home in Square A manuscript is displayed in the new rare book store at 5 JFK St. The owner has yet to decide on a name for the store.

In the store, books retail for $1 to $10, with a limited collection of rare books for $25 to $100. Before moving into the 4,000-square-foot storefront, carpenters installed a bathroom, a back ...

Specialty Book Store Opens in Square A Scholar’s Bookstore owner HOWARD FELDSTEIN showcases his collection of rare books at his new Harvard Square store.

A SQUARE MEAL: A CULINARY HISTORY OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION By Jane Ziegelman and Andrew Coe Harper, $26.99, 314 pages, illustrated This is one of those rare books which deliver more than they promise.