Since 1993 The Raven has been a favorite feature of downtown Northampton.
Aside from providing many genres of popular books, The Raven has been a valuable part of the five college community, specializing in academic and scholarly titles. We have large sections of philosophy, history, eastern and western religion, Greek and Roman classics, science, black studies, radical studies, and much, much more.
Raven Used Books
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Discover Raven Used Books
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Sell Your Books
The Raven specializes in academic books and books published by university presses. We also buy a variety of other kinds of books provided they are up-to-date and in good condition!
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Our Book Selection
We offer a wide range of books from scholarly novels, academia, paperback fiction, mass-market mystery, science-fiction and more! Give us a call to learn more or visit us in store!
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Rare and Unusual Books
Something a little extra for those looking for specialty books including rare novels, limited editions, and antiques. These exclusive books are not directly on shelves!
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Raven Merchandise
If you wish to pick up an item at the store, please call in your order directly (413-584-9868) to one of our staff or just come by – we’re open!
What you’re looking for is right here at Raven Used Books!
We offer a wide variety of fiction, poetry, philosophy, cookbooks, gardening, eastern and western religions, fantasy and science fiction, mystery, Native American studies, women’s studies, Black studies, Greek and Roman classics, history, science and nature, children’s books and much, much more.
Looking for a specific title? Give us a ring!
The Raven Used Books Team
Our Team
In 1978, Betsy Frederick, moved out to Western MA from Gloucester to attend UMass Amherst, where she studied art. After a variety of jobs, including the Albion Bookshop in Amherst, she found herself working at the Montague Bookmill, a used bookshop.
Along with fellow book aficionados, John Petrovato and David Lovelace, she opened the Raven in Northampton in 1993.
Betsy is now the sole owner of the business in Northampton. The name Raven is taken from the Edgar Allen Poe poem. Betsy created the popular Raven logo using a linoleum block printing process. It is now emblazoned upon our totes, mugs, and colorful t-shirts.
