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Take note of these six Boston stationery stores

Browse crisp new notebooks, locally-themed office supplies, seasonal decor, and more at one of these six local shops.

An employee holds a planner and a variety of pens in front of a display of colorful notebooks

Head to Somerville’s Tiny Turns Paperie to browse a rainbow of planners, cards, and pens.

Before the homework comes the back-to-school haul. Whether you’re stocking up on supplies for a new semester, or just love scent of a new planner, get the tools you need to organize your fall at these stationers across Greater Boston.

Gus & Ruby | 99 Charles St. | Monday-Friday 10 a.m-7 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Gus & Ruby’s treasure trove goes beyond paper goods. Peruse a selection scented lotions, trendy jewelry + seasonal decor at the local chain’s Boston location.

Papercuts | 60 South St. | Tuesday-Saturday 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m. |
Find your new favorite notebook or stationery set while you pick up fall reading at this women-owned bookshop in JP.

Tiny Turns Paperie |1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Open daily at 11 a.m., hours vary
Tiny Turns Paperie makes big moves this fall, as the shop upgrades to a more spacious storefront within Union Square’s Bow Market.

Brookline Booksmith | 279 Harvard St., Brookline | Open at 9 a.m. Monday-Saturday, open at 10 a.m. Sunday, hours vary
Browse the recently-expanded stationery section for locally-themed supplies + stonewear that will add personality to any office.

Albertine Press | 1309 Cambridge St., Cambridge | Open daily at 11 a.m., hours vary
This Inman Square gem boasts an Instagram-worthy cornucopia of stickers, stationery, and self-care treats like candles + tea.

Bob Slate Stationer | 30 Brattle St., Cambridge | Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Located just steps from Harvard University, this well-stocked Cambridge staple is over 90 years old for a reason.

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