Wicked Good Books: A Literary Haven in Salem

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Newton, head east on E 4th St towards N 1st Ave. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with N 11th Ave. Turn left onto N 11th Ave and walk for 0.3 miles. At the next intersection, turn right onto E 1st St. Continue for another 0.2 miles until you reach the junction with E 2nd St. Turn left onto E 2nd St and walk for 0.4 miles. When you reach the roundabout, take the second exit onto E 3rd St and continue for 0.1 miles. Finally, turn right onto N 10th Ave, and after a short walk, you will find Wicked Good Books located at 260 Essex St.

• Bicycle

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the Newton Public Library located at 100 N 3rd Ave. Ride south on N 3rd Ave for 0.4 miles until you reach E 4th St. Turn right onto E 4th St and continue for 0.5 miles. When you reach N 11th Ave, turn left and ride for 0.3 miles. At E 1st St, turn right and cycle for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto E 2nd St and continue for 0.4 miles. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto E 3rd St and ride for 0.1 miles. Finally, turn right onto N 10th Ave and after a short distance, Wicked Good Books will be on your right at 260 Essex St.

• Public Transit

  To reach Wicked Good Books via public transit, go to the nearest bus stop at the Newton Depot located at 101 N 2nd Ave. Take the bus route that heads towards Salem. After approximately 20 minutes, get off at the Essex St & N 3rd Ave stop. From there, walk east on Essex St for about 0.2 miles. Wicked Good Books will be on your left at 260 Essex St.