Books

"I smile at the pile of books I found waiting for me here, wonder how 
many will get read, and whether I shall be the wiser for having read them."
-Bernard Berenson in a letter to Isabella Stewart Gardner, August 1, 1906

Illuminated manuscripts, a photograph of Walt Whitman, and even a lock of Nathaniel Hawthorne's hair: are just a few of the treasures in the vast collection of books, letters, and memorabilia that Isabella Stewart Gardner amassed.

Gift at the Gardner offers an eclectic array of books: from art history to poetry, literature to young readers, and more, start your literary collection with our featured titles today!