Reading Room
Reopening May 24
Welcome to our Reading Room! Operating as a bookstore, a library, and an information center, it’s a place to discover spiritual solutions to life’s challenges. The Reading Room is open every day to people of any faith or of no faith. You’re welcome to explore on your own or chat with an attendant to find inspired ideas that lead to renewal and healing in your life, in the community, and in the world.
What you’ll find at the Reading Room
Explore an ever-expanding searchable database.
Find tens of thousands of articles and testimonies of healing from 1883 to the present. You’re sure to find inspiring ideas on topics that are important to you!
Discover a robust library.
Classic and out-of-print books ranging from Bible history to inspirational poetry to spiritually based living provide rich resources for discovery.
Spend some time reading, studying, or praying.
The Reading Room’s atmosphere is designed to support your spiritual growth!
Meet our pastor.
The Holy Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy are our dual and impersonal pastor, providing a spiritual guide to life. Additionally, discover a range of Bibles and Bible study tools as well as other writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
Check out the most current issues of our magazines.
The Christian Science Journal, the Christian Science Sentinel, and the Herald of Christian Science each support humanity’s spiritual progress with inspiring insights and verified testimonies of healing.
Browse our collection for youth.
Books and other resources help children and teens see the Bible’s relevance to their lives and the value of cultivating a relationship with God.
Study the weekly Bible Lesson.
Consisting of Bible verses on a specific subject along with related passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, these lessons support inspiration and healing throughout the week.
Learn about an extraordinary life.
Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and founder of Christian Science, devoted her life to the betterment of humanity through an understanding of the laws of God.
Read The Christian Science Monitor.
Read or listen to this award-winning international newspaper offering calm and thoughtful coverage that leads to solutions.
Find non-English items.
Spanish editions of our most popular items are in stock, and many items are available by special order in up to 19 languages.
Enjoy audio content.
Inspiring songs, hymns, and audio books in CD and mp3 formats bring comfort and joy!