Independent Bookstores in Connecticut

Discover 33 independent bookstores in Connecticut on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.

Upcoming book events in Connecticut

The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.

• Poetry Book GroupTue, Sep 22, 11:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Book Club - RomanceThu, Sep 24, 10:00 PMat Teddy's Best Reads in Oxford
• Book Club - RomantasyThu, Sep 24, 10:30 PMat Teddy's Best Reads in Oxford
• Book Truck: Colchester Farm MarketSun, Sep 27, 1:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
• D&D - 5E StarjammersSun, Sep 27, 8:00 PMat Teddy's Best Reads in Oxford
• D&D - 5E FantasyTue, Sep 29, 9:30 PMat Teddy's Best Reads in Oxford
• Book Club - MysteryThu, Oct 1, 10:15 PMat Teddy's Best Reads in Oxford
• Freida McFadden: The Witch Launch Party! - West HartfordTue, Oct 6, 10:30 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
• Freida McFadden: The Witch Launch Party! - GlastonburyTue, Oct 6, 10:30 PMat River Bend Bookshop in Glastonbury
• Non-fiction Book GroupThu, Oct 8, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Book Truck: Market at 1115 Main, ManchesterSat, Oct 10, 2:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
• Book Truck: Colchester Farm MarketSun, Oct 11, 1:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
• Cookbook Book GroupTue, Oct 13, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Fiction Book groupThu, Oct 15, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Sci-Fi Book GroupTue, Oct 20, 4:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Poetry Book GroupTue, Oct 27, 11:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Cookbook Book GroupTue, Nov 10, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Non-fiction Book GroupThu, Nov 12, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Sci-Fi Book GroupTue, Nov 17, 4:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
• Fiction Book groupThu, Nov 19, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel

Bookstores in Connecticut

• Byrd's BooksBethelByrd's Books is a local independent bookstore in Bethel, CT. They carry new titles including bestsellers, poetry, and c…16 upcoming events
• River Bend BookshopGlastonburyRiver Bend Bookshop is a community-focused independent bookseller with locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford. They…1 upcoming event
• River Bend BookshopWest HartfordRiver Bend Bookshop is a community-focused independent bookstore with locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford. They…5 upcoming events
• Teddy's Best ReadsOxfordA cozy, community-focused independent bookstore offering diverse genres and charming gifts. It features regular events…5 upcoming events
• Athena BooksOld GreenwichAthena Books, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, is a source of inspiration and gathering place for the Greenwich…
• Bank Square BooksMysticLocated in Mystic, Connecticut, Bank Square Books is a locally owned, fiercely independent bookstore committed to provi…
• Barrett BookstoreDarienBarrett Bookstore is the largest and oldest independent bookstore in Fairfield County, carrying a wide range of fiction…
• Black Rock BooksBridgeportBlack Rock Books is a neighborhood haven in Bridgeport, Connecticut, offering a curated selection of new and used books…
• Books & CompanyNorth HavenBooks & Company is a Connecticut source for new to you books, greeting cards & gifts, including locally-made crafts, lo…
• Books on the CommonRidgefieldBooks on the Common is Ridgefields proudly independent bookstore, established in 1984 by Bob and Sally Silbernagel. Loc…
• Breakwater BooksGuilfordBreakwater Books is a storied independent bookstore on the Guilford Green, offering a curated selection of books for al…
• Diane's Books of GreenwichGreenwichDiane's Books is a full-service family bookstore in Greenwich, CT, open since 1990. They are 'bursting with books' and…
• Dogwood Books & GiftsGreenwichDogwood Books & Gifts is a vibrant destination shop inside Christ Church Greenwich featuring a curated selection of boo…
• Elm Street BooksNew CanaanWelcome to Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT. Established in 2003, we have a store size of roughly 1700 square feet an…
• Folklore & Fable BooksellersColchesterIndependent woman-owned bookstore in Colchesters historic Merchants Row. Offers a wide selection of fiction/nonfiction…
• Harbor BooksOld SaybrookHarbor Books is an independent bookstore on Main Street in Historic Old Saybrook, offering new and used books on all su…
• House of BooksKentHouse of Books is a curated community fixture in Kent, CT, striking a balance between taking books seriously and foster…
• House of Books and GamesWindsorHouse of Books and Games is a tiny bookstore with a huge heart, specializing in used books across genres like Sci-Fi an…
• Kindred Thoughts BookstoreBridgeportKindred Thoughts is a Black-owned independent bookstore in Bridgeport, CT, with an emphasis on African American literat…
• Mermaid BooksMilfordMermaid Books is a women-owned and family-friendly independent bookstore located in downtown Milford, Connecticut. They…
• Montgomery & TaggertChesterMontgomery & Taggert is a small town romance bookshop in Chester, CT, offering books from the romance genre, literary g…
• Obodo Serendipity BooksStratfordObodo Serendipity Books is an all-ages independent bookstore in Paradise Green, offering a safe space for readers to fi…
• Pinder's PagesEnfieldPinders Pages is an independent bookstore celebrating LGBTQ+ and Caribbean stories and voices throughout the diaspora.…
• Possible FuturesNew HavenPossible Futures is a community bookspace and independent bookstore in New Haven, prioritizing curated collections of b…
• R.J. Julia WesleyanMiddletownThe Wesleyan RJ Julia Independent Bookstore proudly serves both the Middletown and Wesleyan communities with a vibrant…
• Rainy Day Paperback ExchangeBethelRainy Day Paperback Exchange in Bethel specializes in used and rare paperbacks for all ages. They offer store credit fo…
• Some BooksRidgefieldAn independent bookstore offering considerately selected used fiction and nonfiction, new works from indie presses, and…
• Telegraph Autonomous ZoneNew LondonTelegraph Autonomous Zone in New London offers a well-curated collection of new and old vinyl records across all genres…
• The Booksmiths ShoppeDanburyA woman-owned independent bookstore in Danbury, CT, offering a curated selection of new and used books, gifts, and uniq…
• The Curious Cat BookshopWinstedThe Curious Cat Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Winsted, CT, dedicated to helping people satisfy their curiosit…
• The Enchanted VioletSouthingtonThe Enchanted Violet is an LGBTQIA+-focused independent bookstore in Connecticut specializing exclusively in queer book…
• The Golden OwlNew LondonThe Golden Owl is an independent bookstore in New London, CT, featuring antique books, gifts, and art supplies. They of…
• The Hickory Stick BookshopWashington DepotThe Hickory Stick Bookshop is an independent book shop in Washington Depot for over 70 years, offering a great selectio…