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.
- Book Truck: Market at 1115 Main, ManchesterSat, Aug 8, 2:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- 8/8 Appetite: Book Talk and Signing with P. ParamitaSat, Aug 8, 7:00 PMat Possible Futures in New Haven
- Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 101 Beginner CourseMon, Aug 10, 10:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- Cookbook Book GroupTue, Aug 11, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- Romance Book ClubThu, Aug 13, 11:00 PMat The Booksmiths Shoppe in Danbury
- Non-fiction Book GroupThu, Aug 13, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- Book Truck: S. Windsor Farmer's MarketSat, Aug 15, 1:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- Book Signing & Presentation: Dave Borges & Matt CaputoSat, Aug 15, 7:00 PMat The Booksmiths Shoppe in Danbury
- Learn to Play American Mah Jongg: 102 Intermediate CourseMon, Aug 17, 10:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- Sci-Fi Book GroupTue, Aug 18, 4:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- August Book Club: Interview with the Vampire by Anne RiceWed, Aug 19, 10:00 PMat House of Books in Kent
- Fiction Book groupThu, Aug 20, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- Author Talk & Book Signing: Joss Richard with Riss M. Neilson & Lauren Kung JessenSun, Aug 23, 6:00 PMat Montgomery & Taggert in Chester
- Mah Jongg Open StudioMon, Aug 24, 10:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- Poetry Book GroupTue, Aug 25, 11:00 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- HICKORY STICK BOOK CLUBWed, Aug 26, 10:30 PMat The Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot
- Mah Jongg Open StudioMon, Aug 31, 10:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
- Cookbook Book GroupTue, Sep 8, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- Non-fiction Book GroupThu, Sep 10, 11:30 PMat Byrd's Books in Bethel
- Book Truck: Market at 1115 Main, ManchesterSat, Sep 12, 2:00 PMat River Bend Bookshop in West Hartford
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…26 upcoming events
- House of BooksKentHouse of Books is a curated community fixture in Kent, CT, striking a balance between taking books seriously and foster…1 upcoming event
- Montgomery & TaggertChesterMontgomery & Taggert is a small town romance bookshop in Chester, CT, offering books from the romance genre, literary g…1 upcoming event
- Possible FuturesNew HavenPossible Futures is a community bookspace and independent bookstore in New Haven, prioritizing curated collections of b…1 upcoming event
- 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…14 upcoming events
- The Booksmiths ShoppeDanburyA woman-owned independent bookstore in Danbury, CT, offering a curated selection of new and used books, gifts, and uniq…2 upcoming events
- The Hickory Stick BookshopWashington DepotThe Hickory Stick Bookshop is an independent book shop in Washington Depot for over 70 years, offering a great selectio…1 upcoming event
- 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 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- Teddy's Best ReadsOxfordA cozy, community-focused independent bookstore offering diverse genres and charming gifts. It features regular events…
- Telegraph Autonomous ZoneNew LondonTelegraph Autonomous Zone in New London offers a well-curated collection of new and old vinyl records across all genres…
- 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…