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.
Bookstores in Connecticut
- Athena BooksOld GreenwichAthena Books, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, is a source of inspiration and gathering place for the Greenwich…2 upcoming events
- Bank Square BooksMysticLocated in Mystic, Connecticut, Bank Square Books is a locally owned, fiercely independent bookstore committed to provi…18 upcoming events
- Barrett BookstoreDarienBarrett Bookstore is the largest and oldest independent bookstore in Fairfield County, carrying a wide range of fiction…5 upcoming events
- Books & CompanyNorth HavenBooks & Company is a Connecticut source for new to you books, greeting cards & gifts, including locally-made crafts, lo…1 upcoming event
- Byrd's BooksBethelByrd's Books is a local independent bookstore in Bethel, CT. They carry new titles including bestsellers, poetry, and c…34 upcoming events
- 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…3 upcoming events
- Folklore & Fable BooksellersColchesterIndependent woman-owned bookstore in Colchesters historic Merchants Row. Offers a wide selection of fiction/nonfiction…3 upcoming events
- House of BooksKentHouse of Books is a curated community fixture in Kent, CT, striking a balance between taking books seriously and foster…2 upcoming events
- Kindred Thoughts BookstoreBridgeportKindred Thoughts is a Black-owned independent bookstore in Bridgeport, CT, with an emphasis on African American literat…5 upcoming events
- Montgomery & TaggertChesterMontgomery & Taggert is a small town romance bookshop in Chester, CT, offering books from the romance genre, literary g…3 upcoming events
- Possible FuturesNew HavenPossible Futures is a community bookspace and independent bookstore in New Haven, prioritizing curated collections of b…14 upcoming events
- R.J. Julia WesleyanMiddletownThe Wesleyan RJ Julia Independent Bookstore proudly serves both the Middletown and Wesleyan communities with a vibrant…24 upcoming events
- Rainy Day Paperback ExchangeBethelRainy Day Paperback Exchange in Bethel specializes in used and rare paperbacks for all ages. They offer store credit fo…2 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…33 upcoming events
- Teddy's Best ReadsOxfordA cozy, community-focused independent bookstore offering diverse genres and charming gifts. It features regular events…3 upcoming events
- The Booksmiths ShoppeDanburyA woman-owned independent bookstore in Danbury, CT, offering a curated selection of new and used books, gifts, and uniq…6 upcoming events
- The Curious Cat BookshopWinstedThe Curious Cat Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Winsted, CT, dedicated to helping people satisfy their curiosit…7 upcoming events
- The Golden OwlNew LondonThe Golden Owl is an independent bookstore in New London, CT, featuring antique books, gifts, and art supplies. They of…7 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…4 upcoming events
- Black Rock BooksBridgeportBlack Rock Books is a neighborhood haven in Bridgeport, Connecticut, offering a curated selection of new and used books…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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 Enchanted VioletSouthingtonThe Enchanted Violet is an LGBTQIA+-focused independent bookstore in Connecticut specializing exclusively in queer book…