Independent Bookstores in Maine
Discover 73 independent bookstores in Maine on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Maine
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Bookstores in Maine
- Back Cove BooksPortlandBack Cove Books is an independent bookstore in the Oddfellow's Block of Woodford's Corner in Portland, ME. This communi…3 upcoming events
- A Boatload of BooksEastportA Boatload of Books in Eastport, Maine, is the easternmost bookstore in the United States. The shop offers a curated se…
- Anodyne Book ShopSearsportAnodyne Book Shop is an independent bookstore in Searsport, Maine, offering a curated selection of new and used books i…
- Arctic Tern BooksRocklandArctic Tern Books & Sanctuary is a boutique bookstore in Rockland, Maine, founded by Allison Worden in 2021. Located on…
- Biddeford Book Co.BiddefordBiddeford Book Co., located in Biddeford, Maine, offers a selection of remainders, used books, and out-of-print gems. T…
- Blue Hill BooksBlue HillBlue Hill Books is a community-based independent bookstore in Blue Hill, Maine. Open since 1986, the shop offers a cura…
- BookStacksBucksportBookStacks is an independent bookstore in Bucksport, Maine, established in 1997. The shop features a curated selection…
- Bull MooseLewistonBull Moose in Lewiston, ME, is located at the Lewiston Mall on East Avenue. The store offers a wide selection of new an…
- Bull MooseBiddefordBull Moose in Biddeford, ME, is located at Biddeford Crossing and offers a wide selection of music, movies, video games…
- Bull MooseBangorBull Moose in Bangor, ME, is located in the Maine Square Mall and sells a wide selection of new and used music, movies,…
- Bull MooseBrunswickBull Moose in Brunswick, Maine, is the original location of the independent media retailer, founded in 1989. Located at…
- Bull MooseScarboroughBull Moose in Scarborough, ME, is a retail store located at 456 Payne Road. It offers a wide selection of new and used…
- Bull MooseSouth PortlandBull Moose in South Portland, ME, is a retail store specializing in music, movies, video games, books, and vinyl. Locat…
- Bull MooseWatervilleBull Moose in Waterville, ME, is a retailer located at 80 Elm Plaza that specializes in music, movies, video games, boo…
- Cat Yard BookshopSKOWHEGANCat Yard Bookshop in Skowhegan, ME, is an independent bookstore located in a converted 1890 farmhouse garage. The shop…
- Christian Science Reading RoomBrunswickThe Christian Science Reading Room in Brunswick, ME, serves as a bookstore and library open to the public for study and…
- Colby BookstoreThe Colby Bookstore in Waterville, Maine, is the official campus store for Colby College. Located on Mayflower Hill Dri…
- Compass Rose BooksCastineCompass Rose Books is an independent, year-round bookstore and cafe located on Main Street in Castine, Maine. Situated…
- Craig Olson BooksBelfastCraig Olson Books is a used and rare bookstore in Belfast, Maine, specializing in architecture, design, photography, an…
- Devaney, Doak & Garrett BooksellersFarmingtonDevaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers is an independent bookstore founded in 1991 in Farmington, Maine. Owned by Kenny Br…
- Fiction: A Novel BookshopWiscassetFiction: A Novel Bookshop in Wiscasset, Maine, is an independent bookstore housed in a historic 18th-century chandlery.…
- Grump & Sunshine BookshopPortlandGrump & Sunshine Bookshop in Portland, ME, is the state's only all-romance bookstore. This cozy shop features a variety…
- Grump & Sunshine BookshopGrump & Sunshine Bookshop in Portland, Maine, is the state's only all-romance bookstore. The shop features a diverse se…
- hello hello booksRocklandhello hello books is a small independent bookstore in Rockland, ME, that has been serving the community since 2011. The…
- Hidden Barn BooksBar HarborHidden Barn Books in Bar Harbor, Maine, is a bookstore and community space located behind Reel Pizza. The shop features…
- Kelly's Books To GoSouth PortlandKelly's Books To Go in South Portland, Maine, is an independent bookseller specializing in book sales for conferences,…
- Left Bank BooksBelfastLeft Bank Books is a locally owned independent bookshop in Belfast, Maine, located in the historic Opera House building…
- Left Bank BooksLeft Bank Books is an independent, locally owned bookshop in Belfast, Maine. Located in the historic Opera House, the s…
- Letterpress BooksPortlandLetterpress Books in Portland, ME, is a family-owned neighborhood bookstore offering a curated selection of new and use…
- Literally Kittery LLCKitteryLiterally Kittery LLC is an inclusive bookshop in Kittery, Maine, specializing in diverse voices, indie authors, and sm…
- Longfellow BooksPortlandLongfellow Books is an independent community bookstore in Portland, ME. Established in 2000 at Monument Way, the shop c…
- Main(e) Point BooksIslesboroMain(e) Point Books is a seasonal independent bookstore located in Islesboro, Maine. Situated at 509 Pendleton Point Ro…
- Merrill's BookshopHallowellMerrill's Bookshop in Hallowell, Maine, is an old-fashioned bookstore specializing in rare, used, and scholarly books c…
- Merrill's BookshopMerrill's Bookshop in Hallowell, Maine, is an old-fashioned bookstore specializing in rare, used, and scholarly volumes…
- Mockingbird BookshopBathMockingbird Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Bath, Maine, offering a curated selection of new books, cards, and…
- Neighborhood BooksPresque IsleNeighborhood Books in Presque Isle, Maine, is a local independent bookstore offering a wide variety of books for all ag…
- Octopus BookshopKennebunkOctopus Bookshop in Kennebunk, ME, is an independent bookstore featuring a curated collection of new releases, internat…
- Old Professor's BookshopBelfastOld Professor's Bookshop in Belfast, Maine, is a small independent shop specializing in used and rare books. Located at…
- Oliver & Friends BookshopWatervilleOliver & Friends Bookshop in Waterville, Maine, is an independent bookstore offering a diverse selection of books, Main…
- Owl & Turtle BookshopCamdenOwl & Turtle Bookshop Café in Camden, Maine, is an independent bookstore and café established in 1970. It features a cu…
- Perkins Cove BookshopOgunquitPerkins Cove Bookshop is an independent bookstore located at 12 Perkins Cove Road in Ogunquit, Maine. The shop offers a…
- Print: A BookstorePortlandPrint: A Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Portland, ME, featuring a diverse range of adult and children's title…
- Pro LibrisBangorPro Libris is a used bookstore in Bangor, ME, that has served the community since 1980. Under new ownership as of Febru…
- Quiet City BooksLewistonQuiet City Books in Lewiston, ME, is a woman-owned independent bookstore established in 2016. Located at 124 Lisbon Str…
- Roots CafeRoots Cafe in Westbrook, ME, is a 100% gluten-free cafe serving organic, fair-trade coffee and tea. Located on School S…
- Royal River BooksYarmouthRoyal River Books in Yarmouth, Maine, is a local bookstore featuring a wide selection of new books in every category an…
- Sherman'sFreeportSherman's Maine Coast Book Shops in Freeport, ME, is a year-round independent bookstore located at 128 Main Street. Sin…
- Sherman'sSacoSherman's of Saco in Saco, ME, is the tenth location of Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops. Situated in the Saco Valley S…
- Sherman's Book StoreBar HarborSherman's of Bar Harbor is Maine's oldest bookstore, founded in 1886. Located at 56 Main St in Bar Harbor, ME, this lan…
- Sherman's Books & StationeryBar HarborSherman's Books & Stationery in Bar Harbor, ME, is the oldest bookstore in Maine, established in 1886. Located on Main…
- Sherman's Books & StationeryBoothbay HarborSherman's Books & Stationery in Boothbay Harbor, ME, features two floors of merchandise. The first floor offers toys, g…
- Sherman's Books & StationeryDamariscottaSherman's Books & Stationery in Damariscotta, ME, is a coastal bookshop located at 158 Main St. As part of Maine's olde…
- Sherman's Books & StationeryFreeportSherman's Books & Stationery in Freeport, Maine, offers a curated selection of books, local gifts, and stationery at 12…
- Sherman's Books & StationeryPortlandSherman's Books & Stationery in Portland, Maine, is a year-round bookstore located at 49 Exchange Street. As part of th…
- Sherman's Maine Coast Book ShopSherman's Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta, Maine, offers a curated selection of books, stationery, and local gift…
- Sherman's of FalmouthFalmouthSherman's of Falmouth is a local bookstore located in the Falmouth Shopping Center at 251 US Route One in Falmouth, Mai…
- Sherman's of RocklandRocklandSherman's of Rockland in Rockland, ME, is a branch of Maine's oldest bookstore chain, established in 1886. Located at 4…
- Sherman's of TopshamTopshamSherman's of Topsham is an independent bookstore located at 65 Topsham Fair Mall Road in Topsham, ME. As part of Sherma…
- Sherman's of WindhamWindhamSherman's of Windham in Windham, ME, is an independent bookstore located at 795 Roosevelt Trail in the Windham Mall. Op…
- Skidompha Secondhand BooksSkidompha Secondhand Book Shop in Damariscotta, ME, is a volunteer-run fundraiser for the Skidompha Public Library. Loc…
- Stone Broke Bread & BooksStone Broke Bread & Books in Gardiner, Maine, is a family-run small press bookshop and naturally-leavened bakery. They…
- The BooktendersYorkThe Booktenders is an independent bookstore located in York, Maine. Situated on Route 1, the shop offers a thoughtfully…
- The Briar PatchBangorThe Briar Patch is an independent bookstore in Bangor, ME, that has served the downtown area for over 35 years. Origina…
- The Colby BookstoreWatervilleThe Colby Bookstore in Waterville, Maine, provides the Colby College community with official spirit gear, apparel, and…
- The Corner BookshopBathThe Corner Bookshop in Bath, ME, is a cozy bookstore specializing in used books with a focus on fiction, Maine, maritim…
- The Green Hand BookshopPortlandThe Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine, is an eclectic used bookstore that also stocks select new titles. The shop…
- The Kinetic BookshopBelmontThe Kinetic Bookshop is a mobile bookstore based in Belmont, Maine, operating out of a vintage 1963 Ford Econoline truc…
- The Library Book ShopBathThe Library Bookstore in Bath, ME, is a used book shop sponsored by the Friends of the Patten Free Library. Located at…
- The Tiny BookshopRockportThe Tiny Bookshop in Rockport, Maine, is a coastal neighborhood bookstore offering a curated selection of new and used…
- Treehouse ToysPortlandTreehouse Toys in Portland, ME, has been located in the heart of the Old Port since 1998. This magical toy store featur…
- Tribune Books and GiftsNorwayThe Tribune Books and Gifts in Norway, Maine, is a full-service independent bookstore featuring new and used titles, ma…
- Twice-Told Tales Book StoreBrunswickTwice-Told Tales Book Store in Brunswick, ME, is an all-volunteer used bookstore operated by the Curtis Friends. The sh…
- Union River Book & Toy Co.EllsworthUnion River Book & Toy Co. in Ellsworth, ME, is an independent bookstore and toy shop offering a variety of adult and c…