Independent Bookstores 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…12 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…