Independent Bookstores in Maryland
Discover 66 independent bookstores in Maryland on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Maryland
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- General Book Club: Night Night Fawn by Jordy RosenbergWed, Jun 24, 11:00 PMat Greedy Reads in Baltimore
- Global Voices Book Club (June)Wed, Jun 24, 11:00 PMat Curious Iguana in Frederick
- Pulitzer Book ClubThu, Jun 25, 9:30 PMat The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore
- Michelle L. Cullen: A Field Guide to MurderThu, Jun 25, 10:00 PMat Curious Iguana in Frederick
- Book Launch: Ben Egerman presents a gay little history of maryland: volume 1 in conversation w/ Rahne AlexanderThu, Jun 25, 11:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore
- SHEThu, Jun 25, 11:00 PMat Old Fox Books and Coffeehouse in Annapolis
- Babies & Books!Fri, Jun 26, 1:00 PMat People's Book in Takoma Park
- Between the Sheets Book Club (June 2026)Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore
- SUGAR & SPICE JUNE BOOK CLUB: FOR THE BRIDE!Fri, Jun 26, 10:00 PMat Dreamers & Make-Believers in Baltimore
- Bless the Mic: Open Mic & Slam with Queen of Drafts June 2026Fri, Jun 26, 11:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore
- Disco Biblioteca: Music Books & Listening PartyFri, Jun 26, 11:00 PMat People's Book in Takoma Park
- Hook & Book ClubSat, Jun 27, 1:00 PMat Charm City Books in Baltimore
- IvyKids Saturday: Weird, Wild, and Rare Animals! With Elizabeth EakesSat, Jun 27, 1:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore
- WRITERS' WORKSHOP FOR KIDS - SPRING 2026 COHORT SOLD OUTSat, Jun 27, 1:30 PMat Dreamers & Make-Believers in Baltimore
- Book Signing Tea Time with Whitney West: HOW YOU WAIT MATTERSSat, Jun 27, 3:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore
- ASL SocialSat, Jun 27, 4:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore
- DRAG MUSIC BINGO: PRIDE EDITION!Sat, Jun 27, 10:00 PMat Dreamers & Make-Believers in Baltimore
- Will Hackman with Kenneth Rogers Jr.: RADICALLY REFRAMING CLIMATE CHANGESat, Jun 27, 10:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore
- To Catch a Sinner Author Talk w/ Lucy Wilson-TagoeSat, Jun 27, 10:30 PMat Charm City Books in Baltimore
- Lara Sheehi presents From the Clinic to the Streets: Psychoanalysis for Revolutionary Futures in conversation w/ Orisanmi Burton and Jared BallSat, Jun 27, 11:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore in Baltimore
Bookstores in Maryland
- Atomic BooksBaltimoreLocated in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, Atomic Books is an independent bookstore focusing on indie comics and smal…10 upcoming events
- Bird in HandBaltimoreBird in Hand has provided Baltimore's Charles Village neighborhood with a perfect blend of coffee, books, and community…3 upcoming events
- Charm City BooksBaltimoreCharm City Books is an independent, family-owned bookstore and community gathering space in Baltimore's historic Seton…8 upcoming events
- Curious IguanaFrederickCurious Iguana is an independent bookstore and benefit corporation in downtown Frederick, MD. This community hub hosts…38 upcoming events
- Dreamers & Make-BelieversBaltimoreLocated in Baltimore's Highlandtown Arts District, Dreamers & Make-Believers is an inclusive community comic shop, book…4 upcoming events
- Greedy ReadsBaltimoreGreedy Reads is an independent bookstore in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD, hosting author events and book…20 upcoming events
- Loyalty BookstoreSilver SpringLoyalty Bookstores is a Black, Queer, and Asian owned independent bookstore in Silver Spring and DC, providing diverse…4 upcoming events
- MahoganyBooksOxon HillMahoganyBooks is an unapologetically Black-owned, independent bookstore at National Harbor specializing in books for, b…1 upcoming event
- Old Fox Books and CoffeehouseAnnapolisSituated on Maryland Avenue in the heart of historic Annapolis, Old Fox Books and Coffeehouse offers a carefully chosen…9 upcoming events
- People's BookTakoma ParkLocated in downtown Takoma Park, People's Book offers over 15,000 new books, zines, and gifts, giving readers of all ag…5 upcoming events
- Red Emma's BookstoreBaltimoreLocated in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood, Red Emma's is a worker-owned bookstore, 100% vegan cafe, and community eve…25 upcoming events
- The Ivy BookshopBaltimoreThe Ivy Bookshop is a community gathering space anchored by a vibrant bookstore in Baltimore's historic Mt. Washington…38 upcoming events
- Backwater BooksEllicott CityBackwater Books is an independent bookstore and bibliopub located in historic Ellicott City, Maryland. Opened in 2022 b…
- Bergstrom Press and BooksKensingtonBergstrom Press and Books in Kensington, MD, is a bookstore and publisher founded in 1999. They specialize in materials…
- Bonjour BooksKensingtonBonjour Books DC is an independent French-language bookstore in Kensington, MD, offering a large selection of new and u…
- Bonjour Books DCKensingtonBonjour Books DC is a French bookstore in Kensington, Maryland, offering a wide selection of French-language literature…
- Book HoundsSt MichaelsBook Hounds is an independent bookstore in St Michaels, MD, offering a diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction book…
- Book Mark'et & Ancient MezzanineOaklandBook Mark'et & Antique Mezzanine in Oakland, Maryland, is an independent bookstore offering new books, cassettes, and C…
- Books-A-MillionBooks-A-Million in Hanover, Maryland, is a large retail bookstore located within the Arundel Mills mall. The store offe…
- Busboys and PoetsColumbiaBusboys and Poets in Columbia, MD, is a vibrant community gathering place that combines a restaurant, bar, bookstore, a…
- Busboys and Poets @ HyattsvilleHyattsvilleBusboys and Poets @ Hyattsville is a restaurant, bar, bookstore, and community gathering place located in Hyattsville,…
- Capital ComicsAnnapolisCapital Comics is a local comic book store located in Annapolis, Maryland. The shop features a large selection of new a…
- Caprichos BooksSnow HillCaprichos Books is an independent bookstore in Snow Hill, Maryland, offering a curated selection of books across variou…
- Carpe LibrumBaltimoreCarpe Librum is an indie bookstore and art gallery in Baltimore, MD, specializing in used books and small publishers. F…
- Co-Lab Workspace & BooksCo-Lab Workspace & Books in Baltimore, MD, is a boutique coworking community and design bookstore in Old Goucher. The f…
- Decoy BookstoreNorth EastDecoy Bookstore is a locally owned independent bookshop in North East, MD, located inside West Street Village. The stor…
- Eliza's HouseHagerstownEliza's House in Hagerstown, MD, is a community-focused apothecary bookstore and social change organization. Located on…
- Fenwick Street Used Books and MusicFenwick Street Used Books and Music in Leonardtown, MD, offers a selection of new and used books, vintage vinyl records…
- Friends Of The LibraryWheatonFriends of the Library Montgomery County operates a used bookstore in Wheaton, MD, at the Wheaton Library and Community…
- Friends of the Library BookstoreRockvilleFriends of the Library Bookstore in Rockville, MD, located in the Randolph Hills Shopping Center, sells used books and…
- Gotham ComicsGotham Comics in Westminster, Maryland, offers a vast selection of new comics from DC and Marvel, along with graphic no…
- Greedy ReadsBaltimoreLocated in Baltimore's Fells Point, Greedy Reads is a friendly neighborhood independent bookstore offering a curated se…
- Growing Minds BookstoreCatonsvilleGrowing Minds Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Catonsville, MD, specializing in children's literature from boar…
- Kensington Row BookshopKensingtonKensington Row Bookshop in Kensington, MD, is a community bookstore established in 2002. Located in the historic Old To…
- La Petite Mort BooksCockeysvilleLa Petite Mort Bookstore in Cockeysville, MD, specializes in romance novels and gifts. The shop provides a curated sele…
- Lily Books and CafeCumberlandLily Books & Cafe in Cumberland, MD, is a community bookstore offering a wide selection of new and used books, greeting…
- Main Street BooksFrostburgEstablished in 1989, Main Street Books in Frostburg, Maryland, is a locally owned, women-led independent bookstore. The…
- Mojomala Books, Records & Cool StuffSilver SpringMojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff is a family-run independent shop in Silver Spring, Maryland. Opened in 2021, the s…
- My Dead Aunt's BooksHyattsvilleMy Dead Aunt's Books is a family-run bookstore in Hyattsville, Maryland, located in the SoHy Arts Building. Since 2018,…
- Next Chapter Cafe and Book Shop, LLCHagerstownNext Chapter Cafe and Book Shop in Hagerstown, MD, is a cozy downtown spot featuring a diverse selection of new books a…
- Normal’s Books & RecordsBaltimoreNormals Books & Records in Baltimore, MD, was founded in 1990 as a collectively run shop. Located in the Waverly neighb…
- Old MajorBaltimoreOld Major is an eclectic event venue and bar in Baltimore, MD, specializing in tropical cocktails and small plates. Loc…
- Page After PageOdentonPage After Page is an independent bookstore located in Odenton, MD, at the Maryland Renaissance Festival in Crownsville…
- Park Books & LitCoLabSeverna ParkPark Books & LitCoLab in Severna Park, MD, is an independent bookstore and literacy collaboratory. It offers a curated…
- Parks Books on MainSykesvillePark Books on Main in Sykesville, MD, is a community bookstore offering a curated selection of new and "lightly loved"…
- Pure Panic Comics and GamesSilver SpringPure Panic Comics and Games in Silver Spring, MD, is a community hub for comics, trading card games, and tabletop gamin…
- Queen Takes BookColumbiaQueen Takes Book is an independent bookstore in Columbia, MD, offering a curated selection of new fiction, romance, sci…
- REK BooksFrederickREK Books is an independent bookseller located inside Emporium Antiques in Frederick, Maryland. Spanning four dealer sp…
- Romance-Landia BookstoreCentrevilleRomance-Landia Bookstore is Maryland's first romance-only independent bookstore, located in Centreville, MD. Opened in…
- Royal BooksBaltimoreRoyal Books in Baltimore, MD, is a specialized bookstore established in 1996. Located in the Charles Village neighborho…
- Snug BooksBaltimoreSnug Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 2021, it features two locatio…
- Snug Books at Port DiscoveryBaltimoreSnug Books at Port Discovery in Baltimore, MD, is an independent bookstore located in the Port Discovery Children's Mus…
- The Book ThingBaltimoreThe Book Thing of Baltimore is a volunteer-run nonprofit in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to putting unwanted books into the…
- The BookplateChestertownThe Bookplate is an independent bookstore in Chestertown, MD, offering a curated selection of new and used books, first…
- The Buzzed WordOcean CityThe Buzzed Word in Ocean City, Maryland, is a bookstore, natural wine store, and wine bar. The shop features new books…
- The Last WordMount AiryThe Last Word is an independent bookstore in Mount Airy, MD, offering a selection of new and used books, stationery, an…
- The Novel RefugeLaurelThe Novel Refuge in Laurel, MD, is a volunteer-run nonprofit used bookstore located in the Cherry Tree Center. It offer…
- Turn the Page BookstoreBoonsboroTurn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, MD, is an independent shop opened in 1995 within a pre-Civil War townhouse. Owned…
- Urban Reads BookstoreBaltimoreUrban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore, MD, is a Black-owned community hub specializing in books by Black and incarcerated…
- Vinyl & PagesBaltimoreVinyl & Pages is an independent record and book store in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in soul, R&B, hip hop, jazz,…
- Viva BooksBaltimoreViva Books is a new and used bookstore located in the historic Brown's Arcade in Baltimore, MD. Specializing in the art…
- Washington Street Books & MusicHavre de GraceWashington Street Books & Music in Havre de Grace, MD, is a unique shop featuring a vast collection of books, music, co…
- White Rabbit Children's Books and GiftsHollywoodWhite Rabbit Children's Books and Gifts in California and Hollywood, Maryland, provides a wide variety of children's li…
- Wonder Book & VideoWonder Book & Video has locations in Frederick, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD. Operating since 1980, the store sells…
- Wonderland BooksBethesdaWonderland Books is an independent bookstore in Bethesda, Maryland, offering a curated selection of books for all ages.…
- Wyrd BookstoreEdgewaterWyrd Bookstore is the only independent bookshop in Edgewater, MD. Located just outside of Annapolis, it offers a select…