Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover 12 independent bookstores across 8 cities in Maine. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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Portland's independent bookstore in the heart of the Old Port, named for the famous Maine poet.
A Maine tradition since 1886, offering books near Acadia National Park.
Bangor's beloved independent bookstore, housed in a converted Victorian home with creaking floors and an enormous horror and thriller section. The store pays proud homage to Maine's rich literary heritage. A fire always crackles in the reading room during the long Maine winters.
A thoughtfully curated independent bookstore on Brunswick's historic Maine Street, with deep ties to Bowdoin College and the local arts community. Known for an outstanding environmental and nature writing collection. The store champions small press and independently published works.
A charming coastal bookstore in Kennebunkport's picturesque Dock Square, offering a carefully curated selection of beach reads, maritime history, and New England literature. The sunny window seats overlooking the harbor are the most coveted reading spots in town. Seasonal visitors return year after year for the store's impeccable taste.
A gem of a bookstore tucked into Camden's scenic waterfront village, specializing in art, photography, and books about the sea. The upstairs gallery features rotating exhibits by Maine artists alongside related book displays. Sailors and hikers alike find inspiration on these shelves.
A flagship independent bookstore in Portland's vibrant Old Port district, named in honor of the city's most famous literary son. The store is renowned for its deep fiction selection, thriving events program, and passionate staff recommendations. It anchors a block of cobblestone streets filled with galleries, restaurants, and artisan shops.
A nature-lover's bookstore in the gateway town to Acadia National Park, offering an unmatched selection of natural history, field guides, and outdoor adventure literature. The store's cedar-scented interior and trail-map wallpaper set the mood for exploration. Hikers, birdwatchers, and armchair naturalists all find their next great read here.
A welcoming harborside bookstore in one of Maine's most scenic coastal villages, blending a curated general inventory with a beloved sailing and maritime section. The store's bay windows overlook Camden Harbor's parade of windjammers and lobster boats. It has been a fixture of the village's cultural life for over three decades.
A charming bookshop in Kennebunkport's iconic Dock Square, offering a refined mix of literary fiction, coastal living titles, and New England history. The store attracts a sophisticated summer clientele alongside dedicated year-round readers. Its hand-picked selection emphasizes quality over quantity, making every shelf worth browsing.
A community bookstore in the artistic heart of Belfast, a small city known for its creative renaissance and farm-to-table culture. The store blends literary fiction with a strong selection of homesteading, craft, and sustainability titles. Its warm, lived-in atmosphere reflects Belfast's ethos of intentional, creative living.
An art-forward bookstore in Rockland, the cultural capital of Maine's Midcoast, offering an exceptional selection of art books, exhibition catalogs, and creative nonfiction alongside general literature. The store benefits from its proximity to the Farnsworth Art Museum and the thriving gallery scene on Main Street. Its large front windows double as a rotating art installation curated by local painters.
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