NewPages Guide to
Indie Bookstores in Maine
The best list of independent Maine bookstores
- City Title Andover
- Title Link Ellis River Books
- Address 1 864 S. Main St.
- Phone (207) 518-0428
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
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Ellis River Books is located in Andover, Maine and offers a wide selection of new and used books.
- City Title Bangor
- Title Link Briar Patch
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- Address 1 27 Central St.
- Phone (207) 941-0255
- Type New books
- Specialty Children's
- Sidelines Toys/Games
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Specializing in children's books from birth through high school, The Briar Patch also carries books on parenting and resources for teachers. Games, crafts, toys, and a wide selection of Playmobil fill the store with something for everyone.
- Title Link Gerald Winters and Son
- Address 1 48 Main St.
- Phone (207) 922-2062
- Type Used books
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- Website Website
Rare books, original manuscripts, personal author letters, proofs, limited editions, and ephemera.
- Title Link Pro Libris
- Address 1 10 3rd St.
- Phone (207) 942-3019
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest
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- Website Website
- City Title Bar Harbor
- Title Link Sherman's Book and Stationery Store
- Address 1 56 Main St.
- Phone (207) 288-3161
- Type New books
- Specialty Regional
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- Website Website
Maine's oldest bookstore with six great locations.
- City Title Bath
- Title Link Mockingbird Bookshop
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- Address 1 74 Front St.
- Phone (207) 389-4084
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
We've got the book for you! From exciting novels by your favorite authors to culture changing conversations. Come in to find bestselling new releases, timeless classics, sweet children's books, and books by Maine authors.
- Title Link The Open Door
- Address 1 178 Front St.
- Phone (207) 443-8689
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest, Regional
- Facebook Facebook
Over 15,000 out of print books for your browsing pleasure. Many unusual titles and hard to find Maine books. Free domestic shipping with all orders.
- City Title Belfast
- Title Link Bella Books
- Address 1 31 Pendleton
- Phone (207) 930-6325
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Café/Food
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- Website Website
Bellabooks is a unique independent book store that offers a wide array of both quality used and new books, as well as antiques. We offer a family membership program with special discounts to our members, and strive to provide all of our customers with a unique and fun experience. Come in and visit us today!
- Title Link Left Bank Books
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- Address 1 109 Church St.
- Phone (207) 338-9009
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Literary, Mystery, Regional
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Toys/Games
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Since 2004, we've been a locally owned store that's devoted to passionate readers everywhere. We're open daily, year-round and are happy to take special orders and mail books to you. We are especially strong in fiction, children's, Maine titles, cooking, history, biography, and belles lettres. Our salon-like environment encourages browsing and we take great pride in hosting dozens of author readings throughout the year. Well-mannered dogs always welcome.
- Title Link Old Professor's Bookshop
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- Address 1 99 Main St.
- Phone (207) 338-2006
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Website Website
- City Title Belgrade
- Title Link Oliver & Friends
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- Address 1 87 Main St.
- Phone (207) 707-2123
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Located in the heart of Belgrade Lakes Village, we are an independent bookstore with something for everyone. In addition to a wonderful selection of books, you'll find a great selection of cards & gifts including arts & crafts supplies for the kids.
- City Title Biddeford
- Title Link Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer
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- Address 1 265 Main St.
- Phone (207) 710-2011
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Café/Food
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Elements offers specialty coffee, quality books, local craft beer, live music and special events!
Rabelais is a bookshop dedicated to the pursuit of good food and drink. From DIY to Fine Cuisine, we're a resource for people interested in improving what they eat. We carry new, out-of-print, and rare books on cooking and food culture.
- City Title Blue Hill
- Title Link Blue Hill Books
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- Address 1 26 Pleasant St.
- Phone (207) 374-5632
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
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- Website Website
- City Title Boothbay Harbor
- Title Link Sherman's Book & Stationery Store
- Address 1 5 Commercial St.
- Phone (207) 633-7262
- Type New books
- Specialty Regional
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- Website Website
Maine's oldest bookstore. Visit our six great locations.
- City Title Bridgton
- Title Link Bridgton Books
- Address 1 140 Main St.
- Phone (207) 647-2122
- Type New books
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Bridgton Books is an independent bookstore established in 1993 by Justin and Pam Ward. Over 20,000 different new and used book titles.
- City Title Brunswick
- Title Link Gulf of Maine Books
- Address 1 134 Main St.
- Phone (207) 729-5083
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Alternative/Political, Literary, Regional
- Sidelines Greeting Cards/Postcards
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Opened in 1979, Gulf of Maine began as an independent alternative bookstore, and still is. We feature poetry, environmental issues, local and regional writing among a wide range of areas and interests.
- City Title Bucksport
- Title Link BookStacks
- Address 1 71 Main St.
- Phone (207) 469-8992
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
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Established in 1997, BookStacks is a terrific little independent bookstore boasting over 5,000 new book titles, more than 1,500 periodicals, and an assortment of greeting cards and gifts. We offer free Wi-Fi 24/7 and pretty good coffee. Open 7 days.
- City Title Camden
- Title Link The Owl & Turtle Bookshop
- Address 1 33 Bay View St.
- Phone (207) 230-7335
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Local coffees, teas, pastries, cakes, and cookies. Local authors. Best sellers and indie picks. Events. Unique magazines. Fiercely indie, truly local.
- City Title Castine
- Title Link Compass Rose Bookstore
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- Address 1 3 Main St.
- Phone (207) 326-5034
- Type New books
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- Website Website
A carefully curated bookstore specializing in maritime history, showcasing coastal Maine-based writers, offering a thorough selection of environmental history writing. Located in the picture-perfect town of Castine, Maine.
- City Title Damariscotta
- Title Link Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop
- Address 1 158 Main St.
- Phone (207) 563-3207
- Type New books
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- Website Website
- City Title Falmouth
- Title Link Book Review
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- Address 1 251 US Route 1 Ste 8
- Phone (207) 781-4808
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts, Toys/Games
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
A locally owned Book Store in Falmouth. We sell all genres of books, magazines, cards, wrapping, and gifts to inspire! Hosting author events, and open 7 days a week.
- City Title Farmington
- Title Link Devaney, Doak & Garrett, Booksellers
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- Address 1 193 Broadway
- Phone (207) 778-3454
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Literary, Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Sidelines Artwork, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers, Toys/Games
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- Website Website
Devaney, Doak & Garrett Booksellers has been Farmington's full service Independent Bookstore since 1991. We live to embody our motto, Knowledge, Selection and Service. Childrens books, Maine Books, and Literature are our specialties, and we host author events.
- Title Link Twice Sold Tales
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- Address 1 155 Main St.
- Phone (207) 778-4411
- Type Used books
- Specialty General Interest, Alternative/Political, Art, Children's, Educational, Feminist, LGBT, Literary, Metaphysical/New Age, Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
- Sidelines Artwork, Café/Food, Coffee/Tea, Gifts
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
The coziest, giant used bookstore you’ll come across! Come search for your treasure.
- City Title Fort Kent
- Title Link Bogan Books
- Address 1 130 W. Main St.
- Phone (207) 231-0078
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Regional
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
A tiny little indie bookshop with a big heart and kaleidoscope of good vibes. Used and new unique editions, best sellers, cookbooks, Maine themes, physical and spiritual health, young adult, first readers, and so much more!
- City Title Freeport
- Title Link Sherman's Books & Stationery Store
- Address 1 128 Main St.
- Phone (207) 869-9000
- Type New books
- Specialty Regional
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- Website Website
- City Title Gorham
- Title Link The Bookworm
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- Address 1 42 Main St.
- Phone (207) 839-2665
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Literary, Regional
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Toys/Games
- Facebook Facebook
The Bookworm has been in business for over thirty years. We have new and used books, greeting cards, and gifts. We support local authors and artisans and welcome special orders.
- City Title Hulls Cove
- Title Link Bar Harbor Mystery Cove Bookshop
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- Address 1 1 Dewey St.
- Phone (207) 288-4665
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty General Interest, Literary, Mystery, Regional, Science Fiction/Fantasy
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- Website Website
Mystery Cove Book Shop overlooks the ocean in lovely Hulls Cove Maine, just three miles from downtown Bar Harbor and on the edge of Acadia National Park. We have books in all subjects including books on Maine, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, and Bar Harbor.
- City Title Isleboro
- Title Link Main(e) Point Books
- Address 1 509 Pendelton Point Rd.
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
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A seasonal (June to Labor Day) bookstore serving readers on Islesboro, Maine with books for all ages and all tastes.
- City Title Kennebunk
- Title Link Mainely Murders Bookstore
- Address 1 1 Bourne St.
- Phone (207) 985-8706
- Type New books
- Specialty Mystery
- Website Website
- City Title Kennebunkport
- Title Link Fine Print Booksellers
- Address 1 28 Dock Square
- Phone (207) 967-9989
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Fine Print Booksellers is an independently owned and operated bookstore located at Port Walk in Dock Square, Kennebunkport. We carry current bestsellers, local authors, and fiction. Offering an in-depth knowledge of literary trends, you will never be without a perfect book in Kennebunkport.
- City Title Mount Vernon
- Title Link The Peoples Book Shop
- Address 1 605 Wingsmill Rd.
- Phone (207) 495-2236
- Type Primarily used with some new books
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- City Title Norway
- Title Link The Tribune Books & Gifts
- Address 1 430 Main St.
- Phone (207) 739-6200
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers
- Facebook Facebook
Full service bookstore with new books, toys, magazines, greeting cards and more!
- City Title Oxford
- Title Link The Maine Bookhouse
- Address 1 1545 Main St, Rte 26
- Phone (207) 743-9300
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's
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- Website Website
The Maine Bookhouse was established as a family-owned and operated bookstore in 2002. With over 14,000 titles in stock and ready to ship anywhere in the world, we offer a large, diverse, and eclectic selection of quality, new & gently read books including collectible children's, first editions, signed books, classic literature, the uncommon and more.
- City Title Portland
- Title Link Green Hand Bookshop
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- Address 1 661 Congress St.
- Phone (207) 253-6808
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty General Interest
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
A haven for the curious! Widely ranging used books, many out of print. We cover general topics extensively, and specialize in science fiction, horror, mystery, and other weird fiction, as well as esoteric topics, including but not limited to philosophy, occult, illusionism, cryptozoology, paranormal pursuits, and more. Select new book stock available through our website. Please email with used book requests for mail order. Open year-round. Please check Facebook or Google Business for hours as factors change. Current limited hours for browsing are Weds-Sat 12:00-4:00, with additional hours being added in May.
- Title Link Letterpress Books
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- Address 1 Northgate Plaza, 91 Auburn St. Ste. K
- Phone (207) 747-4232
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
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- Website Website
We sell new and used books and are open every day! Tuesday is Senior Discount Day. We host regular author events, storytimes, and more.
- Title Link Longfellow Books
- Address 1 1 Monument Way
- Phone (207) 772-4045
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Magazines/Newspapers
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Longfellow Books is a fiercely independent community bookstore located in downtown Portland, Maine. Visit our website to stay up to date on upcoming author events.
- Title Link Print: A Bookstore
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- Address 1 273 Congress St.
- Phone (207) 536-4778
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
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- Twitter Twitter
- Website Website
A new independent bookstore on Portland's East End.
- Title Link Sherman's Books & Stationary
- Address 1 49 Exchange St
- Phone (207) 773-4100
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Regional
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
- City Title Presque Isle
- Title Link Neighborhood Books
- Address 1 375 Main St.
- Phone (207) 498-0555
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
All types of books including used books and bargain books, STEM kits, puzzles, gift items and bookish items.
- City Title Rockland
- Title Link Arctic Tern Books
- Address 1 432 Main St.
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts
- Website Website
- Title Link Hello Hello Books
- Address 1 316 Main St.
- Phone (207) 593-7780
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers
- Twitter Twitter
- Website Website
We are an independent bookshop in Rockland, Maine. We carry high quality new and used books, as well as a careful selection of unusual cards, magazines, and merchandise.
- City Title Sedgwick
- Title Link Pushcart Press Bookstore
- Address 1 380 Christy Hill Rd.
- Type Primarily new with some used books
- Website Website
The world's smallest bookstore, carrying a complete stock of Pushcart Press titles, as well as hundreds of slightly used classics.
- City Title South Portland
- Title Link Nonesuch Books & Cards
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- Address 1 50 Market St., Mill Creek Shopping Ctr.
- Phone (207) 799-2659
- Type New books
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Nonesuch Books and More is an independently owned and operated bookstore in the Mill Creek Shopping Center in South Portland, Maine.
- City Title Stockton Springs
- Title Link Nautical Scribe Books
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- Address 1 247 US Route 1
- Phone (207) 567-8111
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty Art, Regional
- Sidelines Artwork, Coffee/Tea, Greeting Cards/Postcards, Magazines/Newspapers
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
We are a bookstore for lovers of sailing and the sea. Beautiful ship models and maritime art. While browsing, enjoy a coffee, espresso, or tea. Thousands of books priced below $10 in sixty-four subject categories. Located in mid-coast Maine directly on U.S. Route 1.
- City Title Waterville
- Title Link Children's Book Cellar
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- Address 1 52 Main St.
- Phone (207) 872-4543
- Type New books
- Specialty Children's
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The best source for children's books, games, and toys in Central Maine! We are now featuring a growing selection of books for adults. We special order books, too.
- City Title Wells
- Title Link Annie's Book Stop
- Address 1 676 Post Rd
- Phone (207) 646-3821
- Type Primarily used with some new books
- Specialty General Interest
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
The friendliest book store on the coast of Maine. New and used books for all ages.
- City Title Westbrook
- Title Link Quill Books & Beverage
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- Address 1 1 Westbrook Common Unit #5
- Phone (207) 591-0056
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest
- Sidelines Coffee/Tea
- Facebook Facebook
- Twitter Twitter
- Website Website
A bookstore, bar, coffee shop, and community space in Westbrook, Maine.
- City Title Yarmouth
- Title Link Royal River Books
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- Address 1 355 Main St.
- Phone (207) 846-8006
- Type New books
- Specialty General Interest, Children's, Regional
- Sidelines Curiosities, Gifts, Greeting Cards/Postcards
- Facebook Facebook
- Website Website
Stop in to browse the latest bestsellers, discover a local author, or ask our friendly staff for a suggestion. You will find a delightful children’s section and a unique selection of cards and gifts. We offer free gift wrapping, loyalty rewards, and a 10% discount for all special orders.