NewPages Guide to
Indie Bookstores in New Hampshire

As the largest independent bookstore in Northern New England, in continuous operation since 1898, Gibson’s Bookstore is able to offer not only a huge inventory, but also the amenities usually associated with national chains.

With a giant selection of used merchandise, Baldface is a haven for booklovers on a budget. After 25 years, this Dover institution has curated an inventory perfectly suited to its community, from the written word to audio selections on vinyl and CD. Loads of events, including concerts and readings, make Baldface Books an independent gem of a shopping experience.

Escape Hatch Books is half bookstore, half comic shop, half publishing company and half game shop . . . We just pretend that math works. Our goal is to be a comic shop with the vibe of a bookstore. AND a bookshop with the fun energy and creativity of a comic shop. AND to be a fun place to hang out and play games (and hopefully buy them, too). And to encourage, create, and promote cool stuff. But don't take our word for it. Step into the Escape Hatch and see for yourself!

We carry new books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, greeting cards, used books and more! We can also order those hard-to-find and out of print titles for you. There's nothing like an actual book to make your imagination soar!

We give store credit for your gently used paperback books. We also carry new books, new & used puzzles, Melissa & Doug sticker books & puzzles, and cards, and we have gift certificates available. We will order books as well!

The independent bookstore of downtown Manchester, NH.

Indie bookstore located in Meredith, NH on the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Join us for author events throughout the year.

The Book Cellar in Nashua, NH has a wide variety of used and new books. We sell college textbooks on our website, but they are not available in our stores unless requested. We'll buy your college textbooks on the spot. We also buy general reading books for store credit to use on our dizzyingly large array of new & used books.

We have something for every age group including books, puzzles, toys, gifts, chocolate, greeting cards, and stationery, as well as author events.

We pride ourselves on being a quirky, local, indie bookstore nestled in the heart of North Conway, NH.

We offer a large selection of many genres of used books, most in like new condition, including a large selection of SF/Fantasy, as well as new books at 10% off the list price. We also have greeting cards, books on CD, music CDs, DVDs, and a large selection of games and puzzles.

Envisioned by three longtime booksellers and a creative chef, Portsmouth Book & Bar offers much more than select used books, great food, and beers; we offer a sense of place, a unique experience created through design, community events, and cultural events.

Community bookstore, toy store, and gallery. We host events for all ages.