Best Bookstores in Maine
From Portland's literary scene to coastal village bookshops, discover Maine's finest independent bookstores filled with character and carefully curated selections.
Longfellow Books
Portland's beloved independent with stellar staff picks and a deep Maine section in Monument Square.
View Longfellow Books GuideSherman's Books & Stationery
Maine's oldest and largest indie chain with comprehensive selection and gifts across several coastal towns.
Print: A Bookstore
Community-driven Portland shop spotlighting diverse authors, local voices, and thoughtful events.
View Print: A Bookstore GuideGreen Hand Bookshop
Floor-to-ceiling used and rare finds on Congress Street with a stellar Maine history collection.
View Green Hand Bookshop GuideBlue Hill Books
Small but mighty coastal bookstore known for literary curation, poetry, and Maine authors.
View Blue Hill Books GuideGulf of Maine Books
Brunswick community fixture offering two floors of books and one of Maine's best children's sections.
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