Local Bookstores
- grahamjyoungauthor
- Dec 17, 2024
- 2 min read
Whether you’re a total bibliophile or love perusing local bookshops, you’ll be happy to know New England has them in abundance. From the coast of Connecticut to the top of Maine, you’ll find bookstores run by incredibly knowledgeable staff passionate about books.
You may not find all your favourite indie published authors – we tend to hang out in our corners of the biggest bookstore in the world at Amazon – but you’ll be somewhere you’ll be made welcome.
With cozy armchairs, you can often browse a new find, the owner’s reviews, and reader notes. Many have cafes, like Molly Duggan’s Bookstore and Café in Rustington.
In addition to tons of books, there is usually a brilliant section dedicated to local sights and sounds, authors, and crafts. You’ll also find a programme of events—poetry readings, book signings, and fun holiday activities.
It makes you fall in love with the place you’re visiting even more. Be sure to purchase a book to support the locals.
One of my favourites is the Owl & Turtle Bookshop Café in Camden, Maine. What a great name for a bookstore! It’s not the most significant premises but an excellent place for authors and book lovers.
But don’t take my word for it. This is what the owners have to say!
‘Since 1970 the Owl & Turtle Bookshop has been an integral part of coastal Camden’s vibrant downtown, serving the community as a quality independent bookstore, friendly gathering spot, and—more recently—cozy neighborhood café. The well-curated book collection includes an ever-evolving stock of fiction and non-fiction, an extensive children’s section, and plenty of cookbooks. Offerings of poetry, memoir, and marine books are forever expanding along with the always popular Maine-centric selections. In the café you’ll find locally-roasted beans from Coffee on the Porch and sweet and savory treats from area bakers. The shop is a welcoming place to browse and be—whether you choose to bury your nose in a book, beverage, or both.’
So, the next time you are on the Maine coast, head for 33 Bay View Street.
The following links provide information on some of the best bookstores in the region of New England.
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