We visited some friends in St. Michaels last weekend and did some shopping on Talbot Street,…read moreincluding at Chesapeake Trading Company. It's one of those stores that does its best to defy categorization, but they sell great women's clothing, jewelry, books, home goods, home decor, and more. I was inside for no more than 10 minutes and walked out with a fancy candle, a sweater, and a book. It's a charming shop. I'm sure I'd buy quite a bit here if I lived in St. Michaels. Stop by and check it out!

Some items are pricier than they might be at other stores. The customer service is excellent …read more.. that's worth a lot

A charming shop with a sense of quiet opulence. This is not a small town bookstore in spirit or…read moredesign. The space is beautifully conceived, inviting you to wander slowly and take in every aisle. I genuinely enjoyed the act of browsing here, which feels like a small luxury in itself. The only snag was an assumption on my part. Given the setting, I expected a more robust local history presence or at least a thoughtfully curated selection highlighting the region. Works on Underground Railroad and abolitionist networks, tourism history, or even local ecology felt notably absent. The offerings on Tubman and Douglass were surprisingly thin. Still, the store's elegance and breadth are undeniable, even if its sense of place could be more fully realized.

In historic Easton, Flying Cloud Booksellers is spread out among two brick buildings, one lined…read morewith a mural. One room is an impressive kids book section with places to read and play. The other room has shelves of all kinds of books organized easily. I stayed in the travel and local travel section. There are a few seats, local gifts, and a public restroom.

Old Fox Books is one of those low-key spots you almost don't want to tell people about because it's…read morethat good. Great place to grab a coffee, flip through some books, and just hang out for a bit. It's got a relaxed vibe. If you've got kids, it's an easy win; there's a small reading area inside and a patio with this cool little wooden playhouse that kept mine busy for a while. We ended up staying way longer than planned just chilling. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want something easy and laid-back.

This is such a cute cafe bookstore in Annapolis! This is a great spot to meet and do homework or…read moremeet with colleagues to discuss projects of research. The bookstore is small and well decorated. The cafe is charming, I got the Pistachio Cookie Crumble Iced Latte with oat milk, I highly recommend the delicious drink! The bathroom is clean and organized.

Perfectly lovely town, wonderful bookstore and fascinating owner. It just might entice you into…read morereading mysteries! Janice, Arnold, Md

3.5 Stars - I'm a huge fan of mystery books and mystery bookstores. I love Oxford, as well. This…read morebookstore has an amazing selection, including some truly adorable and memorable print postcards that are perfect for friends and family. So much could be done with this place. It's very disorganized, and there are wayy too many books for the space. The owner doesn't seem too interested in patrons unless you directly engage her. Nonetheless, if you're a big mystery book fan, take a look here. They have some gems that you won't find easily on Amazon and the owner can offer some great suggestions. Definitely go if you're a mystery book lover who doesn't mind a bit of disorganization.

This is everything a used book store should be: thronged, eccentric, with the occasional treasure…read moremis-shelved. I found an autographed Christoper Morley in the regular fiction section. Alas, it was a novel--I'd've bought it if had been essays. But I always find something I hadn't known I needed. Several somethings, in fact.

on valentine's day, my boyfriend and i decided to do a trip to cambridge/easton. i used to go…read morefishing at the piers nearby with my brother and parents and wanted to show him a piece of my childhood :) we noticed a cool book store down the road and wanted to check it out! we got to the shop at closing and we were so bummed! but a few seconds later the owner came out and said "hello! did you guys still want to come inside?" my boyfriend and i were so surprised! i'll tell you now that i am not a huge reader. i DO love anything that has history attached though; antiques, museums, clothes and in this situation books! warning: this place is like a maze. my boyfriend and i got lost a couple times. my boyfriend purchased a book on japanese art styles ($7) and i got myself "the dreamers dictionary", published in the early 70's ($7). PLEASE, if you ever come across this store check it out! book stores like this one are a dying breed :/ it was definitely worth the drive and i know i'll be back!

This is a small but cute museum store with some unique items for sale. Two of our favorite items in…read morethe store: toothpick holder that looks like a porcupine and stuffed crab doll. Prices: higher than retail Overall cleanliness: above average Staff: very pleasant

A wonderful bookstore made even better by a gracious puppy greeter who sets the tone the moment you…read morewalk in. The range here is striking, with shelves that reward both wandering and intentional browsing. I was especially impressed by the African American history and literature section, which felt thoughtfully curated rather than perfunctory. Beyond the books, the prints are truly stunning. There's a particularly rich selection for anyone drawn to Eastern Shore imagery, from lithographs to historic maps that feel both scholarly and artful. It's the kind of place where time slows, your hands fill with discoveries, and you leave already planning a return visit.

What a great used book store! Customer service is friendly and the books are well organized. You'll…read morefind books of all kinds, maps, and other treasures!

I love this hidden gem. Floor to ceiling rows of used books. What more could you need!?read more

A massive selection of books at very reasonable prices. Shelves are double stacked which can make…read moreit a bit difficult to find what you're looking for unless it's a popular author. Honestly the search is part of the fun. As one of the only used book stores in town (unless you head into the city, no thanks), I will be coming here frequently.

Went in to peruse but ended up getting a couple books! Nice clean store, super big. The Starbucks…read moreis nice inside too!

I worked at two different Barnes & Noble locations in 2005-2007, and a visit to a Barnes & Noble…read morealways makes me very nostalgic and happy. I visited this Annapolis location yesterday. It's enormous and well organized and well stocked. It has a huge cafe, great customer service, and more books than you could ever read. I love an independent bookstore, but it's great to mix it up and shop at a bookstore with such a deep, broad inventory! This location is in a great shopping center, where you can do your grocery shopping, see a movie, shop at an Amish market, and more. Don't miss Barnes & Noble when you're in the shopping area!

I love this store and the kindness and interest Courtney takes with every single potential…read morecustomer. This is typically the store I visit first. So much "shorely" you'll find some unique items for kids and adults of all ages. Thank you!!

Bottom Line: One of the best stores in Saint Michael's filled with gifts, decor, toys, books and…read moresuch. I have no idea what a preppy redneck is but I know I like this store. There are lots of gifty stores on the main drag, N. Talbot Street, in Saint Michael's but I think this is one of the best! I particularly enjoyed looking at the kids section including the various stuffed animals, toys and games. I couldn't help myself from flipping through some of the Priscilla Cummings books as I remember when she visited my school as a kid. I've been a fan of Chadwick the Crab ever since! I also liked looking at the various products from the J.O. Spice Company. I come from a family of commercial crabbers and this might come as a shock to some but JO, not Old Bay, is our preferred crab seasoning. But J.O. isn't just for crabs and they offer spice blends and other stuff like chicken rubs, crab cake mixes and steamed shrimp seasoning. Aside from the above, I also enjoyed looking at cards, soaps, Scout bags, novelty salt and pepper shakers and such. The employee, perhaps the owner, was friendly and welcoming as most people are in this quaint town nestled along side the Miles River. This was definitely a fun stop!