Love this bookstore! Very knowledgeable help who are willing to share their knowledge freely and…read moreable to answer all kinds of questions. Was referred to "Ten Thousand Doors of January" as the book I was looking for was not in stock, and I'm so glad it wasn't in stock! This was an excellent choice and I absolutely devoured this book. Will pass along to a dear friend so she can have the joy of reading this book. A customer suggested Red Rising (book 1 of the trilogy) and I am looking forward to diving into that one once I get settled back here. Also love the greeting cards I purchased - unique and perfect! P.S. Don't miss the discount section at the rear of the store.

Adorable store! Great prices! Has all my book needs for my children, my husband and myself. Love…read morethe rewards program as well and the sweet cat (Luna) that wonders the store! Oh, and they're awesome and will order you books if they don't have them in stock! My daughter wanted a specific book on bugs/insects and they got it in that same week.

Well organized. Very clean. They are helpful on what they have and where things are. Very much a…read more"readers" store. If you're looking for a book to read, this is where you go. If you're looking for rare and collectible, this isn't it. You will not find perfect copies. They will be broken in, dog eared , but willing to tell you a great story. Would go again.

it just a great setup. The owner has thousands of books and has them all organized meticulously…read more She knows where every single Author is located. used books in great condition is a plus and you can bring in used books for credit in your in store purchases. Runs monthly specials, such as hard cover books for one dollar and many other fine specials. Give this Store five star Rating.

I mean it's a book store…read more Always end up getting 2 or 3 books. Great selection, staff are always friendly and their recommendations allow for expanding your reading interest.

I think, if you're going to come to a chain bookstore, this should be the place you visit. It's so…read morenew; it's got that new book smell (not really, but... maybe, kinda, sorta?)! 1. So much easy, free parking in their huge shared lot. 2. There's a Starbucks-adjacent cafe. NOTE: it's NOT actually Starbucks though, so you can't order ahead or pay with your app. Just a heads-up! The cafe portion of the bookstore is spacious and clean, with the tables themselves also being spaced quite far apart from one another. It creates a real sense of privacy no matter where you sit! 3. The atmosphere/layout here is very modern and inviting; the selection itself is enormous. Genres are clearly labeled, and there's a tremendous amount of content available no matter what you're looking for (so be prepared to spend some time here wandering around and taking it all in... then you'll probably have to come back, because there's no way you'll actually be able to take it all in on the first visit!). They've got new releases, popular books, recommendations, board games, and more. And, of course, the random armchair for you to sit and peruse your possible purchase. Obviously, support local first. But if you're looking for a slow-paced, wide open, very quiet, very tidy spot to spend a little bit of time (without feeling rushed or forced to purchase something) finding your next favorite read, I'd suggest visiting here!

I'm a sucker for a local bookstore and White Birch Books did not disappoint! I loved the entire…read morekids section upstairs, my son had the best time browsing around. They had a solid selection of things for kids of all ages. We ended up leaving with a Narwhal and Jelly stuffy as well as some books. The adult section was lovely as well and I loved reading more about all the staff picks. They also have a large parking lot which is a big bonus on this busy strip.

Cute little book store! They seem to have something for everyone. I was able to find an adorable…read moremusical puzzle for my Nieces. Many unique items!!

This is a great example of a local bookstore and definitely a spot worth supporting. They opened up…read moreback in June of this year (2025). They are located in Kennebunk and if you find yourself in the area looking for your next read stop in. They have it organized into genres neatly so you will find your preference of books right away. In the middle of the first area you walk into you'll find tables with popular or books the staff want on display. You can then go to the back of the building and you'll find the books for the kids along with a fireplace set up and a couple of chairs. It's a very nice set up for those bringing their kids. Also off the main room you will find another room with additional genres including poetry, world history, essays and more. Then lastly around the check out you will find plenty of merch with their logo which is an octopus holding a book, which is a really great logo in my opinion. Also to mention outside they did have one table if you need to start your book right after you buy it! Price wise I felt as though it was about the same as other local bookstores. Just due to distance and the fact I have closer local bookstores to me I won't be someone who comes here frequent but enjoyed browsing and checking it out. No complaints and a bookstore worthy of your time!

The Kennebunks are blessed with some nice local bookshops. Octopus is NOT one…read more Try Lupine Books in Kennebunkport at 28 Dock Square or Perkins Cove Bookshop at 12 Perkins Cove Rd in Ogunquit. Both have great local selections and appreciate customers and are NICE. My wife walked many blocks from our car to Octopus Books and had a book in hand that she was interested in buying, when the woman store worker was extremely rude to her. She actually insulted the size of my wife's professionally trained, papered service dog. She was very rude. Needlessly. Life is short and this is a book store with people purposely there to buy books and support local bookstores. To have a clerk treat book buyers disrespectfully is completely unnecessary and unacceptable. We will never cross the threshold of Octopus Books ever again. Shop someplace else.

They were closed when I walked by on Sunday morning but noticed that had a lot of different types…read moreof puzzles in the windows. Now that it's getting chiller, people staying in more due to Covid wanted to share this!

Gulf of Maine is one of my favorite indie bookstores anywhere!…read more There aren't many places in Brunswick that date back to my youth that I can say that I've been a fan of and someone who shops there. Gulf of Maine. Not even Bull Moose has been around since 1979, like Gulf of Maine. Back when my politics and literary tastes were still forming, I ventured into the store that Beth Leonard and Gary Lawless were running (on the other side of Maine Street, if I recall). They've managed to maintain a presence in downtown, long after many other similar stores have disappeared. For me, there is no other bookshop that carries such a wide array of what I'd characterize as politically progressive books and authors--Noam Chomsky, Ward Churchill, Howard Zinn, Barbara Ehrenreich and a host of others. But to label G of M as merely a political bookseller misses the point entirely. Both Gary and Beth carry a wealth of Maine writers, too. I mean, even a veritable unknown writer like me has had success selling his titles through their store. Plus, I now know who Ruth Moore his simply because Gary and Beth are a fan and I asked about the bumper sticker I saw on their car that read, "Read Ruth Moore." I believe that bookstores make communities richer, especially stores that don't just cater to the lowest common denominator, or stock merely bestselling hacks and their trade paperbacks, not that there's anything wrong with them. The next time you are in downtown Brunswick, park your car on Maine Street, walk up and down the vibrant main thoroughfare, bordered by an ample village green, independently-owned coffee shops and other unique shops, and make sure you stop in and see what a real bookstore looks like. That would be Gulf of Maine Books.

I was thoroughly impressed by the excellent selection of gifts and good-quality used books. I…read morewalked into the bookstore just to browse, and I ended up leaving with a bag full of souvenirs and used books!

Longfellow Books is in the heart of Portland- within walking distance to a number of my favorite…read moreshops and restaurants. They always have a great selection, and I especially love their bargain section. So many of my favorite books have come from Longfellow's, and I'll forever be thankful to them for that.

There's always a pretty great selection especially if you are looking for something collectible…read more Have me a great set of Smiley books by Lecarre for a very fair price

This was a great stop for my family. Everyone found a books or three for our road trip. And the…read moredollar shed has some really good finds.

LOVE THE BOOKWORM! What a beat little store and the lady who was working when I went in, WHAT AN…read moreAMAZING person. The store is on the smaller side and such but it is clean and easy to shop. They have a rewards program too. I don't live close by, but maybe soon. I Will be back!

This bookstore has been a treasured ''go to" for me for years. Especially now when I refuse to…read moregive Jeff Bezos any more of my money (boo, hiss Amazon!!), I am committed to shopping/ordering locally. Their hours are 10-2 every day except closed on Sunday. They have recently expanded their footprint and have dedicated much more space to their used book collection. There are also wonderful small gift items and a gift for any "hard to buy for person" can be found in this gem of a store. The employees are delightful, knowledgeable and go out of their way to help. Run, don't walk to Gorham's Bookworm. You won't be disappointed.

My wife and I really enjoy browsing around in book stores. We just love The Country Bookseller in…read moreWolfeboro, and try to stop in anytime we're in town. This is one of those small, privately owned shops that just welcomes you in the door, and teases you to have a cup of coffee, relax, and just hang out for awhile. It was a particularly wonderful experience this last time we went Saturday 10/27/18. The area had just had its first real snow that stuck, and the wind was still filled with stinging sleet as we were swept through the door and into the quite, almost cocoon like warmth. We had a lovely time just browsing through the shelves, and of course I found a book that I just had to have. You know, I could have probably gotten it online somewhere, but there's just nothing like scrounging around in a comfy place like this, and then buying it there to support these folks so we can come back and experience it all over again another time.

Went into the bookstore to buy a couple of books for our 3 small grandchildren. Our granddaughter…read moreneeded to go to the bathroom. We asked if they had a bathroom that we could use and were told no, so we had to run her across the street to get her to the bathroom. The store must have a bathroom for their employees, but wouldn't offer it up to us for our granddaughter. I like supporting local businesses, but maybe they should reciprocate by supporting their customers needs. This seems to be a common theme in Wolfeboro.