This was the absolute cutest place I've been to all summer. I enjoyed the aesthetic, the staff and…read moremost importantly the books + products they had to offer. This beautiful business was well kept and well decorated as well as CLEAN. Everything was organized easily enough to get through the store. I really enjoyed everything and saw so much that I am planning to make another trip to make sure I don't miss anything. If you are a book lover and appreciate the little things this is definitely a great place to come to.

My local bookstore. Small but quite well stocked, with a lovingly curated selection of books and…read morecards, just a block off the main drag in a tidy white building that's even more appealing inside. Knowledgable owner will make you feel welcome to browse and can point you to books of local interest, order anything that isn't on hand for quick delivery, and even wrap gifts. Don't miss the lower level for the kids section (start with classic local and Maine writers and illustrators E. B. White, Robert McCloskey, and Barbara Cooney) plus more books for the grown-ups (travel, art, cooking, ...). The mainstay of local reading groups over the years, Blue Hill Books also works well with our town library and its abundant programming offers. Denizens of many a much larger town would be thrilled to have an independent bookstore like this nearby (and we are doubly blessed because we also have an exceptional public library). You don't need a foggy summer day or a short winter afternoon as an excuse to spend an hour or two at Blue Hill Books, but it's a great place to stock up on supplies to tide you over or take you to faraway times and places,. It's also my go-to source for gifts.

What a little gem we stumbled upon hidden away just west of "downtown" Stonington! A neat little…read moreshop hidden behind a house on the waterside. A nice selection of books and gifts as well as some artwork. Not all the usual junk found in a lot of tourist traps. Yes there are things like post cards and playing cards but a nice selection of books and some cute Christmas cards also. It was formerly a blacksmith shop and had been in the family since 1902.

This place was AWESOME. It's a small store but they have utilized every single inch with a great…read morecurated arrangement of books, art supplies, and toys/puzzles/games. There are areas that are sorted by global region and then by prehistoric periods. They have interactive exhibits for kids (or adults) throughout all 3 floors of the store. 7-year-old would have been wild for this store and even as an adult saw so many cool books that I wanted. I managed to escape with only having purchased 2 books and a journal. The salesperson was very friendly and available if help was needed. Great selection of books, would much rather support an independent bookstore like this than a big box store or online retailer. Great value for being able to look through such a cool collection of books related to all things nature and science!

This was incredible!! It's a book store but also has a bunch of art installations and interactive…read moreexhibits. My kids LOVED it! So much to do and learn. They said it was their highlight from our trip to Maine!

A gem of a bookstore. Great selection, staff is friendly and knowledgeable, atmosphere is warm…read moreand "literary."

Great little bookstore with tons of magazines, nice selection of books, postcards, fresh coffee…read more(only a dollar!, er.."dollah" I suppose), and free wi-fi. Employees are incredibly friendly and the internet is completely open, so you don't even have to ask for a password. yay!

Primarily a rare bookstore -- interesting selection, especially of local history, considering the…read moresize (small) and the location (resort town). Thanks very much, preppies and Jackson Lab scientists!

Beautiful, warm and inviting bookstore. We always visit when we're in the area. And we always leave…read morewith a little something for ourselves or a gift for someone else.

Great selection of new books and helpful staff! Loves browsing their books and chatting with their…read morestaff. Wonderful experience.

Sweet little bookstore with selection of kids' books, puzzles, gifts, cards. Friendly owners and…read morestaff. Internet access. Inside is Ebee's Sweets. All homemade scones, muffins, cookies, biscuit and egg breakfast sandwiches, and cakes to order. Delicious hot and cold coffees, teas, golden milk.

Great little place to peruse the books and grab some local coffee and homemade goodies…read more Grab some local gifts as well.

Had a wonderful time visiting this shop! Don't go in with a shopping list, enter the store and…read moreallow the treasures to reveal to you which must follow you home. Found exquisite gifts for graduates as well as a few delightful gems for my personal library as well. Only regret is that I walked there and was therefore constrained by what I could carry. Can't wait to visit again soon!!

Despite signs in the door and around the shop telling patrons to wear a mask and social distance,…read morethe man working there was not wearing a mask even when he spoke to me from a close distance. It was extremely disappointing and I was hoping to browse around a bit, but felt unsafe. Not worth the risk and not somewhere I want to spend my money if they can't follow their own safety measures.

Had a book by Ruth Moore that I needed for our bookclub. I called several bookstores without…read moreluck. I called Union River Book and the staff person hunted down their only copy and put it aside. Excellent service and staff.

Great selection of toys as well as books for all ages. We stop here and browse every time we're in…read moretown (7 or 8 times over the past three years). We're always entertained, and end up buying something (or some things!). Friendly people work here and it's just a happy space. Can't wait to return.