We stumbled upon a cute bookshop while we were exploring a bit of the cape. Sea Howl Bookshop has a great selection of new and used books along with cards, notebooks, puzzles and more. We were greeted by a lovely bookshop worker who was helpful with suggestions of books for the genere we were looking for. Though small, this book shops warm, inviting and peaceful vibe is an overwhelming happy place for a bookworm. Buy a book and on a nice day have a seat out in front with a coffee to start reading your new adventure. Definitely worth a pop in, if you are in the area! Lentz_explore read more

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Small bookstore with some good options, but not enough options. Liked it, didn't love it. The girl working the counter didn't greet or say goodbye, and when a customer asked her a question she was short with her. Pricing of the books is standard at a small, local bookstore. Wouldn't go back. read more

One of the best book stores on Cape. A thoughtful selection, carefully curated, and a cozy atmosphere. Remarkably thorough poetry selection, which I appreciated, and diverse non-fiction. I go here regularly and am never disappointed. The owners are friendly, and invested in their books as readers, not just business owners. A tucked away gem of a place--would highly recommend to everyone. read more

Sea Howl Bookshop is a breath of fresh air. A great place to browse, discover something new, and pick up a book or two (or four). read more

Sea Howl Bookshop - Sea Howl Bookshop - Bookstores Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Such a sweet book store chock full of contemporary selections, BIPOC titles and diverse topics. Gosh, I love a bookstore and this one is a gem. They strictly follow COVID protocols so visit weekdays so you can enjoy a proper browse. Orleans is in for a treat with this perfect literary oasis read more

Great local bookstore. Owner is very helpful and kind; the store is clean and has a great selection. I highly recommend stopping in, two thumbs up! read more

Where do I start... such a treasure trove! They aim to curate a diverse and fine collection of books... like a great wine store. These are high aspirations. Aspirations that I think they are well on their way to achieving. I walked in a few weeks ago and told them a few writers I have enjoyed over they my ears. I walked out with a bag of books and an impulse buy because the author happened to walk in. Of the four books, only one was not my favorite. But then again I did read it in one sitting. literally. And then thing it didn't like was the tempo- which might have just been me reading it all in one breath. I returned today and and am happily 70 pages in to the impulse buy for today. They have such a great range... from the classics to the newly hot off the press, old favorites of mine like Zora Neale Hurston, W.Somerset Maugham, and Aruhandti Roy, to new authors that I am enjoying for the first time like Iana Masad and Ava Olafsdottir, Kirkland Hamil, and Jacqueline Woodson. As I looked through the great selection, I overheard a discussion between the owner and customer who inquired about a poet her spouse always sought out and she was surprised that he said yes, right here. Definitely worth a trip here! read more

Love this bookshop, and can't wait to spend a few hours in there after covid. For now, it's safe as they have a great website to order and do curbside pickup. They special ordered a few books that were there within 3 days. Park and walk up to the side window for your books. Thank you so much, you made holiday shopping easy and safe. read more

I was interrupted and closed out in the midst of writing a great review of this bookstore. Anyway I was adding to the other complimentary reviews my description of the amazing variety, the breadth of the selection in such a small store. So many books I have never heard of before! I can't imagine where they come across them but the owners hava a discerning eye for fascinating books to read. Along with classics and the latest reviewed books (including the new Donna Leon which I bought of course), local Cape Cod authors, poetry,cooking, a huge wall of fiction by diverse writers, biography (I will go back for the one I saw on Charles Bukowski) nonfiction on a wild variety of subjects, and just plain quirky finds that are hard to categorize. Here, in a collection of new books, is the serendipity of discovery that is usually asssocitaed with second hand bookstores. Jacques Pepin's cookcooks, Children's books, books on words, on gardens...I also bought The Life of Walatta-Petros, the translated story of a XVI century Etiopian woman saint (started over lunch and hard to put down) and Nature Shock by Jon Coleman about the history and importance of "Getting Lost in America". And then there are the lively conversations with the owners..I will be back soon. read more