Hands down the best bookstore I have been to in years. It's magical feeling-nestled in a beautiful…read morelocation, an oasis of wonderful books! The owner Dan is extremely knowledgeable, happy to help, and offered up great suggestions across all genres. It's almost like he has distilled the best of the best in to his spot! He has amazing prices, and a great selection no matter your preference. You won't be disappointed making a trip to check this place out!

If you're a book lover and you're in the vicinity of beautiful Mount Vernon, ME, you need to make…read moretime for a visit to this fantastic, dream-like spot. The hour I spent at this little shed on a back road in central Maine was the best book buying experience I have had in years. Clean, organized, comfortable, and full of things I actually wanted! The fiction section is particularly well-stocked, but I found interesting things in practically every section. I go to a lot of bookstores and it's been a long time since I found so much good stuff in one place, and at extremely fair prices. I've been coming to this part of Maine for years and never knew it was here. I won't be making that mistake again!

Cute tiny bookstore inside the coffee shop. We went in for drinks and were surprised to see this.read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet? This is my independent book store of choice and I will wait…read moreto purchase books until I get home so I can support them (though you can order online too!) The used book selection is not as extensive as I remember but it's curated REALLY well. You will find many books that you have wanted, including very recent used ones. There's also a small selection of new books that also are well curated and always seem to already be on my to-read pile. The staff who work here are lovely and always helpful. It's also decorated in such a curious and detailed way. I notice something new every time I'm there. Follow them on Instagram hellohellobooks for fun. You can get to them on main st by going through rock city cafe. It's okay to bring your treats inside.

We always find something. We don't mind the trek as it has a ton of great selections and the owners…read moreare super friendly and prices are reasonable.

Take a rainy day and prepare to spend hours here. I gave myself an hour and not nearly enough. No…read more Used book stores are a dying business but not here,,! Owner super kind, casual, and there are so many books...and more books..and more,,! I asked owner if he was planning on folding up shop anytime soon, and he replied, "soon as I read all of these books." A must visit

A quintessential New England bookshop with a most inviting cafe.... You must stop here if only for…read morethe perfect small town vibes it provides. It is so sweetly decorated and the books are placed all over the upstairs and downstairs of this lovey store

It's a good place to rest along the intercostal drive - 5 stars for ambience and location. Place…read moreto browse, relax, have a cuppa. People are extremely nice. Coffee and chai are decently good. Recommend as a quick stop to rest and recover if you're not going to dine.

I have always enjoyed this Barnes & Noble location. They offer a wide range of great options for…read morebooks and small gifts. Staff have always been friendly to me, and the location always looks clean and organized. One thing the location would improve is the seating area in Starbucks, and installing areas where computer users can plug their items in while conducting work there. I cannot find any outlets that are accessible in the seating areas of the cafe. Remodeling the cafe area to provide more seating options and accommodate customers' needs will attract more business. I hope you expand out to the Waterville, Maine, area.

I normally don't give bad reviews but it's been a while so here one is…read more... Big issue here. I am visiting family and needed a quiet place to work, so I stopped in thinking this establishment would be like all the others. Nope. That wasn't the case. 1. Their Starbucks are not associated with official Starbucks's and They do not take the mobile app or gift cards for payment. It was hard to watch the employees cringe when they had to state that 5 times after I walked in to other patrons. 2. No outlets. Zero outlets, to plug into, to do studying or work. I was told the only outlets were along the wall in the book store and I would have to sit on the floor..... because that was the only option for even local students..... unsatisfactory.... 3. They were out of almond milk..... 4. The store is lucky they have really nice employees, otherwise this would have been a lower rating.

Don't be thrown by the location - this is a neighborhood gem. We went in right before closing with…read moretwo energetic kids. The staff could not have been more kind or helpful. They took time to get down to the physical level of my four year old, asking him what he liked and helped give us recommendations for his first chapter books. The diverse books and Maine authors featured made me really happy and although the shop is small, there was quite a wide variety. They also made it very easy to order anything they didn't have in stock. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Great place and very helpful service. The woman with whom I dealt even mailed the gift certificate…read moreI bought!

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.

Wonderful bookstore! They do a commendable job stocking the shelves with really great books, new…read morereleases, graphic novels, staff picks, gifts, you name it!! The owners and staff obviously put a lot of thought and care into this shop. Honestly this place is a 10! Then add in an attached coffee shop with food, drinks, and seating. Yaay!!

Outstanding customer service and selection; a friendly and, most importantly, local bookstore.read more

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!

This is a newer location, and it's absolutely stunning! Nice lighting, open concept, beautiful cafe.read more

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.