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 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.

I didn't even make it ten feet into the store before I already had an armful of books (three I had…read morenever heard of including a sequel to a book I really loved, how exciting is that?!)! The first two shelves when you walk in are the "Best of the Year" (which is front and center) and (on the right hand wall) the "Staff/Locals Recommendation" - how cool is it that they promote recs from their regulars?! They've done such a good job putting short descriptions under each book for customers to quickly peruse! But I don't think quick is the pace here anyway; it seems very much like you can, at your leisure look at, pick-up, and thumb through as many books as you want. I don't get the sense of urgency here at all, which is lovely. What would make it MORE lovely, though, is some seating options (though I did see a couple folks sitting right in the middle of the aisle like it was no big deal). There are an overwhelming amount of knick-knacks and trinkets and random souvenirs... I wish they'd scale that back to add a couple benches or armchairs. This is one of those places you WANT to sign up for their rewards program: you just need to give them your name and phone number and for every $200 you spent you get $10 a credit!

Anyone whose been in Maine for any decent amount of time knows Sherman's is/should be a go to for…read morelocal bookstore. Today was the first time my wife and I have visited this particular location and we agreed it has been one of the nicest we have visited. Quite a large space with all the genres you would expect with plenty of classics while also having the new hyped releases as well. Another huge plus was how many sections of heavily discounted books they had. Could spend a long time browsing and finding great sales. Besides books they also have other offerings including many Maine themed goodies, Lego sets, socks, and more. Staff was friendly and greeted us with a smile and while we didn't need assistance we noticed they helped other customers with questions and made it a very welcoming environment! Book lovers nearby or visiting this is a must check out spot!

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!!

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.

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!

I love this place! So many books, quirky items, kids items, games, puzzles, trinkets, gifts,…read moresouvenirs and so much more. But, definitely a place to get a good book. It may take you a little time to look around. Pricing is reasonable. Customer service is great. Always has been for over 10 years. The location is convenient. They are near LLBean we normally park in that area and walk around. Do not skip this shop

Today was my first visit to this particular Sherman's but my wife's second time. Good location in…read moredowntown Freeport within walking distance of plenty of parking options. I would say that both my wife and I agree to this particular location not being the best of Sherman's. Despite that if you are in the area and looking to support a local Maine bookstore it is a solid enough option. Firstly I will say all the staff we encountered were friendly, the first offering to move out of the way if we wanted to look at books close to where she was at. A second nicely asked us if we needed any assistance and lastly the staff who checked us out was friendly as well. Space wise I think it is lacking compared to some of the other Sherman's locations. Some of the areas felt a little too crowded. They do have everything you would expect from a Sherman's, new and popular books along with classics and hidden gems of every genre. Also stationary, stuffed animals, kids toys, gifts, souvenirs, and more. Prices seemed about the same as other locations and they do have their vast on-sale sections to secure good book deals. I would say if this is the first and only Sherman's you have visited do yourself a favor and check other ones out before fully judging the chain overall.

Very good selection of books; old and new..I enjoy the History Section as well aa the Classics"…read more Also maps and charts galore..not just a few, but more..and Smores..- Recipes..Gardening know how..a Treasure trove for the literary craving you may have..

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.

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.