A charming shop with a sense of quiet opulence. This is not a small town bookstore in spirit or…read moredesign. The space is beautifully conceived, inviting you to wander slowly and take in every aisle. I genuinely enjoyed the act of browsing here, which feels like a small luxury in itself. The only snag was an assumption on my part. Given the setting, I expected a more robust local history presence or at least a thoughtfully curated selection highlighting the region. Works on Underground Railroad and abolitionist networks, tourism history, or even local ecology felt notably absent. The offerings on Tubman and Douglass were surprisingly thin. Still, the store's elegance and breadth are undeniable, even if its sense of place could be more fully realized.

I would have happily recommended this bookstore, but my experience last week changed my opinion…read more After purchasing several items, I asked if they could be gift wrapped. The cashier immediately replied, "No." When I asked why, she responded, "Because we're closed." While I understand that it was approximately two minutes past closing time, I was already in the store completing my purchase. A small gesture of customer service would have made a lasting positive impression. Instead, I left feeling that my business was an inconvenience rather than appreciated. Independent bookstores thrive because of the relationships they build with their customers, and I expected a level of courtesy that matched that reputation. I hope the store considers empowering its staff to show a little more flexibility and kindness in situations like this. Great customer service is often remembered long after the purchase itself.

This place was awesome. So many good books…read more Miniature buffalo for $0.75 Great displays and it was so cool to see how poppin' it was. I got two books. The lady checking us out was so excited about the books we were getting. Also got free bookmarks. I'm going to go here again. Great displays. Legos. Games.

Absolutely love this store!! So many neat things, and, as a local, I love coming here every week…read more It can get a little pricey, but for the most part it's reasonable. For the most part, the employees are pretty nice too. Also love the sticker assortment, and the whole Swiftie-themed section!! I hope to see more T.S stickers soon!

I love this hidden gem. Floor to ceiling rows of used books. What more could you need!?read more

A massive selection of books at very reasonable prices. Shelves are double stacked which can make…read moreit a bit difficult to find what you're looking for unless it's a popular author. Honestly the search is part of the fun. As one of the only used book stores in town (unless you head into the city, no thanks), I will be coming here frequently.

A wonderful bookstore made even better by a gracious puppy greeter who sets the tone the moment you…read morewalk in. The range here is striking, with shelves that reward both wandering and intentional browsing. I was especially impressed by the African American history and literature section, which felt thoughtfully curated rather than perfunctory. Beyond the books, the prints are truly stunning. There's a particularly rich selection for anyone drawn to Eastern Shore imagery, from lithographs to historic maps that feel both scholarly and artful. It's the kind of place where time slows, your hands fill with discoveries, and you leave already planning a return visit.

What a great used book store! Customer service is friendly and the books are well organized. You'll…read morefind books of all kinds, maps, and other treasures!

Will quickly become a favorite place of mine for sure. Reminds me of the small bookstores I…read morefrequented in New England when I lived there. They've got a solid collection of both pre-loved and new books, trinkets, and other goods. Definitely a place to stop if you've got someone visiting Lewes! They're very friendly and I think they've got solid prices on used books. Also a great place for locals to support a local establishment. Keep bookstores alive, we need them now more than ever!

Top 3 shops in Lewes. They have great merch outside of their selection of books. We always find…read morereally cute, unique art and take an opportunity to stock up on greeting cards for the year. The owner is so sweet and incredibly helpful. They probably have thousands or visitors each summer and she legit remembered us from last year. Talk about a memory.

If you love bookstores, this place is it. Very well curated, extensive, and reasonably priced. Both…read moreused and new. Loved it!

What a great used bookstore! While visiting Chestertown, I walked inside expecting a small shop,…read morebut I was fooled. Shelves organized well and filled with books keep going, pouring into other rooms filled with treasures. There are nooks to sit and read. To test the quality of sections, I found the travel section and discovered the best variety of guide books anywhere. They even had a book to explore Kazakhstan!

Old Fox Books is one of those low-key spots you almost don't want to tell people about because it's…read morethat good. Great place to grab a coffee, flip through some books, and just hang out for a bit. It's got a relaxed vibe. If you've got kids, it's an easy win; there's a small reading area inside and a patio with this cool little wooden playhouse that kept mine busy for a while. We ended up staying way longer than planned just chilling. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I want something easy and laid-back.

This is such a cute cafe bookstore in Annapolis! This is a great spot to meet and do homework or…read moremeet with colleagues to discuss projects of research. The bookstore is small and well decorated. The cafe is charming, I got the Pistachio Cookie Crumble Iced Latte with oat milk, I highly recommend the delicious drink! The bathroom is clean and organized.

Fun place to explore. Miss of new and old books. Love the coffee shop attached that included some…read moresandwiches and açaí bowls.

Everything you want in a locally owned bookstore! Well organized big selection priced right used…read morebooks! Wonderful staff

I must have walked by Back Creek Books dozens and dozens of times - on Main Street among dozens of…read moreother shops and restaurants and bars, it's right truly in the heart of historic Annapolis. And yet I'd never stopped in until last week! I don't know what took me so long. It's a bookstore, but it's not your every day bookstore. Back Creek Books sells used books and antiquarian books (rare and very old books). It's small, so I wondered if I wouldn't find something I wanted to take home with me. What a silly thought. I had about 20 minutes to kill before heading to a work event and popped in. I found several books I wanted to take home within just a few minutes and without even leaving the first one or two bookshelves (fiction). They have lots of older editions, signed books, and less common finds - many at still very affordable prices (don't get intimidated by their very rare and quite expensive books in the front window, not everything in the shop is a first edition with a high price tag). I picked up a signed book of short stories that I'm really excited to read. This probably isn't the bookshop for you if you're looking for something specific or if you only read new releases. But it's a great shop for browsing if you're looking for something unexpected, different, or special!

If you are into unique and collectible books, then this is the shop for you. They have some amazing…read moretreasures here! The shop is nicely organized and well-maintained, and the guy running the shop is very friendly. I was amazed at how many cool books they had!

Some of the best rare book finds in the country, and at the best prices I've ever seen, and I go to…read moreevery rare bookstore I can find wherever I travel. It's worth driving there from anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic.

This is everything a used book store should be: thronged, eccentric, with the occasional treasure…read moremis-shelved. I found an autographed Christoper Morley in the regular fiction section. Alas, it was a novel--I'd've bought it if had been essays. But I always find something I hadn't known I needed. Several somethings, in fact.