The Top 20 Bookstores

Portland, ME, United States

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Fresh reviews:

This great independently owned bookstore is well sorted and offers books of all kinds tucked away in its narrow aisles. The owner is friendly and quick to answer questions and offer help. Come to support an independent small business and feel good doing so.

Darren F.

Green Hand Bookshop

This is the comic book store you’ve been looking for! My husband and I happened across this place during our first visit to Portland. The owners were very nice and happy to chat. Naturally, they have all the major comics you’d expect, but they had a number of obscure, indie ones I’d never heard of, as well as…

Victoria K.

Casablanca Comics

Great selection, tailored and clearly labelled sections, and plenty of space. A true used bookstore in Portland, rivalled only to Green Hand Bookshop. Oh, and it had that comforting, enriching aroma of used books. Smell it, live it, love it.

Joe B.

We stopped into Sherman’s on a gloomy Saturday afternoon while visiting Portland and checking out the area. As an avid reader, I am a fan of all things having to do with books so I was totally excited to check this place out.The book store is a fairly decent size with a vast selection of books in many…

Danielle W.

Sherman’s Books and Stationery

Longfellow is an awesome bookstore in the heart of Portland. The staff is super friendly and can help find anything or recommend books. They even let you shop with your dog. The selection is a great mix of best sellers and more unique hard to find books so there is always something new to discover. Support your…

Tyler L.

Longfellow Books

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19 places in Portland, ordered by rating:

Green Hand Bookshop

5.0

10 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-253-6808
Address:	661 Congress St

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Carlson & Turner Antiquarian Books & Bookbindery

5.0

11 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-773-4200
Address:	241 Congress St

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Maine Historical Society & Wadsworth-Longfellow House

4.7

15 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-774-1822
Address:	489 Congress St

Museums / Bookstores / Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Casablanca Comics

4.5

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-780-1676
Address:	151 Middle St

Comic Books / Bookstores

Sherman’s Books and Stationery

4.6

8 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-773-4100
Address:	49 Exchange St

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CNBC News Portland

4.0

2 reviews

Telephone:	Not provided
Address:	Portland International Jetport 1001 Westbrook St

Gift Shops / Bookstores

Yes Books

3.8

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-775-3233
Address:	589 Congress St

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Longfellow Books

4.1

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 207-772-4045
Address:	1 Monument Sq

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Annie’s Book Stop

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Telephone:	+1 207-761-4474
Address:	295 Forest Ave

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Lux Mentis

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Telephone:	+1 207-329-1469
Address:	211 Marginal Way Ste 777

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Audiofile Magazine

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Telephone:	+1 207-805-2250
Address:	37 Silver St

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Lux Mentis

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Telephone:	+1 207-329-1469
Address:	110 Marginal Way Ste 777

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Campus Bookstore

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Telephone:	+1 207-780-0958
Address:	337 Forest Ave

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Bright New Day

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Telephone:	+1 207-791-8939
Address:	585 Forest Ave

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Curious City

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Telephone:	+1 207-699-2755
Address:	118 Emery St

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Books For Kids

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Telephone:	+1 207-347-5681
Address:	8 City Ctr

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Christian Science Reading Room

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Telephone:	+1 207-772-0996
Address:	4 City Ctr

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USM Bookstore

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Telephone:	+1 207-780-4070
Address:	Woodbury Campus Ctr

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