The 10 Best Bookstores in Delaware — 2026

We compared all 54 bookstores in Delaware on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Bethany Beach BooksBethany Beach Children's

9am - 6pm

(302) 539-2522 Website View listing

#2 · Hockessin Book ShelfHockessin UsedChildren's

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

(302) 235-7665 Website View listing

#3 · Saving Grace Christian BookstoreMiddletown UsedChristian

Tue - Sat 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

(302) 376-6161 Website View listing

#4 · The Dollar Book ShuffleLaurel

(302) 522-8728 Website View listing

#5 · Barnes & NobleNewark

(302) 369-7050 Website View listing

#6 · Browseabout BooksRehoboth Beach

(302) 226-2665 Website View listing

#7 · Between BooksWilmington

(302) 798-3111 Website View listing

#8 · Barnes & NobleWilmington

(302) 252-0997 Website View listing

#9 · Huxley and Hiro BooksellersWilmington

(302) 666-7986 Website View listing

#10 · The Comic Book ShopWilmington ComicsChildren'sManga

(484) 475-7468 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (used, comics, christian, children's, manga, metaphysical), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.