The 10 Best Bookstores in Maine — 2026

We compared all 154 bookstores in Maine 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 · Merrill's BookshopHallowell Used

Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm

(207) 623-2055 Website View listing

#2 · Casablanca ComicsPortland ComicsManga

Monday–Sunday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

(207) 780-1676 Website View listing

#3 · Green Hand BookshopPortland UsedChildren'sMetaphysical

Tuesday–Friday 11:00–5:00, Saturday 11:00–7:00, Sunday 12:00–5:00

(207) 253-6808 Website View listing

#4 · Grump & Sunshine BookshopPortland

Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10:30am–5pm

(207) 323-9577 Website View listing

#5 · Royal River BooksYarmouth

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm

(207) 846-8006 Website View listing

#6 · Left Bank BooksBelfast

Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

(207) 338-9009 Website View listing

#7 · The Corner BookshopBath

Tue 11:30am-3:30pm, Wed-Sat 11:30am-4:30pm, Sun 11:30am-3:30pm

(207) 200-3296 Website View listing

#8 · Carlson & Turner AntiquarianPortland Used

Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm

(207) 773-4200 Website View listing

#9 · Library BookstoreBath UsedChildren's

Monday–Sunday 10 am–4 pm

(207) 443-1161 Website View listing

#10 · anodyne book shopSearsport UsedChildren's

Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(207) 548-4212 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.