The 10 Best Bookstores in Maryland — 2026

We compared all 262 bookstores in Maryland 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 · The Unicorn BookshopTrappe Used

Mon-Tue 1pm-4pm, Thu-Sat 1pm-4pm

(410) 476-3838 Website View listing

#2 · Barbarian ComicsSilver Spring ComicsManga

Tue 11am-5pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-6:30pm, Sun 1pm-5pm

(301) 946-4184 Website View listing

#3 · Cards Comics & CollectiblesReisterstown Comics

Tue 12pm-6pm, Wed-Fri 12pm-7:30pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(410) 526-7410 Website View listing

#4 · Chuck's ComicsJoppa ComicsManga

Tue 12pm-5pm, Wed-Thu 12pm-6pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

(410) 574-1496 Website View listing

#5 · Normal's Book & RecordsBaltimore

Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm

(410) 243-6888 Website View listing

#6 · Old Fox Books and CoffeehouseAnnapolis

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday-Sunday: 8:00AM-5:00PM

(410) 626-2020 Website View listing

#7 · The Ivy BookshopBaltimore

Mon–Sun 10am–7pm

(410) 377-2966 Website View listing

#8 · Urban Reads BookstoreBaltimore Children's

Thu-Sat 12pm-6pm

(667) 223-0606 Website View listing

#9 · Washington Street Books & MusicHavre De Grace

Thu 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

(410) 939-6215 Website View listing

#10 · Barnes & NobleRockville Children's

Mon-Sun 9am-9pm

(301) 692-2743 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.