The 10 Best Bookstores in Vermont — 2026

We compared all 75 bookstores in Vermont 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 · Monroe Street BooksMiddlebury Used

Tue–Sun 10am–5pm

(802) 398-2200 Website View listing

#2 · Barnes & NobleSouth Burlington UsedChildren's

Mon 9am-9pm, Tue 9am-8pm, Wed 9am-9pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Fri-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm

(802) 864-8001 Website View listing

#3 · Arch Bridge BookshopBellows Falls Used

Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

(802) 463-2098 Website View listing

#4 · Brattleboro BooksBrattleboro

Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm

(802) 257-7777 Website View listing

#5 · Cover to COVER BooksHartford

Mon 11am-3pm, Tue-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-5pm

(802) 851-5204 Website View listing

#6 · Echo Point Books & MediaBrattleboro Used

Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

(802) 257-6900 Website View listing

#7 · Green Mountain Books and PrintsLyndon Children's

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm

(802) 626-5051 Website View listing

#8 · Ray Gun ComicsBrattleboro Comics

Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm

(802) 579-1738 Website View listing

#9 · The Country BookshopPlainfield Used

Mon-Sun 10am-5pm

(802) 454-8439 Website View listing

#10 · Speaking Volumes RandolphRandolph Used

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm

(802) 705-5011 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.