This is a small New England gem of a book store. Simply unique. My daughter loves all the old…read morebooks you can't find in the typical big box book stores.

The best bookstore around…read more Why you may ask? The setting is idyllic: An old red barn in a quaint NH town center The selection is fantastic: Over 20,000 books and back issue magazines The atmosphere is perfect: The quirky signs, mementos from years of bookselling, and artifacts of bygone eras all give the browser a sense of unbeatable literary nostalgia. After 15 years online, Avenue Victor Hugo Books is back, finally. This business was an installation on Newbury st. in Boston for nearly 30 years before closing its doors in 2004. And now it has found new life in a big red barn. Definitely check it out.

Friendly service, inviting atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonably priced books... this is a…read moregreat local bookstore.

Quaint and lovely bookstore right off of the square in downtown Portsmouth. Always welcoming with…read morefresh displays and a good variety of books for everyone.

Huge Barnes and noble with great harry potter selections and vinyl. Absolutely terrible for audio…read morebook selection. Clean, great space and well laid out. Pretty typically for a Barnes and noble except for maybe bigger than most.

Store is actually good and the people are awesome. Please read this!!…read more I'm leaving this one star in hopes of change because the men's bathroom small stall is UNUSABLE. When they did the redesign, they did not gap the door or allow it to lock. It is a gap easily 2 or 3 inches and the door does not lock

Small little store, with an area for kids books, a small area for new books, and a small room for…read moreused books. The two older women that run the store aren't the friendliest people around, you feel like you're bothering them as you casually look around. Prices are kind of high, especially on their used books.

This was a small but well-curated bookstore with an assortment of new books and two rooms full of…read moresecondhand books. I was really impressed with the quantity AND quality of the used books-- it seems like they take care with what they choose to sell. I especially liked their mass market romance section-- perfect for the beach!

unlimited stars for this fantastic spot! everyone there is so friendly and helpful!…read more Ive never had something that wasnt just absolutely stellar here. highly recommend the jalpeno cheddar bagel with herb cream cheese. the vibes in there are also so welcoming. my boyfriend and i like to grab a table in the back amongst the books for a coffee date and its so cozy! love love love Crackskulls and would go every single day if i lived in town. extra shout out to Michelle, Grace, and Maddy, you guys ROCK!

Always delicious. Best bagels north of NYC. Excellent baristas. Quaint atmosphere and you can get a…read morebook too.

Lovely to meet and talk to the owner; he's a bit hard of hearing but happy to talk books. He's…read moremoved fully into a smaller building, so not as many books but still an interesting collection.

My brother and I were spending the day exploring Kittery, York, and Kennebunkport and decided to…read moreswing by Wells on our way back up to Portland to see if anything stuck out to us. We were driving up Route 1 and noticed a few antique shops when we approached Douglas Harding. Since my brother is a fan of bookstores, specifically ones that carry old and rare ones, we decided to stop and check it out. DH sits right on Route 1 in a prime location. It's kind of unassuming from the outside, but once you're inside it gives away to how grand the space actually is. There are rooms and rooms filled with books - I kept walking around thinking I reached the back of the store but it just didn't stop! The shop carries a big selection and is neatly organized by section. There are clear indicators as to what is where, and they keep their rarer finds behind glass cabinets. You can honestly get lost for hours in this place, there are so many shelves to browse, and they have something for virtually everyone - from historical encyclopedia to a tell-all guide to Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. They also have a side room that is filled with maps of spots all around the world for sale. From what I can gather, a father and daughter own/run the shop - they were both friendly and offered help looking for something if we needed it. Overall, this was a great find in Wells - all the times I had been here I had never thought to stop in and I'm glad we did. It's definitely worth exploring if you're in the area.

What a great shop! Open "by chance or by appointment"…read more I lucked into by chance and had a great time browsing antique books & post cards. The postcards are new england mostly, arranged by state then city. I had a great time looking at postcards from my home city of Quincy, MA. The store cat was friendly and a cute surprise! This store is worth stopping for!

This is my favorite bookstore in the area. I can never seem to get out without buying books!…read more Great deals, as well a wonderful place to browse for an hour or so. The owners are wonderful as well.

The second of third Portsmouth book stops for Indie Bookstore Day. This is a spot you could easily…read moreget lost in spending hours searching for that hidden gem/special book. Many older books in really nice condition. In what appears to be a house converted into a literary haven for book lovers, it's a spot that could easily be missed if you aren't directly searching for it! Despite having many older and used books they did honestly have a good selection of newer and popular books too! Compared to many other spots of similar nature I really appreciated the fact they had some newer and popular books in contrast to used books. It's a great way to bring in both those who want the popular and new and those looking to search through the shelves for that hidden gem! Prices seemed reasonable and while we did not interact with the owner nothing negative to say. A spot worth checking out if you find yourself in Portsmouth. One of a few Indie Bookstores you can support here in town!

Hands-down, the best place on the Seacoast to get lost in books, especially if you don't know what…read moreyou're in the mood for. In fact, this shop seems specifically geared for those who want something unique & special, but don't have any specific title in mind. Serendipity has taken up permanent residence here. Every time I walk in, I end up finding a gem I didn't know I needed. Sometimes it's a little worse for wear, sometimes it's as clean & bright as a new penny. Sometimes, still, it contains a treasure from a previous owner -- a postcard, a small note, or a personal inscription. My explorer's soul never seems to go hungry here. Highly recommended.

They have a nice selection of books that are in great condition. The sign out front said paperbacks…read morecost fifty cents, but they charged a dollar. The clerk was working on a puzzle at the counter and chatting with another worker. She took a while to ring us up, acting like we were inconveniencing her.

This store is pretty much wall to wall books, most of which are in great condition. The staff is…read morealways helpful and friendly and I can easily spend an hour or more browsing. My only complaint is that the more recently released books (as in, the last five years or so) are a bit pricey for being used- for example, one paperback I picked up today that was released in 2015 was marked $4.00. Older books, however, are very fairly priced. Most are $1.00 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. I try to make a point of getting to this place a few times a year, and will definitely be back!

Lovely store and amazing staff and such an amazing selection of toys in a beautiful townread more

Great little toy store in the heart of Ogunquit! The shop was stocked full of quality items ranging…read morefrom books, puppets, LEGO, arts and crafts, and all kinds of treasures! Both younger and older kids can find something they love!