First time visiting this Sherman's location, on a busy Sunday summer day. Firstly I will say…read morealthough we did not grab anything at the cafe it was a great touch to see they have one. Like all the Sherman locations my wife and I have visited they are not just simply a bookstore. They have a wide variety of souvenirs and other goodies you may want to buy. Book wise they have a good variety of new and popular along with classics and organize them neatly in well marked areas by genre with some Maine focused book areas even. During our visit it was very busy and my wife found a couple books that piqued her interest. I do think due to how much of the area is touristy and distance from me I likely wouldn't seek this particular location out again. Much closer locations with better overall set up. Nothing outright negative about this one besides some areas really lacking space for a busy store making it hard to move. Glad to have now visited this one! If you are visiting from away visit here and check out one of the locations of Maine's oldest bookstores, add it to your list. Some other great shops and good spots to eat nearby.

Good service, excellent croissants and nice atmosphere. Cafe is adjacent and connected to the book…read morestore. A lovely setting.

If you are visiting or live nearby I suggest you visit this small local bookstore. It's got a charm…read moreto it that makes it stand out and you'll instantly know you are supporting an indie bookstore. You'll find this inside the Rock City Cafe in the back area, though mind you the cafe opens before the bookstore does. They had a good variety of genres as well as used and new books. Any book lover could definitely find a hidden gem here during their browsing. Prices seemed good including a rack outside marked as on sale books. A perfect idea to open this bookshop in the same building as the cafe. Browse and find that next book you want to read before enjoying a coffee and breakfast or lunch. Worth a visit!

Cute tiny bookstore inside the coffee shop. We went in for drinks and were surprised to see this.read more

I love this little store. It has all the character and ambiance of a quintessential old bookstore…read more Big windows, endless books to browse, and located in the center of a riverside village. John, the owner, loves what he does, and has extensive knowledge of old books, especially related to Maine. It is well worth the time if you are in Bath--lots of great restaurants nearby, too. Jane H

Cute little vintage bookstore. Very nice and helpful owner. Definitely worth a stop if you're…read morepassing through.

What a lovely book store! If you haven't been in a few years, they've had a pretty significant…read moreinterior design change. Not only is the - for lack of a better explanation - flow better, they seem to be better maximising their shelf space, and it's a more inviting place to spend time in (fairy lights! comfy chairs! an absolutely incredible playlist!). It's the kind of neighborhood bookshop that feels magical. Like, don't come here looking for a particular book; let the right book come to you when you're perusing. You'll know it when you see it. Or, okay, come here for something specific; it seems like the staff is more than accommodating if you need to special order something they don't have. I also watched them help a customer wrap something that was a gift, not mind at all that someone was just sitting on the floor reading, and welcome every single person who walked in the door. If you love books and you're in the area, stop by. If you love books and you're not in the area, this is still a destination bookstore visit in Maine.

What a perfect place to shop for a book, and enjoy the process…read more I can't resist a book store and appreciate the effort for a local store to compete in an online world. If friendly, they are, offers a wide variety, rhey do, and have books that represent good reading, as they do, this is where I look to go when we travel.

This place was pretty amazing. There are first edition copies of books like Beyond the Looking…read moreGlass and some very old versions of classics like Arabian Nights. Merrill's specializes in rare old books. It's just cool to see. But parts of the store are more affordable. There's a section on sea exploration and pirate stories and another on european myths and folk tales. In the back there's a big section of pulp fantasy and scifi novels most around $3 each. A lot were books I had never really come across. There just seems to be a unique selection here. I ended up with a huge stack to look through. There are chairs where you are welcome to read as long as you want. I ended up buying a few things and I only spent $9. Super worth it.

My favorite used bookstore, this has everything you want in a used bookstore-shelves packed high,…read morenarrow aisles piled with even more books, a seller who can locate anything in moments. The selection covers absolutely any interest you can imagine. Bring cash or have a check.

What a fantastic local bookstore found in Brunswick. Has such an old school bookstore feel without…read morefeeling outdated if that makes any sense. Very well organized and I saw many books I have not seen at other large or local bookstores. We just browsed before our next stop opened for the day but this is a place you could lose yourself looking through the large selection. Especially a huge section of books that focus on Maine and specific areas in the state. A must stop for book lovers who find themselves in the area! We did not interact with the owner but he seemed very knowledgeable and friendly from the few regulars who popped in to see him during our visit. A bookstore my wife and I look forward to returning to!

They were closed when I walked by on Sunday morning but noticed that had a lot of different types…read moreof puzzles in the windows. Now that it's getting chiller, people staying in more due to Covid wanted to share this!

Very good selection of books; old and new..I enjoy the History Section as well aa the Classics"…read more Also maps and charts galore..not just a few, but more..and Smores..- Recipes..Gardening know how..a Treasure trove for the literary craving you may have..

Wonderful used book store in Bath. Great selection and fun place to visit. Great owner who is so…read morefun to talk to and knowledgeable. Great place to go and read and sit and pause.

Due to my wife loving books we have been stopping and going into book stores we see now. Walking…read morealong all the shops in downtown Bath this was the first store that caught our eyes. I will say definitely don't come in here expected your fancy new bookstore with all the popular new books. This is a used bookstore located in a historic building with shelves upon shelves of books. A spot you could spent a long time at browsing those shelves until you find that hidden gem you have been looking for! They have a variety of sections so if you have a particular genre you are searching for. Along with sections they did a few different sections highlighting Maine books too including a giant Stephen King section, Maine poetry and Maine mysteries too. Great little way to showcase that home state love! Value wise as we were just browsing we did not check prices so can't speak to that. Honestly my knowledge of used books especially highly sought after and in general is extremely lacking anyways. The condition of the books for sale did vary quite a bit too, some of the I assume older books had some wear and tear to them. Gives the books some character though. What I can say, is that if you are a book lover, or looking for gifts for that book lover in your life and are around here, stop in. Another quality used bookstore worth visiting.

While visiting any area my wife and I have a list of type of places we love to check out. Near the…read moretop if not the very top for my wife has bookstores. While visiting Damariscotta the first bookstore you may stumble upon will be Sherman's. While exploring the town afterwards we spotted signs mentioning a used bookstore that lead us to this spot. They have lots of parking available right by but also easy to walk to from Main Street too. Inside honestly feels very much like an old school library. The staff also made us feel welcome and the vibes were comfy. While we did not browse through every single book, the space is so large you could spend hours upon hours to find that hidden gem! They also had some sections where books appeared to be very cheap. I did overhear and saw online that everything is donated and all proceeds support the Skidompha Public Library located in town. What a fantastic way to support the library while also giving those visiting here a chance to get some good book deals! I would certainly call this one of the better used bookstores I have visited. We did not buy anything but love the fact it's all by volunteers and use it as a way to support the public library. Worth taking the small detour off the beaten path!

Always a highlight of my trips to maine; pretty good selection. it's got a large section on the…read morehistory of the area

I loved everything about this magical bookstore. My best friend and I came here to get some copies…read moreof Roald Dahl's The Witches for the season. I ordered a very tasty vanilla latte. This bookstore is beyond cozy. They have a cafe section to the right and a gender neutral single stall restroom. Their children's section upstairs is so perfect. They had a bunch of seating and a lot of variety. We loved all the books we saw here. The layout and design of the space are part of what make it feel so comfortable. I highly recommend stopping here.

This is such a beautiful store cafe bookstore. Coffee is…read moredecently good. With yummy cookies For a casual reader, it's nice to have a book store organized as they do. Categories. And small descriptions in some books. Makes it easy to come In and find something of interest