Like the other reviewer stated, the new location on Independence Drive is pretty cramped. However,…read moremy wife was unhappy because they DON'T have any Harlequin Romances. Regular romances and historicals were maybe 20% of the store and were tucked in towards the back. I've been to many Annie's Book Stops over the years and almost none of them carry hard cover books. Paperbacks have always been their thing. We always receive fair but not generous credit for our trade-ins. Good selection of mysteries and thrillers. Friendly, chatty staff.

NOT WORTH THE TRIP..STORE IS VERY CRAMPED WITH OVER HALF OF IT NOW DEVOTED TO BODICE RIPPERS…read moreINSTEAD OF ONLY ONE QUARTER. THEY DO NOT CARRY MANY HARDCOVERS..something I wasn't aware of until arriving with books to trade and affronted by a woman...owner? a man working there failed to mention it. so unless you can't get enough of Harlequin Romance don't expect to find much in the way of anything. The Science fiction section is ok....and the kids section...the gardeningssection as well as the cooking section are a waste of time.

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 Has such an old school bookstore feel without…read morefeeling outdated if that makes any sense.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!

I love this place! So many books, quirky items, kids items, games, puzzles, trinkets, gifts,…read moresouvenirs and so much more. But, definitely a place to get a good book. It may take you a little time to look around. Pricing is reasonable. Customer service is great. Always has been for over 10 years. The location is convenient. They are near LLBean we normally park in that area and walk around. Do not skip this shop

Today was my first visit to this particular Sherman's but my wife's second time. Good location in…read moredowntown Freeport within walking distance of plenty of parking options. I would say that both my wife and I agree to this particular location not being the best of Sherman's. Despite that if you are in the area and looking to support a local Maine bookstore it is a solid enough option. Firstly I will say all the staff we encountered were friendly, the first offering to move out of the way if we wanted to look at books close to where she was at. A second nicely asked us if we needed any assistance and lastly the staff who checked us out was friendly as well. Space wise I think it is lacking compared to some of the other Sherman's locations. Some of the areas felt a little too crowded. They do have everything you would expect from a Sherman's, new and popular books along with classics and hidden gems of every genre. Also stationary, stuffed animals, kids toys, gifts, souvenirs, and more. Prices seemed about the same as other locations and they do have their vast on-sale sections to secure good book deals. I would say if this is the first and only Sherman's you have visited do yourself a favor and check other ones out before fully judging the chain overall.

Don't judge a book by its cover…read more On the surface, it's a bookstore in a stripmall and it looks a little run down. But this spot is an ABSOLUTE GEM. It feels like a bookstore in Portland for Mainers: it's not trendy, it's not trying to wow you with its aesthetics, it's not in a part of town you'd just stumble upon. You are going out of your way to come here, and the immediate community you'll feel inside isn't something you're going to find at tourist-located spots that are dependent on foot traffic. + There's parking! + It's women-owned! + Got to overhear some lovely conversations between the owner and the customers like she genuinely knew everyone who shopped there/everyone was an extended family member! Segue... + When I went to cash out, the owner introduced herself to me, shook my hand, welcomed me into the store! She commented on my book selection and said it was the perfect thing to read for this season in this lovely state we call home (and that just kind of felt like getting an A+ in elementary school again)! + It's a clean, well organized store with places to sit; and, there were plenty of little printed out recommendations from the staff for some particular books on the shelves which I appreciate and always take the time to read. I can see this becoming a spot I stop at more regularly (of cooooourse, I joined the loyalty program)!

Letterpress has recently expanded and renovated, yet still maintains the friendliness of a local,…read moreindie bookstore. I can always count on the staff for personal recommendations. If they don't have a book I'm seeking, they'll order it and I have it in hand within a couple days. So happy to have an indie bookstore in the same plaza where I get groceries, handle my business's postal stuff, take my dog for supplies... so convenient and neighborly.

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..

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 mean it's a book store…read more Always end up getting 2 or 3 books. Great selection, staff are always friendly and their recommendations allow for expanding your reading interest.

I think, if you're going to come to a chain bookstore, this should be the place you visit. It's so…read morenew; it's got that new book smell (not really, but... maybe, kinda, sorta?)! 1. So much easy, free parking in their huge shared lot. 2. There's a Starbucks-adjacent cafe. NOTE: it's NOT actually Starbucks though, so you can't order ahead or pay with your app. Just a heads-up! The cafe portion of the bookstore is spacious and clean, with the tables themselves also being spaced quite far apart from one another. It creates a real sense of privacy no matter where you sit! 3. The atmosphere/layout here is very modern and inviting; the selection itself is enormous. Genres are clearly labeled, and there's a tremendous amount of content available no matter what you're looking for (so be prepared to spend some time here wandering around and taking it all in... then you'll probably have to come back, because there's no way you'll actually be able to take it all in on the first visit!). They've got new releases, popular books, recommendations, board games, and more. And, of course, the random armchair for you to sit and peruse your possible purchase. Obviously, support local first. But if you're looking for a slow-paced, wide open, very quiet, very tidy spot to spend a little bit of time (without feeling rushed or forced to purchase something) finding your next favorite read, I'd suggest visiting here!

The oldest book store in Maine filled with tons of books, great sales on selected books, greeting…read morecards, gifts, candies and more! I loved checking out the Maine Mysteries section and also the staff picks. The store is well laid out and organized although it would be easy to get lost in here for hours. I bought a few books on sale, some candies and a magnet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking in lot. I will be back again and would highly recommend a stop in.

This was the second Sherman's my wife and I visited during the day we came here. Firstly I will say…read morethat Sherman's is a local bookstore worth supporting and you'll experience different vibes and experiences at each one. All of them will offer a great variety of classics and new and popular books available. They also all have a great amount of books that are on sale and you can find some great deals on books. A section worth looking through no matter the location. The best thing about this particular location is the fact they aren't crammed space wise and even if it were busy I wouldn't have felt claustrophobic. That positive does make it a better location than a few of the others. Although I do believe this one kinda falls a little short being uninspired and lacking a great charm to it. The staff we interacted with were friendly but it only occurred when checking out. It's a solid location and worth visiting just not our favorite Sherman's. Like all the other locations they have far more than books and lots of items everyone will like!

I love local bookstores and this one did not disappoint! I should say that I've only ever bought…read morechildren's books here but they have a great selection. I was in need of some new books for my son (because there are only so many times that you can read the same book over and over again). I chose some books that I wouldn't get tired of and the woman working was able to make some great recommendations, specifically Rosie Revere Engineer-love this book! They also offer gift wrapping which is good to know if we need to pick up a birthday present on the way to the party!

Very good selection of books. Friendly staff. Pleasant setting on Main Street. Always a fun trip!read more

If you are a book lover and looking to get lost in browsing for a few hours this may be the spot to…read morecheck out. While my wife and I did not find anything to buy it was worth checking out. They definitely seem to lean more towards history/war/military and older books. If you are a fan of those types of books you could find a lot of hidden gems I am sure. There is a little bit of a musty smell due to a combination of the old books and lack of airflow in the older building. Also beware space is limited so be ready for for changing directions or getting out of the way if other patrons are nearby. Shelves upon shelves of books with some taped to papers letting you know the section you are in. While it does have some order in this sense at the same time it's chaotic mainly due to crammed space. Can't really speak to value all that much as I did not see the prices for many books and honestly I would not have a good sense of the actual value of the books either. As I said a must visit for book lovers in or visiting Portland to lose yourself while browsing. You can tell a lot of time and effort went into building this collection of books! The one star deduction is solely due to the largest portions of their books are just genres I generally don't have any interest in. I do appreciate it for what it is though and would recommend it.

Yes Books- I stumbled in here one day, and spent an hour looking around. Honestly, it felt more…read morelike five minutes. Everything was so wonderful, I was sad I had to leave. I've been back quite a few times since then and I must say that Yes Books always gets a Yes from me!