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.

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!

Gulf of Maine is one of my favorite indie bookstores anywhere!…read more There aren't many places in Brunswick that date back to my youth that I can say that I've been a fan of and someone who shops there. Gulf of Maine. Not even Bull Moose has been around since 1979, like Gulf of Maine. Back when my politics and literary tastes were still forming, I ventured into the store that Beth Leonard and Gary Lawless were running (on the other side of Maine Street, if I recall). They've managed to maintain a presence in downtown, long after many other similar stores have disappeared. For me, there is no other bookshop that carries such a wide array of what I'd characterize as politically progressive books and authors--Noam Chomsky, Ward Churchill, Howard Zinn, Barbara Ehrenreich and a host of others. But to label G of M as merely a political bookseller misses the point entirely. Both Gary and Beth carry a wealth of Maine writers, too. I mean, even a veritable unknown writer like me has had success selling his titles through their store. Plus, I now know who Ruth Moore his simply because Gary and Beth are a fan and I asked about the bumper sticker I saw on their car that read, "Read Ruth Moore." I believe that bookstores make communities richer, especially stores that don't just cater to the lowest common denominator, or stock merely bestselling hacks and their trade paperbacks, not that there's anything wrong with them. The next time you are in downtown Brunswick, park your car on Maine Street, walk up and down the vibrant main thoroughfare, bordered by an ample village green, independently-owned coffee shops and other unique shops, and make sure you stop in and see what a real bookstore looks like. That would be Gulf of Maine Books.

I always come in here with groups from work, adults with disabilities. The employees at this store…read moreare so incredibly compassionate and kind. Very helpful folks. This is crucial for building a love of reading. Thank you so much for all that you do.

A brand new Barnes & Noble in Brunswick!…read more The newer Barnes & Nobles seem smaller but this one certainly has plenty of books and gift items. It is laid out nicely with many different sections, such as new releases, young adult, children, and fiction and non-fiction. All the shelves were neat and full. All the employees were friendly and helpful. It is conveniently located in the plaza with Shaws and has plenty of parking.

Cute little used bookstore by downtown Boothbay…read more They operate on the honor system with a box for donations, and volunteers help run the store, but the inside sadly was closed. I went through and found some nostalgic books that I haven't thought about in years! Some great classics. Unfortunately no one was there and I didn't have cash on me, so I just checked it out. If you're a book worm or even curious, I recommend stopping by and have cash on you! Maybe they can offer a paypal, cashapp or venmo option in the future.

Every time I travel, I always visit used bookstores in search of Stephen King 1st editions…read more The library bookstore is cute but small. They had Stephen King novels but not many. I didn't find any Dean Koontz novels or comics that day. When you visit used bookshops, you're not guaranteed to find what you're looking for every time and that's okay. There were bigger sections from gardening to travel than what I was looking for. If you're an avid reader and aren't picky about authors, this is a great shop to look through. I pretty much read from two authors so it's a little more difficult for me to find novels I haven't read/are on my list of books to collect.

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.

I remember when this tiny basement space was a little wine bar and charcuterie cafe. Now it's a…read morebook seller. And mannnn is this place incredible. It's cool on a summer day, it's intimate and so well organized for stacks of classic well collected and curated sections. You could spend hours here absorbing all these lovely novels and treasures. It's not a stuffy place, it's actually quite welcoming. Like being in your grandmothers library. I love the smell of old books.

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 is a great store! It has something for everyone and at all ages. It was so great that we went…read moreback twice within 3 hours. LOL The had everything we were looking for, which was nothing specific but needed something for many kids/adults. Cook books, Maine souvenir items for our NY in-laws, activity books for kids, cool fun "old fashioned" hand held water toy games. I was more fascinated than my nephew. There was a stationary section in the front corner of the store that reminded me of good ol' Loring Short and Harmon...Anyone remember that awesome store? This was like that combined with Bookland and Newbury comics. I have always heard great things about Sherman's and I was not disappointed. I bought so many different things, for me and the kids. I can't wait to come back for another shopping spree. We were able to get so many fun things and all for great prices. (yes, we compared to Amazon) in fact they had some items that were not available on Amazon! Shop Local! You will be pleasantly surprised. Staff here make it a very pleasant experience while checking out.

Just bought a wonderful set of travel and exploration narratives printed in 1903! The set arrived…read morein the mail in perfect condition and was just as described on ABE Books. I couldn't be happier. Well done.

Love this bookstore and I go as often as I can. Great place to find great literary classics and…read morecurrent reads at a reasonable price.

Love this place. Smells like Pine. The book selection is great! You can spend a long time in…read morehere looking at all the cool knick knacks they sell. We always stop here several times on our trip whenever we visit. Definitely check them out!

Really great bookstore; tons of books about Maine on first floor, and great variety of books…read moreupstairs. Got two really good books and a card. Really friendly service, too!

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..