I've been shopping here since I was a little girl. The bookstore is incredible; it's small town charming, yet packs a punch with a wide inventory of product. If you like a good bookstore this one should not be missed. I recently visited after a few year hiatus and loved to see how much it has stayed the same, but also evolved. First, the greeting cards have always been and are still the best selection. I love a good card and they truly have such unique ones that fit any life event or just because; they ring from funny to inspirational, to comforting and artistic. They also have a great selection of journals (my angsty teenage self filled up a few purchased here) and most recently I perused an incredible array of gourmet Italian chocolates and other fun dessert centric goodies. They have fun and artsy bags and hats, to art supplies and kids gifts... not just books. The kids nook is so sweet. Overall, such a great store that is so much more than books. It has stood the test of time. We bought a kids book about Nantucket for our toddler and we're excited for it as a keepsake. read more

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Really cute book store in town! There's a nice play area for kids with a lot of toys and tons of cute stickers, magnets, and unique candy if you are looking for a gift. Prices seem reasonable and staff were super friendly. Definitely worth stopping in! read more

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This is right next to Brotherhood of Thieves and we stopped in after lunch to check out the books and toys. They have a large assortment of toys, and we ended up with a big Jelly Cat for my daughter. The book selection is like that of a city, and of coure they've got an entire alcove just for Elin. Super friendly staff. read more

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Liked this place so much we visited twice while we were staying on the island. Staff was friendly and pointed me to the supply of some of the books displayed in the windows. They have a cute children's section. When we visited around Christmas time they had a small selection of ornaments. They also have a really nice selection of chocolate, including locally crafted bars that we really enjoyed. I also purchased a convenient and spacious tote which was really practical for Christmas shopping and a nice souvenir of our visit. Definitely look forward to returning here. Conveniently located right next to the Brotherhood as well! read more

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NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is a cute, small yet mighty bookstore near the busiest part of town. It has a very cool children's book section and an equally cool young adults' book section, which are only eclipsed by the, wait for it,... CHOCOLATE SHOP IN THE BACK! The chocolate shop is like a short trip around the world with fancy chocolates from all over the world. I of course chose one that was made locally -- and it was creamy creamy creamy! The workers here are friendly and super helpful. There is a good selection of books and chocolates and souvenirs in a price range from cheap to I'm-treating-myself. read more

Kudos to the buyer of this wonderful bookstore. I told her last time I was in what an amazing job she does. Not only a great little bookstore but also full of special and very unique items from ornaments to paper, cards, candles, incense and an incredible selection of chocolate from all over the world. This is what separates the corporate beasts from the independent stores - it's all about curation by passionate people. read more

Such a sweet bookstore. There is a treasure trove of gifts as well as a well curated display of books. The selection is staggering.

Love this place. Friendly staff and a great selection of books and local crafts. This is exactly the type of small business you should be supporting! read more

I loved this store!! It was adorable, colorful, and had a lot of neat items, not just books.

Lovely bookstore with a great selection- friendly and helpful staff. A really great shop on the island.

This bookstore was a bright spot on our day in Nantucket. There was such an outstanding assortment of books.

Perhaps the woman who runs this bookstore should read a book on etiquette. This review is based on years of observation and considering we're in a pandemic you would think the people working here would be a little more appreciative of customers. Nope. Nasty. For years I've witnessed the woman behind the cash register snapping at people and just being plain rude. I don't think I've ever even heard her say "thank you" to customers or myself. I guess she sees it as she's doing us all a favor. I support small business whenever possible, but places like this make me grateful for online ordering. This all said if you're on the island looking for a book -- definitely go to Mitchell's on Main Street. PS: This is my first bad review I've ever written in my years of having Yelp. I don't take it lightly. read more

Very cute book store, there is place to sit and read. Lot of different books and toys. Kids love that bookstore so much to explore. They also have very cute kids cafe there. I would definitely recommend to visit when you in neighborhood. read more

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I called them while walking downtown in Nantucket. I asked whether they had a book, which they did. I got there within 10 minutes and they already had the book behind the counter ready for me. This was all done in haste cuz I had a tour 5 minutes later. read more

This is such a gem of a bookstore. Though it's small, it's packed with books and other items like candy, notebooks, stationary, accessories, etc. The overall feel of the store and staff were welcoming. I loved the display windows; they are beautiful! It's a good place to browse and I will definitely come back here on my next Nantucket stay!! read more

Lots of things in addition to books. Very small chargers, corkscrews, socks, water bottles cool party thing, etc. It's a totally fun store to browse even if you don't need a book! The place is a bit cramped though. read more

I love most to all bookstores, but this one made me kind of sad and annoyed. This was next to Jared Coffin where I stayed and was my first stop after I checked in, but it left a bad feeling in me. First off, I came into the store and there were two ladies behind the register chit-chatting and gossiping loudly and being judgemental toward someone they knew on island. Didn't even acknowledged me! Whatever, I get it. It's a bookstore, not everyone comes in buys. But they kept going on and on gossiping I didn't even get a chance to ask about Nantucket books I could get for gifts (they did not have a good selection FYI). The ladies continued to chit-chat as I roamed the store to the point that I walked into what looked like their staff area and no one noticed. I did find a few things, $70+ worth of things! And guess what? The one of the ladies goes, "Looks like you'll need a bag, we charge for those." Now I'm stuck with a bag that I'm not happy supporting, but I'm going to get my $10's worth out of it. The only good I can say about this store is that they open late. read more

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I saw some reviews saying that the person at the counter was rude, but she was very pleasant when I went. There is a big selection of books about the island as well as other small items like candy and jewelry. I bought some postcards and things didn't seem to be that expensive. Definitely worth it. read more

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I used to love Nantucket Bookworks and I have lovely memories of bringing my daughter into the store almost every day. But in the past few years whenever we'd visit the island and we ventured into the store the manager Suzanne has only been incredibly mean and rude. Suzanne you've been working there for over 33 years, maybe it's time to step away. read more

I've never wished for 6 or even 7 stars as much as I did when I saw this named here... I love, love, love this funky little book shop. I would not be who I am had I not spent a lot of time and a lot of cash in this place... My love of books and obscure philosphy texts began right in this shop. And it's great for gifts too! read more

I checked in with Yelp, spent the money they asked for and got their super awesome tote bag! My husband got an out of print shirt and I got a book about Nantucket. I really liked this cute little bookstore. read more

I gave it 5 stars because if you want a book in town, this is the only place to go. Bookworks is a very cute locally owned shop - reminiscent of what NE bookstores might have been before Barnes and Noble. They have a great selection, with plenty of beach reads, biographies, New England history, magazines, activity toys for the kiddies, and games for adults. (One year we got rained in so took up Cribbage after buying the board there.) I've never done it, but they'll order books for you too, if you're going to be on the island for a while. read more

Truly a disappointing experience on such a beautiful island. I went to this bookstore today, excited as a favorite local author is always raving about it. I was met at a sign and table at the front door that asked for customers to use hand sanitizer and ask permission to come in. I put hand sanitizer on and handed bottle to my boyfriend. I stood and waited as the woman behind the counter continued to carry on a conversation with a another woman. Not greeted, just ignored. The conversation they were having was offensive and quite disheartening in the middle of a pandemic speaking of anti vaccination themes and the woman behind the counter herself said she was not vaccinated for MMR ( measles mumps rubella). Again, still ignored while this private conversation went on. We then proceeded into the store keeping our distance from these individuals. Suddenly the woman behind the counter barked out "Sir did you use hand sanitizer" with a bottle in her hand. The woman she was speaking with admitted she "told on him" calling herself the hand sanitizer police. Well good thing she is not an officer of law as I handed him the bottle, he used it and placed it back on the table in the front when we first arrived. Perhaps if the woman behind the counter bothered to put attention she would know this. After defending us and explaining he used it when I handed it to him, I realized... I am a first line RN back on the mainland, both are find worked hard combatting covid 19, and continue to. I don't deserve to be ignored and then accused of not doing something that we would of course do. Offended and disturbed by the anti vaccination discussion we immediately turned around and left. Too bad we are here on the island for New Years and our anniversary and I was excited to pick up some books about the history and pictures of the island. read more

This is my favorite bookstore in Nantucket. It's got a lot of quirks and a lot of books. It also has cool knick knacks and a great card room, with unique cards, notebooks, and the like. The children's area is also really spectacular. My only complaint is that it is small. I'd love to just sit here and read for hours... read more

I love the old-timey local feel of this bookstore. We were staying at the Jared Coffin House next door, and this lovely little nook of a bookstore gave me a fun place to poke around in. I love bookstores, I'm a book editor, actually, but I order most of my books on Amazon now, so I really relish checking out local bookstores when I'm on vacation. Sure, they sell a lot of bestsellers (HELLO BESTsellers, they do have to make money), but I thought they also had a lot of really neat, interesting things here. Feeling inspired by my trip to Nantucket, I bought a copy of Moby Dick, right there, on the spot. Sure I could have ordered from Amazon, but then I wouldn't have been able to sit on the Nantucket docks reading EXACTLY what I wanted. Another plus is that they stay open late, unlike most things, so if you're looking for something to do, check out Bookworks. read more

Truly the nastiest bookstore I've ever been to. Staff is always surly and rude. They must think being awful to customers is a plus. Go to Mitchell's instead. They know how to treat people. I'd also rather buy from Amazon then ever buy a book from here again. Shameful. read more

This is such a cute, eclectic kind of book story that just seems to work on this island. You can go browse around and find books on Nantucket, or a silly gift like a wallet that moos, or uncoredcted advanced proof copies of books for a small donation. It's all the things you don't necessarily expect to find here, but love when you do. I always walk in and wish they had a table where I can sit with a book and read for a bit. They do have little nooks that would work, but it haven't been brave enough (or patient enough) to camp out yet. It's definitely a place worth stepping in to and exploring. read more

My favorite bookstore ever, and I'm sort of a bookstore junkie, seeking them out wherever I travel, so take that as you will. Always friendly and knowledgeable staff, great place to hang and browse, everything is organized well, and they have a surprisingly complete stock for such a small place. Also great for books and gifts for kids. One of my favorite ways to kill time on the island. Can't say enough good things about them. read more

I've lived on island for just about 4 years now, and Bookworks has been an exceptional store every time I've gone in. The staff is friendly and helpful, I've had a few wonderful conversations with them during the slow season. It's small, but they do their very best to stock it with something for everyone. It's charming and it has so much character, you can't help but fall in love. When I'm in need of a cute, personal gift for a friend, Bookworks is my first stop. Yes, there is another book store on the island. I've been to both. I only recommend Bookworks. The parking could be better, as it's only street parking and during the summer it's near impossible to get a spot close to the store, but if you want a good book and a lovely atmosphere, it's worth the walk. read more

I LOVED this bookstore. Fantastic book selection, with staff write-ups on favorites. Great accessory selection, as well as cards, calendars, and Tattly tattoos. Overall adorable. read more

Extremely thoughtful collection of books, board games, and specialty items. I am only on Nantucket for vacations, and I stop each year to find something. I never have been let down. A beyond helpful staff is very friendly, and there have been nice Yelp sign in bonuses. I already look forward to next year. read more

Love the fact that they are open until 10:30. Nice selection of local and national best sellers.

Thank you Nantucket Bookworks. Thank you for being open until 10pm, even in January. Thank you for keeping your doors open during a summer rainstorm, and letting me get lost in your children's section, re-reading my childhood favorites. Thank you for having a great True Crime section. Thank you for being adorable and your staff for being so nice. A true jem in this community. While so many other places don't seem to care about the year 'round community, Nantucket Bookworks does. read more

We spent so much time in this magical bookstore that we got a parking ticket. So they not only helped us picking out books, but helped us find the new police station also. read more

Lovely, well-organized bookshop with friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful selection and good use of the space. They also have a great stationery room with note cards and gift packaging. read more

Kids and adults agree this is the best store on Nantucket. Also a great gift store (wrapping paper, quirky gifts, cards, toys in the back). Whenever we go to Nantucket, this is our favorite in-town destination. read more

Nantucket books Is one of my favorite book shops. There is never a visit to Nantucket when I don't make my way in for book hunt and End up leaving with a pile of books. The buyer for this store must be obsessed with reading .... Based on the wide range of choices in this one store there is the typical old classic and best seller sections but it's the new up and coming authors that Nantucket books seems to find before the rest of the world. read more

Great little book nook! My husband and I stopped here on our way out of town to get the ferry and easily spent an hour here devouring the book selection. I found the place both welcoming and cozy - a great place to spend a rainy day. read more

This is a wonderful, adorable, and very well-stocked bookstore. We were visiting for a week with our family and two year old son, and everyone loved Bookworks. Great selection of books, awesome children's area with great books, toys, art supplies, and more. I even got an adorable canvas printed purse there that I love. Basically they just have a great eclectic variety of merchandise in addition to their books. Lovely lovely bookstore. read more

In addition to having some of the most interesting books that I can't find anywhere else, Nantucket Bookworks has the cutest board games and accessories I've ever seen in a shop its size. I'd buy the whole place if I had the time and money, and I really hope it doesn't change like all the other stores in the area have (they've downgraded to keep up with today's trends, while the bookstore has remained awesome throughout the years). The icing on the cake is its free WiFi and the cool knick knacks and candies it sells at the front desk. I really recommend picking out some exciting adventures there for when the island has rainy days. read more