What an amazing concept! Wine and books?! Does it get better than this? I happened upon this store as I was picking up groceries nearby. When I saw wine and books I had to pop in. The interior is so cute! There is a lovely bar top meant for reading a book while sipping on wine. There is an extensive shelving unit filled with bottles of wine to purchase. Each bottle of wine has a tag around the neck giving a vivid description of the wine. I appreciated that the wine pricing averaged $25 which is within my budget. The selection of books is fantastic. I recognized so many authors and also discovered new books I want to read. I told the manager how in love i am with this store and she shared they also host book clubs and events. If I was not a tourist I would definitely become a member of their book club. The manager helped me pick a lovely bottle of white wine to take home. I appreciated how knowledgeable she was about the wine which is remarkable given how large the selection of bottles is. I will likely come back to pick up merch. I never want to forget about visiting this unique and adorable small business. read more

I keep trying to give this place another chance. They keep letting me down. i don't need a bookstore with a political agenda where my business isn't wanted because the cashier can't be bothered to keep things moving. Tried to buy "Remains of the Day" (staff warnings and all). left in frustration having failed to make any progress in the queue. The classic books section is thin. If there arent enough female characters in a book, it gets an automatic downgrade from staff. How drunk do I have be to spend $ on an anti AI book? Yep, they have an anti AI section. The good news? Makes Amazon look amazin!!!! read more

This was such a wonderful spot!! Natural wine, curated books, lounge space. So amazing, I wish I was a local!! It was so nice to go in, grab a book and a glass of wine, sit and read and sip a glass of wine. They also have a ton of N/A options as well. I really appreciate how well they're curated. read more

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Absolutely LOVE this idea of a wine bar and book store, and was SO happy to see this open within walking distance from my beach house. Book selection is small but I still found something I've been eyeing, and the wine is great! I tried some orange wine and took home a sparkling rose. read more

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It's a cute place and love the idea...wine and books. I didn't have my glasses on...I inquired if the tags on the wine are describing/matching a book (to drink while reading); I just got a "no" and continued on her laptop. Oh well. That would be cute marketing idea. Anywho, I did buy some knick knacks that caught my eye. Maybe I'll stop by another time and get a better vibe. read more

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Pretty good book selection, panders more towards women. With topics on feminism, social justice and overall progressive attitudes. But it has a good selection outside of this, with both fiction and nonfiction. It also has a nice selection of fantasy and sci-fi books that is likely to cater to all groups. read more

Awesome selection and great drinks. Love the entire vibe. This is such a hidden gem in OC. I go as often as I can! Fun events monthly too so check out their calendar! read more

How badly I wish I lived in Ocean City, simply so I could come here and read/sip wine! I stopped in on a trip to Ocean City, and am so glad I did. The person working at the store was super friendly and helped me find a book I was looking for - there was also one that I wanted that wasn't there, and she was going to help me purchase it/send it to the store for me. The ambiance and the vibe are soooo cute (photos attached). Definitely stop in if you are a reader! read more

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Such a cute little place! My friends and I stopped by for a wine tasting on a Saturday afternoon. I loved the vibe of the Buzzed Word - part wine bar, part bookstore, and part wine shop with comfy couches, string lights everywhere, and mid-century modern decor. It was mostly empty, so we sat down at the bar right away and asked to do a tasting. The owner Mickie gave detailed and accurate descriptions of each natural wine we tried (the tasting included 4). I didn't know much about natural wines and while none of them would be a go-to for me, they were cool to experience. We also ended up ordering some snacks - the Smoked Cheddar, Bread & Olive Oil, Losadas Olives, and Dolmas. Everything was delicious, especially the cheddar. After the tasting, we ended up shopping around for a bit and I purchased some cute stickers and greeting cards. I also ended up coming back later to buy some mead from The Buzz Meadery (local to the area), which was delicious. Would absolutely return! read more

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I absolutely love this place!! I always make sure to stop in when I visit! The staff are so welcoming and friendly. I've never done the wine tasting, but I plan too! They sell a great selection of popular, indie, and hidden gem books as well as a variety of different wines! The displays are always amazing and make me excited to read on the beach!! read more

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I had a great time listening to live poetry and browsing the book selection at The Buzzed Word. I did not order wine as I actually forgot to bring my ID. No wine, still had a great time! The books were really what I went for and I was not disappointed at all. So many to pick from, including an entire shelf devoted to books that have been banned across the country for various reasons. Reasons are listed! Staff book reviews and top picks are lovingly placed throughout the store. The Buzzed Word is such a treat and asset to the Eastern Shore. I'll definitely be back!! read more

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The owner was working when we decided to visit The Buzzed Word. It was a must stop on our Book Club weekend. Sadly, it was a complete disappointment. She seemed as though our presence interrupted her empty store. However, we still ordered a glass of wine and perused the store. We were excited to find a book and patronize a small business. When I asked if she had another copy of a specific book she replied, with thick sarcasm, "we don't have a secret stash." A simple, non- snarky response indicating there were not additional copies would have been sufficient. She was more worried about talking to her friends who wandered in and simply didn't care about our business. We'll go elsewhere- Bethany Beach Books and Browseabout Books we're looking at you! Thanks for being welcoming and kind to our party of 5 that were clearly looking to spend money. read more

Been wanting to come for years. We never do scopes and said yes this year and as a happy surprise the Buzzed Word is two doors down. All the feels with a glass of Lambrusco while shopping for books. Ages 44 - 7 all found something to bring home. read more

Well curated and welcoming bookstore in Ocean City! The selection of books was diverse and wonderful, and there were TONS of thoughtful staff recs (on display and throughout the store). There's a variety of gifts and trinkets, in addition to an array of wines (that you can enjoy while browsing!). The owner was lovely as well. Highly recommend! read more

Would give zero stars if able to. Horrible customer service. From the moment my friends and I walked in, the owner acted like we were bothered that we walked in. When asking for assistance with books, she was very short and cut us off. She was more concerned with chatting with her friend who was holding a toddler and drinking at the bar. Very rude! We are a book club of five women who were excited to support a local small business but her attitude turned us off. Will not return and do recommend. Stay away, she's not interested in your business. read more

We visited this wonderful little book nook in OC. Wonderful is all I can say. My wife relaxes going through the latest books. Oh, and there's wine if you need to relax and have a nip. read more

Just came from a wine tasting class at this lovely little bookstore and natural wine shop - the owner was a wealth of information and we got to try some very interesting wines (a couple of which we liked enough to take home). Definitely worth a trip! read more

This place was being built two years ago when we last visited OC. I was excited to check it out on this year's trip. The business model is brilliant; a bookstore/wine bar? What's not to like. There is a great variety of new books. I love how many of the books have thorough, honest reviews written on bookmarks. Those reviews certainly steered me in the direction of some new reads. The wine bar offers 5 or so wines, but there is no official menu with prices because we were told "the list changes all the time." I would suggest a dry erase menu so patrons could see the wine types and prices before ordering. I think they also have a small list of small plates/charcuterie that they had listed on a small sign. There was a small selection of used books, and knick knacks. Bar seating was available, as well as some couches. One gripe I have is that the one woman running the place did not have great customer service. She did not come over to us or anything and had to actively seek her out to purchase wine/books while she sat at the bar on a computer. That's not the way to make sales. read more

AHHHMAZING! The most perfectly curated collection of books and wine, hidden in an Ocean City strip mall. A true gem. And you can enjoy a glass of delicious wine while you shop. Go today! read more

My best friend owns a home in Ocean City, and we are often there on mulitple vacations a year. Recently we were there with our husbands and were on our way to a winery. When we happened to put in Ocean City, instead of the location of the winery we were heading to - it pointed us here! SO HAPPY!! A cute, cozy and bright shop. Books are well displayed to allow alot of reviewing to find just the right one. In store reviews attached to the featured shelves is a nice, personal, touch. Comfy couches up front to lounge in, and a full sized wine bar! Nice selection of wines as well. Check out the shelves - some cute little curios as well; depression glass, vintage items, etc. I picked up two books and grabbed a Antidote chocolate bar as well. This will definately be a place we will return to in thenicer weather to spend some quality time. High recommend. read more