Friendly service, inviting atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, reasonably priced books... this is a…read moregreat local bookstore.

Quaint and lovely bookstore right off of the square in downtown Portsmouth. Always welcoming with…read morefresh displays and a good variety of books for everyone.

unlimited stars for this fantastic spot! everyone there is so friendly and helpful!…read more Ive never had something that wasnt just absolutely stellar here. highly recommend the jalpeno cheddar bagel with herb cream cheese. the vibes in there are also so welcoming. my boyfriend and i like to grab a table in the back amongst the books for a coffee date and its so cozy! love love love Crackskulls and would go every single day if i lived in town. extra shout out to Michelle, Grace, and Maddy, you guys ROCK!

Always delicious. Best bagels north of NYC. Excellent baristas. Quaint atmosphere and you can get a…read morebook too.

This is a small New England gem of a book store. Simply unique. My daughter loves all the old…read morebooks you can't find in the typical big box book stores.

The best bookstore around…read more Why you may ask? The setting is idyllic: An old red barn in a quaint NH town center The selection is fantastic: Over 20,000 books and back issue magazines The atmosphere is perfect: The quirky signs, mementos from years of bookselling, and artifacts of bygone eras all give the browser a sense of unbeatable literary nostalgia. After 15 years online, Avenue Victor Hugo Books is back, finally. This business was an installation on Newbury st. in Boston for nearly 30 years before closing its doors in 2004. And now it has found new life in a big red barn. Definitely check it out.

The second of third Portsmouth book stops for Indie Bookstore Day. This is a spot you could easily…read moreget lost in spending hours searching for that hidden gem/special book. Many older books in really nice condition. In what appears to be a house converted into a literary haven for book lovers, it's a spot that could easily be missed if you aren't directly searching for it! Despite having many older and used books they did honestly have a good selection of newer and popular books too! Compared to many other spots of similar nature I really appreciated the fact they had some newer and popular books in contrast to used books. It's a great way to bring in both those who want the popular and new and those looking to search through the shelves for that hidden gem! Prices seemed reasonable and while we did not interact with the owner nothing negative to say. A spot worth checking out if you find yourself in Portsmouth. One of a few Indie Bookstores you can support here in town!

Hands-down, the best place on the Seacoast to get lost in books, especially if you don't know what…read moreyou're in the mood for. In fact, this shop seems specifically geared for those who want something unique & special, but don't have any specific title in mind. Serendipity has taken up permanent residence here. Every time I walk in, I end up finding a gem I didn't know I needed. Sometimes it's a little worse for wear, sometimes it's as clean & bright as a new penny. Sometimes, still, it contains a treasure from a previous owner -- a postcard, a small note, or a personal inscription. My explorer's soul never seems to go hungry here. Highly recommended.

I am really appreciative of the diverse selections this (New England) bookstore has to offer…read more I would highly recommend to all.

Great independent bookstore with a wide and eclectic selection of books, a generous kids' section,…read moreand a lovely view of the Squamscott river from a nice reading table in the back. Lots of helpful book recommendations are noted throughout the store. Not to be missed!

Love this used book store! Always something I enjoy is buying local and used books. Love to read…read morebut don't need the extra cost of new... highly recommend Annie's Book Store. Staff is outstanding. Knowledgeable and very patient when helping find an author.

Great little hole-in-the-wall store. I usually try to get in there once a month to try to buy…read morelocal. The owners are very knowledgeable about books/authors and what books they have available. If I'm looking for something specific and can't find it there, I usually wait a couple weeks and can usually find it there. (In some instances, I've found it on thriftbooks.com). But definitely an awesome story run by amazing people. Every time I go there, I can always find something that suits me. Would certainly advise people to at least check it out if they are in the area. You really can't find places like this anymore.

Great store, so many gifts and books to look at. They have some date with a book mystery options…read morewhich are SO fun, and they had a large selection of discounted and used books as well. Was also pleased to see they sell bottled water for $2, considering it is an impulse buy. Usually stores like this charge $5. Overall I was very happy with my purchases, and getting to explore the store.

Massive, block-long Indy bookstore with nice wide aisles for wheelchairs and strollers that has…read morebeen holding down the bookstore scene since 1898 or so. I guarantee they'll have whatever you're looking for, be it book, toy, or random silly sticker. Enthusiastic bibliophiles run the page, as it should be.

LOVE THE BOOKWORM! What a beat little store and the lady who was working when I went in, WHAT AN…read moreAMAZING person. The store is on the smaller side and such but it is clean and easy to shop. They have a rewards program too. I don't live close by, but maybe soon. I Will be back!

This bookstore has been a treasured ''go to" for me for years. Especially now when I refuse to…read moregive Jeff Bezos any more of my money (boo, hiss Amazon!!), I am committed to shopping/ordering locally. Their hours are 10-2 every day except closed on Sunday. They have recently expanded their footprint and have dedicated much more space to their used book collection. There are also wonderful small gift items and a gift for any "hard to buy for person" can be found in this gem of a store. The employees are delightful, knowledgeable and go out of their way to help. Run, don't walk to Gorham's Bookworm. You won't be disappointed.

Green Hand Bookshop is like the best kind of treasure hunt. I can (and have) spent hours here…read moreperusing the stacks for my next favorite read. It's excellent!

First time visit to this used bookstore located on Congress after visiting Uncharted Tea. Which you…read more will even find books from here inside Uncharted as well as some other local spots. Don't mind the scaffolding outside and make your way in to explore if you are close by exploring when they are open. The store goes a lot further back than you would expect and the huge amount of books here means you could spend a long time browsing. Despite the narrow spaces and books being everywhere it is organized well and you will find lots of signs listing the current genre you are looking at. Which speaking of they offer so much I think everyone will find some books that catch your eyes here. Being a used bookstore they did have a good mix of older books while appearing to have more fresh and modern titles available as well. Prices seemed reasonable for the few I looked at. My wife almost bought a couple books but in the end just browsed but would highly recommend coming here for any book lovers. I would even say one of the better used bookshops we have visited! You may just find your next unexpected book you have to read.

Don't be thrown by the location - this is a neighborhood gem. We went in right before closing with…read moretwo energetic kids. The staff could not have been more kind or helpful. They took time to get down to the physical level of my four year old, asking him what he liked and helped give us recommendations for his first chapter books. The diverse books and Maine authors featured made me really happy and although the shop is small, there was quite a wide variety. They also made it very easy to order anything they didn't have in stock. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Great place and very helpful service. The woman with whom I dealt even mailed the gift certificate…read moreI bought!