Such a cool bookstore in a hidden spot. I came across this randomly and had to stop in. It is such…read morea cute little bookstore, it is small but it is filled to the brim! One of the owners was there and was so knowledgeable about all the books they had. The books are all crime based and she said between her and the other owner they had at least read all the authors. The books are very well priced and I think the experience alone is worth the trip.

Mainely Murders is a delightful little bookstore run by Paula and Ann (or is it Ann and Paula?),…read moretwo terrific women who say that they thought about opening the store for 35 years before they finally did it. It's a small independent bookstore that's tucked down a side street, but you're just about there if you're on Route 1 in Kennebunk. Just turn down Bourne Street and you'll find them. They've got thousands of books about murder and mystery, mostly used, sorted by the location of the story or author. There are mysteries that take place around the world or in New England, books where the main character is a dog, etc. In fact, they were having a food drive for a local pet shelter when we were there. If you're local and you didn't know about this store, get down there! And if you're a tourist who's looking for some reading material, you won't do better than Mainely Murders Bookstore. In any case, this is what bookstores were like before Barnes & Noble chased the little guys out of the business and then Amazon turned book shopping into an online experience. You might want to go to their website or call them to check their hours before you drop by. We went in October and their Fall hours had begun, so they were going to be closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

My brother and I were spending the day exploring Kittery, York, and Kennebunkport and decided to…read moreswing by Wells on our way back up to Portland to see if anything stuck out to us. We were driving up Route 1 and noticed a few antique shops when we approached Douglas Harding. Since my brother is a fan of bookstores, specifically ones that carry old and rare ones, we decided to stop and check it out. DH sits right on Route 1 in a prime location. It's kind of unassuming from the outside, but once you're inside it gives away to how grand the space actually is. There are rooms and rooms filled with books - I kept walking around thinking I reached the back of the store but it just didn't stop! The shop carries a big selection and is neatly organized by section. There are clear indicators as to what is where, and they keep their rarer finds behind glass cabinets. You can honestly get lost for hours in this place, there are so many shelves to browse, and they have something for virtually everyone - from historical encyclopedia to a tell-all guide to Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. They also have a side room that is filled with maps of spots all around the world for sale. From what I can gather, a father and daughter own/run the shop - they were both friendly and offered help looking for something if we needed it. Overall, this was a great find in Wells - all the times I had been here I had never thought to stop in and I'm glad we did. It's definitely worth exploring if you're in the area.

Lovely to meet and talk to the owner; he's a bit hard of hearing but happy to talk books. He's…read moremoved fully into a smaller building, so not as many books but still an interesting collection.

Awesome store in the heart of Kennebunkport! I love stopping in here when visiting town and they…read morehave some sharp new Kennebunkport clothing as well!

Charming bookstore with a unique history. Buy the book, it is worth the read. Be sure to ask the…read moreowner about his dad!

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!

On my way out of town decided to stop into this little shop right at opening. I knew it would be…read moregood based on how many people were already getting food and drinks. They have such cute names for specialty drinks that I was having trouble choosing. I settled on a classic honeybee latte (honey and vanilla) which was the perfect combination of both. I tried the chopped Italian cream cheese which was unique but I really liked the depth. The service was super great and the library feel made it a nice place to sit down. Prices are great as well and hope to go back soon !

Store is actually good and the people are awesome. Please read this!!…read more I'm leaving this one star in hopes of change because the men's bathroom small stall is UNUSABLE. When they did the redesign, they did not gap the door or allow it to lock. It is a gap easily 2 or 3 inches and the door does not lock

Huge Barnes and noble with great harry potter selections and vinyl. Absolutely terrible for audio…read morebook selection. Clean, great space and well laid out. Pretty typically for a Barnes and noble except for maybe bigger than most.

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!

I went in looking for a James Baldwin novel and an Ursula LeGujn novel and found both, plus a…read morememoir that I wasn't seeking. Not that I'd expect to find exactly what I wanted each time I go here, but this place has a wonderfully curated inventory and the feeling of a flea market too, among the used books. Who knows what you might find, browsing while independent radio plays in the background?

Bull Moose Music moved from its former smaller store in Sanford to a bigger plaza space at…read moreBiddeford Crossing. This bigger space was once a Nonesuch Books. This new employee owned Bull Moose store is way less cramped than its former Sanford location, where I've shopped for music a long way back. This store had their grand opening a few months ago. Like its old location except more spread out inside, the Biddeford location offers a pretty good selection of new and used music, movies, video games, and books to choose from. The store is well organized nicely by sections with vinyl records, books, CDs, video games, DVDs, Blu-rays and miscellaneous items in between. The music is organized by genre alphabetically with a mix of new and used CDs, They also carry used cassettes ($3 each) underneath the old vinyls. The prices including the sale prices here are very competitive to the online music stores. The Bull Moose website is a good place to search and find which stores have your item or title in stock. They also do special orders and accept used music, movies, and video games for $$$ if in good condition. I spotted several used CDs from 20 years ago being sold for as low as $2.97, which I have in my personal collection and are no longer made. As a holder of the Bull Moose Music FBC (Freakin' Buyers Card), I earn points with each purchase here and receive the Bull Moose Music weekly emails with their e-sales flyers, new releases, promotions, and events (chainwide). IMO, the new Biddeford Bull Moose location is a great improvement to the older cramped location, though it's not as big as the Scarborough Superstore location.