Where are the best independent bookstores in new england. The lincoln county news shares news of the sale of damariscottas 50yearold icon maine coast book shop and cafe to jeff curtis, owner of shermans books, maines oldest line of independent book stores. Maine vintage contemporaries paperback bank square. Their modest plan was to offer a selection of books, stationery, and bridge cards and tallies. Courtesy of shermans maine coast bookshop shermans maine coast bookshop and cafe damariscotta, me all six shermans locations have their charm, but its at the damariscotta shop that im most likely to lose myself, thanks in large part to the cafe. Shermans books buys maine coast book shop and cafe in. Maine coast book shop and cafe innovative downtown businesses.
An independent bookstore, friendly gathering place and cozy neighborhood cafe located on bay view street in downtown camden, maine. We are a bookstore for lovers of sailing and the sea. Shermans books to acquire maine coast book shop business. Maine coast book shop and cafe, damariscotta restaurant. Nov 30, 2015 the maine coast book shop was named the new england bookstore of the year in 2008 by the book publishers representatives of new england and the new england independent booksellers association. Shermans maine coast book shop, damariscotta, maine. If you are staying in camden or rockland for a few days on ether side of your maine windjammer cruise, you have a lot of different choices at your disposal. Shermans maine coast book shops are located in six great communities along the coast of mainebar harbor, camden, damariscotta, boothbay harbor, freeport, and portland. The ampersand cafe connects right to the book shop in damariscotta, and offers a wonderful place to enjoy coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and more. Places to go in maine maines prettiest harbors down. Theres nary a walmart or borders within a halfhours drive, and thats because damariscotta fought to keep it that way.
Curtis life partner maria boord will turn her attentions to the cafe, the first in the shermans chain. Ship the bookstore to your door with maine authors. This breakout new york times bestseller from the celebrated author of commencement and the engagements, introduces four unforgettable women and the abiding, often irrational love that keeps them coming back, every summer, to maine and to each other. Shermans maine coast book shop boothbay harbor region. Ship the bookstore to your door with maine authors bookstore. Featuring a fine selection of books, magazines, and newspapers, and serving the best locallysourced coffee, espresso, and tea in mid coast maine. From early spring, with the jarring announcement that damariscottas 50yearold maine coast book shop and cafe was up for sale, all efforts were made to reassure worried patrons that their favorite bookshop was in no danger of disappearing and that, in fact, as highest priority, everything possible would be done to find the perfect new owner and keep the same. Dec 01, 2018 shermans maine coast book shops are located in six great communities along the coast of mainebar harbor, camden, damariscotta, boothbay harbor, freeport, and portland. At the time of the april announcement that susan was looking to sell the book shop, there was quite a lot of panic, barnaby said. Featuring a fine selection of books, magazines, and newspapers, and serving the best locallysourced coffee, espresso, and tea in midcoast maine. Since its founding in 1952 by the maine coast artists collective, the center has shown works by the maineinspired. New englands best bookstores to spend the whole day. Since opening in 1964, the maine coast book shop has been a fixture in downtown damariscotta for more than 50 years. Maine coast book shop and cafe innovative downtown.
Founded in 1964, the store occupies 6,000 square feet in lincoln hall, an historic. In its original spot at 8 bay view street a former refrigerator showroom, the conrads three story book haven quickly established itself as the place to go in camdenwhether to. Maine authors publishing announces limitedtime bookstore. Boothbay harbor shermans maine coast book shops 5 commercial street. Maine coast book shops cafe temporarily closes the lincoln. Shermans owner to acquire maine coast book shop the. Maine coast book shop and cafe damariscotta 2020 all. Oct 21, 2015 shermans based in bar harbor and with locations in portland, camden, boothbay harbor, and freeport will be renamed shermans maine coast book shops to reflect the historic partnership. Nearby businesses us post office, renys, renys underground, damariscotta center, puffins nest clothing, the breakfast place, newcastle square reality, river gallery, river grill, king eiders pub, salt bay cafe, stars jewelry. Exciting things are happening at annies book stop, wells as we increase our inventory and add new services to our customers. Bar, cafe and bookshop all in one and trivia night tuesdays. Camden maines only fiercely independent, truly local bookshop for more than 45 years running.
Please consult government travel advisories before. Offering thousands of titles for all ages and interests including specialties in maine books, childrens books and toys, marine books, and nautical charts. For great views, hiking trails, picnic areas, and of course, mount battie, youll want to visit camden hills state park. Maine coast book shop on the block publishers weekly. Although the bookstore that diary of a wimpy kid built is relatively new to the scene, its clear that authorowner jeff kinney and his family have learned a thing or two about what makes a bookstore great. Oct 31, 2015 from early spring, with the jarring announcement that damariscottas 50yearold maine coast book shop and cafe was up for sale, all efforts were made to reassure worried patrons that their favorite bookshop was in no danger of disappearing and that, in fact, as highest priority, everything possible would be done to find the perfect new owner and keep the same excellent bookshop on main street. This mainebased, familyowned chain offers books, toys, stationery, and maine gifts. To limit the spread of the coronavirus, attractions may be closed or have partial closures. In that time the shop has seen minor modifications, including ownership changes and relocations. Maine authors publishing is partnering with local bookstores to do their part in sustaining the local and independent literary community through maine authors bookstore direct, where they will ship the bookstore to your door. The cafe at shermans maine coast book shop in downtown damariscotta closed thursday, aug.
Places to go in maine maines prettiest harbors down east. Currently, the store is preparing for another major change, as susan porter prepares for her last month as owner. Damariscotta bookstore seeks new owner boothbay register. Also stores in bar harbor, boothbay harbor, damariscotta, freeport, and portland. Alewives fest, seafood, damariscotta river grill, round top ice cream, maine coast books, the best public library in maine, linda morkeski, rolf wilkes. We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a list of favorites. Fear and hope in damariscotta, as maine coast book shop. Malcolm, who is a composer and teacher just smiled and told me the story of his own fear of failure, reminding me that if i reach only one soul with my writing, i will have done my job. Maine authors publishing is partnering with local bookstores to do their part in sustaining the local and independent literary community through maine authors bookstore direct, where they will. Camden maine s only fiercely independent, truly local bookshop for more than 45 years running. Best independent bookstores in new england where are the best independent bookstores in new england. Maine coast book shop owner reflects on 42 years in.
Megunticook falls camdens megunticook river runs from megunticook lake to the inner harbor, ending in cascading waterfalls. Writers workshoppe and imprint books port townsend, wa. An eclectic used bookstore with heaps of books that will keep you busy perusing for hours. Curtis expects to assume daily operations of the maine coast book shop and cafe on jan. As a further service, they were also a rental library for new books. On a clear day, you can see all the way to cadillac mountain in acadia national park. Maine coast book shop and cafe damariscotta 2020 all you. About maine coast book store cafe maine coast book store cafe.
The maine coast book shop was originally started in 1964 by the two mosman sisters in the day block on damariscottas main street. For the kellehers, maine is a place where children run in packs, showers are taken outdoors, and old irish songs are sung. Great books, great independent bookshop spirit, and coffee. Camden our downtown camden location has everything you need if youre looking to enjoy the maine outdoors. Jun 27, 2019 36 hours in camden and rockport, maine. Little sunny makes kimchi with halmi ulgul publishing. Soon you will be able to buy brand new books from annies and have them delivered to your door. According to the release, boord has extensive experience in. At least through the end of may, our operations will remain the same. The store is now a nice small maine based chain store. Bridgton bridgton books 140 main street 2076472122. An unlikely story is a beautifully laidout space with a wellcurated selection. New englands best bookstores to spend the whole day an unlikely story plainville, ma. View all restaurants near maine coast book shop and cafe on tripadvisor.
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