Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops is an independent books business based in Greater Portland, Maine. Visit them in Maine or learn more about what they offer.
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops is an independent books business based in Greater Portland. Founded in 1886 in Bar Harbor, Sherman's is the oldest bookstore in Maine, with a chain of locations along the coast — including stores in Portland, Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Camden, Damariscotta, Freeport, and Rockland. Each shop carries a deeply curated mix of new releases, regional Maine titles, gifts, and stationery, with a focus on author events and supporting Maine writers.
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