# Bookshops in Maine https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/maine/ All eight listings sit in Portland; no other Maine city appears in the current set, so shoppers outside Greater Portland should expect to travel or order remotely. Before buying, confirm with the shop whether it carries teacher-appropriate titles in stock, offers gift wrapping or shipping, and how late it takes orders. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Portland](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/maine/portland/) ## Back Cove Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 651 Forest Ave Ste 1, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12234112796203605454) · [Website](https://backcovebooks.com) · +12075361250 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://backcovebooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12234112796203605454 ## Green Hand Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Used books & a neighborhood vibe”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 661 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12574547917126655812) · [Website](https://greenhandbookshop.com) · +12072536808 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://greenhandbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12574547917126655812 ## Grump & Sunshine Bookshop Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 40 Free St Ste B, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2244609114476501207) · [Website](http://grumpandsunshine.com) · +12073239577 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://grumpandsunshine.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2244609114476501207 ## Letterpress Books & Gifts Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 91 Auburn St Ste K, Portland, ME 04103 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=84083370885212530) · [Website](http://www.letterpress-books.com) · +12077474232 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.letterpress-books.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=84083370885212530 ## Longfellow Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Well-stocked shop with new & used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1 Monument St, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11742637692596613842) · [Website](https://longfellowbooks.com) · +12077724045 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://longfellowbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=11742637692596613842 ## Print: A Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Outpost for good reads & literary events”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 273 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8632172256239506995) · [Website](http://www.printbookstore.com) · +12075364778 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.printbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8632172256239506995 ## Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Portland Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 49 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6016007808220551824) · [Website](http://www.shermans.com) · +12077734100 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.shermans.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6016007808220551824 ## Yes Books Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Used bookshop with a large selection”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 589 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=938846303216874587) · +12077753233 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=938846303216874587 ## What do the eight Maine listings actually represent? They are the bookshops currently listed for Maine, all in Portland, last updated 2026-09-14. The count is a starting point, not a ranking or a claim that these are the state's only bookstores, and it says nothing about inventory, staffing, or whether a given shop sells gift cards. Call the shop to check details before you buy.