There’s no better place to curl up with a good book than in Maine! Especially when you’re social-distancing to keep those around you healthy. If you’re already dreaming of titles to expand your library once it’s safe to pop out to shop again, consider only buying local from  Maine bookstores like Gulf of Maine Books!

If you're a Mainer, you've likely heard of (or been to!) the small town of Brunswick. Home to Bowdoin, it's full of lovely scenes and local shops.
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And one of our favorites is Gulf of Maine Books.
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Around since 1979, this independent alternative bookstore has been going strong under the direction of Beth Leonard and Gary Lawless.
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It's a wonderful community spot with frequent events and readings. But, of course, our favorite thing is that they've got a wide variety of books available with even more available to be ordered.
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Shopping at Gulf of Maine Books means supporting an important local business and right now, during the worst pandemic on U.S. soil in just over 100 years, it's more important then ever.
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At the moment, like most small businesses in Maine, Gulf of Maine Books is closed due to COVID-19.
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But rest assured, this local book store will re-open just a soon as it's safe again — and all your book loving dreams will be just inside their door. Be sure add this local book shop to your list of must-visit places in Maine as soon as it reopens!

Gulf of Maine Books is normally open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. During the COVID-19 crisis they are closed indefinitely. You can learn more by visiting their website, which is also a fun-to-read blog!

If you’re a book lover searching for new stores to roam, consider this 14-room bookstore in Maine that feels like something from a dream!

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