One of the best ways to get through a Maine winter is by always making sure you have a hearty supply of reading material at the ready. During those cold days and wintry nights, reaching over to grab a trusted story never gets old. If you’re on the search for this year’s book list you might want to stop into this book store. It’s got plenty of options and even a nice dose of history.

Is there anything more comforting to a book lover than an old book store full of vintage books and that special, unmistakable smell?
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We're going to say there's nothing like it and that's exactly why we love Harding's Book in Wells!
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This place is absolutely overflowing with out-of-print and vintage books that you won't find anywhere else.
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There are 14-rooms here comprised of more than 100,000 different titles.
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With all that space and so many titles, there's a good chance you'll wind up spending all day here. And you'll be in good company with other book lovers and even a few new friends.
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You'll find everything from fiction to non-fiction.
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Harding's has been in business for over 30 years. They focus on Americana, maritime and nautical books. You'll also find books on arts and culture.
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This is the kind of place that's perfect for folks who don't just love to read, but love the feeling of opening a good book.
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Check it out on a cold winter's day and we're sure you'll leave with at least one thing under your arm!

Harding’s Book Store is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm and from 9 am to 6 pm in July and August. You can learn more about them through their website. You can check them out on Facebook here. Or, you can reach them on 207-646-8785.

If you like your books with a side of snacks and drinks we have just the thing. You can sip wine while you read at this one-of-a-kind book store in Maine.

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