Posted in New Hampshire March 23, 2021 by

Old Number Six Book Depot Is A 2-Story Bookstore In New Hampshire That Is Like Something From A Dream

If you’re a bookworm you know there’s nothing better than a good book on a cold day. These days so many people are reading with an electronic device that it can seem like the good ol’ days of turning a paper page are over. And don’t even get us started on how many people are now missing out on that new book smell! But we’re heartened when we realize that there are book stores across the state that are helping us remember just how important it is to have the real thing. This shop offers more books in one location than we ever thought possible and we think you’ll be just as impressed as we are.

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Welcome to Old Number Six Book Depot, located just off Depot Hill Road in Henniker.
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Despite its out-of-the-way location, this store offers a ton and it's totally worth the trip.
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The store opened in 1976 and has been operated by Ian and Helen Morrison ever since. That's more than 40 years of books!
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Morrison estimates that the two-story book shop carries about 160,000 titles.
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Many of them are hard-to-find books. While at first glance it might seem hard to navigate through all the inventory, things here are actually very well organized.
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And the place is so big that they've had to put up directions to help customers find their way.
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Upstairs feels like a cozy book nook, almost like visiting a relative's house who keeps all the good stuff in the attic.
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We think it's best to come here without an agenda or specific title in mind. The fun is in browsing through the shelves to find the perfect book you didn't even know you needed!
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The Old Number Six Book Depot is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can learn more about them by checking out the fun video below. And if you have questions you can reach them on 603-428-3334.

For another fun reading experience head to Manchester where you can sip wine while you read at Bookery, a one-of-a-kind bookstore bar in New Hampshire.

Address: 166 Depot Hill Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USA