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Print: A Bookstore

4.9Google rating(331 reviews)
Print: A Bookstore
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Known For

Curated fiction section that feels like a trusted friend's shelf

Print: A Bookstore is bright, airy, and organized with the kind of taste that makes you realize you've been browsing for an hour without noticing. The cozy nook seating invites you to read the first chapter before you buy.

🕐Best time to visit: Sunday mornings when the shop is quiet and unhurried

273 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

Print: A Bookstore has mastered the bright, airy independent bookshop that still manages to feel personal and unhurried — the kind of place where a staff recommendation actually lands. Its near-perfect 4.9 across 331 reviews puts it right at the edge of standout local favorite, and for book people, it's an easy must-visit.

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Downtown

273 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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