Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop Bar Harbor

Excellent old school book store with large selection. They are not afraid to call out the horrible latest practice of banning books that make readers uncomfortable. (See window picture). Kudos to them for taking a stand !!

Just visited today for my first time and it was awesome! They have a wonderful selection of books, toys, and gifts! They even had some really cool book editions I haven’t seen before!

I love Sherman’s Books, so of course, while in Bar Harbor, Maine, I had to stop by to visit the original location!

Located right at 56 Main Street in Bar Harbor, you can’t miss this shop! The store is HUGE! It’s almost broken up into three sections. On the far left is a gift shop with loads of goodies like jewelry, gifts, and household items. The middle section has toys and kids books. The far right side is all books.

Before we walked in, we checked out the window displays. They had an awesome banned book window that was quite the conversation starter! A gentleman from Sherman’s named Art came out to talk to us about the banned books for awhile while we were standing outside on the sidewalk.

While our group was looking at them, we talked to at least four other people about it as they walked by or went to enter the shop.

Definitely a must-visit when in the area!

What a COOL experience!! Sherman’s is an absolute delight to explore! Not only did they have an incredible atmosphere, they also offer a welcoming, accepting, and affirming environment. Nothing feels more relaxing than wondering a bookstore treasure trove while knowing you’re in a safe space. Thank you, Sherman’s staff, for making our shopping experience a pleasant one!

We visit Sherman’s every time we’re in town! It’s reliably great for books, toys and gifts which means nobody in our family leaves empty handed. They especially have great selection of local Maine focused books for kids and adults!

Great little local bookstore in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Nice selection of both adult and children's books with a good amount from local Maine authors. The staff seems knowledgable and very friendly. The store recently hosted a book signing for me and I feel very welcomed. Good foot traffic in the store. It's nice to see a small local bookstore thriving.

Have a huge section of books and souvenirs!! Books are all new! Loved going here 🥰

My gf & I loved this little book shop! We got quite a few new books to read while on our vacation & the staff was super friendly. Can't wait to come back again soon!

It gives the perfect vibe to a cozy yet "loud" small town. It had a wide selection when i first came up here for school and was filled to the brim with different genres

We go here each visit to Bar Harbor to purchase Lego sets for the kids. Always a decent selection (toys, books, gifts), great service, and there's a loyalty program that we have taken advantage of as well. As a bonus, there's an amazing fudge and ice cream store next door :)

I remember coming in here to buy Uglydolls, but, of course, I can't resist looking at the books. This is where I discovered the "Vampirates" series, which turned out to be a good read - all four books, that is. Alas, I did not have time to visit on my last trip, but hopefully I will get the chance to scan the shelves on my next trip and find a good read I probably won't find any place else.

What a fun store to visit! It is in a picturesque area with lots to do. There are unique gifts here and many excellent books to choose from. I picked up a few great books for my kids. Friendly place and a fun store!

We love visiting independent bookstores wherever we visit. This one was great. It's the oldest bookstore in Maine and it's located right downtown. Definetly stop in if you get a chance.

I love Sherman’s! Great, non-traditional selection in a cozy shop and location. Very convenient to have a good bookstore nearby on vacation. I do warn that it gets busy and crowded in the aisles, but it’s no one’s fault that folks love visiting Bar Harbor!

I just loved this place!! Awesome selection of books, also huge toy selection and the best options for Maine inspired gifts for people.

Sherman’s always has the best selection. With many small book stores, they barely have any stock and what they do have is dedicated to local authors who self-published. Sherman’s has a huge selections of popular books you’ve heard of, and ones you haven’t but look immediately interesting. Also, they have a huge selection of puzzles and games

Awesome selection of books, games, stationery, housewares, gifts, and more. Pretty much something for everyone to browse through and most likely come home with. Very well organized for a store constantly visited by tourists.

Neat place, if a little claustrophobic! Has a ton of knickknacks and gift related items. Has a lot of books to look through, too. Neat store!

Such a great bookstore! They have a great variety of books, including local Maine authors. Found some items here I had not seen in other big box store bookstores.

Huge store with everything from classics to new releases; toys, puzzles, & small games. Very friendly staff & great gift ideas for book lovers.