Compass Rose Books

Offers an extraordinary selection of books matched by the warm personal welcome and service by a small team of knowledgeable staff. This is how every business should be run if it wants to succeed and flourish.

Great bookshop! It’s perfect to grab a cup of tea and read a book. Their teas are fabulous, the lavender latte in particular. The staff is friendly and gracious.

This clean, bright, well organized, unique, and bookstore is a delightful treat in Castine, ME!

Hundreds of books on climate, indigenous people, fiction & non-fiction. There is also a coffee shop!

If you make your way to Coastal Maine, please visit Castine & Compass Rose Bookstore.

Charming and cozy bookstore and cafe. I purchased a beautiful card for my nephews graduation with my two littles in tow. The woman behind the counter shared a few things for me to do with the kids and I’m so thankful! I also lost my stroller cup holder and they held it for me. I am looking forward to coming back for a coffee sans kids. Definitely pop in if you are in the area.

A slumbering, familiar, downtown Castine space has awoken to offer a diverse collection of local to global literary treasures selected by a friendly, insightful, well-travelled and maritime inclined owner whose recommendations are spot on! In truth, the rebirth of Compass Rose bookstore is unifying and warming our winter community with Fresh flowers and European chocolates so what else could there be? Did I hear a WiFi cafe and espresso barista are coming soon to their back room ? - Thank you Johanna, for adding a lovely verse to our small town tune!

Great bookstore and cafe. The coffee, tea and muffins were all excellent. The book selection is well and carefully chosen. Johanna is a wonderful host.

Came for the books, stayed for the coffee. Such a wonderful location and warm, convivial atmosphere.

The bookstore is lovely. The pastries are off the hook.

Kindly let me take over a table so I could sketch the back door. A lovely, inviting spot! :)

Such a cute spot! The coffee and vibes are incredible!

Cozy cafe and bookshop. Well worth a stop for coffee and some fresh baking. Raisin Scones !

Love this shop! The coffee shop is superior and the vide is GREAT!

A wonderful local independent bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a fantastic selection of books and assorted treats for people who love books.

What a charming bookstore with warm cafe like environment in the back.

The heartbeat of the town! If you are visiting Castine, this is a must do.

Great Bookstore
I had a better then the best experience 😀

Very cute bookstore with some good reads

Excellent small book shop and cafe

Great cappuccino