Bookworms know that there’s nothing better the smell of a good used book! Having one in your lap, open and ready to read, is almost a good as the search to find it. Whether you like first-edition copies of books that have been around for ages or simply appreciate a good bargain on a book you’ve been meaning to start, browsing the aisles at a used book store is a great way to spend the day. These used bookstores in New Hampshire some of our favorites!
- RiverRun Bookstore, Portsmouth
RiverRun Bookstore / Google This bookstore, located in one of the state’s most popular towns, has aisle after aisle of great options. If you know exactly what you want, stop in and ask if they can help you find it. Or, do some searching on your own and we’re sure you’ll leave with more than just one title! You can learn more about them by visiting their website. RiverRun Bookstore, 32 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
- Bayswater Books, Center Harbor
Bill Gassman / Google This book shop offers both new and used titles in a bright airy environment perfect for browsing. We also love that they sell a variety of great gifts, too. If you’re not sure what you want ask them for a recommendation, or check their inventory online. They can also look for a used version of anything new you’d like to read. Learn more about them by reading this article. Bayswater Books, 12 Main St, Center Harbor, NH 03226, USA
- Sheafe Street Books, Portsmouth
Sheafe Street Books / Facebook This little shop located in Portsmouth has been called the “City Lights Bookstore of the East,” which is a reference to the San Francisco bookstore famous for its popularity among the Beat poets and writers of decades ago. The store specializes in Beat literature and poetry as well as New England classics. Sheafe Street Books, 29 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
- Gibson’s Bookstore, Concord
Pierre Durand / Google If you love used books but can’t resist a brand-new title, this is the place for you! Unlike some of the other spots on this list, Gibson’s feels quite large. Books are organized into sections and both used and new books are easy to browse. Check their inventory on the website or pop in to see what they have in-person. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USA
- The Toadstool Bookshop, Nashua, Peterborough and Keene
The Toadstool Bookshop, Nashua / Facebook This southwest New Hampshire store has locations in three different towns. They carry both new and used books, which means anything you need you should be able to find here. You can browse their inventory of new books online here. The Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
- Crackskull’s Books & Cafe, Newmarket
Google Maps One part bookstore and one part coffee shop, this place is an easy one to spend an entire day perusing! Browse the titles, grab a treat, and stay caffeinated. Just remember that you do have to go home eventually! Crackskull’s Books & Cafe, 86 Main St, Newmarket, NH 03857, USA
- Old Number 6 Book Depot, Henniker
CATTSAR / TripAdvisor This charming, old bookstore is filled to the brim with used titles. They’ve got 60,000 used books spread out over two floors, which means you’re bound to find something you love here! Learn more by checking out this article. Old Number Six Book Depot, 166 Depot Hill Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USA
- Annie’s Book Stop, Nashua and Rochester
Google Maps While Annie’s Book Stop is a chain operation, it got its start in New England in the 1970s by entrepreneur Anne Tryon Adams. It feels very local to us! In fact, today all of the locations are in the region and two are right here in New Hampshire. Come here for both new and old titles. Annie’s Book Stop Of Nashua, 650 Amherst St Greystone Stone Plaza, Nashua, NH 03063, USA
- Avenue Victor Hugo Books, Lee
Avenue Victor Hugo Books / Google This adorable little spot in Lee offers tons of used titles. On a warm day you’ll have the chance to browse outside, but we love wandering through the aisles inside best. If you’re not sure what you want, ask the staff for recommendations. Or spend a few hours exploring on your own. You can learn more about them and check their stock by visiting them online.
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RiverRun Bookstore / Google
This bookstore, located in one of the state’s most popular towns, has aisle after aisle of great options. If you know exactly what you want, stop in and ask if they can help you find it. Or, do some searching on your own and we’re sure you’ll leave with more than just one title! You can learn more about them by visiting their website.
RiverRun Bookstore, 32 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Bill Gassman / Google
This book shop offers both new and used titles in a bright airy environment perfect for browsing. We also love that they sell a variety of great gifts, too. If you’re not sure what you want ask them for a recommendation, or check their inventory online. They can also look for a used version of anything new you’d like to read. Learn more about them by reading this article.
Bayswater Books, 12 Main St, Center Harbor, NH 03226, USA
Sheafe Street Books / Facebook
This little shop located in Portsmouth has been called the “City Lights Bookstore of the East,” which is a reference to the San Francisco bookstore famous for its popularity among the Beat poets and writers of decades ago. The store specializes in Beat literature and poetry as well as New England classics.
Sheafe Street Books, 29 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
Pierre Durand / Google
If you love used books but can’t resist a brand-new title, this is the place for you! Unlike some of the other spots on this list, Gibson’s feels quite large. Books are organized into sections and both used and new books are easy to browse. Check their inventory on the website or pop in to see what they have in-person.
Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USA
The Toadstool Bookshop, Nashua / Facebook
This southwest New Hampshire store has locations in three different towns. They carry both new and used books, which means anything you need you should be able to find here. You can browse their inventory of new books online here.
The Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
Google Maps
One part bookstore and one part coffee shop, this place is an easy one to spend an entire day perusing! Browse the titles, grab a treat, and stay caffeinated. Just remember that you do have to go home eventually!
Crackskull’s Books & Cafe, 86 Main St, Newmarket, NH 03857, USA
CATTSAR / TripAdvisor
This charming, old bookstore is filled to the brim with used titles. They’ve got 60,000 used books spread out over two floors, which means you’re bound to find something you love here! Learn more by checking out this article.
Old Number Six Book Depot, 166 Depot Hill Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USA
While Annie’s Book Stop is a chain operation, it got its start in New England in the 1970s by entrepreneur Anne Tryon Adams. It feels very local to us! In fact, today all of the locations are in the region and two are right here in New Hampshire. Come here for both new and old titles.
Annie’s Book Stop Of Nashua, 650 Amherst St Greystone Stone Plaza, Nashua, NH 03063, USA
Avenue Victor Hugo Books / Google
This adorable little spot in Lee offers tons of used titles. On a warm day you’ll have the chance to browse outside, but we love wandering through the aisles inside best. If you’re not sure what you want, ask the staff for recommendations. Or spend a few hours exploring on your own. You can learn more about them and check their stock by visiting them online.
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Address: RiverRun Bookstore, 32 Daniel St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USAAddress: Bayswater Books, 12 Main St, Center Harbor, NH 03226, USAAddress: Sheafe Street Books, 29 Sheafe St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USAAddress: Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301, USAAddress: Toadstool Bookshop, Somerset Plaza, 375 Amherst St #101A, Nashua, NH 03063, USAAddress: Toadstool Bookshops, 12 Depot St, Peterborough, NH 03458, USAAddress: The Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431, USAAddress: Crackskull’s Books & Cafe, 86 Main St, Newmarket, NH 03857, USAAddress: Old Number Six Book Depot, 166 Depot Hill Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USAAddress: Annie’s Book Stop Of Nashua, 650 Amherst St Greystone Stone Plaza, Nashua, NH 03063, USAAddress: Annie’s Book Stop, 531 Columbus Ave #2, Rochester, NH 03867, USAAddress: Avenue Victor Hugo Books, 1 Lee Hill Rd, Lee, NH 03861, USA
