Sherman's Books and Stationery

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49 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101

Sherman's Books and Stationery, Maine's oldest bookstore, offers a diverse selection of books, puzzles, and stationery, catering to readers of all ages and interests. With multiple locations throughout the state, Sherman's emphasizes community engagement through events and a customer rewards program.

The bookstore features an array of genres, from classics and contemporary fiction to cooking, history, and young readers' selections. In addition to books, Sherman's provides a selection of gifts, including jigsaw puzzles, journals, and calendars, making it a unique destination for book lovers and gift shoppers alike.

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4.545 reviews
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Wendy H.
7/31/2025

Such a fun book shop with a small select of stationary, art supplies, toys, and gift items.

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Kristin M.
8/16/2025

Very touristy but wasn't very crowded. Perfect for kids and Adults alike. Apart from the wide variety of books you'll found a huge selection of aboard games and toys postcards and knickknacks...

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Jane G.
6/2/2025

My favorite bookstore in Portland for a reason. Friendly staff, a fantastic and extensive selection, a membership program that can get you solid discounts (spend some to save some) and a solid...

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Danielle V.
9/30/2024

Amazing local bookstore right in Old Port. I love a good bookstore smell and this one has it. They have a large selection of books and other fun things. One of my favorite stops while I'm shopping...

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Kathryn M.
7/11/2024

This was a fun book and gift store to kill time in. They had a good amount of people inside. I loved seeing the old school ladder on the wall. They had great book selections of all genre. I had...

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