It’s no wonder that independent bookstores flourish in Talbot County, the cultural center of the Eastern Shore.
If you’re looking for knowledgeable staff who loves a good read, here are a few of the finest stores.
- Book Hounds, St. Michaels
Pick up a new read in this warm, inviting space, where staff considers it their goal to match you with your perfect book. - Crackerjack’s, Easton
A well-curated corner in this old-school toyshop offers a strong selection of books for children from pre-school through elementary school. - Flying Cloud Booksellers, Easton
Offers a curated collection of fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, biographies, literary classics, and books about design, food and wine, and the natural world. - Mystery Loves Company, Oxford
Here you will find a serious stash of mysteries, along with an owner passionate about all things suspenseful. - Unicorn Books, Trappe
Stacked to the rafters, this is one of Maryland’s largest secondhand bookstores with more than 30,000 volumes, including rare editions. - Vintage Books and Fine Art, Easton
A handsome shop stocked with a superb Maryland collection, along with first editions and vintage maps.
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