Camden Harbor Books

Camden Harbor Books has graced Bay View Street since 1990, its location just steps from the harbor putting it at the crossroads of Camden's vibrant maritime and cultural life. The store's sailing and maritime section is a destination in itself, covering everything from boat-building manuals and racing narratives to the poetic sea writing of the Downeast tradition. General fiction shelves are curated with care, favoring literary novels that capture the human spirit in ways that resonate with the contemplative pace of coastal Maine living. The art and photography section showcases the work of Maine's extraordinary visual artists, from Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth to contemporary painters drawn to the state's dramatic light. A used-book room in the back offers well-priced paperbacks perfect for reading aboard one of the harbor's famous windjammer cruises, and the store's annual summer author series draws writers and readers from across New England to one of the most beautiful settings in the state.