Longfellow Books

Longfellow Books has been the literary heart of Portland's Old Port since 1995, occupying a handsome brick building on the cobblestoned Exchange Street that has witnessed the city's transformation into one of America's most exciting small cities. Named for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Portland's native poetic genius, the store carries a fiction selection that is both broad and deep, from debut novels to Nobel laureates. The Maine Authors wall is a point of particular pride, showcasing the extraordinary concentration of writing talent that calls the state home, from Stephen King to Elizabeth Strout. The upstairs cafe overlooks the bustling street below and serves coffee, craft beer, and snacks sourced from Portland's celebrated local food scene. With multiple events each week ranging from readings to writing workshops to political discussions, Longfellow Books is less a shop than a living room for Portland's engaged and book-loving community.