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Penobscot Books has been a Bangor institution since 1987, drawing readers into its maze-like rooms filled with new, used, and rare titles. The store occupies a three-story Victorian house where every room has been converted into a themed book alcove. The horror and thriller section on the second floor is one of the most comprehensive in New England, featuring signed first editions and rare finds that attract collectors from across the country. The third-floor rare books room houses a remarkable collection of early Maine imprints and maritime texts. Downstairs, the cozy reading room with its working fireplace has become a favorite winter refuge for Bangor's dedicated reading community.
Penobscot Books has been a Bangor institution since 1987, drawing readers into its maze-like rooms filled with new, used, and rare titles. The store occupies a three-story Victorian house where every room has been converted into a themed book alcove. The horror and thriller section on the second floor is one of the most comprehensive in New England, featuring signed first editions and rare finds that attract collectors from across the country. The third-floor rare books room houses a remarkable collection of early Maine imprints and maritime texts. Downstairs, the cozy reading room with its working fireplace has become a favorite winter refuge for Bangor's dedicated reading community. Located in the heart of Bangor, Maine, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 1987, making it 39 years of championing books and readers.
Annual October horror reading marathon, monthly Maine author spotlights, fireside reading series on winter evenings, and a summer book fair on the lawn.
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