Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover your next great read | Browse our latest recommendations
Discover 11 independent bookstores across 9 cities in Vermont. From beloved neighborhood shops to iconic literary landmarks, find your next favorite place to browse and discover new books.
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A Vermont destination bookstore in the Green Mountains with excellent selection.
Burlington's essential independent bookstore, anchoring the Church Street Marketplace with a selection as diverse and progressive as the city itself. The store's commitment to Vermont authors and environmental literature reflects the values of its community. Three floors of books make this the largest indie bookstore in the state.
A thoughtful bookstore in America's smallest state capital, with an outsized commitment to independent publishing and Vermont's literary culture. The store's curation reflects Montpelier's character: independent-minded, politically engaged, and deeply connected to the land. A wood stove warms the reading corner through Vermont's long winters.
An artsy, community-centered bookstore in Brattleboro's creative downtown, reflecting the town's reputation as a haven for artists, musicians, and free thinkers. The store blends new and used books with a gallery space showcasing local artists. Live music events and poetry readings are woven into the weekly schedule.
A refined bookstore overlooking Woodstock's iconic village green, offering a beautifully curated selection in one of Vermont's most picturesque towns. The store specializes in nature writing, New England history, and carefully chosen fiction that rewards patient readers. The seasonal window displays are a beloved village tradition.
A welcoming mountain-town bookstore on Stowe's Main Street, offering the perfect blend of vacation reads and substantive literature. The store's winter sports and outdoor adventure sections draw skiers and hikers, while the fiction selection keeps year-round residents engaged. Apres-ski browsing has become a beloved Stowe tradition.
A refined independent bookstore in one of Vermont's most picturesque village centers, offering a thoughtfully curated selection that reflects the town's literary and artistic traditions. The store is known for its nature writing, poetry, and New England history sections. Its fireplace reading nook is a favorite retreat in winter.
A college-town bookstore on Middlebury's picturesque Main Street, enriched by the presence of one of America's finest liberal arts colleges. The store is acclaimed for its foreign language literature section, extensive poetry collection, and commitment to translated works. Its upstairs reading room hosts intimate events year-round.
A warm community bookstore in historic Bennington, drawing on the town's rich literary heritage as the home of Robert Frost and Shirley Jackson. The store specializes in American poetry, Vermont history, and a remarkably curated fiction section. Its annual Robert Frost birthday celebration is a highlight of the local calendar.
A bustling bookstore on Montpelier's State Street, serving the smallest state capital in America with a collection that punches well above its weight. The store is known for its excellent political science, environmental policy, and Vermont studies sections. Legislators and lobbyists browse alongside townspeople and tourists.
A light-filled bookstore near the shores of Lake Champlain, drawing inspiration from the beauty of Shelburne's landscape and its tradition of artisanal craftsmanship. The store is known for its art and design books, children's section, and titles on farming and sustainable living. Its connection to the nearby Shelburne Museum and Shelburne Farms enriches its programming.
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