USED BOOKS,
NEW STORIES
"Second-hand books are wild books, homeless books; they have come together in vast flocks of variegated feather, and have a charm which the domesticated volumes of the library lack."
--Virginia Woolf
A Tiny Book Paradise
​Welcome to The Tiny Bookshop, the unique coastal Maine bookstore you'll want to visit again and again. Our neighborhood shop connects book lovers with stories new and old. Discover a curated selection of new and used books, ranging from contemporary fiction, Maine authors, and poetry, to history, memoirs, and vintage gems. Whether you're searching for something specific or you love to browse, stop by the bookshop to say hello, and be sure to join our book community online on Instagram and Facebook.
Order New Books
Order new books through our Bookshop.org site, or contact us to place a Special Order for pickup in the store.
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​Events Calendar
*Marked events are free, but we ask that you register in advance. Email or message to sign up!
March 22 - Book Club*
Isola by Allegra Goodman
3:00-4:30 pm
Location: Hartstone Inn, Camden
April 17 - Opening Day!
First day open in 2026! Stop by to say hello and see what's new.
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April 2 - Partner Event
BookChat Cafe
5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Villager Cafe, Camden
April 25 - Indie Bookstore Day
The annual party to celebrate independent bookstores! Join us for festivities and exclusive items!
April 16 - Sip & Sign*
Author Robert Monroe
6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Freya's, Rockport
April 30 - Book Club*
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
3:00-4:30pm
Location: The Tiny Bookshop
The Tiny Bookshop Story
I opened The Tiny Bookshop in Rockport, Maine in March 2025. A life-long reader and book lover, I often daydreamed of owning a cozy bookshop. After over 20 years working in the tech industry, and with my children in college, I was finally ready to follow the dream. The Tiny Bookshop is a neighborhood place where stories are discovered and shared - stories of our community of readers as well as books and authors. Your smiles when you walk in the door, your book recommendations and stories, and your many kind ways of helping this little store succeed are so meaningful. You can support The Tiny Bookshop from near or far - by buying books of course, but also by telling your friends, following our social media, attending an event, bringing book donations, giving gift certificates, snagging some store t-shirts, or using our partner services for audiobooks and online book orders. Check with us if you're looking for a specific book - we may have it! I can also special order new books for you. Thank you!
-- Kelly Hokkanen, Owner of The Tiny Bookshop
What You'll Find at The Tiny Bookshop
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Used Contemporary Books
Vintage & Rare Books
Bookish Goodness
An ever-changing selection of gently pre-loved reads including Maine authors & topics, classics, poetry, fiction (historical, literary, mystery/thriller, romance, fantasy, sci-fi) and nonfiction (history, memoir, nature, science, art, wellness, adventure,
and more).
Vintage, antique, and rare books including first editions and signed copies. Find a special gift or a treasure for your own bookshelf. We have a selection in the store plus our online store (coming soon!). Any online listing can also be purchased/picked up at the store by request.
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Stickers & Bookmarks
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Events & Community
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Personal Recommendations
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Stories of Mid-Coast Maine
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Food for Thought
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New Worlds to Visit
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Peace Among Books
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A Safe & Welcoming Space