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 (including pre-orders!), or place a Special Order for pickup in the store.
​Events Calendar
*Starred events are free, but we ask that you please register in advance. Email or message to sign up!
July 16 - Sip & Sign Event*
An Evening With Irene Drago,
author of Irish Timber
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Freya's, Rockport
Email the bookshop to register
Aug 8 - Book Signing
E.W. Anderson, author of
The Midnight Book Club
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location:The Tiny Bookshop
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July 30 - Book Club*
The Gulf of Lions, by Caitlin Shetterly
Special discussion with the author!
5:30-7:00pm
Location: Hartstone Inn, Camden
Email the bookshop to register
Aug 13 - Sip & Sign Event*
An evening with Kate Flora, one of Maine's leading crime writers
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Freya's, Rockport
Email the bookshop to register
July 31 - Book Signing
Two local authors will be at the shop with books for sale & signing!
Time: 11:00-TBD
Location: The Tiny Bookshop
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Aug 27 - Book Club*
Whistler, by Ann Patchett
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Location: Hartstone Inn, Camden
Email the bookshop to register
Book avail at shop and online
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 in our community of readers. Your smiles when you walk in the door, your book recommendations, 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 events, 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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Contemporary Books
Vintage & Rare Books
Bookish Goodness
An ever-changing, curated selection of new and 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 many more in our eBay store. Any online listing can 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