Book Stores in Annapolis, MD

“Walking distance from USNA, Annapolis Main Street, and capitol building. Gorgeous interior with a homey feel. Outside is very pretty and green, and people sit down to drink a coffee/eat a baked good or just quietly read a book. One of my favorite spots to get some fresh air. Usually decently quiet.”

“On Annapolis’s Main Street, Back Creek Books is a cozy bookstore full of curious antiques and marvelous old books. There are many categories and titles to choose for reading enjoyment.The store owner, Rock, is cheerful, helpful, and a great conversationalist. I can tell that he genuinely loves his store and appreciates those who visit.I satisfied my thirst for history and adventure by purchasing the book Battleground Atlantic by Richard N. Billings. Priced quite fairly, the book will assist with my quest to read more in 2023.Stop in at the Back Creek Books store. I know I will return soon.”

“Bottom Line: Large bookstore with a Starbucks inside. There is just something charming about a bricks and mortar bookstore. In high school I enjoyed checking out this bookstore and fast forward a few years, cough cough, I meant decades, and I am still a fan. The store is large with thousands of books of course but also a big magazine section, a whimsical kids area, plenty of toys, lovely gifts and stationary and Starbucks. Paper Source and Barnes and Noble are owned by the same company so the stationary and gift section is full of pretty little things. While all of that is well and good, I really go for the puzzles! Barnes and Noble has a good selection of puzzles from quality brands like Ravensburger, Galison and Clemontoni in piece counts ranging from 300 to 3,000.”

“Take a scenic walk through one of the oldest American colleges! Just off the downtown Annapolis area this is a great place to stroll when visiting! Grab a cup of coffee at the bookstore around the corner and soak in the beautiful architecture and campus:)”