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 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.
​Events Calendar
October Dot Sale
All month long! Fall Sale to make way for fresh inventory for the holidays. Save 50% on any book marked with an orange dot!
Oct 16 - Sip & Sign Event
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Location: Freya's, Rockport
Wine tasting, author talk, & book signing with author Cynthia Reeves. Registration required.
Oct 4 - Author Event
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Book signing event with Maine author Cidney Mayes! Books for sale & signing.
Oct 30 - Book Club
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Book: The Measure
Registration required.
(This event is now FULL)
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Oct 5 - Banned Books Read-In Event
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Learn about banned books and participate in a silent read-in to protest censorship as part of a nationwide event.
Oct 31 - Halloween
Halloween fun at the bookstore! Stay tuned for details.
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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 now in college, I was finally ready to follow the dream. The Tiny Bookshop is a special neighborhood place where stories are uncovered and shared - stories of our community of readers and book lovers as well as books and authors. Buying and selling used books also supports re-use and reduction of waste. Books I acquire that aren't sold in the shop are redistributed to the community through local schools, retirement homes, and libraries, or recycled for book crafting kits.
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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 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 before buying a book new - we may have it! Thank you!
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-- 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