Downtown Skowhegan, Maine
A very small bookstore with a very curated shelf.
We open a few days each month, stock changes every visit, and every book is gently used, fairly priced, and chosen by hand.
Visiting Bookish
Our hours are infrequent on purpose — it makes every visit feel a little more special.
Next open dates
- August14–16
- August21–22
- September4–6
- September18–20
Follow @bookishbjarni for the latest dates.
What we sell
Gently used fiction, nonfiction, and curiosities for all ages. Plus some neat Skowhegan themed treats. Our book collection is hand-picked, inventory changes frequently - new books every visit.
What we're reading
A few books we love right now
These are the kinds of books you’ll find on our shelves. Click through to buy them on Bookshop.org and support independent bookstores everywhere.
The Good Lord Bird
by James McBride
Yes, it's been out for years, and I've finally read this masterpiece. Amazing.
In the Distance
by Hernan Diaz
Oh My. I had no idea what to expect and this book totally blew me away! Read this book!
The Soul of an Octopus
by Sy Montgomery
Referenced in the author's note of Remarkably Bright Creatures, Sy Montgomery's octopus opus is a highly recommended book.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
Does it live up to the hype? I enjoyed it and can see how it will be a great Netflix film.
Quake: A Novel
by Auður Jónsdóttir, Meg Matich
Nominated for the Icelandic Literary Prize, translated into English from Icelandic. Saga struggles to figure out what is real after an epileptic seizure.
This Time Tomorrow
by Emma Straub
A satisfying time-travel story, in which Alice goes back to spend time with her beloved father.
The Summer Guest
by Justin Cronin
Set in rural Maine at a fishing camp, told over years about the complicated relationships of Joe, Lucy and Harry.
The Wild Girl
by Jim Fergus
Wow, I've read so many great books recently! Maybe it's because I'm in Colorado right now and the books about the American West are just hitting right.
Light Changes Everything
by Nancy E. Turner
Another great find. Growing up in the Arizona Territory, 1907, was hard, to say the least. This is worth reading.
Nettle & Bone
by T. Kingfisher
Every once in awhile a fantasy book catches my eye. This one was so good, I hope it's the first in a trilogy???
The Witching Tide
by Margaret Meyer
Why, throughout history, have men been so obsessed with witches? And finding them, and punishing them? Why?
The Lost Journals of Sacajewea
by Debra Magpie Earling
This is powerful writing. Winner of numerous awards. Tells the Lewis & Clark story from a very different vantage point.
Vintage postcards from our shelves — a few of the local curiosities you'll find at Bookish.
Come say hello
We’d love to see you
Bookish lives at 14 Madison Avenue, right downtown in Skowhegan. We share the space with CSN Press, the folks behind Comic Shop News®. When you see a hanging blue 'CSN' sign, that's us.
- Address
- 14 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Hours
- A few days each month — check the window or Instagram for dates.
Shoot us a note
Questions, book requests, or just want to say hi? Send a message and we'll get back to you.