House of Books is a literary landmark in Kent, Connecticut, known as a beautiful, bright, and wonderfully designed independent bookshop. A visit to Kent is not complete without a stop at this one-of-a-kind gem. The store carries a wide array of independent titles, New York Times bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, and regional Indie best sellers, all updated weekly. It is well stocked with a variety of genres. The knowledgeable and thoughtful staff provide great recommendations and curate the books with special notes. The welcoming children's section is filled with wonderful books and toys, while the adults section offers many great options. The store also has an amazing card selection, gifts, candles, and fun miscellanea, making it perfect for last-minute gifting.
Had a great time purusing the books and seeing all the fun charms offered. A special place in Kent, indeed.
May 2026
Beautiful store, great selection of books, journals, and pens!
March 2026
an absolutely lovely bookstore that is quaint, clean, and welcoming with an amazing selection of popular reads and niche finds. highly recommend checking out their “house favorites” wall as i picked up many interesting reads that i flew through!
