“Nice local independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Portland. Great selection of books, entire childrens section. Some used books as well, plus gifts, cards,puzzles, etc. Nice Maine author section. Knowledgeable friendly staff. Well-organized and easy to browse titles. Lisa Steele Author of The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook and In Season”
“Every time I've bought something here, the staff has been incredibly patient, humorous, and quick (which is an important characteristic to have when one is working a c-store in an airport where people are always go-go-go). This is my usual stop to grab gum before boarding, but there have been times I've swung by for other things (drinks, gifties, random H&B stuff)... Once I needed twelve (of the same) Maine-type things to bring with me to New York. The lady working that day took the time to go over with me everything in the store she thought was appropriate, and everything that was labeled as a "Maine" thing but was really made elsewhere (and her suggestion as to why I should avoid it; gotta love salt of the earth people who defend our humble state like it's the only one that matters). I thought that service very over-the-top nice. Recently, I found a giant bag of Takis for just .49 cents. I was baffled at the low price, so I had to get them (regardless that I would probably only eat three or four). The gentlemen ringing me up warned me against buying them because of how excruciatingly hot they were... he also suggested buying a six pack when I landed to help wash them down. We had a moment then, him and I, laughing about Takis and beer like we had some inside joke and were old friends... something that wouldn't happen at most other airport's c-stores, but in Portland, ME? Commonplace. Can't go wrong with a clean airport store that sells the basic necessities and does so in a personable and timely manner, so CNBC News gets my vote!”
“I stopped into Print briefly at the end of the store’s day, but it was enough time to see that this is a great local bookshop. The staff were helpful and friendly; recommendations are posted throughout the shelves; the space was easy and fun to explore; and they had a whole section dedicated to zines! I wish I had visited them before my last day of my trip to Portland. Definitely on the list if we ever get back up there.”
“The kind of used-book shop you love to stumble into: categories identified by slips of paper pinned or taped to the lips of shelves, books stuffed and spilling from the stacks and piled in aisles, and the kind of quiet that can only be found when you’re surrounded by thousands of din-quieting pages.”
“Cute bookstore! Decent amount of variety with sections such as fiction, non-fiction, science, puzzles, and manga. Has a bargain section. Items outside the bargain section are also fairly priced. Clean and quiet store. Kind and helpful staff.”
“5/5 perfect visit, I have been going here since I was a kid. I got to geek out with Jada who was awesome, I would have probably talked to them all day about loki all day had it been socially acceptable. Also the owner was awesome too, it wasn't weird that I had magic cards to show them I love that they are that chill, you can't buy that. They have an amazing location, I mean amazing it's super cozy in the heart of Portland, awesome selection and storefront! 5/5 would geek out with Jada about loki again.”
“This store is beautifully chaotic. You could look around here for hours, but you don’t need to! The staff is extremely helpful and sweet. The green hand is easily my favorite bookstore and one of my favorite places to visit in Portland!”
“Nice selection, great staff who make helpful suggestions. I participate in their used book return program and think it's useful. You get credits for future purposes.”
Barnes & Noble is proving that physical bookstores aren't going anywhere. The retailer just opened three new locations across Texas and South Carolina, marking another step in its comeback story. Barnes & Noble opened 57 stores in 2024 alone - more than it had opened in the entire decade from 2009 to 2019. The company isn't slowing down either, with plans to open more than 60 new stores in 2025 and a goal of reaching over 1,000 stores nationwide in the coming years.
