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.
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 Last Whaler
by Cynthia Reeves
This was an amazing tale of surviving the Arctic winter. Grief, guilt, and extreme hardship must be overcome.
The Museum of Forgotten Memories
by Anstey Harris
I enjoyed this story about a crumbling English museum and the pain of losing your spouse yet having to go on for your family.
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.
Desert Solitaire
by Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey was a park ranger when he was young, and you can see from this memoir how he created The Monkey Wrench Gang.
The Monkey Wrench Gang
by Edward Abbey
The original eco-warrior … Hayduke lives! This started a movement.
The Last Ranger
by Peter Heller
Another Peter Heller set in the Yellowstone area. He writes lyrically about the West … makes you want to move there.
The Guide
by Peter Heller
Peter Heller is one of my new favorites! I read this in one night … fishing is the backdrop in most of his books.
A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
by Norman Maclean
Though I am not a fisherwoman, I love reading about it. Something about the seemingly serene craft of it. This inspired the movie directed by Robert Redford.
Followed by the Lark
by Helen Humphreys
Henry David Thoreau. Walden Pond. You will be moved by this intimate look at the solitary and thoughtful man. Worth a deep dive into Transcendentalism and the key players of the early movement.
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.