Longfellow Books

Category:	Book Store
Address:	1 Monument Way, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Phone:	+1 207-772-4045
Site:	longfellowbooks.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–6PM 10AM–6PM

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A Private User

I am so disappointed that other bookstores have left Portland. There is no longer any competition for them and they are taking advantage of it. I used to go to Longfellow but not any more. Everytime I have called them or gone in there looking for information I am treated so poorly with rudeness and condescension. I think it is the same guy on the phone as in person. He is just awful, as if he is doing me a favor by allowing me to ask him a question about a book. I now use amazon instead, even if I have to pay alot for shipping it if far worth it than being treated so badly. I cant believe they are still in business.

msmontana1961

Last week I went to a dank, dark, and dirty bookstore in Philly and vowed not to return because the owners had two stinky cats wondering around, one turned his butt toward me and sprayed my shoes and skirt., yuck! ...there are many people allergic to cats, and cats are dirty, period. I come all the way, 8hr drive, to portland, and since I love to read, I can wait to get to the first bookstore and theres a cat meandering around. Keep your cat home. This is a place of business.

Jessica Thomas

The staff is well read and helpful, there is usually a cat wandering around, and they carry a nice selection of literary-themed gifts as well as chocolates. I always look at their staff recommendations! Their events with both local authors and writers from away are intimate and engaging. I wish they had more room to develop their childrens book collection, but they do well with the room they have.

Tyler Lund

Longfellow is an awesome bookstore in the heart of Portland. The staff is super friendly and can help find anything or recommend books. They even let you shop with your dog. The selection is a great mix of best sellers and more unique hard to find books so there is always something new to discover. Support your local bookstore as there arent many left.

A Private User

Longfellow Boos is one of the best book store in all of Portland. The store is in a wonderful location in the heart of downtown portland. They carry a great selection of books with wide variety of subjects an authors and points of view. The staff is exeptional that are informative and knowledgeable in addition to being approchable and friendly.

Shawn Menard

I went in yesterday looking for a specific book that was out of stock. They offered to special order it for me, but I explained I live an hour away. So they called a nearby bookstore to see if they had the book and asked them to hold it for me. It wasnt my first time in Longfellow Books and it certainly wont be my last!

Zachary Goater

Pros: I love this place because of its diverse bric-a-brac (notebooks, gifts, shirts). The book selection is good but elsewhere is certainly more unique. Have frequent readings and events. Cons: Certain staff members can be extremely brusque and difficult to deal with. Prices are market standard.

Andrew Swift

Downtown bookstore stocked with an intelligent variety of books and reading materials. Attracts locals and tourists alike. Great recommendation sections. Highly recommended if you are downtown Portland.

Jai Kang

A real local community store thats also looking to grow and nurture Portland. The selection is good, the staff is nice, and the store is the farthest thing from a big corporate chain.

Steph Graves

Love supporting local bookstores. This was was pretty tiny though and it was hard to find exactly what I was in the mood for, but its definitely worth a look!

Andrew Cammarano

Very good, traditional local bookstore. Nice, broad selection of books. A pleasant place to spend part of a Saturday afternoon. Bought two books.

Anh Pham

Interesting selection of books on display in a friendly environment that welcomes casual browsing. Lots of childrens books. Chill resident cat.

suseth garcia

Everything you need in a local bookstore. Cozy and cute with knowledgeable staff. Definitely a community favorite.

Ron Lusk

Good selection of books, but more important are the interesting folks here, and the welcoming staff

Hope Duchaine

My favorite bookstore. If you cant find your favorite book, they Will order it. Good prices also.

Matthew Tiffany

Great selection of books, especially fiction and kids books. Staff have been very helpful.