By AnneKenniston January 24, 2014
I moved out of midcoast Maine in July 2013 and this store had been closed for some time by then. Has it reopened? ...read more
By Eugene Templeton December 28, 2010
The Personal Book Shop is aptly named. With a wide selction of titles, outstanding customer service, and a lovely ambience, this is a place to make friends, be stimulated, and intellectually inspired. Marty learns enough about you to provide the reading you will enjoy doing. The experience here is a great interchange between beauty, intellect, and fun. Go and enjoy. ...read more
By kathryn gish July 14, 2009
This review is late in coming as I have just found this site to express my complete satisfaction. i am an avid fan of Elisabeth Ogilvie and had been trying to find her books for some time. With the help of the owner of The Personal Book Shop I now the own all of this authors books. I cannot speak highly enough of the service that I received and the excellence of the books ; not to mention the reasonable prices and friendly service. The owner of this shop is very helpful and a most enjoyable and pleasant person to do business with. I cannot recommend this business highly enough. ...read more
If you are considering opening up a used bookstore you will have to go out and locate many books before you open up your store. You want to have a good selection of books on various topics so that people have plenty to choose from. Finding the books can be a challenge, but not impossible. ...read more
If you have written a book and sold some copies to independent bookstores and national chains, you should consider having a release party. Selling a book is no easy task so a party should be done in your honor. Do not count on your publishing company or agent; they are usually busy with other clients.... ...read more