The Owl & Turtle Bookshop
A Mid-Coast Tradition Since 1970


A block up from the waterfront, you'll find Camden's oldest year-round full service-bookstore. Our
shelves are lined with more than ten thousand hand-selected titles in sections that include Maine,
history, fiction and cooking, to name a few.  We have an entire room dedicated to children's titles
that even features a glass floor overlooking the Megunticook River below.  Our marine room is
equally stocked and includes nautical charts and maps.  

We host or sponsor more than 50 events a year.  Authors from all over the nation have visited our
store to inspire, educate and entertain.  Within the past few years we have been honored to
conduct events with authors David McCullough, Jane Smiley, Nathaniel Philbrick, Ron Chernow,
Scott Turow, Martin Cruz Smith, Malcolm Gladwell, Frank Deford, Elizabeth Gilbert, Thomas
Friedman, Richard Russo and many more.

Best selling author Tess Gerritsen said in a recent interview, "There are certain bookstores that I
frequently visit....But there's only one store that has consistently been on my tours, the same store at
which I've launched almost every book, and that's my hometown bookstore, the Owl and Turtle in
Camden, Maine.

Please stop by and visit us in person.  Like Tess, it won't be long before you too will call The Owl
& Turtle your hometown bookstore.
Thank you for voting us
the #1 bookstore in
Mid-Coast Maine for 2009
32 Washington St.
Camden, Maine 04843
207.236.4769
info@owlandturtle.com
“One of Maine’s best
bookstores, now located in
an old mill with maple
floors and dark wood
book cases, with a reading
corner by a fireplace.  The
children’s room has a little
wishing well with a glass
window on Megunticook
River.  A marine room
holds one of the best
selections of marine books
on the East Coast.  Free
parking on Mechanic
Street and in a lot up the
street.  Marine history,
travel and art.  Great for
browsing, and check out
their frequent author book
signings.” – Maine:  An
Explorer's Guide
©2009 Owl & Turtle Bookshop. All rights reserved.
32 Washington Street  Camden, Maine 04843  
Telephone:  (207) 236-4769
Spring Store Hours:  
Monday - Saturday 9am to 6
Sunday 10am to 5 pm
2009 Author Events
6/23:  Patrisha McLean
7/7:    Theresa Mattor
7/10:  Lee Schneller Sligh
7/17:  James Hayman
7/18:  Chris Van Dusen
8/1:    Emily Chetkowski
8/4:    Richard Russo
8/21:  Dave Morrison


2009 Conferences
Pop!Tech Conference
Maine Literary Festival