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“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”         

                                                                               -Oscar Wilde

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Every 3rd Thursday of the Month (May - Oct) we will celebrate a local writer during the Camden Art Walk from 5pm - 7pm. Live Music, Food Truck and fun for the kids!

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Since 1970 the Owl & Turtle Bookshop has been an integral part of coastal Camden’s vibrant downtown, serving the community as a quality independent bookstore, friendly gathering spot, and—more recently—cozy neighborhood café. The well-curated book collection includes an ever-evolving stock of fiction and non-fiction, an extensive children’s section, and plenty of cookbooks. Offerings of poetry, memoir, and marine books are forever expanding along with the always popular Maine-centric selections. In the café you’ll find locally-roasted beans from Coffee on the Porch and sweet and savory treats from area bakers. The shop is a welcoming place to browse and be—whether you choose to bury your nose in a book, beverage, or both.

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Owl and Turtle Support for Local Writers

Owl and Turtle - Supporting Local Writers

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