Super cozy bookshop with lots of interesting books to lose yourself in. The owner is super nice and helpful!

Really wonderful selection of used and new books. Especially if you’re into horror or the occult there’s so much here, even a nice selection if Valancourt titles. You can find both small press and big press books, as well as interesting used selections. The owner (I think she was the owner) was very kind and knowledgeable.

Great bookstore with a pretty vast selection of both old and new. Shop owner is ready sweet, had a ton of really popular titles.

Cool shop to poke around in. Had one of a kind finds

Great bookstore!! Very helpful staff!! Great selection too!

Loved spending about an hour here. Found about eight books by the author I was searching for right off the bat. This store had a number of boxes of old postcards to sift through. This shop is a little crowded but has some good finds. The staff was extremely welcoming and pleasant.

This store is SO COOL. The owner was very helpful and kind. If youre looking for books off the beaten path this place is a must visit. Ill definitely be coming back!

Awesome selection and super friendly staff :) found more than what I bargained for!

A treasure trove with a lovely, knowledgeable proprietor. Theres so much to explore. Youll find things you didnt know you needed!

The kind of place where time stops. My favorite kind of bookstore with shelves packed sky high and you keep finding new and interesting things.

I love this place! Its a bit crowded and haphazard, but the proprietor is a lovely person and I can find most any book I want.

Very cool hidden gem! big shop with a whole lot of selections. would definitely recommend if youre looking for sci-fi or adventure paperbacks

Well-rounded inventory and especially kind staff. Looking forward to coming back soon!

A beautiful store that has a wonderful owner and amazing stock! Theres quite an eclectic mix of genres here. Ill definitely be making the hour drive to come back to Portland just for the Green Hand!

What a fantastic shop! Mix of cheap second hand copies and high end, rare collectables.

Some rarities, decent prices!

Cool place, small and completely full of books in all aisles so it makes for a treasure hunt

Such a lovely and unique book store. I find myself getting lost in the wide variety of books sold here.

Great little bookstore especially if you like sci fi

An incredibly rad and well curated bookstore, The Green Hand Bookshop provides Portland with an incredible array of horror, science fiction, mystery, and new age books. This shop had so many old books that I didnt even know existed, along with rare books that Ive been looking for for years!Definitely worth a look for locals and tourists that appreciate those genres, and the shop also has a selection of other subject matter as well!

The Green Hand Bookshop is a bookstore from a time gone by. The proprietor is incredibly knowledgeable and you might begin to think shes read every book in the place. Books are everywhere, yet still carefully curated. Excellent selection of literary fiction, mystery, science fiction, local books and authors, and other fun stuff. Ive found everything at the Green Hand from beautiful first editions, to beloved childrens books and creepy Gothic tales . Every time we visit, we find a gem, or a book weve been meaning to read, but had forgotten about until we saw it on the shelf. The Green Hand always satisfies whatever literary itch you walk in with. Prepare to be soothed... with the power of books!

A wonderful bookshop! You can always find something new and intriguing. Friendly staff with lots of recommendations. Very fair prices with tons of hidden gems!

I had to strongly resist the urge to not spend all of my money here 😂 their selection is fantastic, it felt like a big selection of hand picked books that I specifically would love. This place is great because Ive seen so many books Ive never seen in corporate bookstores like Barnes & Nobles or Books a Million. The woman working there was also a cutiepie and really sweet. Ive been reading my books ever since and will definitely return if I ever find myself in Portland again. Thank you!

I know the owner, an eclectic selection of used books. In good condition. If you enjoy book snooping, this, Is, the place for you. Staff, friendly and helpful.

There are few bookstore owners with the Passion, love, and knowledge held by Michelle. Her love for all that she does shows in her store. I have found some true hidden gems here over the years and its always a joy to stop in. In my opinion, the best bookshop in Portland, ME.

The Green Hand is an amazing book store. They have a great selection and Michelle is extremely knowlegable and helpful. Very fun atmosphere the second you walk in! You will see! Just stop by and check them out!

This store is the BEST! They have such a great selection of books and Michelle is SO helpful at finding just the right books for you! Just let her know what you are interested in and she will find the perfect books for your collection. I always stop by when I am in Portland, ME. Dont miss out! Go there NOW!

This is a well stocked new and used bookstore with a few wonderful surprises inside. The owner is extremely knowledgeable about her stock, and carries some out of print and many hard to find books. Perfect for the curiosity in all of us.

This is the best book store ever. Amazing assortment, all kinds of magical finds! The shopkeeper is all kinds of help and knowledge with a friendly and funny persona! I love a visit here any chance I get one!

My favorite bookstore on the planet. I visit it every time Im in Portland. The owner curates the selection in such a way that you can find affordable paperback treasures as well as reasonably priced first editions of (this place is a book collectors dream). Plus she has deep knowledge of local lore and is an author herself. Do yourself a favor and stumble into the Green Hand!

Love this place.

Easily the best bookstore in Portland. I always leave having bought waaaaaay more books than I can read. And its owned by one of the smartest and most creative shop owners anywhere. Just a great place to visit!

I enjoy the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere in this store and love it when I can go back from time to rare time. And I only need mention part of a title and M.S., the owner, knows instantly what Im asking about, and usually has it! She can discuss any subject with enthusiasm and also respect -- not a know-it-all but so well informed. A great collection to shop from.

I love this bookstore! It was the first place I went to when I arrived in Portland. The owner is so knowledgeable, friendly and, articulate, and the selection and range of new and antique/used books is fantastic. I never leave empty-handed!

Ahhh... Books are books.. but that place has a lot of used ones.... Obviously.. but used is used.. toss it away when words in the middle of a sentence arent there due to wear and tear .. but people inside were nice...

Great book selection, and the owner was very helpful. They also have a nice selection of old foreign books. Highly recommend.

Very cool spot. Lots of vintage and first editions for lots of books. A little over priced. I saw several recent releases priced higher than the original cover price. But if youre looking for rare and vintage copies this is your place.

The Green Hand is the kind of book store book junkies like myself search the country for. From wall to ceiling, aisle after aisle, it seems the titles are endless and there truly is quite a bit to please everyone. The owner is exceptionally helpful, knows where everything is, and the prices are perfect for those people who want to walk out of there with their arms full of books. Its also got a great looking storefront and fun decorations and such throughout, but just head in there to see for yourself. Highly recommended.

Best bookstore in the city. has some of the same cute old space, piles of books, feels like you could stumble on some exciting crazy old thing vibe as Yes Books does, but also feels more like it is really organized and you could find things on purpose as well as serendipitously. Noticed it seemed especially good for some more out there things like horror, comics, philosophy, etc.

Green Hand has become my favorite local bookshop, bar none. Ive poked around at every available store during the years Ive lived in Portland and slightly beyond, and Green Hand inevitably comes out on top due to a combination of selection, atmosphere, quality and cost. Its cozy without feeling claustrophobic, and organized enough that I can find what Im after without feeling lost.Michelle, the shop owner, always has a smile and a recommendation if youre looking for something, and at the same time is one of those fantastic people who wont bother you if all you want to do is commune with the books. Shes a brilliant repository of information.Id particularly recommend the horror and sci-fi sections, which are fantastically curated and have introduced me to some new favorite authors. Overall, Green Hand feels like the well-loved shop I wished for as a kid, and Im grateful to have it in my community.

Really fantastic inventory! The local section is particularly top notch. Its clean, and snug though well-organized, with lots of fun knick-knacks around. The owner/staff also writes fun notes under the price, like great photos! or so good! The woman working the front desk was very pleasant. I really wish I had been able to spend more time there, and if I ever make it back to Portland this is definitely my first stop.

Im fortunate enough to have family in the area, so a stop at The Green Hand is a must. For me, its a destination bookstore. Take your time, browse the shelves, and I can guarantee you will find a treasure (or two, or three!). The store has an amazing selection of some of the quirkiest books youve ever seen.

This is the I didnt know what I was looking for and then suddenly I found... place. Michelle, the owner, is truly special--so deeply knowledgeable, and deeply enthusiastic and passionate about her trade. She is also very engaged in the local culture, mythology, and people. Not to be missed!

Do you need some weird old books? Want something rare? Funky? Soooky? Or just want to get lost in a lovely collection of literary goodness for hours? This is your place!

Amazing variety. If you are in the Portland area and like sci fi, horror, or fantasy novels this place is a must. Great stock of beautiful hardcovers at decent prices. Owner is very friendly and helpful.

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In the five years Ive lived in Portland, this bookstore has been something of a fixture in my life and in the community. Around the corner from home and work, its always been easily accessible to me, both in location, and in approachability.Supplying a vast collection of well organized used books, both common and rare, as well as notebooks, Tarot cards, post cards, and the usual bookstore fare, this shop is a treasure for anyone who has a place in their heart for that quintessential used book shop.The shop owner, Michelle, is about as kind a human being as they come. You can usually find her hiding behind a stack of books, entering them into her system. Shes the kind of friendly folk who, even when its kinda busy, will give you her kindness and patience as you ask questions or chat literature.All told, this is one of my favorite places in Portland, period. If you have some time, check it out. You wont regret it.

Great store to find many odd and cheap books.

Another five star review for The Green Hand. This bookshop is truly a gem and easily lives up to all praise. Such a wonderful spot.

One of the best bookshops ever! Knowlegable, friendly staff and a great selection of rare and obscure titles (especially if you love horror, sci-fi and/or fantasy). The only downside is it’s impossible to walk in there without spending more money than I planned to!

A very well curated store. Always surprised by things I didnt realize I had always wanted.

Somehow this place remains both logically organized and looking like your classic over-stuffed used bookstore.Best in the city by far for good used books.

In a town that has been known for some wonderful small book shops, this one should be at the top of anyones list. Michelle is delightful and always willing to order books, hunt down obscure titles, and hold things for customers. Dont be fooled by the apparent small size. Its like a Shop of Holding; reach in and you can probably find what youre looking for.

My favorite bookstore on the globe. Really! Knowledgeable, kind, great inventory, highly funky...the list goes on. And better yet, it just keeps getting better every year!

With an incredibly diverse selection that showcases her intense love for all things book, Michelle has created one of my favorite bookstores in the country, one I value even over the invisible country known as the Internet. It really speaks volumes when you can wander into a bookstore and wander out with a bag-ful of books hours later, unsure how the time flew. The proprietress is helpful, kind, witty, and determined to help you find That Book - the one you didnt know you needed - but the one which, days later, youre sighing and exclaiming over, now newly on a quest to discover Everything Else That Author Has Written. Fans of the quirky, the obscure, the delightful, and the just-plain-awesome will always find something in The Green Hand, visit after visit, even if its the very next day. Highly recommended!

Whenever Im in Portland I always go to Green Hand Bookshop and always come out with more interesting, great stuff than I expected to find. A great bookstore!

I go to The Green Hand when Birthdays and Christmas are coming up. I can tell the shop owner books my husband, my sisters, and my nieces and nephews have read and liked, and she helps me find books that they will enjoy! She has been right everytime! If she doesnt have a book Im looking for she writes it down, and orders for me, then she lets me know when its in stock!

Great book store. No one will walk away without a book. A selection unlike any other.

The Green Hand is awesome! Easily one of my favorite bookstores ever. It has something for everyone, but will especially please those who love the sci-fi, fantasy, horror and mystery genres.

OMG. I need to return soon. So many excellent old paperbacks. Horror, gothic romance, sci-fi, fantasy... Its like my childhood bookshelves.

Great store. Stacks of hidden treasures everywhere.

One of my favorite used book stores ever! Fantastic sci-fi/fantasy section, and wonderful quirky books of all stripes. I never know quite what Ill walk out with!

No trip to Portland would be complete without a visit to the Green Hand. The shelves cover a kaleidoscopic variety of topics, all well organized and perhaps more importantly, Michelle and her staff know what they have and how to find it.The stores collection of contemporary and classic horror is particularly note-worthy, but whether youre looking for mainstream fiction, or a particular sub-genre of literature, Green Hand is the most eclectic and one-stop book shopping you will find north of Boston.

This wonderful bookshop has always had something to meet my literary needs! Michelle is friendly, approachable, and always willing to help - Ive never left the Green Hand disappointed and dont expect I ever will!

The Green Hand is an amazing little book store chock full of all kinds of affordable books and some art as well. Its a fun place to browse. If youre looking for something specific, the staff is friendly and its well organized. Particularly of note are the horror, sci fi, art, and occult sections, but I think theres books for everyone here. Is it a magic shop where it appears smaller on the outside than the inside? Because it doesnt seem like it should be able to hold as much as it does.In a time when these kind of fun little book stores are getting more and more rare, Im happy that this store exists!

For me, this is almost the Platonic ideal of what the independent used bookstore should be. Inviting, well-stocked, full of nooks and crannies and hidden gems. The best in Portland.

This independently owned bookstore is a gem in the heart of downtown! A must visit for fans of the supernatural, but any bibliophile will find bliss hiding inside!

Great selection. Helpful staff.

The coolest bookstore ever! I always find a stack of books I want to buy at The Green Hand, and for an affordable price.

Great store to get lost in and the owner is super friendly. They have a really awesome science fiction section too.

This is my favorite place to buy books

Awesome selections in an awesome environment. 👍👍

My favorite haunt in Portland that really scratches all my literary itches! An amazing selection of vintage horror, pulp, art & non-fiction titles and a super knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend for anyone who likes to get lost in the stacks in classic bookstore fashion!

The best used book store in Maine. A gigantic selection of all genres with a specialty in old sci-fi and horror, great finds in the bargain pile, and a ton of rarities! Michelles buyback prices for cash/credit are also very fair; I usually end up spending my store credit the same day. The inventory varies a lot - if you couldnt find what you were looking for the first time, theres a good chance itll be there the next time.

Stellar bookstore with a friendly owner, and a great variety of books. An absolute must for anyone looking for interesting book finds.

Awesome spot to explore the shelves. Could have stayed there all day thumbing through books!

Green Hand Books is THE place to go in Portland Maine for the most varied and full nonfiction sections, conveniently divided into sub- and sub-sub-genre and content areas. There you can find, in one trip, say, half a dozen quality books on cognitive and neuropsych along with an unexpected discovery of something highly unusual--like a book on the treatment of stigma in the art and literature of the 1800s--rounded out by a photographic examination of pop culture in the 70s!Im sure the fiction selection comes up to the same level, though I cant speak to its specifics as well as I can to the nonfiction there. Someone who certainly can, though, is the proprietor of Green Hand, who is well educated in library science and who is organized, helpful, and full of knowledge about books and an understanding of the book lover. Shell even remember your preferences and collect for you related works that come in. Go there to be assisted in pursuing your interests, without being overwhelmed by other input.If you decide to pop into Green Hand and just browse a particular interest (I wonder if theres anything on plant and insect death), I promise that what I describe will unfold before you. Have fun!

Great selection with esoteric finds and very helpful staff.

Best bookstore in the city. Eclectic, fun and always a surprise.

High prices but there’s something for everyone here.

Great place to browse- get lost. I think they have 1 of every book known to man.

My favorite bookstore, hands down. The best selection of Horror, Sci Fi and Noir that I’ve ever encountered - plus everything else you’d expect in a top notch book shop.

A wonderful place to browse and find books you forgot about and books you never knew existed. Although the term may be over used, Michelle truly curates her wonderful collection of used books. I never leave the store empty handed. Not sure what to read next? Tell Michelle what you like to read and she will likely clap her hers together, dash to the stacks, and pull out the perfect book. The Green Hand also participates in the First Friday Art Walk with shows from some of the quirkiest artists in town. Dont forget to check out the fun chatskes and cards. For those of you with allergies, no book goes on the shelves without passing the sniff test. Been thinking of going but never get around to it? The International Cryptozoology Museum is right next door.

Awesome used book store run by a delightful shopkeep! Great selection of titles & editions, as well as postcards, notebooks, etc.

Love this place. Could spend a whole day here and not even realize time had passed.

Awesome selection of books, friendly staff and very easy to find on Congress street.

Nice selection of books. Pretty much always find something there and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

Excellent choice of old and new books - prices a bit high...

I moved away from Portland and one of the things I sorely miss is the Green Hand. Owner Michelle Souliere genuinely loves books, is a professional, and has an encyclopedic knowledge of books and the book business, particularly genre fiction, art, poetry, childrens books -- you can see where this is headed... For a great, unhurried shopping experience, stop by the Green Hand and indulge your inner bibliophile.

Great horror and sci fi book selection!

This is the best bookshop in portland. Tons and tons to look at and a beyond stellar selection horror and halloween books. So many random finds.

Great selection. The owner is very knowledgeable.

Hands down (ha!) the best book store in Portland.

Organized, well laid out, great staff

Helpful shopkeeper will find it if they have it.

My favorite used bookstore in Portland. The selection suits my taste for the pulp, the weird, and the old-school. A real gem.

Super friendly, fun notes by the price mark, five stars

Great place, friendly manager/owner, with good selection of books.

Wonderful shop with great customer service!

Green hands down, the best book store in Portland!