The Marginalia is an independent bookstore and café in Portland, Maine. Come for the coffee, stay for the books.
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The Marginalia is an independent, locally owned bookstore and café. We opened in 2019 to make the kind of shop we'd happily lose an afternoon in.
You don't need to be a literary expert to come in. Lifelong reader or just here for a good coffee, you're in the right place.
Our booksellers love helping people find something unexpected. Ask us what we're reading.
A bookshop, a café and a gathering place under one roof. Here's where to start.
Contemporary fiction, poetry, independent publishers, art books and nonfiction, plus a rotating selection of affordable secondhand titles.
Espresso drinks, drip coffee, tea and pastries from local bakers. Seating is limited, so come ready to share a table.
Looking for something we don't have? Ask us. We'll check availability and order it in whenever possible.
Readings, conversations and book signings. See what's coming up and drop in.
Monthly community reading groups where books are better because they're shared.
Notebooks, greeting cards and literary gifts for the readers and writers in your life.
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: 10am to 5pm
Monday: closed
The café closes 30 minutes before the bookstore, so grab your coffee a little early.
Full details are in our hours: Tue–Sat 9am–7pm; Sun 10am–5pm; Mon closed. Café closes 30 minutes before bookstore.
You'll find us at 48 Fictional Lane, Portland, ME 04101. Questions? Call (207) 555-0148.
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