The Bookplate

Jaclyn Shaw

2023-11

Could get lost in the winding stacks of books for hours. The store assistant, Kiki, the black cat, is excellent company. With every turn there are more books and beautiful murals. The children and young adults section is phenomenal. Extensive options in very genre, sub genre and speciality.

Ilyssa Kyu

2023-12

One of the best bookstores I’ve visited in the Chesapeake Bay so far! Great selection and organized seamlessly. I was on the lookout for local authors and Chesapeake Bay specific writing, and they had a really great selection of both – historic and contemporary.

Ed Hudak

2024-04

We're always able to find something we're looking for, and sometimes we find treasures we didn't know we needed.The staff is always friendly and helpful and love the updated look.We'll miss Keke!

Emily Moellering

2023-08

Very neat, loved the atmosphere and the books, and ESPECIALLY Keke. Will be coming back every time I’m in Maryland.

Ivelisse RodN

2024-04

One of the best second hand bookstores i've ever visited

Ichtaca Ghostan

2024-02

A great selection of books to read and very friendly workers! The cat is an amazing plus to the environment as well.

sarah kavanaugh

2023-05

This is the most unique bookstore ever! You walk in the front door expecting a small store with some old books...but don't be fooled. It's much larger than you'd expect. It has little nooks, separate halls a section for children and beautiful old chairs to settle in as you peruse the thousands of books. I actually got turned around a few times! Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful staff and an adorable cat who likes to watch over the place. If you love books... you'll love The Bookplate.

Damon Kyle

2023-05

My wife and I love coming to this shop. Its one of the few in Chestertown that you can just keep coming back to and never get tired of it. They have a huge selection of books, and they are all dirt cheap compared to new. Most are in really good condition too. The only downside is I have to stop to pet the cat that wonders the store every time I see her...

Carmen Castro-Pagán

2023-08

Loved it! Very good variety of used and new books at reasonable prices. This is the most organized bookstore I've visited.

don reyburn

2022-05

The store owner knows and treats his books like friends. The store, at the time, was stock piled with new arrivals so it had that mad scientist feel to it. The shop has a great kids section with chairs placed in corners inviting you to get lost in a few chapters. A nice change from the chain stores. Great personal feel. Looking forward to many more stops and conversations.

Nick Garcia

2024-01

Wonderful book store where you feel rewarded by being curious in exploring what's there. Quite a variety of offerings here, from new best sellers to antique printings to local interests- something for everyone!Always surprising finds and a helpful staff.Really worth exploring!Two notes that might matter to some visitors:1. Entrance has stairs. For those with mobility considerations, entering can be a problem. Staff are really wonderful about working to find what you're looking for and helping out. But entering/navigating the space might present difficulties.2. Kiki the cat! Kiki is the resident cat of the store. She will give you your space and complements the character of the store. Know that there's a cat in premises in case your have allergies.

Jen Kilmer

2023-06

One of the best small bookstores I’ve ever been in. Wonderful staff and selection and the cat makes it that much better ❤️

Sandy Avery

2022-05

Perfect independent bookstore in a picturesque historic town. There is even a bookstore cat.

Jean Witmer

2023-05

I'd give 10 Stars if I could! Absolutely the BEST bookstore I've ever visited. Bring your book list...you'll find everything neatly categorized and displayed. Well done!!!

Jon Hanley

2023-08

This is an outstanding book store! The staff is simply brilliant, and the selection unbelievable!

Eleanor Harvey

2019-05

Fantastic used bookstore. Wide variety of genres, from signed first editions to trade paperbacks. Robust schedule of readings and talks. Friendly resident cat, awesome staff. They also sell majolica pottery made especially for them. Worth the trip to Chestertown!

Rebecca

2021-05

I love it here and come on a very regular basis extremely friendly and just a generally great atmosphere. Lots of wonderful vintage books as well as new things there's also a little bit of local art too.

Mary

2023-05

A friend of mine and I went in there to have some books looked at that belonged to his deceased wife. That was 2 years ago and we still haven't heard from the owner or the lady that works for him. The worst part about of it was, I even spoke with his assistant and she guaranteed me that she would contact me in a couple of days. Needless to say that was a year ago and still nothing. Very sad way to conduct business.

Ann Gynn

2023-05

Wonderful store to explore with vast array of books. Quaint handwritten signs distinguish the many genres and categories. Friendly staff and cat!

Roland Rogers Arnold

2020-05

One of the last independent bookstores. Ever-changing supply of tomes that rock. Keep looking you will find something rare or long-sought. Local writers, Chesapeake history, even great cookbook section. This place is a treasure. Salut.

Amanda Fry

2018-05

This shop is a happy place. They'll do special orders, you can ALWAYS find a good book or 5 there. Such a broad and impressive collection of books, you could spend a good portion of a day there.

Robin Hanway

2021-05

A really cool store with a lot of wonderful and surprising books, as well as strategically placed comfortable armchairs. Most books are lightly used...I even have some of them myself!

Tom Johnson-Medland

2017-05

Any good ocean or bay town needs best have good books and coffee if they want five stars from my posts. I rarely rate a place unless it is a four or five. Average places abound, but fours and fives are the backbone of travel. A four or five means you can relax enough to enjoy.Bookplate is a solid five!Well organized, abundantly stocked, friendly owner and staff. There were enough books in every category to sate the hungriest of bibliophiles. Gobs and gobs of history (a waning section for most); and, the most luxurious and relevant sections on poetry I have seen to date.Fiction, local interests, children's books all present and rich. A nautical section and even PIRATE BOOKS.Stop in and WELCOME HOME. A must on your trip.

Barbara Cheyney

2023-05

Old time book store! Friendly and helpful. Also carries good used books.

Cathy Legg

2021-05

I take my two young grand daughters here. They love to browse thru the books and choose the ones they most want to purchase. Huge selection of books to choose from.

Wendy Wander

2023-05

Chestertown is lucky to have this independent and charming bookstore. Owner and staff are wonderful.

Eleanor Boehner

2019-05

Book Plate is a marvelous Used Book Store in Chestertown, MD and it is well worth spending a couple hours exploring this library-like facility that seems to magically sprout more rooms around each corner. In addition to the enormous collection of books in the shop, which in itself seems impossible, is the astounding fact that all shelves are catalogued by topic with a sign clearly showing on each shelf. Additional surprises, include whimiscal Book Plate cards and totes, art work, pottery and, of course, a book store cat!

Samuel Pullen

2019-05

A really nice little bookstore. It's got that romantic, cozy vibe, with really sweet decor, an awesome selection, and a STORE CAT <3 Found some really interesting books for cheap, can't wait to finish reading them!

Blair G

2023-05

Amazing book store all of the employees love there jobs.

Betsy Ricketts

2021-05

Very shocked at the poor customer service. I emailed Thomas Martin about a new book and when I decided not to purchase the book, he responded with "Thanks for wasting my time. Much appreciated.". Very disappointing.