Gibson's Bookstore, Concord's only independent bookstore , has a great selection of current and classic titles, and every book in the store has been chosen with our friends and neighbors in mind. We have poetry readings, lectures, author signings, and Concord's best cafe as a neighbor, with Bread and Chocolate in our old space. Walk up and down the ramp between us, indulging in Franz's fabulous baked goods and in the best in intellectual entertainment, without even having to go outdoors!

Think globally, shop locally--did you know that a dollar spent in a locally-owned store creates three times the amount of local economic activity as the same dollar spent in a big-box retailer? Big box stores, far from helping local economies grow, are actually a drain on the communities they enter. Click here for the research: "Livable City study"

We pride ourselves on our speedy and reliable special orders, and on the expertise and conversational skills of our staff. Come visit us and see for yourself! Or if you'd like to order a book through our website, email your request to gibsons@totalnetnh.net --just give us as much information as you have, and we'll have your order here in no time flat (often in 1-2 days). If you're a teacher ordering for the classroom, you'll usually receive a 20% discount--unless you're ordering short-discount textbooks. We'll tell you. If you're ordering for a book club, hardcovers get 20%, paperbacks a 10% discount (unless, again, we get a raw deal ourselves, for unusual books).

And finally, don't forget your frequent buyer card! Each $10 spent earns you a stamp--and when you earn 10 stamps, you can have your own private Sale Day, and get those books you've had your eye on for 20% off!