Chapter & Verse

An Independent Bookseller Since 1998

elcome to our quiet corner of the literary world. We believe that physical books hold a magic that algorithms cannot replicate. Our shelves are carefully curated by humans who read avariciously and love to share their discoveries.

New Arrivals This Week

We just received a fresh shipment from our favorite independent publishers, including rare translated fiction from Japan and a brilliant new biography of Virginia Woolf. Browse the catalog.

Store Hours & Location

Monday - Friday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Located at 920 Antiquary Lane, Historic District.

The Silent Ocean

by Sarah Jenkins

A gripping mystery thriller set on the coastal shores of Maine. Staff pick of the month.

$24.99 — Hardcover

Urban Myths

Anthology

Ten short stories exploring the magical realism of modern city life.

$18.50 — Paperback

Green Leaves

by Thomas Moore

A deep dive into the botanical history of the Pacific Northwest.

$22.00 — Hardcover

Empire Fields

by Elena Rostova

Historical fiction detailing the rise and fall of a European dynasty.

$19.95 — Paperback

What We're Reading

Our booksellers read constantly. Here are their favorite discoveries from this month's stack.

Arthur recommends The Silent Ocean:

"I couldn't put this down. Jenkins masterfully weaves the isolation of the Maine coast into the psychology of her protagonist. Not a conventional thriller by any means, but deeply unsettling and beautifully written."

Clara recommends Urban Myths:

"If you love Gabriel García Márquez, this anthology is for you. The third story about a subway train that skips a century took my breath away."

Our Story

Established in 1998, Chapter & Verse began as a small used book stall in the local farmer's market. Thanks to the voracious reading appetite of our community, we moved into our permanent historic brick-and-mortar location in 2005.

We pride ourselves on offering an alternative to algorithmic recommendations. We know our regulars by name, we host local poetry slams, and we vehemently defend the scent of a freshly printed page.

The Literary Calendar

Join our newsletter to hear about upcoming author readings, book club meetings, and rare first-edition acquisitions. We host events every Thursday evening at 7 PM.