What is or was your favorite book shop like?

Let’s raise a glass to the wonderful little bookstores of yore. I was reading a novel and a scene reminded me of my favorite book shop. It was called “Port in a Storm” and it was in Somesville on Mt. Desert Island, overlooking Somes Sound. It was small but crammed with bookshelves of current and classic fiction, New England and Acadia lore and a wonderful children’s section. Armchairs at the back sat in front of a big glass window looking out at the water.

That shop was closed when we returned one year; I don’t know why. I know that many independent book shops have gone under because of Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Can you describe your favorite? Fantasy book shop descriptions welcome too.