Bear Pond Books

Bear Pond Books Discover Something Wonderful. Bear Pond Books is an independent bookstore of new and used books in Do Home of Veruca the bookstore tortoise!

Award-winning independent bookstore in downtown Montpelier, VT since 1973. We sell new and used books, children's books, and literary gifts for all ages.

Join us on Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm to celebrate the release of The Nobody Code, the latest novel by local author ...
08/06/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm to celebrate the release of The Nobody Code, the latest novel by local author and friend of the store Miciah Bay Gault! Miciah will be joined by author Robin MacArthur for great conversation, an author reading, Q&A and signing! It’s going to be a fabulous night—hope to see you all there!

Want to spend more time at your favorite bookstore? This is your chance!
07/31/2026

Want to spend more time at your favorite bookstore? This is your chance!

07/29/2026

Claire recommends two Don’t Miss novels coming in August - and one great event with Chris Bohjalian!

07/02/2026

Waldo is back! He’s hiding in 20 different downtown stores for the month of July! Pick up a passport to check off at Bea...
07/01/2026

Waldo is back! He’s hiding in 20 different downtown stores for the month of July! Pick up a passport to check off at Bear Pond Books, Woodbury Mtn Toys or the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Completed passports will go in a drawing for prizes. Get searching!

⭐️ OUR JUNE BESTSELLERS ⭐️“The Only Catch” by Montpelier author Jess Turner comes in hot at  #1! But that’s not all from...
06/30/2026

⭐️ OUR JUNE BESTSELLERS ⭐️
“The Only Catch” by Montpelier author Jess Turner comes in hot at #1! But that’s not all from the local talent! Vermonters Rowan Jacobsen, Katherine Arden and Tillie Walden also made our top ten bestselling books of the month 😍
See the full list at bearpondbooks.com/store-bestsellers

This just in!! We are so incredibly excited to announce an evening with  #1 New York Times Bestselling author of over 25...
06/29/2026

This just in!! We are so incredibly excited to announce an evening with #1 New York Times Bestselling author of over 25 books, Chris Bohjalian! Join us on Thursday, August 20th at 7pm for a reading, discussion and signing of his latest novel, The Amateur. If you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Chris speak, now is your chance! It’s bound to be an incredible night. This is a ticketed event and space is limited so purchase your ticket now! Each ticket includes a copy of the book.

Address

77 Main Street
Montpelier, VT
05602

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18022290774

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