Unicorn Bookshop

Unicorn Bookshop The Unicorn Bookshop in Trappe, Md. specializes in secondhand and rare books in almost every categor My that seems like a long time ago.

The Unicorn Bookshop opened up on June 1, 1975 in Easton, Md. How time flies, I hope I was having fun! The shop stocks a wide range of secondhand and rare books and even a few maps. Specialties include Maryland and Eastern Shore history, hunting and fishing, children's books, general and collector fiction and even some autographed first editions, art books, books on antiques, Civil War, World Wars I & II, leather bound books, sets, cook books, gardening books, craft books and much more.

09/06/2026

The Unicorn Bookshop will be closed on Labor Day Monday Sept. 7, but will reopen as usual on Tuesday. I'm going skipjack racing on Deal Island on the Rebecca T. Ruark.

08/24/2026

Mandy K. just left a great FIVE STAR review for the Unicorn Bookshop: "This is the real deal, folks. This is a True bookshop. Come in, take a deep breath & smell the paper! Eclectic, esoteric, and excellent. Prices are very reasonable. Be prepared to go hunting, but it's fun & worth it. The owner is a delight, genuinely a kind souk. Stop in and you will find some fine book fun!" Aw, shucks! Thanks Mandy! Jim D.

08/05/2026

Three more FIVE STAR reviews for the Unicorn Bookshop:
Katrina C, "Very cool bookshop! We stopped on a whim because of the neat little sign and ended up staying a couple of hours.";
John Y." Books, books and more books. They also took my donation.";
Stacker B. :The best used bookshop in Maryland. Sincerely, Someone who goes to a lot of used bookshops."
Thanks everyone! Jim D.

04/07/2026

Three more five star reviews for the Unicorn Bookshop from Brandy T, who wrote, "I can't believe I've never stopped in earlier! It's a bit chaotic inside but that adds to the charm...I bought 5 books for less than $10 and I couldn't believe it!"; Rosie B. and Patti R. who wrote, "LOVE the old bookshop experience."
Thanks everyone!
Jim

02/14/2026

Five more 5 star reviews for the Unicorn Bookshop from Ardry, "I found incredible hidden gems here. I love that place. The store is as unique as you could get,"; Ari R.; Dr. K. V., " Very cool bookshop! Lots of options for people of all ages and interests."; Missee L., "I found exactly what I was looking for!"; and Faith S., "Bookseller very helpful!"
Thanks everybody. I appreciate it very much!" Jim D.

11/26/2025

Twelve more FIVE STAR Google reviews for the Unicorn Bookshop from: Rule B, "This place is amazing. Fantastic prices and an amazing selection."; Gage H.. "Everything you want in a small bookshop!"; An H.; Sabrina R, "One of my favorite spots. So many gems."; Kevin C.,"So many books, so hard to choose."; T.C. "The best bookstore! Every time we travel to Ocean City we stop at this bookstore."; Gwynne H. "One of my favorite bookstores of all time! I've been coming for 20+ years and always find something great!"; Crista H "I absolutely love this bookstore!"; Jason K., "Everything you want in an independent book store."; Carley B. "What a hidden gem. Perfect place to bring a friend and spend an afternoon browsing."; Audrey B," What a gem of a bookstore. Amazing selection!"; and Lynn S, "I love this place. I could spend days looking through the shelves, boxes and stacks." And one two star review from Peg Z who thought my books were too expensive. But in my defense, perhaps she did not see that I have hundreds of books priced for one dollar each and that of course, first editions and collector books cost more!
THANK YOU ALL.
Jim D.

10/10/2025

There is a great article about me and the Unicorn Bookshop titled "The Book on Jim Dawson" by Zack Taylor in the Tidewater Times, Sept. 2025 issue. The link to it is on my FaceBook page, for some reason I can't post the link on this Unicorn Bookshop page.
Thanks!
Jim

09/13/2025

Unicorn Bookshop will be closed Sunday, Sept. 14 so I can go to the skipjack race at Sandy Pt. Will be open as usual from Monday on.
Thanks
Jim D.

08/29/2025

There is a great article by Zach Taylor on me and the Unicorn Bookshop (with photos!) in the Sept. 2025 issue of the Tidewater Times. I have plenty of copies at the shop or they're generally available at finer stores in the area. I don't have a link to the article yet. Thanks! Jim

06/04/2025

Many thanks to Anne and John Farwell, publishers of Tidewater Times, for the wonderful full page celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Unicorn Bookshop ad they gave me that's in the June issue. FB won't let me show it, for some reason. But thanks not only to Anne and John and everyone for their kind support for over half a century. (OMG! has it really been that long!!!!)

Address

3935 Ocean Gtwy
Trappe, MD
21673

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14104763838

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