Mermaid Books
421 Prince George Street
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg VA
2022

Mermaids are mythical creatures that can symbolize many things, including life, fertility, and the connection between the ocean and humanity. They can also represent the duality of the sea, which can be both captivating and dangerous.

Mermaid Books in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a charming basement bookstore offering a diverse collection of used and rare books.

Is anything more exciting than discovering a new bookstore in the most unlikely of places? Used bookstores, in particular, seem to hold the possibility of discovering a new favorite read, often with a mysterious history behind it. That's the exact allure of Mermaid Books, an incredible basement bookshop that you'll love to stumble upon. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, it's the perfect stop for a memorable day trip. Walking along Prince George Street in Williamsburg, you might discover an alluring sign that points you in the direction of a basement bookstore. Follow the arrow and prepare to be amazed by what you find.

Mermaid Books is an eclectic array of used and rare books that promises a little something for everyone.

You could spend an entire afternoon perusing the aisles of carefully-collected books, whose genres range from Williamsburg history, Virginia history, classic literature, poetry, non-fiction, and leather-bound collections.

There are also plenty of offerings for children, such as activity books, chapter books, paper dolls, and much more. You'll also love the quirky mermaid theme that's carried throughout the store.

Mermaid Books keeps a rotating collection of rare and out-of-print copies on hand, so you really never know what sort of treasures you might discover inside!

Mermaid Books has been in operation for more than 40 years, and since opening in 1977 has delighted visitors from near and far with its impressive array of books and other gifts.