Unicorn Book Shop

As I live in the DC area, I don’t get to Unicorn as much as I’d like to; however, whenever we’re heading to Ocean City, we always, always stop off at Unicorn. A nice variety of books, an especially good section of older childrens books (think Bobsy Twins, etc), and books about the DelmarVa area. A separate room with the «collectibles,» many of which are very reasonably priced. The owner is very nice, and willing to talk books, local history, etc. Definitely worth stopping by, esp. if you’re a book fanatic like I am. Sad to say, you don’t find many book stores like this, anymore.

If you love books, you’ll love this shop. Oh, yes. BUT DON’T SIT IN THE CHAIR IN THE AMERICAN HISTORY ROOM. IT’S FULL OF FLEAS. Other than the fleas, by all means, go. There aren’t many places left like this, and it’s terrific. Lots of bird books, local history, a VERY knowledgable owner.

Read Amy P.‘s review, she said it best. If you are a book lover this little treasure should not be missed. Too many books Too little time.

Look, I’m going to level with you. I have serious book problem. I tried to get help for it, but nothing has worked yet. And my friends are enablers. Take this one time, my friend is all «Let’s go to this little bookstore down the way, secondhand books. What’s the worse that could happen?»
Alright, let’s do this.
And then I walk in to the Unicorn. Outside it looks small and tidy, but inside? It has portals to dimensions, dimensions that hold more books. There are hallways and a upstairs, and nook and crannies, and shelves that reach the ceiling.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
I didn’t have enough time to go through each little hidden space in this establishment, mainly because I feared I would never return from whatever dimension held ‘Mythology’ and «Maps’.
So now I have to go back. Many times.
*sigh*
I volunteered just to give the owner all the money I had if he would let me live there, but he declined. Apparently, he gets those sort of offers all the time.
Well, I gathered up my books and was about to head out the door and when, what’s this? A whole room of signed and early edition works?
And then’s that when I collapsed in happiness.
It’s on 50 headed towards the ocean. But if you never make it to the shore because of all the awesomeness oozing from this little store? Don’t blame me. I warned you.

Cute small used book shop, moderately unicorn themed.
On the highway about 90 mins before Ocean City if you’re on your way to the beach.
$ 1 paperbacks, lots of vintage, first editions, leather bounds, etc.
Nice man behind the register :)

A superb «old school» bookstore with many rooms filled with books that span all interests. It’s out of the way for anyone in DC but if you like books and you prefer used bookstores run by someone who loves books then this is a store worth your time. I only had 20 minutes but left with a dozen books and a strong desire to return soon.
Books are reasonably priced.