We are full service, independent book store on Nantucket Island, MA. We pride ourselves on a long tradition of personalized attention to our customers. In addition to our carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell's Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket, whaling, and the island's genealogy. Back to top

A Brief History of Mitchell's
Mitchell's Book Corner was established in June of 1968 by Henry "Mitch" Mitchell Havemeyer and Mary Allen Sargent Havemeyer.  The Havemeyers had summered on Nantucket for ten years or so and wanted to move from suburban New York to Nantucket full-time.  So they purchased 54 Main Street, an 1846 brick building located on the corner of Orange Street, and refurbished the main floor for book and record sales.  Although Mitch died in 1975 and Mary Allen in 1978, daughter Mimi (Mary Chilton Havemeyer Beman) continued the business for 30 more years until its sale to Wendy Schmidt in 2008. Back to top  

These days, we are pleased to say that MBC's standard of impeccable customer service paired with a carefully considered selection of titles continues. Back to top

Mailing Address: Nantucket, MA 02554
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When is Mitchell's Open?
Summer Hours:
Mon.- Sat. 9:30 - 10:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM - 10:00PM

Winter Hours:
Wed.& Thurs. 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri. & Sat. 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Sunday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
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How can I contact Mitchell's?
Phone: 508-228-1080
Email: info@mitchellsbookcorner.com
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What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept VISA, MC, and AMEX.
We accept cash and local cheques.
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