A Likely Story Bookstore - New and Lightly Loved Books

A Likely Story Bookstore, located in historic downtown Sykesville Maryland, is Carroll County's most exciting and only independent bookstore. It's eclectic mix of books includes hard covers, paperbacks, new and used books in all genres. There's Mystery, Romance, Memoir, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Religious, Science Fiction, Cooking, Classics, Young Adult, and a wonderful Children's selection -- You name it, we've probably got it - or can get it for you quickly!   

 In addition, A Likely Story carries a wide range of merchandise - Cards, Journals, Toys, Games, and Puzzles (That you won't find in Wal-Mart!), Novelty and Gift Items, and Seasonal Gifts. We are always looking for that unique item to put in the store. Gift certificates and gift subscriptions are also available. So much to see and enjoy!


Store Hours
Sunday: Noon to 4PM
Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday: 10AM to 5PM
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10AM to 7PM

We are generally closed on major holidays

Pick of the Month

Book of Jonas by Stephen Dau

Jonas is fifteen when his family is killed during an errant U.S. military operation in an unnamed Muslim country. With the help of an international relief organization, he is sent to America, where he struggles to assimilate-foster family, school, a first love. Eventually, he tells a court-mandated counselor and therapist about a U.S. soldier, Christopher Henderson, responsible for saving his life on the tragic night in question. Christopher's mother, Rose, has dedicated her life to finding out what really happened to her son, who disappeared after the raid in which Jonas' village was destroyed. When Jonas meets Rose, a shocking and painful secret gradually surfaces from the past, and builds to a shattering conclusion that haunts long after the final page. Told in spare, evocative prose, The Book of Jonas is about memory, about the terrible choices made during war, and about what happens when foreign disaster appears at our own doorstep. It is a rare and virtuosic novel from an exciting new writer to watch.

Happy Spring/Summer!  We are excited to start our 7th year in 2013!  Thank all of you for your support and encouragement over the past 6 years!  A lot has changed in both our town and the economy, but we are still here for you!  If you haven’t been to town lately there are a lot of changes happening.  Our wonderful neighbor, CONTRARY MARY, has retired and sold her shop.  We now have THE OLD LIBERTY SHOPPE which Sykesville is now their second location!  We also will be welcoming these great new stores in the next coming months:

Salazon Chocolate Co. featuring homemade organic chocolate,        local cheese and local food products & wine!

Revive & Company featuring home interiors, furniture and gifts!  Like them on Facebook

The French Twist which is our favorite long awaited French Crepe Café with gourmet coffee and crepes. Like them on Facebook


We are also excited that both our neighbors, Gypsy Sisters and Undersea Outfitters will be moving a few doors down and expanding to large spaces!

Great Things going on in town, I hope you will come down and visit us all soon and remember:
SHOP LOCAL!

Debbie