The best book, hobby & craft shops in Martinsburg

Heads up, book lovers... Miss Willa's Bookshop is brewing a cozy, romance-only haven right here in Charles Town, with signed editions, thoughtfully curated shelves, and author events in the works. Keep it on your radar if your TBR leans swoony and you like supporting an indie that gets the genre.

From the Charles Town newsletter, October 24, 2026

Fuzzy Dog Books & Music fills the historic Tate House across three floors with thousands of new and used books and vinyl, so you can snag a rainy-day read, a cult LP, or something odd you didn’t know you needed, and they’ll even buy records and books if your shelves are overflowing.

From the Berryville newsletter, October 2, 2026

Bank Books turns a former bank into a maze of shelves and a legit vault room, packed with sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and cookbooks. Settle in to browse, custom order that hard-to-find title, or donate your reads for in-store credit while keeping good books in local circulation.

From the Martinsburg newsletter, October 15, 2026

Hand-poured by a mother-daughter team in small batches, Candlelight Soap Co. turns fandoms into pop-culture candles, plus palm-free soaps and nourishing beard care. Vegan-friendly options, locally sourced goat-milk bars, and cozy amber-jar classics make it an easy win when you want gifts or a little self-care upgrade.

From the Charles Town newsletter, October 16, 2026

From fresh strings to stage-ready guitars, Sloan School of Music is your Hagerstown spot for gear plus lessons that actually stick. Book a private or group session, join a band, or browse brands like Fender, Yamaha, and PRS Guitars to make some noise this week.

From the Hagerstown newsletter, October 9, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Need a new obsession that actually sounds good? Middle C Music is the neighborhood DC spot for instruments, sheet music, and the lessons to back it up, with private and group options for kids and adults. They also handle rentals and repairs, plus musician-approved gifts, and were named a Top 100 music store.

From the Washington newsletter, October 14, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

From hand-painted canvases and DC-themed designs to diverse fibers, starter kits for both grownups and kids, and expert finishing, The Point of It All makes summer stitching stupidly fun. Grab a cute needle minder this week, then get lost in their Spring Market 2026 lineup.

From the Arlington newsletter, October 17, 2026

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Retailer stocking a variety of musical instruments, amps, and DJ equipment, plus repair services.