NewPages Guide to
Indie Bookstores in Florida

Simply the Best Little Bookstore (& Yarn Shop) in the Panhandle! Located in the historic and charming O.E. Cone building in the heart of downtown Apalachicola, we specialize in books about the area as well as a wide selection of fiction, children's books, field guides, regional cooking and gardening titles and more! Visit us for regular author events throughout the year.

African-American books and authors are our specialty: fiction, nonfiction, self-help, metaphysics, mysteries, Egyptology, Pan African, spiritual, science fiction, self-published, and hard to find books. Pyramid Books Editing Services is available to aspiring and published writers. Pyramid Books offers regular author events and celebrates Black History Month 365 days a year to educate all people about the African Diaspora. We stand for Hope and Possibility in the book industry.

We are more than a bookstore. We offer urban fiction, children books, history reference, religious reference, self-help/improvements, artwork, hand-carved masks, fragrance oils. Our Hours: Tuesday - 12pm-7pm. Wednesday-Friday - 10am-7pm. Saturday - 10am-5pm. Sunday & Monday - closed. Come see us for the perfect gift.

Welcome to bookstore&kitchen, we're glad you're here. Our Bookstore, Market, Kitchen and Kids Corner are all spaces meant to engage you. BKS also serves as a beautiful activation space should you need a location to host your own event. Whether you're looking for something interesting to flip through, a delicious meal or a curious item, we've got you covered.

Books & Books is currently located in an exquisite 1927 building listed in the Coral Gables Register of Historic Places. The 9,000 square foot, Mediterranean-style building has original tile floors, a fireplace, beamed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling dark-wood bookshelves, and open-air courtyard and a full-service cafe. Our breezeway holds a newsstand with a wide selection of national and international newspapers and magazines.

Established for 36 years, the store is 7,000 square feet with over one half million books in every genre! We trade used books, order new books and have a very large children's section of new/used books. Stop by and discover the hidden treasure in your community.

The Muse Book Shop was founded in 1980, in Historic Downtown DeLand. Today we are a new and antiquarian book shop, featuring bestsellers, new releases, new paperbacks, and topographical maps.

Murder on the Beach specializes in mystery, suspense, thrillers, and true crime. We have a large selection of signed first editions, and an antiquarian books section. We sell books at writers and fan conferences all over the country, and host writers workshops, literary luncheons, and book clubs in our store.

From the classics to the obscure.

Celebrating 30 years, The Book Loft is is the oldest independent bookstore on Amelia Island, located in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach.

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro is the perfect place to relax, refresh, connect, and discover over good books, literary events, and more.

Sweetwood Books is a little piece of literary heaven right in Fleming Island!! We have great books, unique gifts, greeting cards and hot coffee!!

We are a quaint used bookstore located in Fort Lauderdale.

Rare books, antique maps and vintage magazines since 1978.

P.J. Boox is home to hundreds of independent and small press published authors. All of our books are displayed front facing to create a visual mosaic of beautifully designed covers.

The fastest special orders in town with no shipping costs! We buy used books every day! We have gifts and cards too. Our used books vary in price.

An independent bookstore located in downtown Gainesville, Florida. We carry new titles from small independent presses and brew fresh delicious coffee!

Selling new, used, and rare books, since 1976.

We are a locally owned and operated bookstore. Chamblin's Uptown has a cafe, free wi-fi, beer, wine, local art, and books! In business since 1976, this is our second store. This location can boast close to 800,000 books in inventory.

We are just like that bookstore around the corner in the Meg Ryan movie! We have old and new books, lots of Jacksonville and Florida history and so much more. We also have the largest selection of PAPYRUS greeting cards. We are a family owned business and enjoy getting to know our customers, so stop by today!

Books and Books is your locally-owned independent bookseller, and is coming to The Studios of Key West.

We specialize in Key West's local writers with hundreds of titles by South Florida's most famous authors. We carry first editions, signed titles, used books in all categories, and rare and antiquarian books.

We are an independent bookstore with a cafe wine bar serving up small plates, delicious pastries, Allegro Coffee, and a hand selected wine list. We regularly host events.

Multicultural and general books including religious, business, childern's, cook books, Caribbean, Latino, African, and more.

Visit us for a wide array of used books. Please note: we are cash only so we can keep the prices of our books as low as possible.

Milton, Florida's first and only bookstore selling half-priced used books. Stop in for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation.

The BookMark is an independent bookstore known for its carefully curated selection, diverse offerings, knowledgeable staff, and as host to bestselling authors.

Books by the Beach carries new and gently used fiction and nonfiction books, mystery novels, romance novels, history books, children’s books, Christian books, and more.

We are a general bookstore/Hallmark Gold Crown store/gift shop. We have been in business for 27 years and encompass 6200 square feet.

A Novel Idea Bookstore is a new/used bookstore With over 40,000 books in stock we have a broad range of subjects for all readers.

A new independent bookstore in Central Florida dedicated to Orlando and Winter Park, readers specializing in new books of all genres. Gifts, events, book clubs and loyalty clubs. Free giftwrapping!

Classic Bookshop, located in the Town of Palm Beach, is an independently owned and operated book store featuring a wide selection of new books.

Founded in 1988 by Candice Cohen, The Palm Beach Book Store specializes in architecture, interior design, fashion, jewelry,and other coffee table books.

Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

The Treasure Coast's source for literature. We specialize in small press, literary fiction, nonfiction and poetry plus local artists.

Copperfish Books is an independent bookstore located in downtown Punta Gorda, Florida. We invite you to browse our new, gently used, and antique books, our wonderful greeting cards, and our thoughtful gifts. We also offer a monthly book club and author events, book searches and ordering, free Wi-Fi, and friendly service. Please see our website for our event listings.

Southwest Florida's largest independent bookshop! Books, movies, music, vinyl, and other curiosities.

Independent, locally-owned bookstore selling new and used books, including rare and out-of-print books.

Serving Sanibel's reading needs since 1960--best sellers, children's books, island-themed books, cards, stationery, gifts, games and puzzles, and author events.

At Bookstore1Sarasota readers will find unexpected literary pleasures alongside their favorites, both new and classic. We feature a wide range of author events and offer customized literary event management. We are a place for celebrating the written word.

Brant's Used Books was opened in 1956 and is one of Florida's oldest and largest independently owned used bookstores. Think "Harry Potter" when you walk among the stacks of old books, because with over 150,000 books, you will never know what you will find! There is definite magic in being in an old fashioned bookstore. Bestsellers, out of print, and hard to find all grace the shelves, just be sure to set aside enough time to dig a little. . . .

An incredibly peaceful atmosphere and beautiful visual merchandising are the hallmarks of Elysian Fields. Every item is hand selected, from each book and greeting card to jewelry, crystals & stones, clothing, personal care products, music, and unique home accessories including Japanese tableware, lamps, candles, statuary, and incense. It really is more than a store – it is Sarasota's Favorite Destination for Inspiration!

Your urban gathering place: A charming coffee house, bookstore, and meeting space serving wine & beer and light bites, located on the North Trail, near Downtown, in historically significant Ringling buildings.

We're an independent bookstore in Seaside, Florida, in business since 1986! We have a well-curated selection of books including a good-sized Southern fiction section. We carry evertything from best-sellers to local authors, and we have an excellent architecture section! We also carry a variety of gift items including journals, mugs, letter-press cards and more!

Built on the idea that books change lives, Cultured Books is a children’s bookstore in St. Petersburg, Florida.

We are one of the largest bookstores in the United States and St. Petersburg's favorite rainy day attraction. Come join us!

We specialize in book appraisals, rare books, antique books, antiquarian books, out-of-print books, hard-to-find books, antique maps, vintage photographs, and leather-bound books. Our collection includes Floridiana, American history, literature of the South, military history, children’s literature, antique maps, leather bindings, used books, and rare and unusual items.

Midtown Reader is an independent community hide-out for book lovers. Join us for author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more.

We have been booksellers since 1997. The objective of our business is to provide exceptional rare books, high quality gift items, and reliable and cordial service to our customers. We hope you will enjoy visiting our website, visiting our store and using our products as much as we enjoy providing them to you and we ship worldwide for a nominal fee.

Book Swap is an independently owned new & used bookstore in Tampa. We specialize in fiction books, but carry literature and limited non-fiction. We are happy to special order new books and locate hard-to-find books for you.

Welcome to Tampa's locally-owened, independent bookstore, with a selection from the popular to the obscure.

Tampa's independent used and new book & record store and coffee & tea bar. We buy, sell, and trade books, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs.

A gem for book lovers in the heart of downtown Tampa with over 40,000 collectible, rare, used, and out-of-print books.

Oxford Exchange is a collection of interests and experiences in one place: a restaurant, bookstore, coffee & tea bar, commerce club, and more.