Independent Bookstores in Florida
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Bookstores in Florida
- 2nd and CharlesGainesville2nd and Charles in Gainesville, FL, is located at 2601 NW 13th St. The store specializes in buying and selling a variet…
- A Better Life BookstoreDaytona BeachDaytona Beach Black-owned Christian bookstore from Bishop Derek Triplett, offering a boutique selection of bibles, appa…
- AALBC.comTampaAALBC.com (African American Literature Book Club) in Tampa, FL, is the oldest and largest website dedicated to books by…
- Adventist Book CenterHigh SpringsThe Adventist Book Center in High Springs, FL, located at Camp Kulaqua, provides a variety of Christian literature, Bib…
- All Booked UpThe VillagesAll Booked Up is an independent bookstore in The Villages, Florida, serving the community since 2002. Located in Colony…
- Authentic BooksOrlandoOrlando Black-owned bookstore from Bishop Derek Triplett curating Black and multicultural literature in an immersive re…
- Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture MuseumSt. AugustineBookstore and museum in the historic Lincolnville Community of St. Augustine dedicated to the African diaspora's litera…
- Bitter End BooksOldsmarBitter End Books is an independent bookshop in Oldsmar, Florida, which originated at the Oldsmar Flea Market. It specia…
- Black Community Cafe & BookstorePensacolaBlack Community Cafe & Bookstore in Pensacola, Florida, provides a community space for youth, adults, and entrepreneurs…
- Black Rose BookshopOrange CityBlack Rose Bookshop in Orange City, Florida, is an independent bookstore specializing in romance, with a focus on dark…
- Blackbird Comics and CoffeehouseMaitlandBlackbird Comics & Coffeehouse in Maitland, FL, is an Eisner Spirit Award-winning shop combining a full-service cafe wi…
- Blinking Owl BooksFort MyersBlinking Owl Books is a queer, veteran, and woman-owned independent bookstore in Fort Myers, Florida. Located in a yell…
- Bodacious Bookstore & CafePensacolaBodacious Bookstore & Cafe in Pensacola, Florida, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of literatur…
- Book + BottleSt.PetersburgBook + Bottle in St. Petersburg, FL, is an independent, woman-owned bookstore and wine bar. This local hub combines a b…
- Book Gallery WestGainesvilleEstablished in 1983, Book Gallery West is an independent, locally owned bookstore in Gainesville, Florida. The shop off…
- Bookish BoutiquePanama CityBookish Boutique is a charming bookstore and wine bar in Panama City, Florida, located at 456 Harrison Ave. The shop fe…
- Books & BooksCoral GablesBooks & Books in Coral Gables, FL, is a premier independent bookstore and cafe located in a historic 1927 building. The…
- Books & BooksCoconut GroveBooks & Books in Coconut Grove, FL, is a community-focused independent bookstore located on Main Highway. The shop feat…
- Books & Books at Bal Harbour ShopsBal HarbourBooks & Books at Bal Harbour Shops in Bal Harbour, Florida, is an independent bookstore offering a curated collection o…
- Books & Books at Miami International AirportMiamiBooks & Books at Miami International Airport in Miami, FL, is a locally owned independent bookstore located in Concours…
- Books & Books at the StudiosKey WestBooks & Books @ The Studios of Key West is a nonprofit, independent bookstore in Key West, Florida. Affiliated with the…
- Books on ThirdNaplesBooks on Third is an independent bookstore in Naples, Florida, founded by residents Shan and Lindsay. Located on histor…
- Books-A-MillionDaytona BeachBooks-A-Million in Daytona Beach, FL, is located in the Volusia Mall at Space 500. This large bookstore offers an exten…
- Books-A-MillionMelbourneBooks-A-Million in Melbourne, FL, located at The Avenue Viera, is a prime destination for book lovers to explore books,…
- Books-A-MillionTallahasseeBooks-A-Million in Tallahassee, Florida, located at 3521-E Thomasville Road, offers a wide selection of books, magazine…
- Bookstore 1 SarasotaSarasotaBookstore1Sarasota is an independent shop located in Sarasota, FL. Founded in 2011 by Georgia Court, it offers a wide s…
- Bookwyrm Bookshop LLCOrlandoWe are a woman-owned and operated small business, bringing you a carefully curated collection of the best bookish items…
- Buc StoreFort MyersThe Buc Store in Fort Myers, FL, is the official bookstore for Florida SouthWestern State College at the Lee Campus. Lo…
- Cafe ResistanceJacksonvilleCafe Resistance is a Black-owned bookstore and community hub in Jacksonville, Florida, founded by State Rep. Angie Nixo…
- CandleLit BooksJacksonvilleCandleLit Books is a romance bookstore in Jacksonville, Florida, that offers an immersive sensory experience for reader…
- Cheshire's BooksRiverviewCheshire's Books is a female-owned pop-up bookstore serving Riverview, FL, and the Tampa Bay area. Now based within Fir…
- Citrus and Sage BookshopBrooksvilleCitrus & Sage Bookshop in Brooksville, FL, is a community-focused indie bookstore specializing in fiction. Located in h…
- Common Ground BooksTallahasseCommon Ground Books is a radical bookstore in Tallahassee, Florida, specializing in LGBT+, feminist, and banned books.…
- Common Ground BooksTallahasseeCommon Ground Books in Tallahassee, FL, is a radical neighborhood bookstore specializing in LGBT+, feminist, and banned…
- Copperfish BooksPunta GordaCopperfish Books is a full-service independent bookstore in Punta Gorda, Florida. Founded in 2012, the shop offers a cu…
- Crash BookshopLakelandCrash Bookshop is a community bookstore in Lakeland, FL, that operates as a pop-up and online shop. Located inside the…
- DARE BooksLongwoodLongwood Black-owned independent bookstore from owner Desmond A. Reid, serving Central Florida since 1982. Also a venue…
- Daytona Books & MetaphysicsDaytona BeachDaytona Books & Metaphysics in Daytona Beach, FL, features a large selection of new and used books, spiritual jewelry,…
- Dragon's Den Books LLCArcadiaDragon's Den Books LLC in Arcadia, Florida, is an independent bookstore located in the historic Pink Building. Owned by…
- Embargoed EditionsWest Palm BeachEmbargoed Editions is a mission-driven pop-up bookstore in West Palm Beach, FL, centering banned books and diverse narr…
- Ersula's History ShopTampaErsula's History Shop in Tampa, FL, is a bookstore and museum-like destination specializing in Black history, local lor…
- Family Book ShopDeLandThe Family Book Shop is an independent bookstore in DeLand, FL, that has served the community for over 40 years. It off…
- Fern and Fable Books, LLCOrmond BeachFern and Fable Books is a local independent bookstore in Ormond Beach, FL. Founded by Rayna Dunlop, the shop features a…
- FIT BooksOcoeeFIT Books in Ocoee, Florida, is a locally owned Christian bookstore providing a large selection of Bibles, theology boo…
- Flutterbuy Books and MoreCape CoralFlutterbuy Books and More is a locally owned indie bookstore in Cape Coral, FL — the city's only dedicated bookshop. Ne…
- Friends of Dunnellon Public Library Book StoreOcalaFriends of the Dunnellon Public Library Book Store in Dunnellon, FL, is a non-profit shop located within the library. T…
- Goodwill Book StoreTallahasseeGoodwill Book Store, also known as Bucklake Bookstore, is a specialized retail location in Tallahassee, FL. Part of Goo…
- Gray's College BookstoreTampaGray's College Bookstore in Tampa, FL, is a locally owned and operated shop serving the University of South Florida com…
- Happy Hearth BooksDeLandHappy Hearth Books in DeLand, FL, is a pop-up bookshop that specializes in rescued used books and Blind Dates with a Bo…
- Happy Medium Books CaféJacksonvilleHappy Medium Books Café in Jacksonville, FL, is a woman-owned indie bookstore and café located in Historic Riverside. I…
- hello again booksCocoaHello Again Books is a woman and LGBTQ+ owned bookstore in Cocoa, FL. Located in historic Cocoa Village, the shop offer…
- Idle Reader LLCPensacolaThe Idle Reader is an indie bookstore in Pensacola, FL, located within Mrs. Jones Cold Brew. It offers a curated collec…
- Inchstone BooksNew Port RicheyInchstone Books is an independent bookstore in New Port Richey, FL. The shop offers a curated selection of stories for…
- Inklings Book ShoppeLakelandInklings Book Shoppe is an independent bookstore in Lakeland, Florida, that has served the community since 1975. Former…
- Inklings Book Shoppe (Bartow)BartowInklings Book Shoppe (Bartow) is an independent bookstore located on the second level of Unfiltered Coffee Shop in Bart…
- Kuumba Books and CafeWimaumaKuumba Books and Cafe in Wimauma, Florida, is an independent bookstore and community cafe. The establishment serves as…
- Love Story Book Co.TallahasseeTallahassee's romance-focused indie bookstore, specializing exclusively in romance novels (including romantasy/fantasy…
- MacIntosh Books and PaperSanibelMacIntosh Books and Paper in Sanibel, FL, is an independent bookshop founded in 1960. Located at 1620 Periwinkle Way, t…
- Midnight Moon BooksSt. AugustineMidnight Moon Books and Boutique is a female-owned independent bookstore in St. Augustine, Florida. Opened in July 2025…
- Midtown ReaderTallahasseeMidtown Reader is an independent bookstore in Tallahassee, Florida, opened by Sally Bradshaw in November 2016. Located…
- Mojo Books & MusicTampaMojo Books & Records is Tampa Bay’s largest independent book and record store, located in Tampa, FL. Since opening in 2…
- Mojo Books & RecordsTampaMojo Books & Records in Tampa, FL, is the region's largest independent book and record store. Opened in 2007, it offers…
- Moonstruck MarketMelbourneMoonstruck Market is an inclusive new and used bookstore in Melbourne, FL. It offers a selection of used titles and cur…
- Needful Books and ThingsSt. AugustineNeedful Books and Things is an independent bookstore in St. Augustine, FL, specializing in mystery, fantasy, fiction, a…
- Nefertiti Books and GiftsJacksonvilleNefertiti Books and Gifts in Jacksonville, FL, is a cultural bookstore founded in 1990 by Naseem and Naseema Maat. Rece…
- No Shelf ControlSaint AugustineNo Shelf Control is a veteran and woman-owned boutique bookstore in Saint Augustine, FL, featuring over 4,000 new and p…
- Novel in the NeighborhoodNew Port RicheyNovel in the Neighborhood is a family-owned independent bookstore in New Port Richey, FL. The shop features over 6,000…
- Novel Tea Book ShopOrmond BeachNovel Tea Book Shop in Ormond Beach, FL, is an independent bookstore and loose leaf tea shop. Located in a historic bui…
- Onyx Gifts and BooksMelbourneOnyx Gifts and Books in Melbourne, FL, is a boutique bookstore co-founded by Carol Watson and Akili Phillips. Located o…
- Open BooksPensacolaOpen Books in Pensacola, Florida, is a nonprofit, volunteer-run bookstore and community project. The used bookstore fea…
- Oxford ExchangeTampaOxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida, is a multi-use destination housed in a restored 1891 building. The curated bookstore…
- Park Ave CDsOrlandoPark Ave CDs in Orlando, FL, is an independent music emporium and bookstore offering new and used CDs, LPs, books, DVDs…
- Pensacola State College BookstorePensacolaThe Pensacola State College Bookstore in Pensacola, FL, serves the college community with locations on the Pensacola an…
- Perfect Day BooksPensacolaPerfect Day Books in Pensacola, FL, is a mobile indie bookstore operating out of a renovated truck. Founded by Hannah B…
- Portkey BooksSafety HarborPortkey Books is an independent bookstore in Safety Harbor, FL, owned by Crystel Calderon. The shop offers a curated se…
- Pressed LKLDLakelandPressed Books & Coffee is an independent bookstore and cafe in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Founded in 2021, it provides…
- Pyramid BooksBoynton BeachPyramid Books is an African-American owned bookstore in Boynton Beach, FL, specializing in literature by and about the…
- Raptis Rare BooksPalm BeachRaptis Rare Books in Palm Beach, FL, is an antiquarian book firm specializing in fine first editions, signed and inscri…
- Rohi's ReaderyWest Palm BeachRohi's Readery in West Palm Beach, FL, is a social justice-driven children's bookstore and learning center. Located in…
- Roots Bookstore and MarketMiamiRoots Bookstore and Market in Miami, FL, is a Black-owned community bookstore and sanctuary focused on Black storytelli…
- Sage & DragonflyDeFuniak SpringsSage & Dragonfly is a bookshop and gallery in historic DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The shop features a curated selection…
- Salt & Story, LLCNICEVILLESalt & Story, LLC is an independent bookstore in Niceville, Florida, offering a curated selection of books, literary gi…
- San Marco Books and MoreJacksonvilleSan Marco Books and More is a family-owned independent bookstore in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1972, the sho…
- Sandman Book CompanyPunta GordaSandman Book Company is a family-owned independent bookstore established in 2006 in Punta Gorda, Florida. The shop offe…
- Scratch Ankle Books and MoreMiltonScratch Ankle Books and More is the only bookstore in Milton, FL, offering a large selection of new and used books. The…
- Shelf Indulgence Used Book CafeSarasotaShelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe in Sarasota, FL, is a cozy used bookstore and cafe. It features a collection of used, r…
- Skull & Books VRCocoa BeachSkull & Books VR in Cocoa Beach, FL, is a veteran-owned business that blends a used bookstore with a virtual reality ar…
- Small Town StoriesLutzSmall Town Stories is an independent bookstore in Lutz, Florida, that champions self-published and small press authors.…
- Spellbound BookstoreSanfordSpellbound Bookstore in Sanford, Florida, is a woman-owned and Latina-owned independent bookshop. Located in Historic D…
- Spiral CircleOrlandoSpiral Circle Bookstore & More is a women-owned metaphysical shop in Orlando, FL. Founded in 1975, Orlando's oldest boo…
- Steamy LitFort LauderdaleSteamy Lit in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a romance-only bookstore and literary collective. Founded by Mel Saavedra, the sh…
- Steamy LitMiami SpringsSteamy Lit in Miami Springs, FL, is a literary collective and bookstore dedicated to celebrating diversity in romance.…
- Steamy LitTampaSteamy Lit in Tampa, FL, is a dedicated romance bookstore and literary collective that celebrates diversity. The shop f…
- Stetson University BookstoreDeLandThe Stetson University Bookstore in DeLand, Florida, is the official campus shop located in the Carlton Union Building.…
- Story & Song Bookstore BistroFernandina BeachStory & Song Bookstore Bistro in Fernandina Beach, FL, is a community-focused hub on Amelia Island. This independent bo…
- Sundog BooksSanta Rosa BeachSundog Books is an independent bookstore located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Established in 1986 by Bob and Linda Whi…
- Sunshine Book CoClermontSunshine Book Co. is a local independent bookstore located at 647 Lake Ave in Clermont, FL. Operated by the Merrick fam…
- TASCHENMiami BeachTASCHEN in Miami Beach, FL, is a sleek and stylish bookstore located in the heart of South Beach. Housed in the landmar…
- TBS ComicsPensacolaTBS Comics has served Northwest Florida since 1985, with its Pensacola, FL location offering a wide selection of comics…
- The Book LoftFernandina BeachThe Book Loft in Fernandina Beach, FL, is a charming independent bookstore located in the heart of historic Amelia Isla…
- The Book LoungeSt. PetersburgThe Book Lounge is a cozy fiction bookstore in St. Petersburg, FL, specializing in romance, fantasy, and mystery genres…
- The Book MarkNeptune BeachThe BookMark is an independent bookstore in Neptune Beach, FL, located at 220 First Street. This local shop features a…
- The Book Rack of Fort Walton Beach, Inc.Fort Walton BeachThe Book Rack of Fort Walton Beach, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is an independent bookstore specializing in new…
- The Book RescuersClearwaterThe Book Rescuers in Largo, FL, is a used bookstore and rehoming specialist dedicated to keeping media out of landfills…
- The Book ShackDade CityFounded in 1979, The Book Shack is a family-owned bookstore in Dade City, FL. The shop offers a large selection of new…
- The Bookdragon's Lair BookstorePort CharlotteThe Bookdragon's Lair Bookstore in Port Charlotte, Florida, is a cozy, woman-owned bookstore featuring a curated select…
- The Bookish Flower BookstoreLakelandThe Bookish Flower Bookstore in Lakeland, FL, is an independent shop on Frank Lloyd Wright Way. Owned by Chelsea Rosas,…
- The Crystal GardenBoynton BeachThe Crystal Garden in Boynton Beach, FL, is a conscious living store and spiritual center founded in 1988. The showroom…
- The Gilded PageTarpon SpringsThe Gilded Page is an indie bookstore in downtown Tarpon Springs, Florida, that opened in 2023. It specializes in new r…
- The Hidden Lantern BookstoreRosemary BeachThe Hidden Lantern Bookstore in Rosemary Beach, FL, is a curated independent bookstore that opened in 2011. Located on…
- The Island BookshopVeniceThe Island Bookshop is an independent bookstore located in downtown historic Venice, Florida. Owners Aimee and Michael…
- The Literary LoungeJacksonvilleThe Literary Lounge is a cozy, teacher-owned independent bookstore in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.…
- The LynxGainesvilleThe Lynx is a general-interest independent bookstore in Gainesville, Florida, founded by author Lauren Groff. The shop…
- The Lynx BooksGainesvilleThe Lynx Books is a general-interest bookstore in Gainesville, Florida, located within South Main Station. The shop spe…
- The New RomanticsOrlandoThe New Romantics is a romance-only bookstore in Orlando, FL. This Latina-owned independent shop in Audubon Park featur…
- The Next Chapter BookshopJacksonvilleThe Next Chapter Bookshop is a locally owned independent bookstore in the Shoppes of Avondale in Jacksonville, FL. The…
- The Paper Hare BooksSt. AugustineThe Paper Hare Book Truck is a cozy mobile bookstore bringing stories, community, and a love of reading to neighborhood…
- The Paperback ExchangePort RicheyThe Paperback Exchange in Port Richey, FL, is a locally owned bookstore established in 1979 and owned by Joanie and Tam…
- The Story GardenSt. PetersburgThe Story Garden is a locally owned independent children's bookstore in St. Petersburg, FL. Located in Historic Uptown,…
- The Story Room CollectiveOrlandoThe Story Room Collective is a cozy independent bookstore in Orlando, FL, located within Van Goghblin Cafe. They specia…
- The TideBoca GrandeThe Tide is a quaint bookstore in Boca Grande, FL, located in the Old Theatre building. Opened in 2019, it offers a cur…
- The Writer's Block BookstoreWinter ParkThe Writer's Block Bookstore is a full-service independent bookseller in Winter Park, Florida. Serving Central Florida…
- Tombolo BooksSaint PetersburgTombolo Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore in Saint Petersburg, FL. Located in the Grand Central District,…
- Tombolo BooksSt. PetersburgTombolo Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore in St. Petersburg, FL. Located in the Grand Central District, t…
- Turtle and Bea Book BoutiqueEdgewaterTurtle and Bea Book Boutique in Edgewater, Florida, specializes in unique book selections and curated gifts. Inspired b…
- Vero Beach Book CenterVero BeachThe Vero Beach Book Center is a family-owned independent bookstore in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1975, it offe…
- Walls of Books OviedoOviedoWalls of Books Oviedo in Oviedo, FL, is a family and veteran-owned bookstore opened in 2019. The shop offers a wide sel…
- William Chrisant & Sons' Old Florida BookshopFort LauderdaleWilliam Chrisant & Sons' Old Florida Bookshop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in rare books, antique maps, and…
- Wilson's Book WorldSaint PetersburgFounded in 1971, Wilson's Book World is a family-owned and operated used and antiquarian bookshop in Saint Petersburg,…