Book Stores in Sarasota, FL

“Great place to find books in an organized order at a good price. My wife enjoys coming here to find good books to read. I picked up a book about Sarasota history.”

“This independent bookstore is well-stocked and well-loved by the local community. A staff member is always available, and likely if you're reading this, more familiar with where a particular genre can be found than you are.An upstairs loft provides space for various events. My favorite at the moment is the regular meeting of the Banned Books book club.”

“From the moment one walks inside a relaxing calm surrounds you. I simply enjoy browsing the great selection of items from singing bowls to books to candles and fragrance. I enjoy the Indian relics as the far east relics. Elysian Fields is just a complete Zen experience”

“You can get lost in the aisles of this bookstore! They have a great variety, and the staff recommendations led me to some real gems. It’s a cozy spot, though parking can be tough.”

“I want to take a moment to recognize Jamie for her consistently excellent service. Every time I visit, she makes my coffee to perfection, with great attention to detail. Not only is she highly skilled, but she is also incredibly friendly and nice. Her warm and welcoming attitude makes each visit enjoyable, and she always goes the extra mile to ensure everything is just right.

Jamie truly makes the best coffee, and her positive energy is contagious. I always look forward to seeing her when I stop by, knowing that she’ll greet me with a smile and provide outstanding service. She is a real asset to the team, and I can’t recommend her enough!

This highlights both her skills and her friendly personality!”

“first things first, this bookstore is amazing. not dusty, not stale smelling, and is nicely lit. the lady at the front was kind and helpful. she escorted my 11-year-old to the kids/young adults section which was Harry Potter and just a few other selections. not much happening in the kids section, but there are many other sections that kids can enjoy like picture books/coffee table books. so, the books here are not bargain priced, at ALL. these are used books, but they are in excellent-to-unread condition, with prices that reflect their original msrp. all of the 6 books that we purchased (total cost $85 even with a "student discount" ) could have been purchased on eBay (specifically ThriftBooks) for a fraction of that cost. literally pennies on the dollar. a couple of the books weren't priced yet and the prices she wrote in on the spot seemed strategically high...like, tourist trap high. but, as tourists, the experience of browsing through these endless aisles of meticulously arranged old books for an hour was worth the cost? ehhh, not really, lol I'd suggest stepping in to browse, perhaps buy 1 book or maybe two just for the heck of it but don't do what we did and load up on these over-priced previously owned books especially if the books you choose don't already have prices written in the front cover.”

“They have a extensive range of art supplies. It is a little bit more expensive that Amazon but if you need something rush and don't wanna wait for the delivery you can get pretty much anything you will need.”

“first things first, this bookstore is amazing. not dusty, not stale smelling, and is nicely lit. the lady at the front was kind and helpful. she escorted my 11-year-old to the kids/young adults section which was Harry Potter and just a few other selections. not much happening in the kids section, but there are many other sections that kids can enjoy like picture books/coffee table books. so, the books here are not bargain priced, at ALL. these are used books, but they are in excellent-to-unread condition, with prices that reflect their original msrp. all of the 6 books that we purchased (total cost $85 even with a "student discount" ) could have been purchased on eBay (specifically ThriftBooks) for a fraction of that cost. literally pennies on the dollar. a couple of the books weren't priced yet and the prices she wrote in on the spot seemed strategically high...like, tourist trap high. but, as tourists, the experience of browsing through these endless aisles of meticulously arranged old books for an hour was worth the cost? ehhh, not really, lol I'd suggest stepping in to browse, perhaps buy 1 book or maybe two just for the heck of it but don't do what we did and load up on these over-priced previously owned books especially if the books you choose don't already have prices written in the front cover.”