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Bookstore1Sarasota

4.5 (35 reviews)
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Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Nick S.

Definitely a Sarasota gem, this downtown bookstore features staff picks, a cozy and comfortable layout, and beautiful books plus some other gifts and goodies. Books for kids, books for bird lovers, Florida books, and raunchy novels! This is the spot. Wonderful to be able to browse in person and the staff I met were friendly, helpful, artistic, and welcoming curators. Get your read on for 2025!!!

Amanda L.

Friendly service that is knowledgeable and quick to check you out! The selection is good and they can order anything g for you. They have a bunch of fun nonfiction, fiction and kid books. They also have cards and kids gifts. Parking is on the street and in a main plaza downtown. It's quiet clean and a great place to check out!

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Found books like this up in the children's section, next to the pornographic graphic novel Flamer. Showed this one to a mother who had left her daughters unattended up there reading books. After her jaw hit the floor, she quickly ushered them out of the store.

Stephanie L.

If you are book lover you feel the excitement and energy as soon as you walk in. Everything was pleasant and clean. The staff were kind and helpful. Of course I found a book purchase. They included a cute bookmark with my book. We are not local, but if we ever move in this area.. I want to work here!

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Audrey P.

A great little indie bookstore in the heart of downtown, I loved how they featured local authors. The children's section wasn't huge, but they had a diverse and inclusive list of authors, illustrators, and titles.

Kate was kind enough to send us this photo of basket prior the wrapping...it even had candy canes.

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We appreciate the lovely review. Stop by and see us again soon!

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Fabulous bookstore!! Great selection of books and other items! Don't miss this gem.

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Thank you so much Stephanie. We hope to see you again soon!

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Thanks Avery. Please stop in to see us again soon.

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4 years ago

Super great bookstore! My entire party bought multiple books and really enjoyed talking with the staff.

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Beautiful selection and helpful staff. I come here whenever I need a gift. Easily the most personalized service you can receive in town too.

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Great location, friendly staff, abundant selection of books--what more could a book lover ask for?

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