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    Chamblin Bookmine

    4.5 (192 reviews)
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    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Kate C.

    Chamblin Book Mine isn't just a bookstore--it's a labyrinth of literary dreams, and I'm pretty sure I need a map and a search party to find my way out (not a complaint!). This place has just about every book you could want. The obscure novel you loved in middle school, the cookbook your grandma swore by, and probably a manual on how to train your pet hedgehog (haven't checked, but I wouldn't doubt it). All at super fair prices. Being a book collector is not a cheap hobby! It's like they're practically begging you to take a stack of books home. (I usually oblige) The staff? Absolute legends. They somehow know exactly where that one weirdly specific book is hiding in this sea of shelves. Possible they're wizards and the entrance to the American version of hogwarts is hiding in here! But be warned: once you enter, you might lose track of time, your wallet, and possibly yourself. It's the only place where "I got lost" is both a warning and a glowing recommendation. Five stars, and if you don't leave with a bag full of books and a smile, you're doing it wrong.

    Stacy J.

    I love this little hidden treasure of a bookstore! The staff is absolutely kind and the store is a book lovers dream! We spent almost 4 hours in there discovering the many treasures to be found! They have every single genre you could ever imagine. The books are new or gently used. I just wish there was some spots to sit and read or look more in depth at the books before purchasing, because I ended up with a basketful! Well, maybe that's their purpose! Haha! I even found a book written about me!

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    Kaitlyn S.

    Stopped here thanks to a TikTok suggestion. I love a good used book store. This place was so large it was overwhelming. I walked around browsing for 30 minutes before I ever found the genre I was there for. Could use a map to help guide customers around! They did have arrows on the floor in one room to help direct you. I bought 6 books and spent $27. I wasn't sure how pricing went until I was on my way out and saw the pricing guidelines on a bookshelf. This was cool to walk around, but I feel HPB would be cheaper and easier to navigate.

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    Angelaina B.

    Endless books. I always check Chamblin whenever I need a book and want to support a local business. This is a place that I go with specific intentions or whenever I'm looking for something to just pass time. The location downtown is amazing because it has a full cafe but the Roosevelt location trumps them when it comes to how many books you'll find. Think of an organized football field filled with books. This place is massive and easy to get lost in. I like to take my Ellianos coffee here and act like I have all day. The employees are always super sweet and knowledgeable. It's the most organized chaos ever lol. On top of having the most massive collection ever, I also love that you can find a book for about 1/2 the price you would on Amazon - now you're going to have to search a little, but anything can happen in here. I've found books from my childhood. I do know they allow you to sell them books and they also can purchase books for you if they don't have it on hand. Again, perfect place to just get lost in.

    Ash L.

    Support local! This little piece of heaven on earth is so nice they had to build it twice! Check out this larger book mine location or the little sister store and cafe. I love the wide variety of genres, great prices on used and new, and attention to literary detail! The staff are just nerdy as the patrons and the store makes it very obvious that amid all the chaos in Florida, they are a safe and brave space. The selection of Black and LGBTQI+ scholarly and literary works is revolutionary. I hope those who need to know they have a space can find home here, as I did and always will.

    $8ish for hardback book in great condition!
    Angela N.

    Chamberlain Bookmine is a gold mine! This bookstore was so fun to explore. They have all the books that you could possibly want from new to secondhand. The prices are reasonable. Book lovers could certainly get lost for hours perusing through the shelves. I'm excited to continue going back to discover more good reads.

    Lori B.

    My DIL said this massive bookstore reminded her of Hogwarts' library, and her description still did not adequately prepare me. Narrow aisles of tidy bookshelves at least 12-feet high flowed through countless rooms, with stacks of even more books on the floor. New & used, paperbacks & hardcovers - all the books comingled unabashedly. I could have easily spent dozens of hours (or days) here, simply browsing. The endless rows are labeled by subject, with some super specific sections. Don't miss the endcaps! The sheer quantity of books at Chamblin was astounding and I can't wait to go back. [#40 of 2022]

    Sydney S.

    Book lovers, this is a must stop!! You can get lost in the maze and die happy. There's a mix of used and new books, plus every genre under the sun. I noticed a whole section just on shipwrecks. GREAT ROMANCE SECTION, especially historical romance. The back annex has the YA/horror/children, so don't forget to check back there.

    Crystal O.

    1. You can get lost 2. Lost for hours 3. Sitting cross-legged on the floor 4. Going through collections of books, hand picking your new treasures Hi, my name is Crystal and I am addicted to books. John and I split up- easily, because our tastes in reading material vary. I hit art books first and found some reminiscent of being a kid and teaching myself how to draw from books. Then off to sci-fi, wandering long aisles, taking pictures to compare to my collection at home (look for the ones I need). This was an impromptu visit- so I need to make lists for next time. I explored every section and found John sitting on a step stool in military history with his second stack- one was already up at the checkout waiting for us to wrap up our searches. A bag wouldn't do it at check out- we needed a box. Happy book hunters today for sure. Can't wait to go back and lose myself again.

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    Mind blown! Books -a-what?? This place is a must see. Words alone cannot describe it.

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    If you love books you owe it yourself to visit! It's a labyrinth of literature! Get lost here! Great unconventional date spot.

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    Really great bookstore to shop in! I was able to find a lot of great hard to find books at a reasonable price! I highly recommend it!

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    I lived in Jax for 3-4 months and spent whole days getting lost inside this store.

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    San Marco Book Store

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    4.5(31 reviews)
    4.3 miSan Marco
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    Don't sleep on your local bookstores!…read more We participated this morning in a group walk and afterward, of course we had to stop into the bookstore! It's basically the law - you're in San Marco square, you go to San Marco book store. The book selection is ever evolving so there is always some new treasure to discover among the stacks. And often, I find books in there less expensive than Amazon. And there is a selection of books with author signatures as well, for no additional cost. Some of the signed ones have been ordered from the publisher, but a good portion of those come from live author events the book store participates in. There are so many wonderful events you can attend here, like the author signings mentioned above (and of course a slew of other things) And often, those authors will sit for a chat. I discovered a new favorite author when I accidentally stumbled into one of those events. It was neat to hear her discuss her book and answer some great questions. The. Store is also very involved in the community around them which I love. (The owner even participates in the group walks in the area sometimes!) They also partner with the library for some larger author signings and other events. If you love reading, this is a must visit!

    Very cute interior. They have a wide variety of books from old to new. They also have fan-fare…read morefavorite items. I purchased some thoughtful note cards. The clerks were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction. They even had two local authors there showing off their books. Highly recommend to check it out.

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    The BookMark

    The BookMark

    4.2(36 reviews)
    19.5 miBeaches
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    The BookMark bookstore is such a cute little gem nestled in Neptune Beach…read more Long story short, whenever we travel I always like to explore an independent bookstore and see what new books I can find. When I looked on Yelp, this was the only local bookstore for miles (the next closest is Books-A-Million). They are located within Beaches Town Center and are just one block from Neptune Beach. They are a small but mighty bookstore with plenty of options for everyone. The staff was amazing and quickly asked if we needed help finding anything. I mainly like to read fantasy and was able to find some books I hadn't heard about before. I really enjoyed reading the staff recommendations which are small pieces of paper nestled between the pages of the book. I thought that was such a cute detail and made the shopping experience more interactive. If you love books, I highly recommend checking out The BookMark!

    My two biracial kids (this is important for later) are avid readers so we were happy to find a…read morelittle bookstore here. There was a woman behind the counter who was wearing a mask, so I couldn't tell if she was smiling or just looking at us. As group after group of people walked in after us , the same lady greeted them and asked if they needed help. The difference between us and the other groups was that I am a POC. Thinking it was a fluke, my husband (who is white) walked back in with my kids later and was happily greeted by the same woman. Just wow.

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    Femme Fire Books - Coffee mugs!

    Femme Fire Books

    4.9(7 reviews)
    2.7 miWestside

    What a hidden gem! I really loved this spot in Riverside. The owner is Filipina and carries many…read morebooks by Filipino writers, which I love. I love the way the store is set up and the variety of books. They also have book clubs, one is a cookbook club which I think is a genius idea! Super cool spot!

    Where do I even start with how fabulous and fantastic Femme Fire Books is? They are the literal…read morebookstore dream for a book girlie like me. Located behind Cultivate on Park Street, Vanessa curates her tiny store with diverse and forward-thinking books spanning all genres of fiction and nonfiction, as well as adorable stickers and reading tchotchkes. I'm a big fan of their Blind Date with a Book, which you can also find at other local stores like Temporium. If they don't have a book that you may be on the look out, there's a little box to request it. They hold wonderful events that are inclusive of everyone, and they put the community first time and time again. They partner with other local businesses to host events, such as hosting their book club at Alewife (RIP) or now BREW. I think my favorite events that they've held have been the Book Club Fairs (where you can meet the leaders of different book clubs in Jax), Grown-Up Book Fairs (think Scholastic Book Fair for adults), and their Book Swaps (where you can bring up to 10 of your own used books and swap for 10 new-to-you used books).

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    Femme Fire Books - View to the left when you walk in.

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    View to the right when you walk in.

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