Books and Books has a long history with Miami. The flagship store is located in a beautiful 1927…read morebuilding listed in the Coral Gables Register of Historic Places. Mitchell Kaplan founded Books & Books in 1982 in a 500 sq ft space in Coral Gables when he realized that he loved books more than going to law school. Somehow this independent book seller has managed to stay in business in a time when most books are bought online. One of the ways they have stayed relevant is by hosting over 60 author events every month. Books & Books sponsors one of my favorite events every November, the Miami Book Fair, when 300 hundred authors converge on the Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College for a week of one of a kind literary events. The fair was started in 1984 by Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus President, Eduardo J. Padrón and Mitchell Kaplan in partnership with the Miami library system. Many famous people, artists, athletes, politicians, and celebrities have come to Miami to speak about their books at the fair. It is now the largest literary festival in the country. I discovered this small Books & Books outpost while exploring Bal Harbour Shops. It might be one of the only stores I can afford in the entire mall. As soon as you walk in the heavenly smell of books engulfs you. I wish they sold it is a perfume. On the wall and tables are a good selection of the latest best sellers, popular fiction, children's book, and non fiction. They also sell reading glasses. In a time when most books stores have been shuttered, it is wonderful to see that Books & Books has managed to keep the literary loving community engaged.

Such a cute gem... nothing like it in the city. Miss this place…read more Xoxoxoxooooxoxooxxxoxx

Awful service. Disrespectful manager. This taschen is the worst one there is. I am upset, they ruin…read morethe good vibes of Lincoln road. They only have boring books there.

It was a challenge not to buy anything, but I maintain that Taschen, if not the preeminent…read morepublisher of art books in the world, has the chance to provide a top-notch retail front..and they have done so. Where else can I look at $1200 books with provided white gloves, but spend half an hour poring over the $40 offerings? There is a fundamental need for art in this world, and I'm glad they're doing their part. Salespeople largely left me alone, which is fine. They must have sensed I wasn't buying anything, but they didn't know that I couldn't put the book I wanted in my suitcase coming back home. So no nefarious intent detected on their part. Would visit again, then plot to get it mailed to me at home.

The Roots Bookstore & Market is a delightful space. I felt like I had stepped back in time to a…read morebookstore of old, walls lined with books with a cosy, inviting atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and helpful and I was particularly pleased to see the focus on books about people of color and authors of color. We need more spaces like this where people of color are highlighted, represented and celebrated !! I will be back for sure !!

A very cozy place with a curated selection of books and genres that feel personal…read more There's several little reading nooks and plenty of books available to purchase. The prices all seemed to be at full price, not bad just worth noting. I loved the addition of The Matcha Edit pop up matcha bar. I believe it's now permanent, as it should be! The drinks were so good! They ran out of large cups mid day but still continued to take orders with what they had at a lower price! I respect the hustle and I'm so glad I tried their drinks out. I honestly think a smaller size at that price point would be an amazing addition. Overall amazing weekend pit stop, love the sense of community it brings. I'll be back!

I loved this so much!!! What's better than recycling books and sharing them for free?? They have a…read morelarge selection of all types of books, in different languages, some look brand new. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. You can also schedule an appointment to take in donated books. They have events for children once a month too. You are missing out if you don't stop in!

Lovely selection, very well organized and caring staff! Was so happy to visit this location, had…read morebeen to the location in south beach in the past.

Steamy Lit Bookstore is such a cute place! The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and perfect for…read morespending time browsing for your next favorite book. They have a great selection, and if you're not sure what to pick, just ask one of the girls working there, they're so friendly and always have amazing recommendations. The bookstore is also beautiful, with so many adorable spots to take pictures, making the whole experience even more fun. Whether you're a big reader or just looking for a unique place to visit, I would definitely recommend stopping by. I can't wait to go back!

As an avid romance reader, this has to be one of my most special finds in the city. What makes…read moreSteamy Lit such a valuable addition to Miami is not only the incredible stock of romance books from every subgenre you could think of, their incredible merch, or even stickers and fun reader lore items they carry; but above all it is the people behind the store that make this such a special place. I had the honor of meeting Melissa, one of the owners and founders of Steamy Lit, and one of the questions I had to ask was what was her go to read. She pointed me towards a book that not only had me glued to every page, but it was a book I so desperately needed to read at that point in my life. She and her team are so intune and passionate about what they do that they will reach the hearts of so many through this uniquely safe space they've created for every person out their to find their love stories. The amount of events day in and day out that they're offering the community is unlike any other in the city and I wholeheartedly encourage you to go out and support them and be a part of any of the beautiful communities they make space for.

Located on 79th street east of I-95 close to the intracoastal, this record store buys, sells, and…read moretrades records, cds, and even cassettes. Technique records was a pleasant detour on a trip down to Miami. This store has a huge selection of records in varying conditions and genres. Mini records, promo albums, albums from other countries, singles, and even new unopened records can be found here. There is also a section for local artist. They also have several $1 bins where you can find hidden gems if you have the patience. This store was pretty consistently busy and staff was always around if you needed help with something. There are two turntables available to listen to records before you buy (as long as they aren't sealed). Definitely stop in with some time to explore whether you are new to vinyls or a pro.

Stopped into Technique Records on 8/28/26 to see if they were interested in purchasing some of our…read moreold vinyl records after a miserable experience at Found Sound in North Miami. Really cool, hip store with large inventory of old records and interesting memorabilia on display. Also had 2 record players with headphones where customers could check out the vinyl while in the store. Really nice young guy helped us out, took videos of our records as he flipped through them, sent them to the owner who was offsite, and within about a half hour, they purchased a large stack of our records. Excellent customer service. If you want vinyl, go to Technique.

Saw this place on the Denzel Curry Miami guide, we went on a Friday afternoon. On Apple Maps and…read moreGoogle it said it was open. Tried to call, no answer. Tried to go today, CLOSED, even tho says open. Tried to call again, no answer. Is this place ever open? Is the number right? Was really excited to go but I guess we'll never know the real hours.

Great selection of books, zines, magazines etc. Also enjoy how they like to keep it local. Overall…read morea sick book store with much more to offer

I visited Wanita Store for a personal image brunch workshop with Beatriz Arango and had such a…read morelovely experience. The store has a beautiful selection of clothing and designers, with pieces starting around $50, so there are options at different price points and the quality of the materials really stands out. I especially loved discovering the Entreaguas designs,the concept is beautiful and the pieces feel very special. The service was warm and welcoming, and the whole experience made me want to spend more time exploring the different brands they carry. I definitely recommend visiting Wanita Store, especially if you enjoy discovering unique designs and beautifully made pieces.