There are 2 independent bookstores in Palm Beach, this is one of them and it is located on the…read moreNorth end of Palm Beach. I never knew this one existed and I'll tell you why... they don't allow pictures to be taken in here. So for reviewers such as myself who wish to show off their shelves of different authors or genres for other bibliophiles to see, that's not going to happen here. I was able to take a single photo of the book I purchased only. Obviously, I prefer the other bookstore because they made me feel more welcome. The customer service in this one was ok as well but let's face it, I am an African American Woman, and this IS Palm Beach so was I surprised that I was watched like a hawk? Nah. I will say this though... if you can't find whatever book you are looking for here try the Classic Bookshop located further down the way. Respectfully Reviewed.

I'm an avid reader and absolutely love bookstores. Unfortunately, I could not find anything to love…read moreabout this store because of the unfriendly attitude and treatment on my visit. Shoppers are discouraged from browsing and looking at the books (you can't judge a book by its cover after all). The shopkeeper is not only unwelcoming, she is rude and snobby. I took my business to the other bookstore on the island.

More than a bookstore! Check the website for programming available for all ages. My 2 year old son…read moreloves story time here.

Very small and cute book store for kids! They have books catering to mostly themes, I stopped by…read morehere yesterday after the Rosemary Square Diwali event they had going on and so mostly all the books were Diwali themed which I liked for the holiday. They said also are doing for Dia de Los Muertos next and all the other holidays coming up. They have a cute little reading area and table on the side with plush animals for kids to read and play. Very cute aesthetic and fun place to take your child in when strolling around downtown.

I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in this bookstore. I was really shocked when I saw how…read morelarge it was. It seems like the aisles kept going, and there was a huge back room full of more aisles of books, And they have a nice section of comic books also which was cool. I thought the section for comic books wasn't as large as I was hoping, but still cool, and I had plenty to go through. Also there is a case with some rare ones also. The staff was really friendly and helpful. My husband found a really cool Star Wars item there he was happy. They also have a small selection of collectible toys. Went walking around more and they have children's book section with vintage books, I had when I was a kid definitely had to take one home. The prices are very good here and reasonable. If you're a book lover, this is definitely a good place for you. You will be pleasantly surprised. If I were in the area of North Palm Beach I will definitely stop in again.

Pleasantly surprised! Great service and a wide selection of both books and comics. Best I could…read moretell everything was reasonably priced too. I would definitely recommend stopping by.

A bookstore dedicated to your coffee table in your home or office to provide a conversation piece…read more The sole employee was friendly and explained the optional online process for book purchases. The mini bookstore offered many colorful hardtop books on Travel, Sports, Boating, Art, Wine, Cigars and even a bright pink Barbie book. Interesting idea for a quick pick up but the books are big and heavy so not sure possible customers would want to buy on scene to carry around so the online store would probably be more efficient.

An extremely tiny bookstore at City Place in West Palm Beach. I thought this was a pop up store…read morebut the employee said shes here to stay. The books are very large for a conversation piece on a coffee table. Comedy, Art, History and Celebrities are a few of the book topics. Fun little bookstore but much more variety online.

Beautiful Antique book store! They sell mostly first editions from all type of books and languages…read moreyou can think of. The value depends on the type of book and how old it is. The librarian there was very nice and told us if we needed any help to let her no. Highly recommend to anyone to take a visit and check it out!

As a bibliophile I couldn't help but be drawn to this elegant book store on Worth Avenue, but this…read moreisn't just any book store. Raptis Rare Books specializes in rare, antique, and first edition books. As a young child, Matt Raptis had a deep love of history which led him into a future career of collecting and selling rare books. In 2016 Matt and Adrienne Raptis moved from Vermont to open their rare book business on Worth Avenue. In 2021 they moved to the gallery space they currently occupy on Worth Avenue next in Via Roma and in 2022, Raptis Rare Books purchased The Harcourt Bindery, the oldest and largest book bindery in the United States. The couple once purchased for $1 a signed first edition of "Catcher in the Rye" near author J.D. Salinger's home which they sold for $80,000. Other rare books that have been in their collection include an original 1859 copy of Charles Darwin "The Origin of Species" and an original printing of "The Cat in the Hat" inscribed by Dr. Seuss. Books in their collection have influenced generations and shaped history and culture. The books here are worth thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to selling individual books the couple will consult with rare book collectors to help them to build their libraries. In an increasingly digital age it is nice to see that books are still valued in our society.

I purchased a 10 volume set of Voltaire's Philosophical Dictionary after making several inquiries…read moreabout the condition of the books. I was assured that it was a "beautiful set." Upon receiving the books I immediately noticed that hundreds of the pages were uncut, i.e., the pages were not separated. I wrote to complain and received a curt reply that this "happens all the time." Very disappointed in this dealer and will never use them again.

Our friends Matt and Adrienna just opened their new Raptis Rare Book store in Palm Beach, Florida…read more This is an inviting little storefront full of magic for the discriminating book collector and patron of the arts. The owners are friendly and ready to talk with you, and when you see the splendid gems they have procured for your enjoyment and investment you might not want to leave. Whatever your interests--literary classics, landmarks in the history of ideas, monumental accounts of travel and exploration, exquisite decorative bindings and sets, beloved children's books, inscribed and association copies, letters and historical documents -- Raptis Rare Books has much to offer. Visit them at 226 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, and as well, take a tour of their website at www.raptisrarebooks.com.

Huge collection of vinyl and CDs, used and new. Prices are great compared to other shops. Fun…read moreselection of zines and other products, too. Staff are beyond friendly and super helpful, and policies are clear and reasonable. Repeat stop for me on visits to West Palm.

After visiting the coffee shop next door we wandered over to Rust and Wax to see the records and…read morevinyls they currently have in stock. I'm glad to see they moved into a larger location so it's not as crowded as it used to be and there's a much higher selection available. All the records were well organized and the prices seemed in line with what's available online perhaps a bit lower depending on what record you were looking for. They had a clean restroom in the back available to patrons of the store. Also the staff was very friendly and more than willing to help if we couldn't find something and even offered us some free stickers with our purchase! With being one of the only record stores in the area they are doing a great job!