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.

TASCHEN has always been one of my favorite publishers. They've specialized in publishing hardcover…read moredistinguishable books on all realms of art since 1980. Naturally, I bookmarked this retail location and finally opted for an instore purchase versus the online method I've typically done. While they do offer extremely rare and collectible books, they also offer plenty of interesting options that are budget-friendly as well. Everyone is an enthusiast about something which is why this publisher and retail location makes the perfect destination to suit all needs, interests, and age groups. In my opinion, they certainly have some of the best sourced material and images found throughout their collections so it's easy to fall in love with a book here. After all, a home without a library is just a house. Whether you are looking for a decorative table book, a conversation starter, or an anthology of varied arts; you can find it at TASCHEN. The staff here is super nice and knowledgeable in helping you locate a specific print you're looking for. I recommend this store to tourists and locals alike.

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

The Little River Business District's new spot called Booktanica has brought the earthiness of a…read morelocal farmers market together with a nifty artistical approach to a vintage boutique merged with properly procured handmade goods to bring this boho chic spot to life. Focused on artisanal goods, this bookstore brings the imagination to life throughout its aisles adorned with jams, handmade jewelry, accessories, floral arrangements, art and so much more. Plus, everything is locally-sourced and supports our community. It's a collective artistic vibe that sets this place apart from the rest. Every item sold here comes with a backstory and really brings out the raw talent our community has. There's nothing like it in the area which is why I recommend paying them a visit. It seems like the whole strip of this center has something cool to offer. The business next door is Nerdvana which is the perfect extension of this spot offering rare collectibles of noteworthy comics and figurines for the 80's kid on your shopping list. The best part of Booktanica is the passion behind the project. Visions like these often get dulled out and rarely come to life. It's nice to see such intricate expertise come together to bring this quaint boutique to fruition so effortlessly. I promise every corner has something worth your time. Oh & if you tell Rob that you found out about this place on Yelp, he gives you a high five. True story. Awaken the hipster in you & go nerd out in style :)

Wow! What a great gem... the items here are top notch and top shelf! The food and drinks are…read moredelicious. The service is stellar. This is totally my new favorite place!

I love bookstores! This location is the best. It's a really large store with excellent service and…read morea terrific selection. They had a large selection in the clearance area and also had many things on sale throughout the store. The service was really good both on the floor and the register.

I actually love this place. Even though it's a chain, I feel like it's a friendly bookstore. The…read morespace is so clean. They have a great selection (lots of material about Florida, coral gables, miami) and the workers are so diligent and smart. The workers in the children section are less uptight than the other bookstore in the neighborhood I saw a customer abuse the cashier. Please don't do abuse the staff. They're working incredibly hard. Give them some grace and compassion Excellent location Parking in the rear

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.

My favorite kind of ambiance!!! Books, great people, great matcha, and great food. Owners were some…read morecharismatic and personable - loved seeing the different kinds of people enjoying their Sunday here.

One of my favorite authors was having a book signing event and I couldn't miss it. Although I've…read morebeen to this location years ago, it felt larger with lots of things to do. I wish I had more time to explore. Parking areas were everywhere but it took a little bit to find close by street parking outside of the garage. Great space and event.

Excellent service great attention large selection of titles good recommendations the best Spanish…read morebookshop on Miami. Highly recommended.

Altamira is a Spanish only book store, so if you don't know the language stop reading the review…read morebelow: ¡Me encanta esta librería! Hay tantos libros que no hamos puedido encontrar en otras tiendas- te todo tipos. Cada ve que you regreso me prima a ver cómo a crecido y los nuevos títulos disponibles. Bien echo- sigue con el buen trabajo.

BANH Loves You, located inside a bookstore in Coconut Grove, is such a cool hidden gem. The vibe is…read moreunique and cozy, making it a great stop for coffee or a casual bite. I had the Vietnamese iced coffee, and it was really good--smooth, bold, and refreshing. We also tried the short rib sandwich with pho broth and the lemongrass grilled chicken sandwich (which I prefer), and both were packed with flavor. Fresh ingredients, great sauces, and definitely a spot worth checking out.

Books and books is a terrific bookstore. Their selection of local books is like no other…read more They have great service and even a small cafe in this location.

This is my second time visiting this store. I didn't have time the last time I was there, but I…read moremade sure today I went upstairs and I found the forbidden city book on China. The young lady was very friendly and they are shipping the book to my home excellent resource.

I love a bookstore but this is the first luxury book store I have ever found. You can find…read moreAssouline on the second floor of the Bal Harbor Shops. Assouline was founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline. The couple were inspired by their knowledge of culture and travel and they wanted to create a luxury brand of books that reflected their passion. The couples first book La Colombe d'Or was created in their Paris basement in 1994. It is about their favorite hotel in the South of France and Martine wrote the text and Prosper took the photographs. Their first collection of books focusing on designers and fashion, the Memoire collection was released in 1996. In 2003 Assouline opened in a corner of Bergdorf Goodmans and in 2006 they opened the first standalone boutique in Paris in 2006. Since their first book Assouline has published 1,700 titles in three main collections along with with special editions. Subjects include architecture, art, design, fashion, gastronomy, lifestyle, photography, and travel.In 2010 Assouline began designing, producing, and selling furniture along with accessories, luxury gifts, and library accessories. They also offer a design service which creates libraries for individual clients homes and hotels. Books run in the hundreds of dollars. There are white gloves available if you want to touch them. This is the place to come for the perfect house warming gift if you know the recipients interests. Or maybe a life size astronaut would be the perfect touch to a home library. If price is no object, Assouline has a store filled with delights.

Love this Barnes and Noble! Never realize this, but they have board games here too. There were some…read moregames that we were trying to get and target and Walmart didn't have them in store. We thought it was a long shot, but called Barnes and Noble and they had a ton of them in stock! The staff is super helpful. I couldn't find the books I was looking for and they took the time to walk me over to them!

I love real bookstores! Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of them left. Barnes & Noble at the…read moreabandoned Sunset Place shopping mall is still holding the fort. For my son, this place is like paradise. It has two floors and a huge selection of books and toys. The toys are a bit on the pricier end. You can probably get them cheaper on Amazon but here you also get an experience. They even have some sort of Starbucks cafe. There is no free parking but you can find parking in the Sunset Place garage.