The cutest lil bookstore in downtown historic Fernandina Beach. We were strolling along the area after having a meal at the Salty Pelican and I couldn't help but stop by this bookstore. If you know me, I have a huuuuge soft spot for bookstores and this was no exception! Walking in, it had a great layout and a variety of books. There was one staff member who was super friendly and helpful. I didn't end up buying a book (I have way too many and didn't want to add any to my luggage for my flight home) but I ended up buying a postcard with a wonderful illustration of the view right outside. 5 star recommend, support independent bookstores! read more

Loved this bookstore! My wife, two kids and I are got books here. There is a huge selection here and the employees here were super friendly. Highly recommend this place. Got Hillbilly Elegy to read on the plane ride back to NJ! read more

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Got a couple cute books for myself and the granddaughters and my husband. Kinda small For a stroller and steps read more

If you are a book lover and are spending time at the beach or the local area, The Book Loft is the perfect place to grab your next great read. We stopped into this charming little store while out-n-about shopping on Center Street in Amelia Island. It was good to see a mix of displays throughout the store; genres included political, cooking, DIY's, romantic, vampire, and much more. There was some seating available, however, limited to the upstairs portion of the store. The store owner was helpful in directing me to the history and biography section. The only thing The Loft is missing was the in-house coffee shop. I always feel great supporting local. If I lived here locally, I would frequent this store often. I recommend stopping into The Book Loft if you are in the area. read more

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A very nice popular selection bookstore in a lovely walkable tourism-oriented neighborhood! The setup for your walkable book-browsing experience was wonderful. They had several new books and some "classic" books that were on my wishlist. (They also have a decent classics section. By "classic" I mean books that are not new, but are often sought modernly, like the first book in the Bosch series by Connolly.) Perhaps owing to the tourism orientation, I felt comfortable making a recommendation to another customer and I had a wonderful conversation with the young lady running the checkout counter about books I'd picked up as well as others we would recommend to each other. It's a book lover's paradise. read more

Such a nice bookstore on the Main Street in downtown Fernadina! What I like is many of the best sellers right now, are grouped there together and are paper back so it isn't a major investment with a hardback book ! They have a great variety and pleasant staff for help. Many books are signed bec authors come to the store for a "met and greet"! read more

I love this bookstore. It's an independent bookstore and they have a great selection. The inside is adorable and the people are super helpful!!!!! read more

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Old town super cool bookstore downtown Fernandina Beach. Make sure to journey upstairs for the feel of what book stores should look like. read more

The Book Loft - Bookstores Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Cutest little book store right in the heart of downtown. Our little ones love going and reading in the great kids section. We always stop in when we're in the area. read more

If you like spring mom and pop local spots, this is the spot! This adorable book shop was a gem of a find in historic Fernandina. I love the smell of a real book store and this place had it down to an art. The shelves and shelves of books are easy to navigate with plenty of signage. If you can't find something the store employee was really knowledgeable about the offerings. A few seats can be found dispersed throughout. The store itself is a snug place size wise, but this just added to the cozy feel. Overall: A Makes you want to curl up with a new book and get lost in the pages. read more

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The Book Loft was the best shop I visited downtown. They have a great selection of bestsellers, local-interest books, and books of all types. Everything was clean and well-organized. read more

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Absolutely would recommend stopping by this quaint book store. Fare warning.. Be mindful of what's in your pocket when you sit down.. The chairs are so comfortable, but they have tendency to take phones, keys, and whatever else. read more

The Book Loft - Bookstores Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

I love old bookstores like this. Searching through the shelves for a new book has an incomparably exciting feeling which makes you look forward to a new story. I didn't feel rushed to find something quickly. I browsed all their sections and went home with an unconventional souvenir from Fernandina Beach. Located right at the top of the northernmost beach town in Florida on the cusp of the state line separating it from Georgia is this quirky beach town with character and old city charm. It's an independent bookstore owned by locals providing some of the best variety of printed texts in the area. They also have some newer books as well in the front but be sure to set aside time to properly scan the aisles uninterrupted. They are very welcoming here which made my experience so much better. read more

The Book Loft is a charming, small book shop with a really great collection. I enjoy every chance I get to visit this store when I am in town. I could easily spend hours scanning the shelves for something new and interesting to read. During my last visit here the woman on staff, was happy to help answer any questions I had. I found the exact true crime reads I was looking for and was a very satisfied customer. I would always recommend this shop. ALSO, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOK STORES!! :) read more

Love this place. Charming bookstore. Out of town visitor who stopped in just to see. Ended up buying a book. Good selection of books. Good prices. read more

I've visited this bookstore for the last...4 years?? Every time I come down to Amelia Island for a couple of days I always make sure to stop by at this place and pick up a book! This is one of my favorite independent bookstores that I have ever been to! It is a good size and has a great variety of books from every genre you can think of! I will always be making a trip to this store as long as I keep coming back to Amelia Island! Go check out this place! Definitely a place for any book lover. WARNING: You will get hypnotized and get lost in this store and somehow stay in their for hours. (In my opinion not a bad thing at all) Really love this place, can't recommend it enough!! read more

The Book Loft is super cozy and welcoming. They have a very large book selection and lots of places to sit and relax. I was checking out Fernandina on a super hot day and the Book Loft was the perfect place for a short break out of the heat. read more

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Love love love the store. It is one of those book stores you can get lost (mentally) for hours. It has a wonderful selection of all genres and the staff is very friendly. read more

This has become one of my favorite local book stores. It's larger than it looks from the outside. Besides the neat, historic building, I love that they sell lots of history and historical fiction books (mostly upstairs). I also loved the large local selection to the left as you come through the front door. Why don't more bookstores do this? There I found fiction and non-fiction about the area and books by local authors. The pirate section is sure to be a hit with kids. Throughout the store I noticed about an even collection of new and gently used books. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Even if you don't find a book you're interested in, it's worth a visit to see the inside of this historic building. read more

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This book store is so cute. A must stop for any book lover. It has two levels, comfy seats and lots of personality. I even got a book mark with my book purchase. read more

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This place is incredible. A beautiful setup and atmosphere, with a really impressive selection and lots of cozy seating. The best part was the beautiful, whimsical children's section. The selection was classic and timeless - beautiful books that create lifelong readers! So pleased with this perfect shop. read more

Excellent book store!! This is one of those places you visit where as soon as you walk in you feel at home or at your best friends house. Cozy but not cramped. A perfect selection of books old and new. I could spend hours in this cozy store. read more

Love this bookstore. Such a cute place with a good selection and a great kid's section. The employees are very friendly and always helpful. There is a used book section as well and a selection of local interest books. Great bookstore! read more

One of our favorite bookstores! Lovely location and shop with helpful staff. Though at first they said curbside pickup wasn't feasible, they later graciously agreed. Easy-peasy phone order and pick up! Thanks, Book Loft! read more

Great book store! I enjoyed the wide selection of books. Be ready to spend hours here!

Cutest little bookshop. Friendly service. Nice selection of books. We picked up a couple of kids' books. You'll pay full price on the cover, but it's worth it to support a small, local business like this one. read more

This is my favorite independent bookstore in Florida. Actually it is one of my favorite book stores in the country and I only wish I was able to visit on a regular basis. The look of the store is exactly what I wish all book stores were like. A bit of an open area when you first walk in the door, with displays of recent publications on small tables, and a small counter that is staffed with some one who loves books. Instantly I felt at home, never rushed, and allowed to wander around pulling books and chatting with the woman at the counter about first editions, out of the way books stores around the country, and what we have on our own shelves at home. Away from the front area, the rest of the first floor is a little bit dimmer in light, with tall wood book cases creating little alcoves of diffrent genres, and peace to browse. I was not able to find all of the books I thought of, but the basics are here, as well as some unexpected translations of rather old European classics. What I could not find, the store was more than willing to order. We chatted for awhile about ebooks, and the effect on business, and I was told that it has not hurrt them as much as they thought it would, so I expect this place will not be closing it's doors aany time soon. Also, to show the need to still own my favorite books in hard cover, we looked at beautiful prints and maps in Christopher Moore's most recent novel. I always love to learn more about books and authors, and I was not dissapointed here. If you are in town you MUST stop in. Oh, the now food or drink sign on the door seems to be relative. They evaluate your trustworthiness on sight to determine if you can bring in your coffee. read more

Our family absolutely love coming to this bookstore. We have traveled to the Amelia Island area for seven years now and stopping at the Book Loft has become a family tradition. Great staff! Great book selection! read more

Excellent selection of books and cards! We love going here every visit to Amelia Island. Staff is excellent, knowledgeable and wonderful selection. It's a gem to find an independent book store. read more

Beautiful bookstore with a fantastic selection. I agree with the other reviews, it has the look and feel that a bookstore should have! People who work there know their stuff and are incredibly friendly. If there's a book that they don't have and you want, they are more than happy to order it for you. There are also events/classes every month, so don't miss out on those! I always try to get my books from them instead of Amazon...shop locally! read more

This is one of the best indie book stores in north Florida! Full of wonderful book selections and a great staff. Can't beat the prices either. Great location, I look forward to spending more time there. read more

Cute bookstore. Lots of old books for sale, some first edition, and some signed. Also have new books, but full price.

Great selection of books. Knowledgable owner. Great kids selection. Wonderful old building. Right in heart of fernandina beach.

Nice selection of books for all level readers. Kids all the way to teens and beyond. Picked up a book for the seven year old and wandered upstairs to look at the history section. Great store, big selection and well located read more

This bookstore is lovely, old fashioned and welcoming. They have an amazing collection of classics. I loved stumbling upon my favorites, some first editions and some even signed! The staff is kind and knowlegable and the historical building and atmosphere lends itself to browsing and relaxing. If you are a book lover this place it a must. read more