The Hidden Lantern Bookstore

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Such an adorable bookstore in downtown Rosemary beach. Tall ceilings lined with shelves of books. Oh I could have pulled up a cot and lived here!!! The staff was friendly, the selection was great for a small town, and the kids absolutely loved it. read more

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Jill B.

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Great little book store! I really enjoyed shopping. Great spot to sit and read, a nice selection of reasonably priced books and gift items, and friendly staff. I stop in every time we're in the area! read more

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John S.

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When you hear "indie bookstore" this place is what you picture. Books lining the walls, everywhere you look is some little detail that adds to it. It has a fair range of selections. Nice little place that is a refreshing change from the chain places. read more

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Jeanne P.

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I do love a good bookstore, especially a quaint one with a lot of charm. I found the store by accident, snagging the last spot while trying to go to a nearby coffee shop. The space is smaller, but the walls are lined with all genres. There is an excellent selection of biographies and memoirs of non-mainstream names. While browsing, I took note of many people whose names i didn't know, but who I am curious to learn more about. There is a history section full of many time periods and things to learn. Fiction and young adult selections are plenty if you are looking for an escape while at the beach. They have cards and games and puzzles, as well as gifts, journals, stationary, and children's toys. The gentleman at the counter helped a few people while I was there. There is a group of chairs where you can test drive a book or two and just relax. The store itself is small, but has the feel of an old English tavern. I certainly plan to return on a future visit. read more

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Evelynn M.

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I came here while staying in Panama City Beach for an experience at a local bookstore and was not disappointed. The book selection is comprised entirely of new books that are mostly contemporary. They cater particularly well to the Colleen Hoover crowd with a whopping two rows of her books. Sadly they did not have anything I particularly wanted to read and I ended up just buying Acid For The Children by Flea even though I knew I could have gotten it for $10 on Amazon. I just didn't want to leave without buying a book. Puzzles were fairly priced at around $18, I wish I had gotten one of those because they had a great selection. Everything else that wasn't a book was overpriced. A 60 page notepad was $15 which I found absurd. It all makes more sense though once you take a walk through the other shops in the area and find this is a strange neo-traditional community that makes far too much money off of people with more money than they know what to do with. Book buyers beware (unless you make over $200k annually). read more

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Emma Jane P.

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Amazing!!! Great book selection and gifts! Super friendly customer service! I found just the book for my beach read!

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Corey H.

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I loved the dark wood bookshelves and dark wood beams on the ceiling. Feels very old school in keeping with the feel of Rosemary Beach. They had very orderly bookshelves in your standard categories. I asked for UFO books and he told me where they would be and I looked but then a few minutes later he came by and put a book in my hand. He had looked it up in his computer and found one book. Take a peek and support a small, independent bookseller! read more

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Maria Aimen J.

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Such a charming little bookstore, I really enjoy coming here with my children. They have great story times during the days and the whole area is absolutely picturesque. If I was able to take more things with me back to Texas, I would definitely splurged a little more in the Book store. As an author for children's storybooks, I was able to come in after taking to the owner over the phone, and I am really happy that the owner it's a great advocate to have diversity and representation involved with his bookstore. Really appreciate that. read more

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Zoila A.

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The bookstore have a small gallery annexed, and although it's a cute and small bookstore with a (very) limited curated book selection, their careful selection is not inclusive, as I noticed that they do not have books in Spanish on site-- Spanish is the world's second-most spoken native language and the world's fourth-most spoken language overall. It should be considered for their collection but the person taking care of the store explained to us that (sadly) they can't have books that don't sell taking physical space on the floor. What a shame! read more

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Varda S.

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While visiting Rosemary Beach, we noticed they had a story hour on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. We took our granddaughter several times and she absolutely loved it. MaryEllen was great... She knew how to gear the books to little kids as our granddaughter was only 2.5. Overall it's a great little bookstore!! read more

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Amber A.

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It's a charming bookstore in the main town area of Rosemary Beach. I walked into a clean, air conditioned establishment and was thankful. I walked through and saw lots of books that would be great reads during my lazy beach holiday. I needed help finding a book and the woman in the front was delightfully helpful. It's a small establishment and the selections are limited. However, they will try to order a book for you, if you are staying long enough to receive it. (Unfortunately, I was not) Every time I visit Rosemary Beach, they always seem to have a book signing event and special children readings and activities. read more

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Samar A.

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This is a new bookstore in Rosemary Beach. They have a beautiful story time hour for children with Ms. Mary on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Jerimiah J.

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Great local bookstore with a good selection of current and older books. Employees are happy to recommend a new read and the prices are comparable to other outlets. read more

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Kaylee P.

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This place is super cute. There's even some couches inside for sitting for a bit. They have a pretty decent amount of genres though not an extensive amount of books in each (what you would expect of an indie store). They also have card games and puzzles and some stuffed animals too. My 2 year old niece absolutely loved it and we did too. Highly recommend visiting this store. read more

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Melanie R.

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A treasure! The only book store we could find near PCB. The town it is in is the most lovely place around. Glad to have found it! Of course, it's not Barnes and Noble, but still the selection was wide enough that we bought two books. read more

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Kathleen G.

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Our very favorite bookstore.... a little slice of heaven in Rosemary Beach on 3a! We visit every summer and this year did not disappoint. Selection is wonderful and staff is very accommodating. Highly recommend. read more

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Maci D.

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this place has some of the most beautiful book covers I have ever seen! theit classics section is amazing

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Denise B.

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Charming place. Nice to see a busy bookstore. Love the seating areas. Seems reasonably priced although this is an expensive area. My sister and daughter and I all bought books. read more

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Nancy M.

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What a wonderful book store. Their children's section is amazing! And they also have really cool games. They have an amazing little scavenger hunt and story time. This will be a new staple every time we come. read more

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David F.

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12 years ago

Yes, this place is awesome. You don't come here for the selection, you come here for the charm and ambience of a local bookstore. Everything is very well thought out and it boasts a great little seating area that is surrounded by walls of books. While the selection is small, it is well curated and also features a section dedicated to local authors. The art gallery connected is also very nice. read more

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Olivia M.

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Love this store! Has a great ambiance, and they are happy to order whatever you need! Wish they would expand/update their nonfiction section a little more, but understandable as they are probably frequented by those seeking a fiction read for the beach. read more

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Ryan P.

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Love book stores that have a sitting area that's nice and quite. Store had a large eclectic selection of children's books and was attached to an art studio also. Today they had a book signing but we weren't able to make it. read more

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Amanda C.

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My son's favorite place on 30A! We had to go twice during our vacation and he just wanted to sit and read. Friendly staff as well!

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Nate G.

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Great little place to pick up that next beach read.

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Tony V.

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Great independent book store with a good selection of you've forgotten your books at home.

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Michelle C.

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This is a very nice book store and has quite a selection! The employees were very helpful. The store is in the quaint little town of Rosemary Beach and it is so fun to go and enjoy all the stores and restaurants here! It's a BEAUTIFUL area! read more

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Rozz F.

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For such a small & quaint bookstore, it is perfectly curated. Every genre contains the latest best sellers. As well as the classics,poetry, various history categories & memoirs. It contains an extensive fiction section broken down by genre such as historical fiction, thriller & science fiction & war stories,theres a great selection of the latest cookbooks & interior design books. There is a thorough young adult section offering the latest popular reads. The children section contains all of the classics plus great stories by famous children's writers. There is a Science section , self help, politics & business. There is philosophy and music plus poetry & humor. There are a variety of sports books. And the all important history genre boasting a number of categories within. With all that is available at The Hidden Lantern, you're bound to find a very favorite read! If you can't find something to read, we can help you. We can also order books especially for you! Come on in and get to know us! It'll be fun! read more

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Michael N.

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Great little bookstore in Rosemary Beach.

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Vicentica M.

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What a treasure in a retail setting with few shops compared no nearby developments. Knowledgeable staff, extensive selection and seasonal classes for children read more

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More info about The Hidden Lantern Bookstore

84 N Barrett Sq
Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
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(850) 231-0091
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http://thehiddenlantern.com

Hours

What time does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore open?

The Hidden Lantern Bookstore opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore close?

The Hidden Lantern Bookstore closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore take credit cards?

Yes, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore allow dogs?

Yes, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore have bike parking?

Yes, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore has bike parking.

Does The Hidden Lantern Bookstore have parking?

Yes, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore has parking options. Street Parking

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Opening its doors in 2011, The Hidden Lantern Bookstore is a must for any Rosemary Beach itinerary. With an eye for quality texts, The Hidden Lantern staff curates a selection of books ranging from biography to best seller, children's to fine art and culture, Christian fiction to mystery. With 12,000 titles lining the shelves, you are certain to find the perfect read. Linger in our beautifully designed space or attend one of our author and bookstore events, listed on our Facebook page. To reserve books prior to your stay in Rosemary Beach, please send us your request and date of arrival. We will have your titles set aside for you.

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“The store is in the quaint little town of Rosemary Beach and it is so fun to go and enjoy all the stores and restaurants here!”

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Sundog Books

4.7(86 reviews)

7.7 mi

My wife and I joined friends for a day of visiting the shops, good food, the beach, and the…read moreambiance of 30A while we passed through Seaside, Florida. We even stopped by The Truman House nearby. As a huge fan of bookstores, when we passed by Sundog Books in the evening as our last stop before heading back to our hotel, I was impressed by a well organized and large (and fun) bookstore with so much to see. We didn't roam the second floor as we arrived shortly before closing but there is a record store on the upper floor. We did see apparel and gear for sell including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, hats, mugs, bandanas, and tote bags. In scanning the various sections of the store, I quickly found some of my favorite fiction, historical fiction, and young adult fiction sections along with non-fiction favorites. I also found some new ideas of what I could read next, which I promptly added to my Goodreads account. I also enjoyed roaming the fun gift items, which were very creative but perfect for book loving visitors like me. Established more than 40 years ago by Bob and Linda White, the logo features their former dog Patty. The store was founded on individuality and a respect for independence though nowadays continues to focus on community. Check out their website at https://sundogbooks.com for online shopping, upcoming events, the Bookstore Buzz, and to learn about them. They give out their own Seaside Prize each year to a worthy author or authors. They also have multiple book signings in a typical week (listed on their event calendar). They are open from 9 AM to 8 PM year-round. While I love music and regret not seeing the second floor of records, I was very happy I made it to the store while it was still open. Now, if only I had enough room in my luggage for a number of books to buy while I passed through. Rather, I'll have to settle for online ordering from Sundog Books, which has some rather reasonable prices for a bookstore. I certainly recommend that visitors visit the bookstore and record shop!

Such a fun bookstore! The staff were friendly, they had a great selection and it seems reasonably…read morepriced. The store is packed from floor to ceiling and wall to wall with books and gift items. I will stop in whenever I'm in the area for a vacation read. Be sure to check out the record store upstairs as well.

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Central Square Records

4.5(60 reviews)

7.7 mi

Originally had a 1 Star review because of the staff that was at the register. But, the owner went…read moreover the top to figure out why our experience was so poor to fix it. So I'm changing it to a 5 star review. Any owner that cares that much has my respect and I'll give the record store another chance when we go back to Seaside.

This place is vintage and very Vibey. Fun selection of records and trinkets that make you feel like…read moreyou walk into a record store in the 70s. They even sell some instruments. T-shirts, both vintage and store branding for very much quality. It's just a fun place. It's still walking into browse in the pick up a few souvenir years.

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Books-A-Million

3.3(10 reviews)

22.9 mi

Nice place. Didn't have what I needed. Young man at the info desk was helpful. Nothing more to…read moresay. App is making use 85 characters.

We bought books for homeschooling today found out that Books-A-Million offers a homeschoolers…read morediscount so then after that we went to the cafe to get something to eat delicious food delicious drinks very happy with this place

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers

3.3(25 reviews)

25.6 mi

large barnes and noble store! has pretty much everything you want. staff was friendly and helpful…read moreas well. there's a large starbucks cafe so it's perfect for study time.

I left a lengthy review yesterday about how much I love this store, only to realize after I hit…read moresubmit that I'd left the review for Pensacola instead of Destin. The Destin store is awesome. The employees are wonderful, everything is well organized, they have a great selection of books and gifts. I love checking out the clearance area for great deals to set aside for upcoming birthdays or secret Santa at Christmas time. Girl in the coffee shop, Laken, was so pleasant and informative. She helped me to renew my membership and we had a nice discussion on how great it is to still have such awesome bookstores. Absolutely recommend the Destin Barnes & Noble!

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2nd & Charles

4.1(7 reviews)

21.0 mi

Oh my goodness what a cool store! Awesome combination of new and used items...games, books, puzzles…read moreand even vinyl. Everything was reasonably priced, however there were some pricy "rare finds". The staff was attentive and friendly. This is a chain that is associated with Books A Million. I would visit again. Side notes...we bought a great puzzle and parking was easy!

Very nice new and used book store. Lots of different collectibles, shirts, and books. I could…read morespend hours in there. Parking was easy since it is located in a shopping center in Miramar Beach. Well worth the time to stop in.

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2nd & Charles store front.

Books-A-Million

3.5(17 reviews)

25.5 mi

Great selection. Go to their bargain section because it has wonderful stuff. I could've spent…read moreseveral hours in there and the staff was very nice.

Huge selection..should be able to fit nd anything you're looking for at reasonable prices.read more

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Bookish Boutique

4.8(5 reviews)

22.9 mi

I am planning on visiting an independent bookstore in each state I visit this year. This little…read moreshop is on a street with other fun shops. Seriously..park and stay awhile. At this bookstore you can sit and read, or have a glass of wine! There are used books in the back (near the wine bar) and lots of new books at the front. They are Romance heavy (exactly what I wanted) and you will be sure to find the subgenres you are looking for (dark, fantasy, contemporary..). I picked up a blind date with a book..and if you open your blind date to see you have already dated them..you can bring them back for a different selection (with a few caveats..check before you buy:). I loved the cozy feel of this store and will be sure to return if ever I am in Panama City again.

Great atmosphere. Great staff. Great location. Great books. Grab some wine grab a book. Grab some…read moreconversation.

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The Book Rack

4.8(14 reviews)

36.9 mi

Wonder local gem…read more Books for both book lovers and the curious. There is an over abundance of old romance novels. Don't let that fool you. This store has insightful employees that can find something for everyone in the family. The young adult section is at the front of the store. Small gifts at the register. I'll never tire of 2nd hand book stores. New titles here too. Picked out 5 books for under $20 for my nephew. Support local.

Fantastic secondhand book shop! The two women working the registers were extremely kind and…read morefriendly, talking with customers about their book finds and offering help when needed. This store is packed to the brim with all genres and authors. Prices range from 15$ to 3$ from what I saw when looking around. While it is 80% a secondhand book store, there was a wall of all new books and they had new releases as well including a Freida McFadden book that came out the exact day we visited the store. The newer books were the ones priced higher at 15-10$. My favorite thing about this book store was that they had printed lists next to the more popular authors that included the order of the books in their well known series. For example, next to Nelson DeMille's section of books, they had a printed list containing the order of books in the John Corey series which was so considerate and helpful - I didn't have to try to google it on my own, I could just refer to their lists! The front of the store contained some book marks and other knickknacks for sale which I enjoyed browsing. Overall, I'd highly encourage any book lover to visit the Book Rack. I can't wait to visit again!

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet

I always enjoy going to Ollies. There's always something new and different in there. It's always so…read moremuch fun! The staff has always been excellent. I'm talking about some of the nicest most helpful people I've ever met. Selection and value, terrific!

My first time here was today, I happened to spot this place was using the ATM at the other end of…read morethe parking lot. The store has a great variety of items including discount priced books, which I bought several. There were bathroom items, plus rugs and small carpets, alarm clocks, automotive items, etc. The only downside was that there was only one checkout clerk but luckily a second one opened up while we were waiting. The place was very clean and well lit. Nice place to shop.