I know, I know, who reads books anymore, what with e-books all the rage. And yet, sometimes you just want to relax and browse in a real bookstore. Along with the requisite Barnes and Noble, Sarasota has a nice selection of independent bookstores, too:
A. Parker's Books
1488 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Located in downtown Sarasota for more than thirty years, A. Parker's Books specializes in rare and antiquarian books. Since merging with Book Bazaar, which was located next door, the shop also offers used, out-of-print and scholarly books.
1488 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Located in downtown Sarasota for more than thirty years, A. Parker's Books specializes in rare and antiquarian books. Since merging with Book Bazaar, which was located next door, the shop also offers used, out-of-print and scholarly books.
Bookstore1Sarasota
1359 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
At Main St & Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota, Bookstore1Sarasota is relatively new on the scene. It has the feel of the traditional independent bookstores that used to be the norm. In addition to books in all categories and a small magazine section, look for author signings and other events.
1359 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
At Main St & Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota, Bookstore1Sarasota is relatively new on the scene. It has the feel of the traditional independent bookstores that used to be the norm. In addition to books in all categories and a small magazine section, look for author signings and other events.
Elysian Fields
1273 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239
This shop combines personal and home decor gifts with a fully stocked metaphysical and spiritual bookstore. Comfortable reading area and special events. Located in the Midtown Shopping Center on S. Tamiami Trail at Bahia Vista Street. Elysian Fields entrance is around the corner from Panera Bread.
1273 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34239
This shop combines personal and home decor gifts with a fully stocked metaphysical and spiritual bookstore. Comfortable reading area and special events. Located in the Midtown Shopping Center on S. Tamiami Trail at Bahia Vista Street. Elysian Fields entrance is around the corner from Panera Bread.
Barnes & Noble
4010 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
The book superstore with cafe.
4010 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
The book superstore with cafe.
Books-A-Million
591 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
A plain-Jane version of Barnes & Noble and the now-defunct Borders Books, Books-A-Million has comfortable chairs for reading, a spacious kids book area, a large magazine selection, and a cafe. Located in the Sarasota Pavilion shopping center in Gulf Gate neighborhood, around he corner from Panera Bread.
591 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34236
A plain-Jane version of Barnes & Noble and the now-defunct Borders Books, Books-A-Million has comfortable chairs for reading, a spacious kids book area, a large magazine selection, and a cafe. Located in the Sarasota Pavilion shopping center in Gulf Gate neighborhood, around he corner from Panera Bread.
Brant's Books
One of a chain of independently-owned used bookstores in Florida. Brant's Books actively buys, sells and trades books. Located on N. Lime Avenue, north of Fruitville Rd. (N. Lime is between Tuttle and Rte 301).
One of a chain of independently-owned used bookstores in Florida. Brant's Books actively buys, sells and trades books. Located on N. Lime Avenue, north of Fruitville Rd. (N. Lime is between Tuttle and Rte 301).
