impeccable location with simple clean food. Prices are reasonable for the location and the fresh…read morequality of the food. They are very open to customizations. Convenientlly located within walking distance to the library and James Weldon Park, this is an unbeatable location for a cafe/bookstore. The bookstore itself is an iconic local business, with the uptown being its second location. The collection of used books is massive, and the multimedia selections range from CDs/DVDs to even board games. The trade in program is a great way to reward patrons and loyal customers, and teachers receive a discount with proof of employment. Makes sure to follow the Instagram for the location as they have an offering of free events like Blackout poetry classes every 2nd and 4th Sunday. This is a great location, and definitely a prime spot for a friend gathering or just a chance to have a quiet space to catch up on your tbr list.

Great coffee spot and fun vibe with the books! Staff are super friendly. Tables are decorated fun!…read moreThey have great book sales too!

Don't sleep on your local bookstores!…read more We participated this morning in a group walk and afterward, of course we had to stop into the bookstore! It's basically the law - you're in San Marco square, you go to San Marco book store. The book selection is ever evolving so there is always some new treasure to discover among the stacks. And often, I find books in there less expensive than Amazon. And there is a selection of books with author signatures as well, for no additional cost. Some of the signed ones have been ordered from the publisher, but a good portion of those come from live author events the book store participates in. There are so many wonderful events you can attend here, like the author signings mentioned above (and of course a slew of other things) And often, those authors will sit for a chat. I discovered a new favorite author when I accidentally stumbled into one of those events. It was neat to hear her discuss her book and answer some great questions. The. Store is also very involved in the community around them which I love. (The owner even participates in the group walks in the area sometimes!) They also partner with the library for some larger author signings and other events. If you love reading, this is a must visit!

A wonderful surprise find was this bookstore. They have lots of books of all kinds there. I…read morepersonally loved that Harry Potter got his own section for not only books. They had games and other collectible items in the Harry Potter section. They may have that book you been looking for but cannot seem to find.

Love this bookshop for Jacksonville. A true gem and is heavily involved with the community. Super…read morecute and has tons of events to include the community, from weekly weekend bingo sessions to book club meetings for different genres. I love being able to come here and people know you and pick up a new read or just enjoy a few hours with people.

The store is warm and welcoming. I found it a great place to spend time, especially because it has…read morea great selection of books

The BookMark bookstore is such a cute little gem nestled in Neptune Beach…read more Long story short, whenever we travel I always like to explore an independent bookstore and see what new books I can find. When I looked on Yelp, this was the only local bookstore for miles (the next closest is Books-A-Million). They are located within Beaches Town Center and are just one block from Neptune Beach. They are a small but mighty bookstore with plenty of options for everyone. The staff was amazing and quickly asked if we needed help finding anything. I mainly like to read fantasy and was able to find some books I hadn't heard about before. I really enjoyed reading the staff recommendations which are small pieces of paper nestled between the pages of the book. I thought that was such a cute detail and made the shopping experience more interactive. If you love books, I highly recommend checking out The BookMark!

My two biracial kids (this is important for later) are avid readers so we were happy to find a…read morelittle bookstore here. There was a woman behind the counter who was wearing a mask, so I couldn't tell if she was smiling or just looking at us. As group after group of people walked in after us , the same lady greeted them and asked if they needed help. The difference between us and the other groups was that I am a POC. Thinking it was a fluke, my husband (who is white) walked back in with my kids later and was happily greeted by the same woman. Just wow.

What a hidden gem! I really loved this spot in Riverside. The owner is Filipina and carries many…read morebooks by Filipino writers, which I love. I love the way the store is set up and the variety of books. They also have book clubs, one is a cookbook club which I think is a genius idea! Super cool spot!

Where do I even start with how fabulous and fantastic Femme Fire Books is? They are the literal…read morebookstore dream for a book girlie like me. Located behind Cultivate on Park Street, Vanessa curates her tiny store with diverse and forward-thinking books spanning all genres of fiction and nonfiction, as well as adorable stickers and reading tchotchkes. I'm a big fan of their Blind Date with a Book, which you can also find at other local stores like Temporium. If they don't have a book that you may be on the look out, there's a little box to request it. They hold wonderful events that are inclusive of everyone, and they put the community first time and time again. They partner with other local businesses to host events, such as hosting their book club at Alewife (RIP) or now BREW. I think my favorite events that they've held have been the Book Club Fairs (where you can meet the leaders of different book clubs in Jax), Grown-Up Book Fairs (think Scholastic Book Fair for adults), and their Book Swaps (where you can bring up to 10 of your own used books and swap for 10 new-to-you used books).

This is the bookstore I would've opened if I had the time and money. Not only are the books spread…read moreout but the owners husband's artwork are all over to enjoy. Beautiful music plays throughout while I was looking through the books as well as pretty scents. Books are tucked in corners or drawers so you never know what you are going to find. I also like that there are unusual books and items that you normally don't see in other bookstores. I look forward to coming here more often.

Discovered this little piece of heaven with my best friend. And I have been there many times since…read more The owners are kind and thier prices are outstanding. Books in every nook and cranny. To bad they are moving locations.

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

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

I could have spent 3 more hours here and still not gotten bored. There are soooo many options for…read morebooks, merch, vinyl, DVDs, and so much more! The staff were super helpful and the prices were great!! You need to spend time sorting thru all the options they offer but it's worth it to see what they have. If you bring in items you can get points to spend on items for purchase. The vibes are chill but the staff are professional without being stuffy. If you're in the area, it's def worth going and seeing what they have to offer.

I love this store! They have genuinely everything you can think of. Records new and old, books new…read moreand old, and more collectibles than you can imagine! I also really like their donate for credit program they have. Great place to give your old collectibles for someone new as well as receive money to purchase something new! The manager also is wonderful. You can find some great stuff for very cheap. Highly recommend