My daughters definition of a good time is to go to the "cat" library to try to find the cat within…read morethe isle of the book shelves. With that being said, if you love cats and books you will love this place! With such a large variety of books, there is something for everyone. I've spent most of my time in the child's section seeing since this has become my daughters favorite place to visit. She is a huge comic novel reader and has found something every time. They offer new and used books. They have always been very helpful anytime we have questions or are looking for anything specific. I love that deland has a family owned bookstore so I love to support them.

I can't believe I've never been here before today. What a fantastic big little bookshop! I decided…read moreto stop in and see if I could find some books on my TBR. I found soo many, but had to stop myself at 3! Prices are right, there's plenty of new mixed in with the gently used, staff is friendly, and it's very well organized. Several chairs throughout the store to sit and read for a bit, and bonus: there's a shop cat. I love supporting small businesses and independent bookstores, highly recommend this one, and will definitely be returning. Thank you!

Great place with a wide selection of comics, classics, fantasy, video games, and memorabilia. The…read moreowner is happy to give you a bargain if you buy in bulk! Come here if you enjoy treasure hunting with a very reasonable book dealer!

I don't know how I missed this store the many times I've been to DeLand over the years, but I have…read moreto say this is hands down my favorite book store in DeLand. It's PACKED full of books! Cliff specializes in horror, sci-fi, mystery, comics, but carries at least something from just about any other genre you can think of. Some of the older more rare books are kept in a thin plastic protectors to preserve them, and are neatly organized onto shelves. Cliff also sells a variety of collectable glassware and toys. It's best to let Cliff know what you are looking for so he can direct you to the right location. I asked him where he keeps music books and he took me right to the spot then informed me that the entire bottom shelf was full of them, but I would need to dig a little since there was three more stacks of music-related books in front of the shelf; I was in heaven, lol! There was a lot to sift through and I didn't even see it all because my wife was pulling me out before I get deep in it. Regardless, I decided on purchasing three music books: Hits of the 90's for $6; Casio Piano sound Music Library Piano Scores for $8; and Guns N' Roses Anthology for Guitar for $15. When I went to check out, I asked Cliff if he could sell me all three for $25 and he said no problem. Then he got distracted with another customer for a minute and came back to me and asked "what was I charging you again," and I replied $25 and started to pull out cash and he said "Lets just make it an even $20," wow, what an awesome guy! Thank you, Cliff! Cliff also hosts big comic events in the DeLand area, so if your interested in those types events I recommend checking out his Instagram or Facebook page since the main website is a bit outdated with all of his happenings. All-in-all, a great book store and I recommend Cliff's if you are a book lover and are in the area shopping. I will be back!

This is pretty much the coffee shop for the mall now. They do a great job with regular coffee and…read moreall of the specialty coffees as well. They also have hot tea and they can do anything in a cold form as well.

I'm always down for going into a book store and enjoying browsing all the offerings. This chain has…read morealways been a personal favorite as they are good at having a ton of variety, both with books and just general merchandise. it's attached to the mall which has seen better days, but this store is a good place to kill a bunch of time and enjoy a book or two. We got a fun board book for our little and they have a great kids section for anyone interested in that. They also offer a cafe if you want a quick coffee or snack. Overall: A+ Gotta love a great book store!

Their social media is awesome! The pictures of the store and…read morereviews are fantastic. I look forward to this store carrying my new book!

I love a good indie bookshop. This one had plenty of cute stickers and merch but was also very well…read morestocked on the latest books. The shelves were labeled for easy to find sections. I spent a good amount of time in the fantasy section. They also hold events regularly. I saw signs for various book clubs (good selections as I read most of them!) and they even have book release parties (the newest dungeon crawler Carl release is up next). I highly recommend a vast the next time you're in Sanford.

This is the largest and nicest Barnes & Noble I've visited. The science fiction, fantasy and horror…read moresections at the center of the back wall are huge and have a strong selection of new novels and classics. Employees recommendations on the shelves call out individual titles. Lots of tables display trade paperbacks and hardcovers devoted to a particular theme or sale. One labeled "Five Star Fiction" presented well-reviewed new releases. If you order from the cafe look for a book near the register that's on sale for $5 with a purchase. I usually prefer used bookstores to new ones but this palatial Barnes & Noble is worth the stop. It's at the same I-95 exit as Buc-ee's.

recently visited Barnes & Noble with my grandparents, and it was their first time there--they…read moreabsolutely loved it! They found the store to be quiet and cozy, perfect for browsing. They even discovered some books they're interested in, which was such a treat to see. I grabbed a coffee while we were there, and although it was nice, I did feel it was a bit overpriced. Still, the overall experience was wonderful, and I'll definitely be bringing them back for another visit soon!

This is the least organized book store I have ever been in. The owner is very nice but I doubt he…read moreeven knows what he has. There are several sections that say "miscellaneous ask for price", so I really can't tell you my thoughts on the price of the used books. It would be a good place if you want to go on a "blind date" with s book but not if you are looking for anything in particular.

Who would have thought such a cool bookstore would be found in a town known for Bike Week! It is an…read moreold school bookstore where you can get lost browsing for hours. Someday, after digitalization completely takes over our lives, places like this will be considered to be...museums!

An extensive selection of books of all genres. I love a sprayed edge and regularly purchase books I…read morehave not read yet solely because of it. This shop did not disappoint. I loved that they had some of my favorite authors front and center and their upstairs is really great. They also have some adorable merchandise. I can't believe I have not come into this place until now! Especially seeing as it is right next to BriarPatch, where I eat regularly. I look forward to visiting again!

This is what a modern bookstore should be. The staff were very helpful. They had events bulletin…read moreboard to show you what and when they were hosting something. I saw unique books there that I have seen in B&N or BAM. The prices are comparable to other bookstores so I would recommend this place. Support independent bookstores.

Great selection of books, dvds, mixed media, organized really well. They have so much product,…read moretheir shelves flow into stacks of books on the floor. They put care into their displays and what figurines or other trinkets are placed with which books. Their prices aren't as cheap as books when you thrift, but the effort that goes into curating and organizing a collection this big - almost makes it worth the retail prices on some of these books. I also noticed they had some Disney tsum tsum? Figurines that must be slight after and collectible because the retail was 5.95 and the written price for the store was $10.

Wow, this store has a LOT of books, almost too many. There are so many that they have overflowed to…read morethe floor in some areas taking up part of the walkway. They also have a lot of CDs, VCR tapes, magazines, and many more items I was unable to explore on this visit. We were on our way to a concert and I had about 30 minutes to look for a few music books, which I found with the staff's help. I have to say that the staff were great and knew exactly where they kept the music books, good job! It's good to know this store has a variety of music books to choose from and for the most part they are organized well, except the ones on the floor. You just have to dig a little. I chose two Faber level III piano books and a Bastien level III piano technique book. The Bastien book was only $2 but it has a lot of notes from previous students. The two Faber books were $6 each and virtually untouched, excellent! Some of the books are on the pricey side, especially some of these old music books, they are asking $20 when the covers are missing and music score is illegible. I just don't see myself spending that much when I can put that $20 towards a brand new book series or Henle Album of exceptional quality. Regardless, I want to support local, and have been very happy with my purchase. I will return again to see what I missed on my previous visit. If you love book stores, this is a good one and definitely worth the stop.

Nice little bookstore. Connie knows her books! Very helpful and can show you where any book is…read morelocated. Books are used and priced right.

They have a good variety of books. They have some really special gift ideas. It would be a great…read moreplace to go to find a gift for a special friend.

I've been coming to Maya Books and Music for years and always find something good when I stop in…read more The store is clean, orderly, and the book sections are clearly displayed; however, it doesn't hurt to ask for help from the owner, she knows where everything is. On my most previous visit I was looking specifically for piano sheet music, and the owner informed me they were upstairs in a basket under the W-X & Y-Z section of Rock CD's, and sure enough, they were exactly where she said they were. Luckily for me I found two books in great condition - Bach Short Preludes and Fugues for the Piano for $3.95 and Bella Bartok Mikrokosmos Piano Solo Vol III for $3.50, great deal! There is also a variety of other instrument sheet music for clarinet, trumpet, guitar, mandolin, and more in this section. They have a great variety of used music CD's and Vinyl's upstairs for sale at a reasonable price. I've purchased CD's from here for $4 and less, but some could be higher if they are rare or brand new in the cellophane wrap. I haven't purchased any Vinyl's but they do have a decent selection. There are also a variety of posters and old collectable magazines here for sale, which is cool. I actually have some of the Guitar Magazine ones they are selling for $25 and more. The owner informed me that she acquired a much larger store in another state and will have a lot more books and other items coming after the New Year, so be sure to stop in and see what they have to offer. Something to note is the owner is not flexible with pricing so I don't recommend trying to get a better price by buying multiple items and talking her down, it just wont work. Another thing is there is really nowhere to sit down to read for a few minutes to see if you want to buy a book your interested in, even if you try, you quickly become crowded in by other shoppers trying to get around you. All-in-all, Maya Books and Music provide a fun shopping experience if you're a book lover and just happen to be in Downtown Sanford Shopping. I highly recommend stopping in to check them out.

I can't believe I haven't written a review of Maya Books & Music yet...this is one of my favorite…read morespots in Sanford. It's cozy, charming and a must-visit for book lovers. I have found some wonderful books here and if you go upstairs you'll find all sorts of records. To me the books are well priced, and the owner is always so so welcoming! Before writing my review I did read some other reviews about people trying to ask for price matching, which honestly I find weird to do with a small book shop (do it to the corporate businesses, not the small shops - but that's just my opinion). I also don't think the owner does price matching or accept any haggling as I did overhear her telling a couple she did not. Anyways a great book shop to visit and if you love to support local shops, this is one to visit and support!