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Buy a Book Day: Stores Near Bradenton and Sarasota
National Buy a Book Day happens on September 7 every year, and we're excited! Many of our real estate agents are among the Sarasota and Bradenton locals who love to read a good book. And sometimes, you discover you'll enjoy that process even more when you buy it from a great local bookstore! Sarasota homes for sale are within a short drive of a variety of bookstores.
The same is true of Bradenton homes for sale. With these beautiful Florida "twin cities," everything that each one offers is always right on your doorstep. Let's take a closer look at just a few of the many terrific local bookstores:
- Goodwill Manasota – See Website for Location Details in Manasota County, FL
Goodwill Manasota is the local branch of the beloved nonprofit that has more than a century of history in and around the Sarasota area. When you visit branches through Sarasota and Bradenton you will find many of them offer used bookstores. You can drop off any books that you're done with and find a vast selection of books in all different genres to explore for the first time. And it's all for a good cause! - Shelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe – 2805 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34224
Shelf Indulgence Used Book Cafe is an iconic local used bookstore in Sarasota that provides the classic feeling a book lover enjoys so much. In addition to exploring shelf after shelf of books, including curated special collections and rare finds, you can also grab a coffee or a pastry. Sit a while and let Shelf Indulgence be your "third place." It is also known for author events, book clubs, and everything else that makes the bookstore experience special. - A. Parker's Books, Inc. – 1488 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
A. Parker's Books, Inc. has been around in Sarasota for more than 40 years and is the place to go when you want one of the highest-quality bookstores in Florida. It is distinguished by its professional memberships in organizations such as the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and many others. Used books are the focus, with thousands of scholarly works and titles that are out of print and can't be found anywhere else. - Bookstore 1 Sarasota – 117 South Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Bookstore 1 Sarasota is a classy Sarasota used bookstore that not only boasts an extensive assortment of texts in many different disciplines but also one of the biggest rosters of clubs and events for voracious readers. You'll find regular writing workshops as well as meetings of the Poetry Book Club, the Banned Book Club, and a whole lot of others. That makes it a key part of the community of book lovers. You're sure to feel welcome! - Brant's Books – 429 North Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Brant's Books is now in its second generation of leadership with an owner who worked for the original Mr. Brant from a young age. With 65 rich years of history behind it, it continues to be one of the best places in Sarasota to snag your next read, meet a local author, or simply make friends with someone whose taste in books complements yours. It is also "famous" for the bookshop dog, who'll be glad to keep you company.
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