From Pensacola to Key West, the Sunshine State is packed with unique destinations for book lovers.
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Theres nothing quite like the thrill of an undiscovered bookstore.
Shop owners greet visitors with friendly banter and the smell of southern cooking wafts from cafe windows.
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The shops expansive covered patio is the perfect place to savor brunch with a new tome.
Tombolo Books
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St. Petersburg, Florida
Located just west of downtownSt.
The shop also shares a courtyard with local beverage favoritesBlack Crow Coffee Co.andSqueeze Juice Works.
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A sister location is now open in downtown Winter Garden, just west of Orlando.
Plants celebrated Tampa Bay Hotel,Oxford Exchangeis much more than a bookstore.
Grab a book and then a table.
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Along with a diverse selection of books, the shop carries original boutique items made by local artists.
A highlight: the bookstores spectacular annual Diwali The festival of lights international celebration each October.
The bookstore also offers slices of sweetness with its very own in-house pie and coffee shop, Piebrary.
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Find a book and sink into one of the shops comfortable blue couches to enjoy the ambiance.
Frequent story hours and book signings are also scheduled throughout the year.
The setting is so other-worldly that the store has become a hot spot for photo shoots and gatherings.
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If youre looking for an antique favorite or special edition, this is the place to find it.
The shop also carries crystals, jewelry, and hard-to-find gifts.
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