There’s nothing quite like browsing local bookstores in person. Fortunately, Jacksonville, FL has quite a few excellent shops to choose from. You’ll love how easy the navigation system in your 2023 Mazda3 Hatchback makes going from one store to the next. Here are our top three local shops you’ll want to head to for a day of book shopping.
3 Favorite Local Bookstores in Driving Distance of Jacksonville, FL
1. Chamblin Bookmine
This is one of the larger shops in Jacksonville to look for used, new, collectible, and out-of-print books. They also sell other types of media like DVDs, CDs, vinyl records, and more. This shop has been part of the community since 1976 and has a warehouse full of stock with two retail locations. Altogether, they estimate they have a few million books, so they’re the go-to place if you want to find a specific title.
You’ll want to come to this shop when you really have a substantial amount of time to browse their large selection. Their main retail location is located at 4551 Roosevelt Boulevard here in Jacksonville. They are open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday through Thursday. On the weekends, they are open from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday but closed Sundays.
2. San Marco Bookstore
This smaller shop is also an established Jacksonville store. They sell both used and new books alongside gift items like t-shirts, candles, and greeting cards. They are well known for their large selection of books about Florida and the Jacksonville area. You’ll also find a large selection of children’s books and cookbooks here.
This delightful, cozy shop has been in town since 1972. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and closed on Sundays. You’ll find their store located at 1971 San Marco Boulevard.
3. Femme Fire Books
This small shop opened in July 2022, so it’s a newer place for Jacksonville residents to browse. This independent shop sells new books, both fiction and nonfiction. They curate titles that celebrate diversity. They sell everything from romances and thrillers to children’s books to historical non-fiction.
This shop has a fun feature called blind date with a book where shoppers can choose a book without seeing the cover. Instead, they get a wrapped book with a few clues written on wrapping paper to say what it’s about. You can explore this feature and the store itself at their store located at 2766 Park Street #1.
Our community has a fun mix of stores both old and new providing us with a wide selection for book shopping. A wide selection of quality choices is something we also value in the car-buying experience. Visit Mazda City of Orange Park now to see our wide selection of new vehicles.
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