Books & Books, founded by Mitchell Kaplan in 1982, is a highly respected independent bookstore and a local landmark. It serves as a gathering place for writers and readers, promoting a philosophy centered on community, books, history, quality, tradition, and creativity. The store hosts a variety of events, including reading groups, poetry groups, workshops, and lectures, partnering with cultural and educational organizations across its several Southeastern Florida locations. Customers appreciate the good variety of books and the friendly, knowledgeable staff who are eager to help with recommendations. The atmosphere is inviting, though some have suggested adding seating for a more comfortable browsing experience. While the location may be challenging due to the busy mall environment, the bookstore itself is considered a gem, attracting both tourists and locals. Books & Books also features local interest titles, such as "The Miami Jungleland Book," which captures the essence of Miami’s art and culture. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the store, leaving with one or two books in hand, despite initial intentions to just browse. With free parking available and a beautiful open-air layout, the store remains a beloved destination for book lovers.
great selection of books and wonderful staff. always love perusing here before/after dinner.
February 2026
Cool place, very quiet, easy to find inside the building, hard to find the building bc of the construction that was going on, it has a good variety of books, i found what i needed, sections are well labeled, had a good time there.
December 2025
Loved it. Didn’t have time to browse but found a book lickity split. Staff were friendly.
