Bookstore1 is an excellent independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Sarasota. It is a wonderfully curated, old-fashioned bookstore with a great selection of literature, fiction, nonfiction, and kid books. The staff are friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. The store holds frequent author events, poetry readings, book clubs, and community talks. It also offers beautiful stationery, cards, and gifts. The atmosphere is a pure delight—quiet, clean, and full of that amazing smell of books. It is a great place to browse, enjoy, and support local.
Such a great local book store! Such kind people here ❤ I recommend visiting!
September 2026
well curated books that matter, books that inspire, books that are personally recommenced, and a eye-opening section of books that are banned (somewhere, but gratefully NOT here)!
August 2026
Very beautiful, well organized store. Brightly lit with lots of window. Big variety of books plus extra bookish items. My friends and I visited and bought a few items to bring to our young kids. The selection is very thoughtfully curated. The staff was helpful.
