Authentic Books
Looking for a unique bookstore? Look no further than Authentic Books! Located in Lake Ivanhoe, this spot offers an immersive, sensory experience by allowing you build a box of goodies by using your 5 senses. Create the perfect book-lovers collection while using your taste, touch, and smell!
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Writer's Block Bookstore
Writer’s Block is an Orlando local favorite, and after taking one step into this cozy, bright, and modern shop, you’ll understand why.
If you love to support small, independent shops, you’ll want to add Writer’s Block to the top of your must-visit list. You can spend your time walking up and down the aisles looking through their different sections filled with books for all age groups and interests. They also have trinkets and small gifts you won’t be able to resist checking out.
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Joybird Books
There is beauty in old things, and Joybird Books agrees. If you also agree, add this bright bookshop to your must-try list. Located between the Downtown Orlando and Winter Park areas, this used bookstore celebrates the old and the new—allowing local authors and artists to share their work alongside their used book selection.
If you’ve been meaning to clean out your current bookshelf to make room for newer reads, this shop has a solution. They always accept donations. But, they also offer store credit for adult paperbacks and hardcovers at 25% of our selling price. So gather up your old books and get ready to trade them in at Joybird Books.
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Gods & Monsters
Comic lovers, this one’s for you. Being one of Orlando’s best comic bookstores, Gods & Monsters, was a necessary addition to our list of top Orlando bookstores. You can pick through one the largest selection of comics in Central Florida. Then, enjoy a drink at their hidden retro-gaming lounge, Vault 5421. Talk about the best of both worlds!
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Cathedral Book Store & Gift
One day a week. We repeat, one day a week, The Cathedral Book Store & Gift shop opens at the Cathedral Church Of St Luke, offering a wide variety of books, gifts, and artwork for the Central Florida locals.
Their shop’s mission is to extend the love of Jesus Christ to customers by offering everything from classical devotionals to Anglican Rosaries. You’ll be able to browse a variety of books, gifts, and wall art that’ll have you ready to pull out your wallet.
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Long's Christian Bookstore
An independent bookstore that shows support for Veterans? We’re sold. Long’s Christian Bookstore is a veteran-owned shop that specializes in Christian-themed books and music. It truly is your one-stop-shop for Bibles and Christian gifts. Their goal is to inspire Orlando locals to grow in their faith, while offering a variety of different genres such as Christian living, devotionals, and even Bible studies.
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Spiral Circle Metaphysical Bookstore
Spiral Circle Metaphysical Bookstore is not just your average bookstore. This bright, open-minded, spiritual bookshop is packed with a variety of different books, wellness products, and spiritual tools fit for anyone and everyone. But, we haven’t even gotten to the best part. They also have a selection of independent, in-house intuitive readers. Which means you can come for a book and stay for a spiritual reading.
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Curated by
Lauren Trupo📍WV native; ORL local with a love of coffee shops, theme parks, happy hours, vintage markets, and live shows✨