"There's nothing quite like the thrill of an undiscovered bookstore," according to Southern Living magazine, which showcased "20 bookstores everyone should visit in Florida," noting that the "feeling of walking down a quaint, tree-lined downtown street and spotting a historic bookshop, or perhaps the anticipation of a famed author's visit to a new book seller in town. Or maybe it's a favorite stop on your Southern vacation each year: the cozy nook where you eagerly devour beach reads and spend hours immersed in the aisles, poring over titles.
"Florida has no shortage of wondrous haunts for book lovers, from newer bookstore restaurant concepts to vibrant, longstanding shops that boast frequent author visits and robust writers' groups. From the panhandle to the Florida Keys, here are some of the Sunshine State's hottest bookstores and the reasons to add each of them to your bucket list."