Whether youâre a bookworm or just looking for an off-campus place to destress or study, itâs always great to find a new bookstore to visit. Luckily, Tallahassee is home to quite a few adorable bookstores, each with its own unique atmosphere and twist on your classic bookstore experience. All of these bookstores are great places to visit this semester!
- Midtown Reader
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Midtown Reader is a staple of Tallahassee, and itâs located pretty close to FSUâs campus. This independent bookstore has a wonderful selection of books and an amazing cafĂ©, cleverly named the Piebrary, located above the bookshop! The upper level also has a cozy new study nook for students. Itâs a great place to study, grab a coffee or a snack, and browse for your newest read.
Midtown Reader hosts tons of author events and book clubs as well, offering lovely options to help you get involved with the literary community around FSU. They also recently announced their plans to expand into a larger space, giving their customers more room to read! This store also offers helpful “Read. Think. Share.” notes, which line their shelves to help you figure out if a book is right for you. Check their website for more information!
- COmmon ground books
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Common Ground Books is another fantastic bookstore thatâs not too far from FSU. This independent bookstore is a feminist and LGBTQ+ bookstore, and itâs a wonderfully inclusive shop! The bookstore specializes in selling banned books and often hosts events to fundraise for many different causes. It also offers a membership program with special perks, which is great for repeat customers!
Common Ground Books also hosts literary open mic nights and book clubs, among many other events, which are great options to connect with like-minded individuals in the Tallahassee area. Itâs a wonderful place to go to be surrounded by open-minded people and find your newest read! More information about Common Ground Books can be found on their website!
- Fat Cat Books
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This last bookstore is great for animal lovers and bookworms! Fat Cat Books is a used bookstore in Tallahassee that doubles as a cat adoption center. Itâs a great place to go if youâre looking for books at a lower price and to spend some quality time with an adorable cat since so many of us miss our pets from back home while weâre away in college.
Fat Cat Books is a great option if you are looking for books on a college studentâs budget since all their books are used. This bookstore is also home to Bettyâs Boutique, which means that you arenât limited to only buying books at this shop. At Fat Cat Books, you can browse for boutique items, books, and cats all in one go! This shop has an incredibly niche and unique atmosphere, and itâs a must-see in Tallahassee. You can learn more about Fat Cat Books on their website!
I hope that this article has given you some ideas for some great bookstores with creative and inviting atmospheres to visit this semester when you need a break from school, a quiet place to study, or a new book to dig into!
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