Aug. 9 is National Book Lovers Day. Over the years, books have played an important part in preserving cultures, educating the masses and entertaining us. In honor of Book Lovers Day, put away your phone, pull out a good book, snuggle up on the couch and just read.
Here are five book stores in Central Florida where you can find your next adventure of words:
1. Spiral Circle, Inc.
Located in the heart of Central Florida, this little bookstore is not just an ordinary retail shop, but is rather a spiritual center and focal point for like minded people to gather. There is a dedicated area for used books, CDs, tapes and videos for 1/2 price or less. Location: 750 North Thornton Avenue, Orlando. Phone: 407/894-9854 Hours: 11 am – 5 pm Sunday thru Tuesday; 10 am – 6 pm Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday; 10 am – 8 pm Friday. More info: spiralcircle.com
2. Writer’s Block Bookstore
This full-service independent community bookstore is located one block east of Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. Serving the Orlando area since 2014, the store has all your old favorites, new best-sellers, and Indie Next picks. Writer’s Block hosts author events, monthly book clubs, coordinates author school visits, and offers discounts for educators and loyalty club members. Location: 124 E Welbourne Ave, Winter Park. Phone: 407-335-4192. Hours: 10 am – 6 pm Monday –Thursday; 10 am – 8 pm Friday and Saturday; 12 pm – 6 pm Sunday. More info: writersblockbookstore.com
3. BrightLight Books
The selection here is extensive with books available on all subjects from Animals to Yoga, DVDs from Action Movies to Westerns and every genre of music on CD. They also have one of the largest collections of pre-owned Christian books in the country. More info: brightlightbooks.com
BrightLight Books at Fern Park: 161 East State Road 436, Fern Park. Phone: 407-622-6657. Hours: 10am – 8pm Monday through Friday and 10 am – 7 pm Saturdays.
BrightLight Books at RTS Oviedo: 1231 Reformation Dr. Oviedo. Phone: 407-982-4901 Summer Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday; closedSaturdays and Sundays.
Overstock Center: 1301 East Altamonte Dr. Altamonte Springs. Phone: 407-622-6657. Hours: 10 am – 5 pm Saturdays.
4. Brandywine Books
This is a snug, family-owned retailer mainstay offering a variety of cookbooks, novels and other titles. Address: 114 S Park Ave E., Winter Park. Phone: 407-644-1711. Hours: 11 am – 5:30 pm Monday – Saturday; 2 – 4:30 pm Sunday. More info: brandywinebooks.com
5. Book Rack
Bookstore chain selling and trading a regularly changing selection of used paperbacks and hardbacks.
Address: 125 W McKey St, Ocoee. Phone: 407-905-0279. Hours: 10 am – 5pm Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays. More info: facebook.com/Ocoee-Book-Rack
Address: 6012 S Orange Avenue. Phone: 407-855-4077. Hours: 10 – 5 pm Monday – Friday; 10 am – 4 pm Saturday. Closed Sundays. More info: facebook.com/pg/The-Book-Rack-of-Orlando
