Read all about it - Orlando Bookstores are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day this weekend

Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April, and Orlando bookstores are ready to celebrate this weekend!

The nationwide one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country, and this Saturday, April 29, 2023, there will be exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss

Here in Orlando we have a great selection of book stores that are taking part in this weekend's celebration, browse through them here, and what's happening this weekend to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

Orlando Independent Bookstores

Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse

500 E. Horatio Ave. #3 Maitland, FL 3275

Not only will you find comics and graphic novels, but also novels, manga, poetry, and more.

Blackbird hosts a monthly book club. Book clubs meet in person the last Tuesday of every month. Blackbird also offers mail order book club subscriptions and online book club options for our distant bookworms!

Blackbird will be stocking some of the Indie Bookstore Day exclusives!

The Writer's Block Bookstore

316 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789

The Writer's Block Bookstore offer events, book clubs, virtual book fairs, online Sunshine State and children's book lists, and community partnerships.

Specializing in new releases, New York Times best-sellers, oldies but goodies books in paperback, Indie Next picks, and unique gifts, games, journals, and writing instruments and puzzles, we host virtual and in-store author events with nationally recognized authors and offer discounts for educators, book clubs, and other groups.

Both Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park and Winter Garden, will be hosting special events, including exclusive Indie Bookstore Day Tote Bags, signed books, deals and more.

Plus, shoppers who come dressed as their favorite book character will receive a 20% discount.

The Writer's Block Bookstore

32 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787

The Writer's Block Bookstore offer events, book clubs, virtual book fairs, online Sunshine State and children's book lists, and community partnerships.

Specializing in new releases, New York Times best-sellers, oldies but goodies books in paperback, Indie Next picks, and unique gifts, games, journals, and writing instruments and puzzles, we host virtual and in-store author events with nationally recognized authors and offer discounts for educators, book clubs, and other groups.

Both Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park and Winter Garden, will be hosting special events, including exclusive Indie Bookstore Day Tote Bags, signed books, deals and more.

Plus, shoppers who come dressed as their favorite book character will receive a 20% discount.

Park Ave CDs

2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

Established in 1984, Park Ave CDs has been serving and supporting the Central Florida community for over 35 years! An audio dealership in all formats, that also offer a green selection of books, magazines, and comics. They also offer a comprehensive online book store.

Park Ave CDs will be stocking some of the Indie Bookstore Day exclusives.

Spiral Circle

750 N Thornton Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Located in the heart of Central Florida, this metaphysical bookstore is no ordinary place. For decades, Spiral Circle has been a pioneering spiritual center and anchor institution in Central Florida for like-minded people to gather together and explore the many paths of spirituality.

To celebrate Independant Bookstore Day, Spiral Circle Bookstore will host a Spring Awakening: Book & Psychic Fair. The event will features personalized palm and tarot card readings, a banned books table, a mobile bookstore and meets-and-greets with local authors.

Sunshine Book Co

647 Lake Ave Clermont, FL 34711

Sunshine Book Co is a local, independent bookstore serving the community by fostering a love of reading.

Sunshine Book Co. is operated by Florida natives and long time residents, the Merrick Family. The store provides gifts, events, and all things books!

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