City Tour: Haslam's Book Store

Books are such a wonderful escape to a new land full of mystery, suspense, fantasy and tear-jerking moments. When I was younger I used to spend hours at a bookstore, I still can actually, just walking from aisle to aisle and leafing through a few novels here and there. One of my favorite places to go in St. Petersburg is Haslam's Book Store.  

It's been in business for over 60 years and has become Florida's largest bookstore. It has a lovely collection of new and used books, beautiful leather bound classics, gifts, and glass cases full of first editions and signed copies. So much history. My favorite part about this bookstore is probably the kitties that roam around freely. :)

I love supporting local businesses and left with a copy of The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner, one of my favorite authors. Snuggled up in bed with this book is where I'll be this weekend!

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{Photo credit: first photo / the rest were taken by me}