Strike Up the Banned

Bookseller Tiffany Razzano Relishes Dealing in Banned Titles

Razzano's store, This Bookstore Kills Fascists, has set up shop in Sarasota with a selection of “anything they don't want you to read in school.’’

08/31/2023 By Jim DeLa/Community News Collaborative

Frosty Fun

Five Unconventional Ways to Beat the Extreme Sarasota Summer Heat

Looking for air-conditioned adventure? We've got five indoor activities we think you'll love.

07/17/2023 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Read This

You’re Invited to a Free Banned Book Fair and Read-In on May 3

In response to recent censorship legislation, the public is invited to join in a book fair to increase access to books, read banned ones and connect.

04/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Book ban

Shelf Indulgence Is Starting a Mobile Bookstore That Will Feature Banned Books

Shelf Indulgence is fighting statewide book bans by providing access to censored literature.

02/27/2023 By Isaac Eger

Florida Woman

What to Know Before Moving to Florida

This December, I’m celebrating the anniversary of my three-year-long relationship with the Sunshine State.

12/29/2022 By Laura Paquette

Add to Cart

The Best New Books of Fall 2022

Your TBR pile just got a lot bigger.

10/06/2022 By Laura Paquette

Books

In a New Memoir, a Sarasota Author Shares Her Story of Surviving Domestic Violence

In The Third Return, Monica Medina details growing up in an abusive household. Now, she is devoted to helping women in similar circumstances.

06/28/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Talks

Bookstore1Sarasota Will Host Interview Series With Sarasota Leaders

The public is invited to participate in the discussions.

04/21/2022 By Staff

New Book

Sarasota Native Jarred McGinnis Will Discuss His New Book, 'The Coward,' at Bookstore1

Jarred McGinnis attended Riverview High School and now lives in Marseille, France.

03/25/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Q&A

Poet Katerina Canyon Opens Up About Writing Her Latest Book, 'Surviving Home'

Learn more about the author’s most personal book yet before her poetry reading with Bookstore1Sarasota on Feb. 27.

02/24/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Moving

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

The store plans to reopen by Friday, Feb. 18.

02/10/2022 By Staff

Coming To A Bookstore Near You

Add to Cart: You Can Pre-Order 'Fairy Tale,' Stephen King's New Book

The horror author—and Sarasota County resident—will publish his latest novel on Sept. 9, 2022.

01/31/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Hot Chocolate and Chill

Cozy Up With a Cup of Cocoa and a Book for National Hot Chocolate Day

Shelf Indulgence Used Book Café is whipping up mouthwatering hot chocolate with a good book on the side.

01/28/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Moves

Bookstore1 Sarasota Is Moving to The Mark

The new store's official opening date has not been announced yet.

08/26/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

A virtual play fest, treetops talk, summer movies and more.

08/05/2021 By Kay Kipling

Bird's Eye View

Ecologist Meg Lowman Will Discuss New Memoir at Bookstore1

Meg Lowman, a.k.a. "Canopy Meg," will talk at a virtual event by Bookstore1 on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m.

08/03/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Oct. 15-21

New art shows at Ringling College, outdoor, indoor and virtual concerts, a Zoom book chat and more.

10/15/2020 By Kay Kipling

Translator, traitor

Elena Ferrante's Translator Discusses the Difficult Work of Bringing Italian Fiction to English Readers

Ann Goldstein, who has translated all of Ferrante's novels, including her newest, The Lying Life of Adults, is participating in a Bookstore1Sarasota Zoom event on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

09/22/2020 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota Sept. 3-9

The launch of a memoir at Bookstore1Sarasota, new art exhibitions, saying goodbye to the Players' longtime home, and more.

09/03/2020 By Kay Kipling

Reader's Delight

Sarasota's Oldest Bookstore Fights For Its Future

Brant's Used Books owner Barbara Barone on the beloved bookstore's past—and what happens next.

08/05/2020 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

Sarasota Magazine

Bookstores

Bookseller Tiffany Razzano Relishes Dealing in Banned Titles

Five Unconventional Ways to Beat the Extreme Sarasota Summer Heat

You’re Invited to a Free Banned Book Fair and Read-In on May 3

Shelf Indulgence Is Starting a Mobile Bookstore That Will Feature Banned Books

What to Know Before Moving to Florida

The Best New Books of Fall 2022

In a New Memoir, a Sarasota Author Shares Her Story of Surviving Domestic Violence

Bookstore1Sarasota Will Host Interview Series With Sarasota Leaders

Sarasota Native Jarred McGinnis Will Discuss His New Book, 'The Coward,' at Bookstore1

Poet Katerina Canyon Opens Up About Writing Her Latest Book, 'Surviving Home'

Bookstore1 Moves to The Mark Next Week

Add to Cart: You Can Pre-Order 'Fairy Tale,' Stephen King's New Book

Cozy Up With a Cup of Cocoa and a Book for National Hot Chocolate Day

Bookstore1 Sarasota Is Moving to The Mark

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Ecologist Meg Lowman Will Discuss New Memoir at Bookstore1

What to Do in Sarasota: Oct. 15-21

Elena Ferrante's Translator Discusses the Difficult Work of Bringing Italian Fiction to English Readers

What to Do in Sarasota Sept. 3-9

Sarasota's Oldest Bookstore Fights For Its Future