Curious Lore

I visited the bookshop, looking for a cool vintage children’s book for some family members. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection and atmosphere of the bookshop. I even was able to have a short conversation with the owner.
She is lovely and was incredibly helpful. I found two really cool children’s books with great stories and unique illustrations. Definitely be visiting again!

Cool hole-in-the wall shop that has both newer and older books--if you're looking for writing inspiration, or something fresh to read, this is the place. The owner has curated a collection from his own library that he adds to the shop once he's read and enjoyed it. Friendly guy, mends books too!

A funny little bookstore in a dying (dead!) mall. Doug is an interesting and knowledgeable guy. Has a very ecclectic selection. Lots of old sci fi, some vintage collectible books, and some main stays like Stephen King etc.

If you are a collector of weird fiction you could do worse than stopping by to see Doug if you are in the area. Purchased a rare copy of The Sea Creature by Jules Verne as well as (at a different time) a collection of 1940s pulps horror stories by Manly Wade Wellman.

Very cool store and he does book repairs as well.

Lots of books.
Douglas is both very knowledgeable and friendly.
Prices are a bit expensive, though.

A real classic bookstore!! I needed a cover plastic sleeve on my newly acquired Francis Bacon 1964 Catalog Resonnae. I really wanted this book for twenty five years so I took it here and I was treated so professionally and really nice job the owner did with custom sleeve.
I ended up chatting about art, history and our newly crazy absurd times.
This place is a gem . A must 👌!!!!

Bookbinding services as well as a bookstore (mainly secondhand, but many/almost all are practically new). The owner was extremely friendly and was open to any questions. The store has many older books as well as an enormous older bible that was interesting to hear about.

I was able to find a couple of books that I have been passively looking for in secondhand stores. The price was beyond reasonable and I would stop by again when I'm in the mood for something new to read.

The book selection is awesome and the owner is extremely nice. I will highly recommend this store to others.🙂

Great bookstore if you like sci-fi. Known as having one of the largest collections of sci-fi in the area. Also, all the classics are here, as he tries to carry all of them. He also will go to great lengths to find a book for you-- That is he has a bookfinder who works for him who always seems to find the book no matter what it is-- great customer service and cheaper than Barnes and Noble. It may take a month or two, but I always get the book I'm looking for from his great bookfinder. Simply the best used bookstore in the area.

Love the store and the owner is very nice. Leaves you be to explore but quick to help when asked. Organized but still feels like an “old bookstore” should. I will go back 100 times

A quirky little book store with a great vibe. My girlfriend found some books she had been looking for but far cheaper than she had seen, and I found some books I didn't know I needed. Good deals all around.

Great customer service. He is the nicest guy and very willing to engage in extremely intellectual conversation. Nice quaint shop with many interesting books. Best book shop in Florida by my standards.

Great knowledge and very helpful. Highly recommend

It took me "some time" to locate this small but charmingly quaint Bookstore & Book Repair/Rebinding Service (Emporium)... being tucked away in what seemed a "quiet corner alcove of a rather monstrously-sized mall facility (IMHO)
The matter that I could not find it listed on the mall directories I initially passed didn't help and neither did the vacuous responses to my verbal inquiries directed toward several other proprietary mall facilities. Fortunately, I appreciated the aerobic exercise accorded me within my dilemmic sojourn through an unfamiliar "mega-mall" (IMO), as I tend to regard myself a rather "small-town kid" (owing to adolescent circumstances).
Once located though, I found the sole proprietor of this shop, Douglas, to be most friendly and (generously) helpful through the course of dialogue & sharing his knowledge, experience and wisdom (beyond merely) responding to my questions and exploration of his (relatively) small but rather unique service shop and book collection.
I recommend not being in a hurry so you can enjoy the opportunity to browse a rather "Curious Lore" bookshop experience.

Great selection and the owner is amazing!

So many cool books and the employee working was fun to speak with

Love this little place. Guy makes for a great conversation, at least I know he does when it comes to sci-fi. I like to go for a quick browse on a regular basis. Also, decent prices.

Great for Metaphysical books and philosophy books.

Great selection of hard to find books!

Fun and unique place!

Unique!