Haslams book store gift card st petersburg, fl giftly. Haslams was started in 1933 in the depression by john and mary haslam, both avid readers, to provide other readers with used magazines and books at bargain prices. Sidelines gifts, greeting cardspostcards, toysgames. Petersburg, florida it is located in the grand central district and is the largest independent bookstore in florida with over 30,000 square feet. Gift cards for haslams book store, 2025 central ave, st petersburg, fl. Haslams book store over 60 years ago, john and mary haslam started a small used book and magazine store in st. Petersburg and local author rick baker will be greeting friends and signing his new florida history beyond the sunshine.
This illuminated page is from the book of proverbs as it appeared in the gutenburg bible. Kerouac frequented the shop and had arguments with the owner. Opened in 1933, haslams is still a family owned business, but now its florida s largest new. Haslams book store inc in st petersburg haslams book. Petersburg, florida, is what every book lover dreams about, a book browsers paradise. Haslams book store visit st petersburg clearwater florida. Haslams book store 2025 central ave saint petersburg, fl. Also its really a full priced, new book store with very limited selection of used books. Theres no better way to get through a rainy day than with a good book from here, such as. Est 1933 haslams book store in saint petersburg, fl. Past autographings and events at haslams book store, in.
On sunday, jan 19, craig pittman will be here at 2pm signing his new book cat tale. View all hotels near haslams book store on tripadvisor. As of this may, the american booksellers association reported, the yeartodate sales for independent book stores, as reported to its weekly indie bestseller lists, were up more than five percent over 2017. Coordinates haslams book store is a historic new and used independent bookstore in st. Petersburg museum of history s cocktails on the court event at the st. Haslams, one of florida s true treasurestampa tribune. Ive loved reading ever since i could and ive been shopping at haslams just as long. Over the years, haslams has been a mecca for the citys book lovers and writers.
Tripadvisor bob19512014 over 85 years ago, john and mary haslam started a used book and magazine store and over the years it has grown into a mecca for books in florida. Haslams book store in saint petersburg carries an extensive selection of books, from fiction to nonfiction. Since 1933, haslams book store has been a beacon for st. Haslams book store floridas largest new and used book. Haslams, one of floridas true treasures tampa tribune. Haslams book store 2025 central ave saint petersburg fl 337. Jan 31, 2016 haslams book store is the biggest book store in florida jan 31, 2016 haslams book store in the grand central district at the corner of central avenue and 20th street in. This business is categorised in miscellaneous retail, used merchandise stores.
Youll be happy to know there are amazing parking options in the area. Stock up your digital library with some great e books like e books. Paranormal activity at haslams floridas largest book store. The blocksized building sits along central avenue at the 20th street intersection and, once inside, youll realize that claim is anything but fabricated. Haslems is floridas largest book store and also the place for some paranormal activity of a famous book author jack kerouac. Youll find over 300,000 books at haslams bookstore in. In addition, the group reports a 35 percent increase in the number of independent booksellers from 2009 to. Ray hinst has been an owner of haslams books for 45 years. Ray hinst talked about the history of the family book store and the state of the book industry. Their smart, friendly staff, especially ray, and their massive collection of titles, subjects and experiences makes haslams book store a must visit here in sunny st. A timeline of florida s past here at haslams at 5pm. Located at 2025 central avenue, west of the downtown area, it opened in 1933. Our mission is to create a sense of community within a traditional commercial and residential neighborhood and promote ongoing economic development.
It covers 30,000 square feet and is packed with 300,000 books. It is located in the grand central district and is the largest independent bookstore in florida with over 30,000 square feet. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Haslams is a pinellas county staple in the realm of local readers. Over 60 years ago, john and mary haslam started a small used book and magazine store in st.
Haslams book store inc 2025 central ave, st petersburg, fl. Opened in 1933, haslams has evolved into an area icon and the largest new and used book store in the state. Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2011 lcv cities tour in tampast. Haslams book store inc may 6, 2019 one of these autographed first edition copies of cigar city by paul wilborn will be offered along with a tour of ybor city led by the famous historian gary mormino in a silent auction at the st. Coming events and autographings at haslams book store, in. Haslams was started in 1933 by john and mary haslam. A page from shah namah of the first half of the 14th century. Haslams book store inc is a company that is located in 2025 central ave, fl pinellas, fl st petersburg, fl. Beyond the sunshine is a 300page walk through florida s history from 10,000 bc to 2017s hurricane irma and serves as a terrific gift book. Mary beth constante january 12, 2011 great store for design templates in the art section. Africanamerican books and authors are our specialty. The landmark independent bookstore opened in 1933 photo.
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