Admittedly, i buy my books from the amazon monster. Sensory overload is what you experience going through rows a rows of books. Most booklovers in northeast florida have a chamblins books story. A quick piece from the new york post on the indiebookstore boomlet this month seems. However, you can score some great deals on used books. Our book haul while on vacation, and some notes on a smaller but worthy bookstore, wolfs head in st. Ron chamblin chased me down in traffic, miles away, called me an asshole, and took back his book. Claim your free page on alignable and increase wordofmouth referrals for your business. May 27, 2009 if you ever get a chance to visit, you should take the opportunity. May 16, 2014 there are two locations to suit your fancy. The chamblin book mine has been in business since 1976. Largest collection of railroad books on the planet.
The inventory used to be pretty static, but i think theyve changed owners since then, and theres a little more turnover. Aug 15, 2019 my husband and i wander through one wing of the biggest bookstore in florida. Here is a list of some of the best bookstore names ideas. Not only did he hope to expand and improve chamblins uptown book store and coffee shop, he wanted to add a restaurant and apartments.
Take suggestions and find the best name for your store. Selftouring chamblin bookmine in jacksonville youtube. If you love used book stores, this place is definitely worth checking out. See more ideas about photoshoot, college senior pictures, roots canada. May 27, 2015 in keeping with its name, chamblin bookmine is a mine of all the books one could ever think of. The properlynamed book mine is a deep trove of hidden gems, stacked floortoceiling with piles of books, shelved on long, rough natural wood shelving. However, if you are ever in jacksonville, florida, i suggest this book store chamblins book mine. If you ever get a chance to visit, you should take the opportunity. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. The staff is amazing they have so many books, but if you tell them the name of an author or title of a book they automatically know where to take you. Still, my number one old flame, pure gold, for nearly thirty years, is chamblin book mine in jacksonville, florida. Best place to go for buying and selling antique books, antiquarian books. Chamblins uptown menu, menu for chamblins uptown, urban. To use an old cliche, a good time was had by all at chamblins uptown, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opening of legendary bookstore chamblin bookmine.
Chamblin bookmine 4551 roosevelt blvd jacksonville, fl book. Union terminal warehouse, chamblin bookmine storage. Be prepared to spend a lot of time searching in the store. Apr 28, 2017 50 of the best indie bookstores in america. The rocker shop storefront is temporarily closed in an effort to help contain covid19. Contact information, phone, address and email for chamblin bookmine. There is also another location in downtown jville which has a smaller mystery section. There was food, drinks, readings, celebration, and camaraderie, all surrounded by books of every kind, both new and used, on shelves, walls, countertops, and in peoples hands. Chamblin bookmine is a general used and rare bookstore, covering all categories of fiction and nonfiction books.
Best bookstore in the jacksonville, fl area hot list. The selection is amazing, they have all possible genres imaginable. Where friendly smiles hide tales of murder the new york times. A quick little vlog from when me and my friend madison went to the chamblin bookmine in jacksonville. See 1 photo from 20 visitors to international bookmine. Mar 11, 2011 ron chamblin is one of the largest independent bookstore owners in the area with two stores and more than 1 million books. Well this place is a wonder in the world of used books. Personal touch helped local bookstores survive recession. People come from hundreds of miles away to visit the chamblin bookmine, and for good reason. Please call 9043841685 or send us an email, between 9 am 5 pm, for more information. Reviews of veganfriendly restaurant chamblin s uptown cafe in jacksonville, florida, usa i have eaten here before and always have something go wrong with order but i dont complain and go about my day but today took the cake so feel should. Dec 29, 2019 however, you can score some great deals on used books.
This page has all the information about used bookstores in jacksonville, fl you. Jul 29, 2011 at chamblin bookmine, which is 35 years old this month, employees joke that perhaps a trail of bread crumbs could help you find your way back once you get lost in the glorious clutter of the 1. Web orders are greatly appreciated and will be processed 12 timesweek depending upon the evolving situation. This coffee shopbookstore is, of course, completely local. Bookmine out of print, used, uncommon, unusual, scarce and rare books. Former staff members are accusing the owner of chamblins bookmine of racism, sexism and harassment. Erasmus 14691536 chamblin bookmine is a general new, used and rare bookstore, having at three locations a total of 55, 000 sq. In keeping with its name, chamblin bookmine is a mine of all the books one could ever think of. Chamblin bookmine book store in jacksonville, fl alignable. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. This familyowned book store stocks over one million books in various categories, making it a treasure trove for. Largest collection anywhere of fine books in all categories, including railroad, scarce, unusual, valuable books. Visit chamblin bookmine on your trip to jacksonville or.
Opened first brick and mortar in 1976 with 10 boxes of books. My husband and i wander through one wing of the biggest bookstore in florida. I made my getaway in my fathers 1984 zigzagstriped toyota van. At chamblin bookmine, which is 35 years old this month, employees joke that perhaps a trail of bread crumbs could help you find your way back once you get lost in the glorious clutter of the 1.
Bookmine will be closing at 6pm today for our annual christmas party, but we will be here all day for all of your holiday book needs. The stock also includes back issue magazines, used videos and dvds. Basically, any book that has the chamblin book mine stamp on the inside cover is 12 the original price. This familyowned book store stocks over one million books in. Ron chamblin is one of the largest independent bookstore owners in the area with two stores and more than 1 million books.
Nominees like chamblin bookmine, tappin book mine, booksmart kids. Former staff members are accusing the owner of chamblin s bookmine of racism, sexism and harassment. Used bookstores in or near jacksonville, florida fl. Chamblin bookmine jacksonville 2020 all you need to. Those are the only used book stores i know about in gainesville any more. We are listing some bookstore names ideas which might trigger an ideal name for your book store. For the health and safety of our community, we have temporarily suspended in store browsing. Chamblins also buys and sells used books with a generous tradein policy, which can be used towards their new book collection. Chamblin bookmine 4551 roosevelt blvd, jacksonville, fl 32210. Chamblin bookmine jacksonville 2020 all you need to know. Chamblin bookmine on roosevelt, and chamblins uptown, which is actually downtown on laura street.
Are you looking for the best used bookstores near jacksonville in florida. Dec 06, 2017 a quick little vlog from when me and my friend madison went to the chamblin bookmine in jacksonville. If you want to be amazed by the types and quantity of books available then this is a place for you. This familyowned book store stocks over one million books in various categories, making it a treasure trove for any book lover. Reviews of veganfriendly restaurant chamblins uptown cafe in jacksonville, florida, usa i have eaten here before and always have something go wrong with order but i dont complain and go about my day but today took the cake so feel should. My mom used to live in palm coast 45 miles south of jacksonville and i would stop in chamblin book mine as often as i could when we were visiting her. Chamblin bookmine in jacksonville chamblin bookmine 4551. Chamblin bookmine still overflowing with books, 35 years. Chamblins uptown cafe jacksonville florida restaurant. The browser will find that the stock has about five percent of new b show more. In 1990, when i was 16 years old, i stole a book from chamblin bookmine.
Selling new, used, and rare books in jacksonville, florida since 1976. Owner of jax bookstore accused of racism, sexism and harassment. I have yet to make my way over to the mine of books, but i am very familiar with the intimacy and overwhelmingness of chamblins uptown. Second, because chamblin is so large, i would not recommend bringing small children here.
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