Downtown Books & Purl

Anna Parker

2023-11

Great finds at this shop. Awesome selection of books from children’s to novels and local history of the area. They also have a book club. We bought a beautiful calendar with incredible pictures of years past. Hurry in and grab yourself one before they sell out. If you love delicious aromatic teas this is the shop with a delicious variety. Also with the selection of beautiful yarns you will not be disappointed. Mark this shop at the top of your to do list.

Mary Cartwright

2024-01

I just love this place. Dale is a gem, she makes great book recommendations and has terrific taste in yarn as well!

Tina Goodroe

2023-07

Found this little gem in downtown Apalachicola, FL. Amazing bookstore packed with latest sellers. But, my favorite shelf was local authors & fictional stories written about the Forgotten Coast. What a treasure!

Elaine Atwood

2021-05

So glad I was able to get back and complete my collection of this series. Set in Apalachicola.Wonderful store with lots of books about/set in the local area.Wish I crocheted well enough to buy yarn here too!

David Coston

2023-06

Very nice shop with a knowledgeable and helpful owner. I've purchased quite a few books from here over the past several years. Love the selection from local authors and books about local history.

Joyce Powell

2020-05

LOVE this place! We come here every year. Good selection of novels, children's books, local writers, cookbooks, beach-related non-fiction, adorable tiny handmade baskets, and a beautiful selection of yarns (not what you would see in your local JoAnn's or Hobby Lobby).

Elizabeth Schroeder

2017-05

Cute little bookstore nestled in town. Has a good number of books of Florida and a number of best sellers.The back of the store was my favorite. I finished a knitting project and needed a new one. The yarn was great however there wasn't a lot of it but good prices. There are also a small collection of needles and notions - enough for me. Perfect for my favorite town in the Forgotten Coast.

Isaac McManus

2019-05

Stopped here while on vacation and was pleasantly surprised. The shopkeeper was incredibly friendly and nice to talk to, and the bookstore/yarn shop combination is so charming. So many cotton and linen fibers to choose from, it was a fascinating change of pace from the usual wool of the northwest.

John Rudder

2017-05

What a nice find and practical. Dale was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. My partner has relatives living in the area. I bought several skeins of yarn to keep me happy while there and on the way home. Wish I had her store in Houston TX.

Tara Briggs

2018-05

Lovely little shop! Found a variety of yarns and patterns, and although I did not purchase any books, there was a good selection of those as well. Definitely worth a stop!

Ash Garstin

2023-05

We love this bookstore! We always stop in when we are down for vacation. The owner is such a lovely person and always seems to have the perfect book for a great beach read.

Marney Gilliam

2020-05

My favorite bookstore on Earth! Give yourself time to look through the selection of classics, local authors and interesting novels. Check out the great selection of children's books and cook books. Find author signed coffee table books and interesting tapestry bookmarks. I stop here first for all my beach reading needs. The people who work here couldn't be nicer!

Janna McGowan

2023-05

A gem, small but lovingly curated. Fantastic selection of local work, nature, Florida works, as well as plenty of recent fiction.

Amy Brewer-Davenport

2017-05

Not huge, but quaint. This little slightly topsy place is great for beach and FL books as souvenirs and gifts, and the yarn section is cozy and had fun beachy options to bring back. The is a house cat that comes and goes, I imagine he would make a great character in a book.

Ben Payne

2017-05

I love this place. I have made a stop there every summer for the last three years. Great selection of local interest and southern interest books. A must if you are a reader or someone you love is and you need to get them a vacation gift. Only a short drive from St. George Island.

Suzanne Reinhardt

2019-05

Small shop with lots of character and selection! I liked being able to sit down and look through books before I purchased them! I saw a beautiful sleeping cat through the back garden window.... I enjoyed my visit very much!

Sandra Preston

2021-05

Dale is always so welcoming and helpful. It is such a treat to go to a bookstore combined with a yarn shop, great selection of books and yarn.

Sue Teeters

2018-05

Lovely this shop. A perfect combination...half book store and half yarn shop. I can indulge both of my bad habits. Charming and helpful owner.

Will Jones

2021-05

Very, very nice bookstore showcasing a lot of books related to the region. Plus the usual bestsellers. Yarn also for the knitters. Loved it

Sherry Jones

2018-05

Great book store, stop in every year when in the area and buy a few fiction and non-fiction about the local area. The employees/owners are always helpful and friendly. Book loves will love.

Pat Roszman

2023-05

The shop was hard to find due to construction. I must have walked by it 3 times before I found it. The lady working there was very knowledgeable and helpful. She went above and beyond!

Kristi Partington

2019-05

This little shop is a charming reminder of a simpler time when we held books in our hands, savoring the turn of each page. Once inside, you will find the gem you're looking for!

Bryan Bell

2020-05

Quaint little bookstore and yarn shop. Not a huge selection, but makes the best of its space without feeling cramped. Say hi to the resident kitties scurrying about.

Audrey Ehrhardt

2018-05

Love this bookstore!!! Found The Lion's Paw which I have been looking for! And Wallace was so helpful to me and my kindergartener - we will definitely be back!

Alyssa Farver

2020-05

A cute little shop, they have a small selection of both books and yarn. Worth taking a peek, if you like either!

Nicole Burrows

2023-05

Love this little shop for really beautiful, good quality yarn.

Jan Asher

2019-05

My friend and I visit every year to buy beautiful yarn and interesting books. One of our favorite places!

Brian Gilliam

2019-05

Outstanding locally owned bookstore! It's a must visit for anyone who loves books and the forgotten coast.

Steve Rucci

2023-05

Great little bookstore. I like that they have a lot of local and Florida books.

Barbara Shugar

2019-05

Great experience buying yarn and books. Quaint store and charming setting.