Inkwood Books

We lived in Nashville for a while and had the wonderful Parnassus Books. Now, we are extremely fortunate to have Inkwood. It will be a great local bookstore to support! They were really friendly to us and had a good selection. We’ll be bringing our daughter plenty… and we may go a few times for ourselves!

Great little bookstore. They have their own parking lot so parking isn’t really an issue. I found some Decomposition books here for $ 6, when they’re $ 12 – 15 at my local bookstore in California. It almost made me wish I hadn’t just purchased three. I would go back here for sure. They also have a good selection of books for children.

I like that Inkwood continues to invite many Florida authors to come for booksignings. The store is cute and always has been. I’m a little disappointed with the the direction the new owners have taken the store — a little too politically correct and too dark for my taste. But, I wish them well. I miss Leslie and Carla.

Inkwood is an independent bookstore in Tampa — which is rare in this area. It is a charming store and it is well stocked. Whatever they don’t have– they will order for you. The staff is always terrific and they support local authors and work with the public library,

This place is divine. They even have coloring books for adults! Go ahead let that anxiety out in a fabulous coloring escapade.

This is a very nice community bookstore in a house. It is comfortable and homey.
I very much enjoyed the Eat, Drink, Read event Inkwood hosted with LOKO catering and Late Start Brewery providing beverages. Super fun!
Bookstores are great places to explore and discover. We are lucky and blessed that the dedicated owner has done such a great job keeping up this wonderful spot.

Inkwood Books is a quaint little bookstore less than a mile from where I live. Although I have lived in my neighborhood for almost fifteen years, the first time I have ever been in this store was this year. I could curse myself for not coming in any sooner. I am one of the few people who still enjoy reading an actual book and not an e-​book downloaded onto my iPad. There is just something about the smell of print media and books that does something to me.
Inkwood Books carries most of the popular selections that your larger chain bookstores would sell. The staff here is always friendly and very helpful. In addition, I always prefer to support local businesses.
I was just recently here last night with my good friends, Karen F. and Nick S., for a Literary Themed Dinner. Loko Cuisine provided the wonderful food and Late Start Brewery provided their home brewed craft beers. There was a great turnout and the event was a success.
I will definitely return to purchase more books and looking forward to attending more of their monthly book clubs and events.

This place is awesome. Do yourself a favor — browse on Amazon, but come to Inkwood to buy.

I finally visited Inkwood Books (what took me so long!) and had such a pleasant experience! The shop is charming, the service is outstanding, and the selection is thoughtful and unique. I look forward to many happy return visits.

While visiting Tampa, my wife and I were in the mood for a bookstore. We checked Unilocal!and Inkwood came up showing that we were just .8 miles away. When we first pulled in to the parking lot of this unassuming little bungalow home we questioned whether we were at the right place. Once inside, we quickly realized what a gem this bookstore was. Great selection of new books, staff recommendations, good mix of genres, wonderful kids area. Loved how they’d left the floorplan of this home roughly intact, allowing for several nooks in which to explore books. We did not engage much with the staff, but they were amicable enough.

A Tampa gem!
A great, local bookstore with staff who are friendly and remember you. So many great books and cards. I especially love the children’s section. The employees are knowledgeable about a wide range of literature, and they make wonderful selections. They have a large selection for a local bookstore; more importantly, they have a well-​curated selection that will make you happy.
The new owner has really brought a fresh energy to the store. And all the events and speakers add to the community feel.

What a fantastic surprise this little shop turned out to be. I love book stores but most especially unique book stores with character and this gem certainly has that. Great staff picks and well organized shelves of carefully selected books. Also, adorable little book themed gifts to help you put together a perfect gift bag for a special literature-​lover in your life.
The only thing it is lacking is a section of the store that allows for sit down reading an relaxing but due to the store’s size, I’ll let it go ;)

Inkwood Books is an adorable bookstore located in Hyde Park.
Every room in this charming bookstore is crammed with books and knickknacks. Despite the size of the bookstore they carry a nice selection of popular new editions, travel books, children books, cookbooks and more. The bookstore holds book launches and author signings. The larger events are usually held outside of the bookstore.
I really should shop here more often and support Tampa’s local businesses, but my Kindle e-​reader and Amazon Prime membership keep me from being a regular.

Old owners, new owners — they’re all awesome. It’s a sweetly curated collection focusing heavily on current releases.

A wonderful small independent that I have been visiting for years. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the selection is diverse and interesting, and the shop is an older Florida home converted into the shop.

I went to Inkwood Books for the first time last week for a book launch party for Kristen Simmons. My sister-​in-​law, a book blogger, invited me along. She had been to Inkwood before and said I would like it. She was right.
What’s better thana bookstore? A quaint little bookstore in an old house in Hyde Park. I love the feel of this store, the little rooms and hallways, all lined with books. On this particular night, it was filled with readers there for the book launch.
I can’t wait to go back to Inkwood again and browse some more. They had a section on local history books that caught my eye. I’ll be back!

A quaint bungalow that was once someone’s home is now occupied by a multitude of characters — as in those portrayed in the thousands of books found within the walls of Inkwood Books.
Bursting with brand new books for all ages and all interests, this is where people know to go for recommendations on what to read or to find a book that makes a perfect gift for that budding cook, political junkie or history buff.
Inkwood regularly hosts national authors on tour to read from and autograph their latest titles. If you need a greeting card or wrapping paper for that newly purchased birthday or holiday gift book, or happen to need reading glasses, no problem. They’ve got that covered with selected paper, cards and glasses on sale as well.

First thing I noticed about this bookstore that it is filled with placards and signs on recommendations by the staff, including one that said along the lines of: this is national poetry month, recite your favorite poem and receive a discount on books!
O yeah, this is my kind of place.
However, the selection, especially on non-​fiction/​philosophy wasn’t as varied as I would have liked it to be. Of course, a business must be run for the masses. Beyond this, Inkwood stocks many local Florida authors as well as host regularly scheduled book readings and talks for fans.
I liked this bookstore, and plan to visit again soon

What a great little store.
Nice selection, helpful and friendly staff, and in house readings.
Hm. Just realized that there is little more to say that that. Sometimes brevity speaks louder than anything else!

From the boy: «it’s the bestest bookstore ever.»
Will you be surprised to hear that this boy is over 10 years old? Nevertheless, we did feel like we were in that rare bookstore that people who love books run. I don’t know about you, but I feel glee when I see some indication that employees read the books they sell. While books are full-​priced, the suggestions and ease of finding so many books to read is very worth it. Spent a lot of time just slowly browsing this small homey bookstore. Hopefully, it will still be here when we are able to swing by again.