Tombolo Books located on 2153 1st Ave S, is St.Pete’s premier indie bookstore and writers paradise.
Despite the pandemic Tombolo has adapted to the changes by using resources like online orders and curbside pick up. They also recommend making a reservation if you plan on coming into the store however walk ins are welcome.
A friend of my Dominic one of the leaders of the Cat’s Meow dance group always raves about the great staff picks and is always keeping me up to date on the latest sales and specials Tombolo offers. Whether it’s fiction, non fiction, or some of the best local work, you more than likely can find it at Tombolo and if not they will be glad to order it for you. Some of the best book curation at Tombolo with new staff favorites added constantly.
Tombolo also partners up with various groups to host book clubs under their fleet, allowing anyone to join in any month just head to the rack and find this months selection from the various clubs on display.
My favorite part of Tombolo Books are the writers workshops they offer featuring local writing guru Roy Peter Clark. I believe the class is only like $10 and you get a gift card of equal value to use at Tombolo so it’s win win. The classes from Roy are very helpful in my writing journey, putting me on to skills I had not yet learned, allowing me to sharpen my sword.
Tombolo Books is now a cornerstone for our St.Pete Art Community. I would like to see more of the writers workshops in the future as well as my own Jit Camp book of the month club under the Tombolo Books umbrella. With the year just beginning there is so much opportunity, so start your New Years reading goal now.