The Lynx Books

A general interest bookstore that features banned books, BIPOC, LBGTQ+, and Florida authors

08/05/2026

You do not want to miss our August book clubs at The Lynx.

Our book clubs are free and open to the public; simply RSVP so we know you're coming! Sign up at the link in, well, you know where.

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07/31/2026

It's August and at The Lynx, our author events are as hot as it is outside 🔥

Starting off the month strong, we have our First Editions Club pick ETNA with the friend of the store, Paul Yoon. Join us Thursday, August 13th at 6 pm for this (pup-friendly!!) event. Tickets available for non-members.

Other events you won't want to miss:
ADA FERRER Tuesday, Aug 18, 6-7 pm
SARAH CAREY Monday, Aug 24, 6-7 pm
DANNY RAMADAN Wednesday, Aug 26, 6-7 pm
EDWIDGE DANTICAT Friday, Aug 28, 6-7 pm

All RSVPs available in our bio. Let us know you're coming. Thank you. We love you. 💚

07/30/2026

It's August in Gainesville, and we are just getting started with a HOT lineup of events for you.

Join us this month as team trivia reboots , The Wire Birds give an indoor concert, book clubs keep going strong; all on top of some very special author events, including Sarah K. Carey , Edwidge Danticat back in Gainesville, and our stunning First Editions Club guest, Paul Yoon (a dog-friendly event! Polite and well-behaved dog friends only, please). PLUS, join our Gainesville Reads fundraiser with First Magnitude Brewing Co. to find out our VERY SPECIAL guest who will be joining us in October!

Links to RSVPs/tickets can be found in our bio. We can't wait to see you for this steamy month of summer fun!

07/29/2026

It's August in Gainesville, and we are just getting started with a HOT lineup of events for you.

Join us this month as team trivia reboots , perform their new album (inside!!), book clubs keep going strong, and some very special author events, including Gainesville's own , back in Gainesville, and our stunning First Editions Club guest, Paul Yoon.

Links to RSVPs/ticket purchases can be found in our bio. We can't wait to see you for this steamy month of summer fun! 💚

07/28/2026

It's a good day to be a New Release (Tuesday).

We're thrilled about a lot this week, including new paperback Baldwin , new translations , and new dystopian romance .wolfe !

Always 10% off new releases, always in-store and online. 💚

07/27/2026

Here's a sneak peek at what you get when you sign up for Books and Beans (beautiful lattes are in-store only). 📖💚☕️

Our subscription service introduces you to our favorite small-press paperback books, paired with a thoughtful blend of single-origin, locally-roasted beans from our friends Resident Coffee Roasters - plus, it all gets shipped straight to your door.

Great as a gift, to a loved one or to yourself! Sign up today via our bio or website.

07/21/2026

All I Wanna Do Is... enjoy New Release Tuesday!

Gainesville, we can't wait to share Colson Whitehead Cool Machine with you! Tickets still available with UF Performing Arts and in our bio.

Plus, Ed Park on paperback and Scott Westerfeld and Dr Justine Larbalestier new husband/wife novel!

10% off for everyone on New Release Tuesday, in-store and online - plus, Member Sale Days have begun! 20% off for all store members, today through Thursday, in-store and online. Grab a store membership, starting at $25, to get access to our sale today!

Address

601 South Main Street
Gainesville, FL
32601

Telephone

+13522151117

Website

https://thelynxbooks.com/, https://thelynxbooks.com/events

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