Banyan Books

08/25/2026

Grab a friend and join us at Coastal House next Thursday, September 3! This workshop features custom watercolor bookmarks with artist Shelby Swygert and a curated "Blind Date with a Book" from…us!

Click below to snag your ticket. Limited spots available!

On Wednesday, September 3rd, join us for a creative, bookish evening featuring custom watercolor bookmarks with artist Shelby Swygert and a curated "Blind Date with a Book" experience from Banyan Books! Paint your own unique page-marker, then browse a curated selection of wrapped books with brief de...

06/23/2026

This week, while the internet is buzzing about Prime Day, find your next read on Bookshop.org instead.

Bookshop.org supports local, independent bookstores—and pop ups, like ours—by providing an easy way to sell books online and give shoppers an alternative to buying books on Amazon. Every time you buy a book on Bookshop.org, you financially support local indie bookstores and build a stronger community. (Yay!) That also means that a percentage of your purchase will go directly to us and our mission.

Shop small. Read big. Here’s the direct link to our online storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/shopbanyan

PS: Need a recommendation? Message us, or find our family’s recent favorites from our Bookshop.org profile (“Banyan Books”).

06/15/2026

If you’re gifting a book this Father’s Day (for the reader or the wannabe reader) start here.

Matt—our in‑house dad, civics teacher and book‑seller extraordinaire—rounded up a few of his recent and all-time favorites. Swipe to see why he recommends them.

Interested in purchasing? Message us for local pick‑up/drop-off (with gift wrap!), or purchase online to have it shipped directly to you: https://bookshop.org/shop/shopbanyan

06/13/2026

This is your sign to host a children’s book swap this summer. ☀️ It doesn’t have to be fancy — just a cozy spot, a few well‑loved books and some friends who love stories as much as you do.

Swipe through the steps and send to your people! ➡️

Special thanks to Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza for hosting our recent book swap and sponsoring prizes for our summer reading challenge!

PS: We’re hosting a summer reading challenge in partnership with Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza and Sensory Studio LLC + Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard and runrun kids store.

Learn more and start reading with your kiddos today: https://www.shopbanyan.com/blog/our-summer-reading-challenge

06/10/2026

To celebrate America 250 🇺🇸, we’re spotlighting books that honor the stories, ideas and people who shaped the nation. Swipe to find our recommended reads and add one to your summer stack!

These books are curated by Matt, our co-owner, history buff and Civics teacher. Anything else we should add?

06/09/2026

UPDATE: This is postponed to late July — new date to come soon!

Hop into summer reading with our Young Readers Book Club — Frog and Toad Edition at Sensory Studio in Seminole. We’ll meet to share our favorite parts of the books, enjoy themed snacks, and dive into fun sensory activities inspired by the beloved series. Check back soon for our updated dates and times!

Don’t forget to grab your summer reading challenge log while you’re there! Read each day, color a popsicle, and return your sheet for a free kid’s meal voucher from our wonderful partner, Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza.

06/09/2026

Join us this Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m. with Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza for a summer book swap!

06/07/2026

Join us Thursday, June 11, from 9:30-11 AM at Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza for a summer book swap for kids! Bring a gently loved children’s book to swap with others and get those minutes in to meet your summer reading goals!

It's a new week with new events at Seminole Plaza Chick-fil-A! Add us to your calendar and don't miss out on the fun. 📖🥤⛳

06/02/2026

We are so excited to announce our Summer Reading Challenge with some incredible partners! ☀️ We’re teaming up with Sensory Studio Kids, runrun kids store and play cafe, Chick-fil-A Seminole Plaza and Chick-fil-A Tyrone Boulevard to encourage family literacy and imagination all summer long.

Pick up a reading log, track your stories, and turn it in for fun rewards—including free Chick‑fil‑A and a chance to win a themed Banyan Books prize basket! It’s simple: read, color, return, celebrate.

Find the details in the images below or on the Banyan Books website: https://www.shopbanyan.com/blog/our-summer-reading-challenge

Happy reading! ☀️📚💚

06/02/2026

Tonight was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for our first Get Out & Read meetup. The weather was beautiful, the location was perfect, and the company was even better.

Be on the lookout for future meetups, and head over to the Pinellas Book Club Collective on Facebook to stay in the loop. Until next time, book friends! 💚📚