Last week I had friends come for a visit. We toured, we shopped, we cooked, we ate out. All we did during the five days they were here.

As an erstwhile itinerant bookseller, I continue to be ensorcelled by mobile bookstore projects. Iron Dog Books in Vancouver, Canada is another great example of bibliophiles who dreamed of owning a…

A highlight of design in Tampa, Florida, Oxford Exchange is one of my favorite spots in the city. This European-inspired space houses a delicious restaurant, a must-see bookstore, a lovely home decor shop, and two of my favorite local businesses: TeBella Tea and Buddy Brew Coffee. With an Instagram-worthy staircase, carefully curated design pieces, and an atmosphere of creativity and community, it's easy to see why Oxford Exchange is such a popular spot in Tampa!

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Coffee and literature are an age-old pairing — Syraat Al Mustaqeem on where to enjoy them both at their best

Next year I want to open a coffee shop. Just a small, cute coffee shop with used books, comfy seats, plants everywhere and positive quotes about life everywhere.. attached to Flourish in the same building that I OWN. I just want a place you can come and get coffee, tea, maybe a vegan baked good or treat and have a talk with an old friend, do a little work on your computer or have a little study group.. Just dreaming out loud....