Brandywine Books

Opened late on Sunday and not a whole lot of selection, but a taste of about every genre. Cute and quaint, tucked into a really pretty alley of Park Ave. Worth a visit, but you won’t spend all day here!

What a cute hidden gem in Winter Park! I stopped in here while my friend went and got herself a beverage nearby. It’s hard for me to resist browsing through little independent bookstores, because you can find the most interesting little treasures in them. I almost immediately found one for myself – a 30 year old book on Norway that is full of pictures and has text in Norwegian, English, German, and French. I’m a bit obsessed with Norway (long story), and I knew I had to take it home with me. The place is small, but as others have said, it’s quite well organized and has a good variety of books. If you’re looking for old and rare prints or unique gifts for readers, check this out. Customer service isn’t really the forefront here, because my presence was barely acknowledged until I went to pay for my book – and that’s actually okay with me, because when I’m around books, I mostly want to be left alone. I got exactly what I came for, which was a cool book to add to my collection.

#ShopLocal indeed but wish the owner was a tad friendlier. Really no recognition at all when you walk in and are walking around looking thru all the books. I have been three times in the past few months and not even a hello. When she rang me up the one time, she wasn’t even friendly, which wasn’t the most warming exchange.
One thing I love to do in bookstores is savor the experience; touch the books, sit down and relax, ask suggestions; but at this spot, that’s not really the best game plan. You don’t really want to stay, you just want to get your mission accomplished.
But the pro is they have carry local authors, you can find some real antique goodies here and it’s a fabulous spot to show for gifting.
Located on Park Ave. in the courtyard behind Barnies Coffee Kitchen.
Not the most consistent hours so call ahead if you are venturing out specifically for this spot.

In all the years that I’ve strolled up and down Park Avenue in Winter Park, I never really noticed the bookstore tucked in behind the Barnies Coffee Kitchen. Brandywine bookstore has a sizable collection of used books that may not be easily found elsewhere. I did notice however that the prices we’re a little higher than I would have expected for used books. The proprietor of the shop also didn’t bother to even say hello when people walk in the door, which is a little off-​putting for a small shop like this. I probably won’t be returning here, as there are a few other independent bookstores around Orlando that I would rather go to.

I came in looking for something specific. The woman there was helpful and friendly. The small place was extraordinarily organized so it made browsing very enjoyable. The books I saw were in good to great condition. Wish I had more time to explore!

I have been to this bookstore 3 times during the «posted» hours and the store has been closed. It looks so nice from the outside and I would love to give them my business but they seem to never be open when they’re supposed to.

I first visited Brandywine in the early 90s and found it to be an above-​average used bookstore with a few good collectible firsts and some rare and odd nonfiction titles. I returned in February 2013 for the first time and it was like stepping into a time warp. I think it may have even been the same lady sitting at the desk. Less of the stock appealed to me this time, so I didn’t find anything of interest. It’s a cool location, hidden away in a quaint courtyard behind some other retail, so worth a visit for the atmosphere if nothing else.

Brandywine books has been a local fixture for decades, and it really hasn’t changed much over the years.
Tucked at the end of a courtyard behind Barnie’s coffee in Winter Park, it is not the easiest store to find. It’s worth the detour, though.
The store is small but well organized. They have a good selection of a few books in a lot of categories, all organized by general subject category.

I learned of this bookstore because it was written up by Delta Airlines. It has been tucked behind Barney’s coffee and a sunny patio for twenty years. The books are all used, and the owner knows her books, having worked in editing and publishing for years before opening the store. The books are fairly priced and can be shipped. I am not much of a reader but it was easy to find something of interest here — and to buy it and take it outside with a Barney’s coffee to read it in the sunlit patio. Bookstores are dying, but this one deserves a visit. If you can’t find a book you want, the owner will also gladly search for it and ship it to you.