May in Naples is here—and there’s no better time to slow down, step inside, and soak up some stories ❄️📚
At Books on Third, Naples’ only independent bookstore, we’re welcoming you to 3rd Street South for a full lineup of May events, book clubs, author visits, and cozy story times—all with one very important perk: air conditioning 😉
Whether you’re looking for things to do in Naples, FL, a local book club to join, or a fun weekend activity for kids, we’ve got something for you:
✨ Special Guest Turtle Tales Story Time (perfect for little readers) ✨ An Evening with Jennifer Lee & LeUyen Pham- As I Dream of You book tour ✨ ACOTAR Book Club + Book Bedazzling night ✨ Wellness Sound Bath experience (Eventbrite will be up soon) ✨ Multiple monthly book clubs featuring must-read titles
This is your sign to rediscover downtown Naples after season—when parking is easier, the pace is slower, and the bookstore feels like your own little escape.
📍 Come spend a morning or evening with us on 3rd Street South at Books on Third 📖 Meet fellow readers, support local, and find your next great read 🌴 Cool off, connect, and enjoy the Naples you love
Looking for a book club in Naples, FL? 📚✨
Join us at Books on Third for our upcoming April & May book club picks—from romantasy to mystery, literary fiction, and more!
Our Naples book clubs are the perfect way to meet fellow readers, discover new books, and be part of a vibrant local reading community. Whether you love fantasy romance, page-turning thrillers, or thought-provoking literary fiction, we have a book club for you.
📖 Upcoming Book Club Dates:
• 4/13 @ 6pm – Mayhem and the Mortal (Romantasy Book Club) • 4/23 @ 11am – This Story Might Save Your Life (Mystery Book Club) • 5/7 @ 11am – Yesteryear (Literary Fiction Book Club) • 5/13 @ 6pm – A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR Book Club) • 5/14 @ 11am – Isola (Historical Fiction Book Club) • 5/17 @ 4pm – Remarkably Bright Creatures (Page to Screen Book Club) • 5/18 @ 6pm – Dire Bound (Romantasy Book Club) • 5/21 @ 11am – The Correspondent (Best-Selling Book Club) • 5/26 @ 11am – The Storm (Mystery Book Club)
Stop by Books on Third in Naples to grab your copy.
Sign up online to save your seat—we’d love to read with you! 🤍
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Heading out of Naples for the summer? ☀️📚
Don’t leave your favorite independent bookstore behind.
Our Endless Summer Series at Books on Third is your way to stay connected all season long—with thoughtfully curated books delivered straight to you, wherever summer takes you.
Staying local this summer? We’ve got you too.
Choose in-store pickup and enjoy the same curated experience, right here in Naples.
This isn’t just a book subscription. It’s a little piece of Naples, handpicked by our booksellers, waiting for you—whether that’s on your doorstep or at the shop.
Perfect for snowbirds, seasonal travelers, and locals who want their summer reading handled.
✨ Limited spots remaining ✨ Curated selections from our team ✨ Shipping or in-store pickup available
Sign up before it’s too late.
Graduation season is here, and we’ve turned our beach vehicle into the cutest little graduation gift shop at Books on Third🎓📚🌴
From inspiring books and thoughtful keepsakes, we’ve filled it with meaningful gifts for every graduate and every new chapter ahead.
As Naples’ only indie bookstore, we love helping you find gifts that feel personal, memorable, and lasting. Stop by our shop in Naples, FL to browse our graduation display and discover unique graduation gifts, bestselling books for graduates, and locally curated finds you won’t see anywhere else.
NEW RELEASE TUESDAY 📚✨
The shelves at Books on Third are officially stocked with this week’s hottest new books, bestselling novels, buzzy BookTok favorites, page-turning thrillers and more
If you’re looking for your next great read in Naples, Florida, this is your sign to stop by your favorite independent bookstore and browse the newest arrivals. From highly anticipated releases to hidden gems, there’s nothing better than discovering a brand-new book on release day.
Whether you love contemporary fiction, mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, beach reads, or nonfiction, we’ve got fresh titles waiting for you at Books on Third. Support local bookstores, shop small, and experience the joy of finding your next favorite book in-store.
📍Books on Third 📚 New books every Tuesday ☀️ Independent bookstore in Naples, FL
Which new release are you most excited to read this week? 👇
Found a hidden gem on our last visit to Naples and you need to put this one on your list 📚
@booksonthirdnaples is an independent book store tucked above Tony's and Ridgeway Bar and Grill. They have a dedicated children's section, and enough options for preteen readers that we were browsing for an hour before making our picks 🤍
We made it a girls day, shopping along @thirdstreetsouth and then grabbing some lunch @janescafeon3rd . Add this itinerary to your next Naples trip, and thank me later!
🤍follow for more family friendly finds, relatable motherhood, and classic style
Did you miss out on our amazing night with @theofficialjenniferlee and @uyenloseordraw ?
Don’t worry- we saved you a signed copy of As I Dream of You.
Stop by @booksonthirdnaples ASAP to grab your copy while they last!
Don’t forget to sign up for our email newsletter on our website to stay in the loop for future author events.
It’s our favorite day of the week at Books on Third- New Release Tuesday!
Did you know that our front table display changes every Tuesday for new releases?
Scroll through pictures of our new release tables and tell us which ones you’re most excited to read.
We can’t wait to see you at Naples’ only independent bookstore!
There is so much love and happiness in the air at Books on Third tonight on the eve of the launch of As I Dream of You written by @theofficialjenniferlee and illustrated by @uyenloseordraw . This incredibly heartfelt graphic novel will make you laugh and make you cry and give you hope. Written and illustrated with love. If you miss the event tonight come and visit us for a signed copy tomorrow while we still have them! #booksonthird #booktour #naplesflorida
Location change!!
We are beyond excited to host Jennifer Lee and LeUyen Pham on Monday, May 4th at 6:00 at Books on Third.
This is now an in-store event! If you haven’t already signed up, sign up now before tickets sell out. Limited seats are available.
Jennifer and LeUyen will be talking about their new book, As I Dream of You. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet not one but two incredibly talented women. Jennifer is the Academy Award winning writer of Frozen, and LeUyen is a Caldecott Honoree illustrator. We can’t wait.
We have been buzzing all week at Books on Third after an amazing workshop on being a children’s author with the legendary @katemessner - so lucky! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us. #writingworkshop #booksonthird #naplesflorida
Rebecca Yarros, the NYT #1 bestselling author of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm, returns to the Empyrean Universe with her next yet-to-be-titled book…(this is not book four in the series).
You can pre-order your copy online or in store at Books on Third.
Available for in-store pick up on 9/29/26.
Are you as excited as we are?!
