Sarasota News & Books is an award-winning independent bookstore, café, and newsstand at the corner of Main Street and Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Since 1997, this downtown landmark has emerged as a beloved institution for local booklovers of all ages and a destination for nationally acclaimed authors. Sarasota News & Books also partners in several local community events, including the Sarasota Reading Festival, The Palm Literary Society, and Forum Truth.