Independent to the core
Family-run from day one, we curate every shelf ourselves—no corporate planograms, just decades of instinct.
Since 1974
About Bob's News & Books
Bob's News & Books began as a news stand and grew into a cultural anchor, mixing rare imports, collector ephemera and adult media.
How We Got Here
- 1974 · Doors open on Andrews Ave Bobs News and Books unlocks a Downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood outpost for newspapers, paperback novels, and the era’s top underground zines.
- 1981 · Culture takes shape We expand into adult media, underground comics, and collector imports, becoming the stop for locals.
- 1987 · Lottery Wall launches Scratch-off central and Florida Lotto, keeping convenience front-and-center.
- 2018 · Bitcoin ATM Cryptcurrency sees huge spike in demand. We bring a Bitcoin ATM onsite for your convenience.
- 2025 · Online Store Launch Our online shop arrives alongside a refreshed blog highlighting writers, collectors, and South Florida events.
What Guides Us
Room for every reader
From banned books and queer lit to Monday’s crossword and Friday’s fantasy drop, everyone finds a corner here.
Community first
We sponsor local authors, host meetups, and keep the lights on 365 days a year so you always have a place to land.
Our Team
Erin
Owner / Manager
Still believes in the "My pleasure" approach to customer service. He knows every distributor by name and keeps the catalog humming across print, merch, and digital and retail.
Crew
Staff
From 7 AM to close they’re checking out customers, stocking books and other products, prepping pick-up orders, packaging orders for shipping, and swapping recommendations.
Open 365 days a year, 7 AM – 8 PM.
We never stopped believing that a neighborhood shop could be the city’s most interesting room.