Loran-V Boutique (9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat.) makes swimwear and light apparel for men and women on-site with a handful of women at sewing machines churning out well-designed bikinis and trunks.

Like Dat sells a range of Jamaica-inspired roots wear attire.

Kingston Bookshop has several locations around town. Kingston carries Jamaican and Caribbean titles, as well as imports from the United States and Europe covering all kinds of subject matter; in addition, it's a major force in Jamaica's textbook market. Downtown stores operate 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Uptown stores run until 6 p.m.

Bookophilia (92 Hope Rd., tel. 876/978-5248, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat., noon–5 p.m. Sun.) opened in April 2008 with a great selection of books and magazines. There's a small kiosk in the corner of the cozy shop serving Blue Mountain coffee, tea, cookies, and muffins (US$1–3).