Headstar Books and Crafts is an Afrocentric bookshop run by Brother Miguel.
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Vynil Records
Vynil Records ( 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Mon.–Thurs., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fri.) is a retailer of reggae 33s and 45s. The shop is oriented toward the export market, as most Jamaican selectors use digital formats these days.
Bookophilia
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). The signature drink is the Gingerbread Chai Latte (US$3). A worldbeat night is held every last Friday of the month (6–9 p.m.). Bookophilia lures first-time customers with a free cup of coffee.
Sangster's Book Stores
Sangster's Book Stores is another major chain with several locations around town
Innovative Systems
Innovative Systems (downstairs in Sovereign Centre) sells all kinds of electronics goods, from USB cables to headsets.
Swiss Stores
Swiss Stores sells a wide selection of watches, duty-free for foreign residents and tourists.
Loran-V Boutique
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.
Bridget Sandals
Bridget Sandals (9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mon.–Sat., US$65–120) sells unique and tasteful handcrafted leather footwear for women. Manufacturing flaws are repaired free of charge. Founder Bridget Brown and son Jonathan Buchanan run the shop.
Things Jamaican
Things Jamaican ( 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat., noon–8 p.m. Sun.) sells a wide array of crafts, books, and creative gift items.
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