Maya Books and Music lives on the historic 1st Street District — a neighborhood shop where every spine has a story and every record has a soul.
Maya Books and Music sits on the corner of 1st Street, one of Sanford's most beloved strips — and we're proud to call it home. We opened our doors with a simple conviction: that a neighborhood bookstore should feel like a living room for anyone who loves a good story.
Our shelves are stocked with titles you won't find on every big-box bestseller list — local authors, overlooked classics, new voices, and the occasional rare find. Our record section runs the gamut from vintage soul and jazz to indie folk and modern releases, all curated by people who actually listen.
Whether you're hunting for a gift, browsing for an hour, or stopping in between drives through Central Florida, we'd love to have you. Pull up a chair. Browse at your pace. Ask us anything.
1st
Street District
2000+
Titles in stock
500+
Vinyl records
Every item on our shelves is hand-selected. We stock what we'd want to find ourselves.
Fiction, nonfiction, local authors, children's titles, and special-order requests. If we don't have it, we'll find it.
From classic rock and Motown to indie, jazz, and new releases. Browse by genre or let us recommend something unexpected.
Bookish gifts, stationery, candles, local crafts, and thoughtful finds for readers and music lovers of every age.
"A bookshop should be a refuge — a place where the world slows down and something quietly wonderful happens."
Maya is more than a shop — it's a meeting place. Here's what's coming up.
Join us for an evening of conversation around a shared read. New members always welcome — we pick the title, you bring the opinion.
First Thursday of each monthSpin records with us. We curate themed nights — soul Sundays, jazz Fridays, new-release Saturdays. Pull up a seat and listen.
Select weekends throughout the yearLocal and visiting authors read, sign, and talk. We love hosting storytellers — check back for upcoming appearances.
Announced seasonallyA weekly gathering for little readers. Stories, songs, and a chance to discover books early — parents relax with a cup of coffee.
Weekly on SaturdaysWant to host an event at Maya?
Get in Touch204 E 1st Street
Sanford, Florida 32771-1304
(407) 321-6504
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mayabooks@earthlink.net
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