Independent Websites Dedicated to Authors of African Descent
These Black-owned, online booksellers operate websites whose primary focus is on books written by people of African descent. Most also operate brick and mortar stores. The sites are listed alphabetically. A printable list of these book sites. Sites must have their own domain name and , and handle customer transactions directly, to be included on this list.45 Book Websites Were Found
#1 -
AALBC Bookstore
aalbc.comOwner: Troy Johnson
Physical Store: Yes
Email: troy@aalbc.com
Phone: 347-692-2522
Launched: Mar 02, 1998 (24 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 220,486
AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author profiles, book recommendations, intriguing on-line discussion boards, writers resources, articles, and critical reviews of books and by and about African Americans.
AALBC operated a pop-up bookstore during the month of August 2021, The Black Wall Street Book Store
AALBC Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Oct 28, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#2 -
Pyramid Books
pyramidbooks.indielite.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: pyramidbks@aol.com
Phone: 561.731.4422
Launched: Feb 07, 2010 (12 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 323,921
Pyramid Books ’s information was added to our database on Jul 19, 2019, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#3 -
Cafe con Libros
www.cafeconlibrosbk.comOwner: DeSuze Kalima
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@cafeconlibrosbk.com
Phone: 347-460-2838
Launched: Jul 30, 2017 (4 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 558,005
Cafe con Libros’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#4 -
Mosaic Magazine
mosaicmagazine.orgOwner: The Literary Freedom Project
Physical Store: No
Email: ron@mosaicmagazine.org
Phone: 718.530.9132
Launched: Dec 25, 2005 (16 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 759,086
Mosaic explores the literary arts created by writers of African descent. Through articles, essays, book reviews, and interviews Mosaic has increased the literary reach of some of the most important voices effecting change on many artistic fronts
Mosaic Magazine’s information was added to our database on May 21, 2014, and was last updated Apr 02, 2021.
#5 -
Brave + Kind Bookshop
www.braveandkindbooks.comPhysical Store: No
Email: hello@braveandkindbookshop.com
Launched: May 08, 2018 (4 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 814,107
Brave + Kind Bookshop’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#6 -
MahoganyBooks
mahoganybooks.comOwner: Derrick & Ramunda Young
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@mahoganybooks.com
Launched: Sep 30, 2008 (13 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 817,957
MahoganyBooks’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#7 -
Eso Won Bookstore
esowonbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: esowonbooks@yahoo.com
Launched: Jun 15, 2009 (13 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 918,139
Eso Won Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#8 -
Présence Africaine
www.presenceafricaine.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: presaf@club-internet.fr
Launched: Jan 15, 2004 (18 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,064,781
Présence Africaine’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#9 -
EyeSeeMe
www.eyeseeme.comOwner: Pamela Blair
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@eyeseeme.com
Launched: Jan 11, 2011 (11 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,120,333
EyeSeeMe’s information was added to our database on Jan 15, 2016, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#10 -
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
sankofa.comOwner: Shirikiana Gerima
Physical Store: Yes
Phone: 202-234-4755
Launched: Oct 15, 1996 (25 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,167,947
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#11 -
The Dock Bookshop
www.thedockbookshop.comOwner: Donya Craddock
Physical Store: Yes
Email: thedockbookshop@gmail.com
Phone: 817-457-5700
Launched: Apr 30, 2008 (14 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,234,309
The Dock Bookshop’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#12 -
Frugal Bookstore
frugalbookstore.netPhysical Store: No
Phone: 617-541-1722
Launched: May 10, 2012 (10 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,311,722
Frugal Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#13 -
African Books Collective
www.africanbookscollective.comOwner: Justin Cox, CEO
Physical Store: No
Email: orders@africanbookscollective.com
Launched: Aug 24, 1998 (23 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,352,548
African Books Collective (ABC) is an African owned, worldwide marketing and distribution outlet for books from Africa — scholarly, literature and children’s books. Founded, owned and governed by a group of African publishers.
African Books Collective’s information was added to our database on Aug 20, 2019, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#14 -
Reparations Club
rep.clubOwner: Jazzi McGilbert
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@reparations.club
Phone: 323-591-0012
Launched: Mar 29, 2019 (3 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,447,719
Rep Club is a concept (book)shop & creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Black-owned. Woman-owned.
Reparations Club’s information was added to our database on Nov 01, 2020, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#15 -
Loyalty Books
www.loyaltybookstores.comOwner: Hannah Oliver Depp
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@loyaltybookstores.com
Phone: 443-466-6773
Launched: Sep 04, 2018 (3 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,516,968
Loyalty is an Independent Bookstore serving Petworth, DC and Silver Spring, MD with diverse literature for adults and children as well as unique and locally created gift items.
Loyalty Books’s information was added to our database on Apr 17, 2020, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#16 -
Kizzy’s Books & More
www.kizzysbooksandmore.comPhysical Store: No
Email: info@kizzysbooks.com
Launched: Mar 30, 2018 (4 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,537,595
Kizzy’s Books & More is an independent bookstore committed to embracing the African-American culture and the joy of reading.
Kizzy’s Books & More’s information was added to our database on Mar 27, 2019, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#17 -
Malik Books
malikbooks.comOwner: Malik & April
Physical Store: Yes
Email: malik@malikbooks.com
Launched: Oct 20, 2017 (4 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,577,901
Malikbooks.com specializes in American American books, calendars, and gifts full of cultural diversity, positive self reflection, & self awareness.
Malik Books’s information was added to our database on Nov 01, 2020, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#18 -
Sistah Scifi
sistahscifi.comOwner: Isis Asare
Physical Store: No
Email: info@sistahscifi.com
Launched: Oct 02, 2018 (3 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,011,207
Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afro-futurism; Black mysticism, science fiction noir, and traditional voodoo; casting spells to uplift literature written by Black women.
Sistah Scifi ’s information was added to our database on May 14, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#19 -
Knowledge Bookstore
www.knowledgebookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@knowledgebookstore.com
Phone: 905-459-9875
Launched: Aug 27, 1999 (22 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,049,110
Knowledge Bookstore is a celebration.
Knowledge Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Mar 14, 2015, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#20 -
The Key Bookstore
keybookstore.com/Owner: Khamani Harrison
Physical Store: Yes
Email: wisdom@keybookstore.com
Phone: 860-341-2865
Launched: Feb 28, 2018 (4 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,103,201
The Key Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#21 -
The Lit. Bar
www.thelitbar.comOwner: Noëlle Santos
Physical Store: Yes
Email: thebronxreads@thelitbar.com
Launched: Jan 01, 1970 (0 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,177,698
The Lit. Bar’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Apr 04, 2021.
#22 -
All Things Inspiration Giftique
www.allthingsinspirationgift.comOwner: Tensley
Physical Store: Yes
Email: help@allthingsinspirationgift.com
Phone: 678-671-0270
Launched: Jan 20, 2018 (4 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,652,924
All Things Inspiration Giftique’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#23 -
Africa World Press, Inc. & The Red Sea Press
www.africaworldpressbooks.comOwner: Kassahun Checole, Publisher Kassahun Checole
Physical Store: No
Email: info@awprsp.com
Phone: 609-695-3200
Launched: Oct 18, 2006 (15 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,926,595
In business since 1983, our mission is to provide high quality literature on the history, culture, and politics of Africa and the African Diaspora.
Africa World Press, Inc. & The Red Sea Press’s information was added to our database on Apr 26, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#24 -
Africa Access
africaaccessreview.orgOwner: Brenda Randolph
Physical Store: No
Email: africaaccess@aol.com
Launched: Dec 11, 2000 (21 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,095,045
Expanding Perspectives on Africa, Book by Book
Africa Access’s information was added to our database on Dec 13, 2018, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#25 -
The Brain Lair
www.brainlairbooks.comOwner: Kathy M. Burnette
Physical Store: Yes
Email: kathyb@thebrainlair.com
Phone: 574-271-7741
Launched: Jul 27, 2017 (4 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,288,579
The Brain Lair Bookstore is focused on providing children and teens with culturally relevant books. These carefully and thoughtfully selected books will offer readers a glimpse into the world around them to spark imagination and foster empathy.
The Brain Lair’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#26 -
The Brown Bookshelf
thebrownbookshelf.comOwner: Varian Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: thebrownbookshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 512-372-8983
Launched: Oct 05, 2007 (14 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,289,488
The Brown Bookshelf’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#27 -
The Underground Bookstore
www.undergroundbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: TheUndergroundBookstore@gmail.com
Phone: 773-768-8869
Launched: Jan 30, 2019 (3 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,358,167
The Underground Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#28 -
Ashay by the Bay
ashaybythebay.comOwner: Deborah (Ashay) Day
Physical Store: Yes
Email: ashaybythebay@gmail.com
Phone: 510-520-2742
Launched: Jul 12, 2000 (21 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,425,150
The Largest Independent Selection of African American
Ashay by the Bay’s information was added to our database on Jun 03, 2017, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#29 -
Black Baby Books
blackbabybooks.com/Owner: Veronica N. Chapman
Physical Store: No
Launched: May 28, 2016 (6 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,529,150
We make it easier to discover children’s books with Black characters. The books on our website are not curated, only aggregated (Amazon Affiliate Bookstore).
Black Baby Books’s information was added to our database on Jun 27, 2020, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#30 -
Hakim’s Bookstore and Gift Shop
hakimsbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: bookstorehakims@gmail.com
Launched: Dec 30, 1998 (23 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,588,941
Hakim’s Bookstore and Gift Shop’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#31 -
Turning Page Bookshop
turningpagebookshop.comOwner: Miller VaLinda
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@turningpagebookshop.com
Phone: 843-501-7223
Launched: Apr 10, 2019 (3 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,831,778
Turning Page Bookshop’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#32 -
Sister’s Uptown Bookstore
www.sistersuptownbookstore.com/Owner: Wilson Janifer P.
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@sistersuptownbookstore.com
Phone: 212-862-3680
Launched: Feb 05, 2015 (7 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,882,867
Sister’s Uptown Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#33 -
Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore & Gift Shop
alkebulanimages.comOwner: Harris
Physical Store: Yes
Email: alkebulanimages@gmail.com
Phone: 615-321-4111
Launched: Mar 12, 2020 (2 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,905,423
Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore & Gift Shop’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#34 -
Grandma’s Place
www.grandmasplaceinharlem.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: grandmasplaceinc@gmail.com
Launched: Sep 28, 2010 (11 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,264,971
Grandma’s Place’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#35 -
African Bookstore
africanbookstore.netOwner: Yvonne King
Physical Store: No
Email: sales@africanbookstore.net
Phone: 954-652-0474
Launched: Nov 29, 2002 (19 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,276,442
African Bookstore is a specialty, online bookstore, pleased to provide books on the African world wide experience, and African American experience.
African Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Dec 10, 2012, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#36 -
Frontline Books & Kultural Emporium
frontlinebookpublishing.com/Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@frontlinebookpublishing.com
Launched: Jun 04, 2016 (6 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,315,439
Frontline Books & Kultural Emporium’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#37 -
Underground Books
www.underground-books.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: gwest@underground-books.com
Launched: Mar 26, 2003 (19 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,538,254
Underground Books opened in the summer of 2003 and is the literary hub of Oak Park. Since the closing of the only library in Oak Park in the 1970’s, it became the mission of St. HOPE founder, Kevin Johnson, to ensure that the students and the community had access to books. As part of the larger 40 Acres Cultural Center, Underground Books is a nonprofit under St. HOPE and has become a gathering place for neighborhood residents.
Underground Books’s information was added to our database on Jun 29, 2017, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#38 -
All African Books
allafricanbooks.comOwner: Angy Webster
Physical Store: No
Email: angy@allafricanbooks.com
Launched: Jun 27, 2016 (5 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,539,817
All African Books’s information was added to our database on Jul 02, 2019, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#39 -
Olive Tree Books-n-Voices
olivetreebooksonline.com/Physical Store: Yes
Email: olivetreebooks@msn.com
Phone: 413-737-6400
Launched: Jan 01, 1970 (0 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 6,615,882
Olive Tree Books-n-Voices’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Apr 04, 2021.
#40 -
Black Dot Cultural Center
blackdotcc.comOwner: Kazemde Ajamu
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@blackdotcc.com
Phone: 404-519-8107
Launched: Oct 29, 2017 (4 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 7,161,411
Black Dot Cultural Center’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#41 -
Carol’s Books
carolsbookstore.com/Physical Store: Yes
Email: hello@carolsbookstore.com
Launched: Oct 27, 2014 (7 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 7,522,383
Carol’s Books’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#42 -
Grassrootz Bookstore
grassrootzbookstore.comOwner: M. Ali Nervis
Physical Store: Yes
Email: grassrootzbooks@gmail.com
Phone: 480-442-0293
Launched: Apr 16, 2020 (2 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 7,523,704
Grassrootz Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Apr 03, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#43 -
Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing
www.pyramid1988.com/Owner: Garbo Hearne
Physical Store: Yes
Email: pyramidartbooks@gmail.com
Phone: 501-372-5824
Launched: Apr 30, 2019 (3 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 7,525,729
Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing’s information was added to our database on Apr 03, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#44 -
Shades of Afrika Bookstore
www.shadesofafrika.com/Owner: Quarles Sista Renee
Physical Store: Yes
Launched: Mar 12, 2003 (19 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 7,667,159
Shades of Afrika Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Apr 04, 2021, and was last updated Feb 21, 2022.
#45 -
Good Books
www.goodbooksatl.com/Owner: Katherine + Katie
Physical Store: No
Email: goodbooksatl@gmail.com
Launched: Sep 04, 2019 (2 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 11,054,477
We’re a mother-daughter duo. We’re an online and pop-up book shop. We’re so excited to be here.
Good Books is our love letter to our community, to Blackness, to you. We’re based in Atlanta, GA, but we look forward to sending new and previously-owned book mail to folks all over the U.S.
Good Books’s information was added to our database on Apr 17, 2022, and was last updated Apr 17, 2022.
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