Independent Websites Dedicated to Authors of African Descent
Our database contains information on independent booksellers whose primary focus is on books written by people of African descent. Websites must be strong enough to have an Alexa rank. Here is a printable list of all the book websites, not just the ones listed below. There you may also submit additional websites for inclusion.With a few lines of code, anyone may display the information, shown below, on their website.
26 Book Websites Were Found
#1 -
AALBC.com
aalbc.comOwner: Troy Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: troy@aalbc.com
Phone: 347-692-2522
Launched: Mar 02, 1998 (23 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 223,818
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.com’s information was added to our database on Dec 03, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#2 -
Pyramid Books
pyramidbooks.indielite.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: pyramidbks@aol.com
Phone: 561.731.4422
Launched: Feb 07, 2010 (11 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 293,233
Pyramid Books ’s information was added to our database on Jul 19, 2019, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#3 -
Mosaic Magazine
mosaicmagazine.orgOwner: The Literary Freedom Project
Physical Store: No
Email: ron@mosaicmagazine.org
Phone: 718.530.9132
Launched: Dec 25, 2005 (15 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 406,293
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 Feb 06, 2021.
#4 -
MahoganyBooks
mahoganybooks.comOwner: Derrick & Ramunda Young
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@mahoganybooks.com
Launched: Sep 30, 2008 (12 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 756,188
MahoganyBooks’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#5 -
African Books Collective
www.africanbookscollective.comOwner: Justin Cox, CEO
Physical Store: No
Email: orders@africanbookscollective.com
Launched: Aug 24, 1998 (22 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 773,293
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 06, 2021.
#6 -
Loyalty Books
www.loyaltybookstores.comOwner: Hannah Oliver Depp
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@loyaltybookstores.com
Phone: 443-466-6773
Launched: Sep 04, 2018 (2 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 858,460
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 06, 2021.
#7 -
Frugal Bookstore
frugalbookstore.netPhysical Store: No
Phone: 617-541-1722
Launched: May 10, 2012 (8 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,080,630
Frugal Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#8 -
Reparations Club
rep.clubOwner: Jazzi McGilbert
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@reparations.club
Phone: 323-591-0012
Launched: Mar 29, 2019 (1 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,235,707
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 06, 2021.
#9 -
Eso Won Bookstore
esowonbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: esowonbooks@yahoo.com
Launched: Jun 15, 2009 (11 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,260,719
Eso Won Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#10 -
Malik Books
malikbooks.comOwner: Malik & April
Physical Store: Yes
Email: malik@malikbooks.com
Launched: Oct 20, 2017 (3 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,941,483
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 06, 2021.
#11 -
The Brain Lair
www.brainlairbooks.comOwner: Kathy M. Burnette
Physical Store: Yes
Email: kathyb@thebrainlair.com
Phone: 574-271-7741
Launched: Jul 27, 2017 (3 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,066,539
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 06, 2021.
#12 -
The Brown Bookshelf
thebrownbookshelf.comOwner: Varian Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: thebrownbookshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 512-372-8983
Launched: Oct 05, 2007 (13 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,959,125
The Brown Bookshelf’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#13 -
Go On Girl!
goongirl.orgOwner: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Physical Store: No
Email: GOGBookClub@goongirl.org
Launched: Mar 02, 1998 (23 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,961,481
The Go On Girl! Book Club is a nationally recognized reading club committed to fostering an awareness of and appreciation for the diverse literary works by authors of the Black Diaspora. Our deep and authentic respect for literature aligns with our not-for-profit status whereby we earmark the vas
Go On Girl!’s information was added to our database on Sep 16, 2016, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#14 -
Lushena Books
lushenabooksinc.com/books.htmlOwner: Luther Warner
Physical Store: No
Email: lushenabks@yahoo.com
Phone: 773-783-8383
Launched: Apr 12, 2005 (15 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,008,260
Lushena Books’s information was added to our database on Nov 18, 2018, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#15 -
Ashay by the Bay
ashaybythebay.comOwner: Deborah (Ashay) Day
Physical Store: Yes
Email: ashaybythebay@gmail.com
Phone: 510-520-2742
Launched: Jul 12, 2000 (20 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,098,278
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 06, 2021.
#16 -
Africa Book Club
www.africabookclub.comOwner: Daniel Musiitwa
Physical Store: No
Email: memberservices@africabookclub.com
Launched: Apr 03, 2009 (11 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,252,712
Africa Book Club’s information was added to our database on Apr 07, 2017, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#17 -
Dare Books
Darebooks.comOwner: Desmond A. Reid
Physical Store: No
Phone: 407-673-3273
Launched: Oct 01, 2003 (17 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,071,427
DARE is the acronym for Desmond A. Reid Enterprises. Desmond A. Reid Enterprises was started in the basement of Mr. Reid's home, in April, 1982, as a response to the lack of books in his children's school which reflected their experiences and the contributions of people of color, especially African-
Dare Books ’s information was added to our database on Dec 11, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#18 -
African Bookstore
africanbookstore.netOwner: Yvonne King
Physical Store: No
Email: sales@africanbookstore.net
Phone: 954-652-0474
Launched: Nov 29, 2002 (18 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,850,030
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 06, 2021.
#19 -
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall
medubookstore.comOwner: Nia
Physical Store: Yes
Email: nia@medubooks.com
Launched: Jul 30, 2011 (9 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,034,427
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#20 -
Marcus Books
marcusbooksoakland.comPhysical Store: Yes
Launched: Jul 11, 2005 (15 Years, 7 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,114,595
Marcus Books ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#21 -
Africa Access
africaaccessreview.orgOwner: Brenda Randolph
Physical Store: No
Email: africaaccess@aol.com
Launched: Dec 11, 2000 (20 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,367,448
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 06, 2021.
#22 -
Knowledge Bookstore
www.knowledgebookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@knowledgebookstore.com
Phone: 905-459-9875
Launched: Aug 27, 1999 (21 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,404,203
Knowledge Bookstore is a celebration.
Knowledge Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Mar 14, 2015, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#23 -
AAMBC
aambookclub.comOwner: Tamika Newhouse
Physical Store: No
Email: aambookclub@gmail.com
Launched: Aug 18, 2008 (12 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,849,482
AAMBC African Americans on the Move Book Club, focuses on exposes the unknown writer. Since 2008 we have exposed over 500 authors, publishers, and many of those alike.
AAMBC’s information was added to our database on Dec 10, 2012, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#24 -
Harambee Books and Artworks
harambeebooks.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: info@harambeebooks.org
Launched: Oct 10, 2015 (5 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,863,319
Harambee Books & Artworks, an independent bookstore based in Old Town of Alexandria VA, serves the Washington DC metropolitan area with a wide selection of best-selling books, exclusive artworks, and fashionable apparels. They also provide educational resources, reading programs, and community-based events to improve literacy skills and foster parental engagement.
Harambee Books and Artworks’s information was added to our database on Jan 14, 2020, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#25 -
EyeSeeMe
www.eyeseeme.comOwner: Pamela Blair
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@eyeseeme.com
Launched: Jan 11, 2011 (10 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 6,003,845
EyeSeeMe’s information was added to our database on Jan 15, 2016, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
#26 -
All African Books
allafricanbooks.comOwner: Angy Webster
Physical Store: No
Email: angy@allafricanbooks.com
Launched: Jun 27, 2016 (4 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 6,499,170
All African Books’s information was added to our database on Jul 02, 2019, and was last updated Feb 06, 2021.
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