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.

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18 Book Websites Were Found

#1 - AALBC.com

aalbc.com
Owner: Troy Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: troy@aalbc.com
Phone: 347-692-2522
Site Launched: Mar 02, 1998
Alexa Rank: 281,112

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 Apr 02, 2020.

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#2 - African Books Collective

www.africanbookscollective.com
Owner: Justin Cox, CEO
Physical Store: No
Email: orders@africanbookscollective.com
Site Launched: Aug 24, 1998
Alexa Rank: 873,816

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 Apr 02, 2020.

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#3 - Knowledge Bookstore

www.knowledgebookstore.com

Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@knowledgebookstore.com
Phone: 905-459-9875
Site Launched: Aug 27, 1999
Alexa Rank: 1,040,388

Knowledge Bookstore is a celebration.

Knowledge Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Mar 14, 2015, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#4 - Africa Access

africaaccessreview.org
Owner: Brenda Randolph
Physical Store: No
Email: africaaccess@aol.com
Site Launched: Dec 11, 2000
Alexa Rank: 1,628,499

Expanding Perspectives on Africa, Book by Book

Africa Access’s information was added to our database on Dec 13, 2018, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#5 - EyeSeeMe

www.eyeseeme.com
Owner: Pamela Blair
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@eyeseeme.com
Site Launched: Jan 11, 2011
Alexa Rank: 2,829,537

EyeSeeMe’s information was added to our database on Jan 15, 2016, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#6 - The Brown Bookshelf

thebrownbookshelf.com
Owner: Varian Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: thebrownbookshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 512-372-8983
Site Launched: Oct 05, 2007
Alexa Rank: 3,145,065

The Brown Bookshelf’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#7 - Go On Girl!

goongirl.org
Owner: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Physical Store: No
Email: GOGBookClub@goongirl.org
Site Launched: Mar 02, 1998
Alexa Rank: 3,325,358

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 Apr 02, 2020.

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#8 - Frugal Bookstore

frugalbookstore.net

Physical Store: No
Phone: 617-541-1722
Site Launched: May 10, 2012
Alexa Rank: 3,696,000

Frugal Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#9 - MahoganyBooks

mahoganybooks.com
Owner: Derrick & Ramunda Young
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@mahoganybooks.com
Site Launched: Sep 30, 2008
Alexa Rank: 3,921,004

MahoganyBooks’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#10 - Mosaic Magazine

mosaicmagazine.org
Owner: The Literary Freedom Project
Physical Store: No
Email: ron@mosaicmagazine.org
Phone: 718.530.9132
Site Launched: Dec 25, 2005
Alexa Rank: 4,431,780

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, 2020.

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#11 - Ashay by the Bay

ashaybythebay.com
Owner: Deborah (Ashay) Day
Physical Store: Yes
Email: ashaybythebay@gmail.com
Phone: 510-520-2742
Site Launched: Jul 12, 2000
Alexa Rank: 4,449,411

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 Apr 02, 2020.

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#12 - Brown Sugar & Spice Books

www.brownssbooks.com
Owner: Jaqueline Galloway
Physical Store: No
Email: info@brownssbooks.com
Phone: 734.716.0213
Site Launched: Aug 05, 1998
Alexa Rank: 4,945,035

Brown Sugar & Spice Books’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#13 - The Brain Lair

www.brainlairbooks.com
Owner: Kathy M. Burnette
Physical Store: Yes
Email: kathyb@thebrainlair.com
Phone: 574-271-7741
Site Launched: Jul 27, 2017
Alexa Rank: 5,506,099

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 Apr 02, 2020.

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#14 - C&B Books Distribution

cbbooksdistribution.com
Owner: Carol Rogers
Physical Store: No
Email: cbbookdist@aol.com
Phone: 718-591-4525
Site Launched: Feb 18, 2002
Alexa Rank: 6,057,107

C&B Books Distribution ’s information was added to our database on Dec 11, 2012, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#15 - Africa Book Club

www.africabookclub.com
Owner: Daniel Musiitwa
Physical Store: No
Email: memberservices@africabookclub.com
Site Launched: Apr 03, 2009
Alexa Rank: 6,064,521

Africa Book Club’s information was added to our database on Apr 07, 2017, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#16 - The National Black Book Festival

nationalblackbookfestival.com

Physical Store: No
Email: info@nationalblackbookfestival.com
Phone: 1-800-340-5454
Site Launched: Oct 18, 2007
Alexa Rank: 6,897,040

The National Black Book Festival’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#17 - Mocha Books

www.readwithmochabooks.com/
Owner: Shionka
Physical Store: Yes
Email: mochabooks@gmail.com
Phone: 918-236-9019
Site Launched: Mar 23, 2018
Alexa Rank: 8,968,156

Mocha Books’s information was added to our database on Nov 03, 2019, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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#18 - Sankofa Video Books & Cafe

sankofa.com
Owner: Shirikiana Gerima
Physical Store: Yes
Phone: 202-234-4755
Site Launched: Oct 15, 1996
Alexa Rank: 9,202,168

Sankofa Video Books & Cafe’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Apr 02, 2020.

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