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.
25 Book Websites Were Found
#1 -
AALBC.com
aalbc.comOwner: Troy Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: troy@aalbc.com
Phone: 347-692-2522
Site Launched: Mar 02, 1998
Alexa Rank: 244,622
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#2 -
Knowledge Bookstore
www.knowledgebookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@knowledgebookstore.com
Phone: 905-459-9875
Site Launched: Aug 27, 1999
Alexa Rank: 800,355
Knowledge Bookstore is a celebration.
Knowledge Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Mar 14, 2015, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#3 -
African Books Collective
www.africanbookscollective.comOwner: Justin Cox, CEO
Physical Store: No
Email: orders@africanbookscollective.com
Site Launched: Aug 24, 1998
Alexa Rank: 805,811
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#4 -
MahoganyBooks
mahoganybooks.comOwner: Derrick & Ramunda Young
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@mahoganybooks.com
Site Launched: Sep 30, 2008
Alexa Rank: 1,126,580
MahoganyBooks’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#5 -
Africa Access
africaaccessreview.orgOwner: Brenda Randolph
Physical Store: No
Email: africaaccess@aol.com
Site Launched: Dec 11, 2000
Alexa Rank: 1,324,224
Expanding Perspectives on Africa, Book by Book
Africa Access’s information was added to our database on Dec 13, 2018, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#6 -
Mosaic Magazine
mosaicmagazine.orgOwner: The Literary Freedom Project
Physical Store: No
Email: ron@mosaicmagazine.org
Phone: 718.530.9132
Site Launched: Dec 25, 2005
Alexa Rank: 1,404,186
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#7 -
United Black Books
unitedblackbooks.orgPhysical Store: No
Email: unitedblackbooks@gmail.com
Site Launched: Jun 09, 2016
Alexa Rank: 1,819,053
We are a Black operated, California educational organization - with the goal of providing true historical education and knowledge across the African Disporsa. At UnitedBlackBooks.org we provide a wide range of rare and collectible African American eBooks, Audiobooks and Movies - in all categories.
United Black Books’s information was added to our database on Feb 24, 2018, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#8 -
The Brown Bookshelf
thebrownbookshelf.comOwner: Varian Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: thebrownbookshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 512-372-8983
Site Launched: Oct 05, 2007
Alexa Rank: 2,292,530
The Brown Bookshelf’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#9 -
Marcus Books
marcusbooksoakland.comPhysical Store: Yes
Site Launched: Jul 11, 2005
Alexa Rank: 2,334,025
Marcus Books ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#10 -
C&B Books Distribution
cbbooksdistribution.comOwner: Carol Rogers
Physical Store: No
Email: cbbookdist@aol.com
Phone: 718-591-4525
Site Launched: Feb 18, 2002
Alexa Rank: 2,432,123
C&B Books Distribution ’s information was added to our database on Dec 11, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#11 -
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
sankofa.comOwner: Shirikiana Gerima
Physical Store: Yes
Phone: 202-234-4755
Site Launched: Oct 15, 1996
Alexa Rank: 2,649,309
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#12 -
The Brain Lair
www.brainlairbooks.comOwner: Kathy M. Burnette
Physical Store: Yes
Email: kathyb@thebrainlair.com
Phone: 574-271-7741
Site Launched: Jul 27, 2017
Alexa Rank: 2,863,527
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#13 -
Ashay by the Bay
ashaybythebay.comOwner: Deborah (Ashay) Day
Physical Store: Yes
Email: ashaybythebay@gmail.com
Phone: 510-520-2742
Site Launched: Jul 12, 2000
Alexa Rank: 3,091,158
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#14 -
Africa Book Club
www.africabookclub.comOwner: Daniel Musiitwa
Physical Store: No
Email: memberservices@africabookclub.com
Site Launched: Apr 03, 2009
Alexa Rank: 3,362,614
Africa Book Club’s information was added to our database on Apr 07, 2017, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#15 -
African Bookstore
africanbookstore.netOwner: Yvonne King
Physical Store: No
Email: sales@africanbookstore.net
Phone: 954-652-0474
Site Launched: Nov 29, 2002
Alexa Rank: 3,474,958
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#16 -
EyeSeeMe
www.eyeseeme.comOwner: Pamela Blair
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@eyeseeme.com
Site Launched: Jan 11, 2011
Alexa Rank: 3,577,459
EyeSeeMe’s information was added to our database on Jan 15, 2016, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#17 -
Go On Girl!
goongirl.orgOwner: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Physical Store: No
Email: GOGBookClub@goongirl.org
Site Launched: Mar 02, 1998
Alexa Rank: 3,663,076
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#18 -
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: 4,595,650
Mocha Books’s information was added to our database on Nov 03, 2019, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#19 -
Kizzy’s Books & More
www.kizzysbooksandmore.comPhysical Store: No
Email: info@kizzysbooks.com
Site Launched: Mar 30, 2018
Alexa Rank: 5,174,845
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#20 -
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall
medubookstore.comOwner: Nia
Physical Store: Yes
Email: nia@medubooks.com
Site Launched: Jul 30, 2011
Alexa Rank: 5,174,913
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#21 -
Cush City
cushcity.comOwner: Gwen & Willie Richardson
Physical Store: No
Email: custsvc@cushcity.com
Phone: 1-800-340-5454
Site Launched: Oct 17, 1998
Alexa Rank: 5,242,726
World's Largest African-American Selection DVDs, Books, Art Prints, Toys, Calendars & More
Cush City ’s information was added to our database on Dec 11, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#22 -
Harambee Books and Artworks
harambeebooks.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: info@harambeebooks.org
Site Launched: Oct 10, 2015
Alexa Rank: 5,531,690
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 Jan 14, 2020.
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Dare Books
Darebooks.comOwner: Desmond A. Reid
Physical Store: No
Phone: 407-673-3273
Site Launched: Oct 01, 2003
Alexa Rank: 5,585,008
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 Dec 29, 2019.
#24 -
Color Book Gallery
www.colorbookgallery.com/Owner: Deborah Gary
Physical Store: Yes
Phone: 215-844-4200
Site Launched: Aug 06, 1999
Alexa Rank: 6,529,833
Color Book Gallery’s information was added to our database on Sep 11, 2015, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
#25 -
Eso Won Bookstore
esowonbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: esowonbooks@yahoo.com
Site Launched: Jun 15, 2009
Alexa Rank: 6,530,653
Eso Won Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Dec 29, 2019.
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