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.
29 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 (22 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 205,169
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#2 -
MahoganyBooks
mahoganybooks.comOwner: Derrick & Ramunda Young
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@mahoganybooks.com
Launched: Sep 30, 2008 (11 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 225,120
MahoganyBooks’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#3 -
Pyramid Books
pyramidbooks.indielite.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: pyramidbks@aol.com
Phone: 561.731.4422
Launched: Feb 07, 2010 (10 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 263,907
Pyramid Books ’s information was added to our database on Jul 19, 2019, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#4 -
Eso Won Bookstore
esowonbookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: esowonbooks@yahoo.com
Launched: Jun 15, 2009 (11 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 395,813
Eso Won Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#5 -
Frugal Bookstore
frugalbookstore.netPhysical Store: No
Phone: 617-541-1722
Launched: May 10, 2012 (8 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 527,594
Frugal Bookstore ’s information was added to our database on Jan 01, 1970, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#6 -
Ashay by the Bay
ashaybythebay.comOwner: Deborah (Ashay) Day
Physical Store: Yes
Email: ashaybythebay@gmail.com
Phone: 510-520-2742
Launched: Jul 12, 2000 (19 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 539,863
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#7 -
Loyalty Books
www.loyaltybookstores.comOwner: Hannah Oliver Depp
Physical Store: Yes
Email: info@loyaltybookstores.com
Phone: 443-466-6773
Launched: Sep 04, 2018 (1 Years, 9 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 598,231
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#8 -
The Brown Bookshelf
thebrownbookshelf.comOwner: Varian Johnson
Physical Store: No
Email: thebrownbookshelf@gmail.com
Phone: 512-372-8983
Launched: Oct 05, 2007 (12 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 614,265
The Brown Bookshelf’s information was added to our database on Jan 19, 2014, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#9 -
Knowledge Bookstore
www.knowledgebookstore.comPhysical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@knowledgebookstore.com
Phone: 905-459-9875
Launched: Aug 27, 1999 (20 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 760,731
Knowledge Bookstore is a celebration.
Knowledge Bookstore’s information was added to our database on Mar 14, 2015, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#10 -
Mosaic Magazine
mosaicmagazine.orgOwner: The Literary Freedom Project
Physical Store: No
Email: ron@mosaicmagazine.org
Phone: 718.530.9132
Launched: Dec 25, 2005 (14 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 879,102
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#11 -
African Books Collective
www.africanbookscollective.comOwner: Justin Cox, CEO
Physical Store: No
Email: orders@africanbookscollective.com
Launched: Aug 24, 1998 (21 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 960,582
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#12 -
EyeSeeMe
www.eyeseeme.comOwner: Pamela Blair
Physical Store: Yes
Email: customerservice@eyeseeme.com
Launched: Jan 11, 2011 (9 Years, 5 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,211,553
EyeSeeMe’s information was added to our database on Jan 15, 2016, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#13 -
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
sankofa.comOwner: Shirikiana Gerima
Physical Store: Yes
Phone: 202-234-4755
Launched: Oct 15, 1996 (23 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 1,629,518
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#14 -
Underground Books
underground-books9.mybigcommerce.com/Physical Store: Yes
Email: gwest@underground-books.com
Launched: Jan 01, 1970 (0 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,014,731
Underground Books’s information was added to our database on Jun 29, 2017, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#15 -
The Brain Lair
www.brainlairbooks.comOwner: Kathy M. Burnette
Physical Store: Yes
Email: kathyb@thebrainlair.com
Phone: 574-271-7741
Launched: Jul 27, 2017 (2 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,725,220
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#16 -
Harambee Books and Artworks
harambeebooks.orgPhysical Store: Yes
Email: info@harambeebooks.org
Launched: Oct 10, 2015 (4 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 2,872,552
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#17 -
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall
medubookstore.comOwner: Nia
Physical Store: Yes
Email: nia@medubooks.com
Launched: Jul 30, 2011 (8 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,318,092
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#18 -
Africa Book Club
www.africabookclub.comOwner: Daniel Musiitwa
Physical Store: No
Email: memberservices@africabookclub.com
Launched: Apr 03, 2009 (11 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,629,542
Africa Book Club’s information was added to our database on Apr 07, 2017, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#19 -
Marcus Books
marcusbooksoakland.comPhysical Store: Yes
Launched: Jul 11, 2005 (14 Years, 11 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 3,950,387
Marcus Books ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#20 -
Kizzy’s Books & More
www.kizzysbooksandmore.comPhysical Store: No
Email: info@kizzysbooks.com
Launched: Mar 30, 2018 (2 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,089,871
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#21 -
Kweli Club
kweliclub.com/collections/book-storeOwner: Talib Kweli
Physical Store: No
Email: kweliclub@gmail.com
Launched: Oct 04, 2013 (6 Years, 8 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,130,289
Most people are only worried about sales figures and sales volume. I am worried about you - the people whose money make my dream possible.
Kweli Club’s information was added to our database on May 04, 2015, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#22 -
All African Books
allafricanbooks.comOwner: Angy Webster
Physical Store: No
Email: angy@allafricanbooks.com
Launched: Jun 27, 2016 (4 Years, 0 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 4,648,534
All African Books’s information was added to our database on Jul 02, 2019, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#23 -
Mocha Books
www.readwithmochabooks.com/Owner: Shionka
Physical Store: Yes
Email: mochabooks@gmail.com
Phone: 918-236-9019
Launched: Mar 23, 2018 (2 Years, 3 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,334,431
Mocha Books’s information was added to our database on Nov 03, 2019, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#24 -
Africa Access
africaaccessreview.orgOwner: Brenda Randolph
Physical Store: No
Email: africaaccess@aol.com
Launched: Dec 11, 2000 (19 Years, 6 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,525,943
Expanding Perspectives on Africa, Book by Book
Africa Access’s information was added to our database on Dec 13, 2018, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#25 -
Black Baby Books
blackbabybooks.com/Owner: Veronica N. Chapman
Physical Store: No
Launched: May 28, 2016 (4 Years, 1 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,672,204
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#26 -
Loving Me Books LLC
www.lovingmebooks.comOwner: Angela Nesbitt
Physical Store: No
Email: lovingmebooks@gmail.com
Launched: Aug 25, 2015 (4 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 5,906,104
Loving Me Books is an online children&rdsquo;s bookstore representing children of color, from newborn to young adult. In addition to our online bookstore, we connect young readers and families across the globe with our monthly avid readers club. We are here to educate, entertain, and inspire our young boys and girls.
Loving Me Books LLC’s information was added to our database on Jun 05, 2020, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#27 -
Go On Girl!
goongirl.orgOwner: Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.
Physical Store: No
Email: GOGBookClub@goongirl.org
Launched: Mar 02, 1998 (22 Years, 4 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 6,125,437
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 Jun 27, 2020.
#28 -
Urban Reviews
www.urbanreviewsonline.comOwner: Charles Hubbert
Physical Store: No
Launched: Apr 07, 2005 (15 Years, 2 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 6,576,238
Urban Reviews ’s information was added to our database on Dec 21, 2012, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
#29 -
Brown Sugar & Spice Books
www.brownssbooks.comOwner: Jaqueline Galloway
Physical Store: No
Email: info@brownssbooks.com
Phone: 734.716.0213
Launched: Aug 05, 1998 (21 Years, 10 Months ago)
Alexa Rank: 30,000,000
Brown Sugar & Spice is owned by an African-American educator. Many years ago, she realized that parents and educators, like her, were looking for children’s books with pictures and story plots that accurately and positively reflected our children.
Brown Sugar & Spice Books’s information was added to our database on Jan 16, 2014, and was last updated Jun 27, 2020.
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