Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature
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Octavia’s Bookshelf
1353 North Hill Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
Owner/Proprietor: Nikki High
Phone: (626) 421-6222
Store Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Opened: 2022
Notes:
Independent bookstore highlighting BIPOC authors.
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