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Detroit Book City
Detroit Book City Lathrup Village MI Detroit Book City is a small independent brick-n-mortar bookstore. We sell new & used books including local Detroit and Afrocentric interests.Detroit Book City is ...
Malik Books (Culver City Mall)
Malik Books (Culver City Mall) Culver City CA Malik Books specializes in American American books, calendars, and gifts full of cultural diversity, positive self reflection, & self awareness.
Nappy Roots Books
Nappy Roots Books Oklahoma City OK Nappy Roots Books (a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation) is, first and foremost, a bookstore. We carry new & used books for adults and children. Our focus is on books ...
Color Book Gallery
Color Book Gallery Philadelphia PA One of The Nation’s Oldest Multicultural Children's Bookstores. Visit us for a wide selection of multicultural, general, and bilingual children’s books ...
Babycake’s Book Stack
Babycake’s Book Stack St. Paul MN Babycake’s Book Stack is a mobile children’s bookstore (aka bookmobile) that focuses on culture and language with the goal of allowing all children to "...
The Reading Shack
The Reading Shack Cedar Hill TX Independent black owned children’s bookstore for the culture specializing in African American Children Authors.
King Solomon's Children's Enterprise
King Solomon's Children's Enterprise Winston-Salem NC
Homecoming Coffee & Books
Homecoming Coffee & Books Birmingham AL Our philosophy is founded on the Principles of Kwanzaa, with Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) and Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) as the driving force fo...
Bookworm
Bookworm Powder Springs GA The Book Worm opened its doors in October of 2005. Julia Davis, a children’s book author, took ownership in November 2020 when the former owner retired. Ms. Davis&rsqu...
The Book Readers Venue
The Book Readers Venue Humble TX “Our niche is romance and romantic suspense with focus on independently published booksBlack love. For our non-romance book lovers, we a have small inventory of ...
Liz’s Book Bar
Liz’s Book Bar Brooklyn NY Liz’s Book Bar carries 4,000 titles of literary fiction, romance, philosophy, biography, children’s books and more. We serve coffee from Black Acres Roastery, ...
Turning Page Bookshop
Turning Page Bookshop Goose Creek SC Turning Page Bookshop offers a welcoming space for literary and community gatherings, with a carefully curate selection of books suitable for all ages. The shop is...
EyeSeeMe
EyeSeeMe University City MO Educational Products That Promote Positive African American Images The designated bookstore for Books N Bros.
Fulton Street Books & Coffee
Fulton Street Books & Coffee Tulsa OK Fulton Street is a space to call home. It is a space to build community and to change our city through civic discourse. It is a space on a mission to increase lit...
Willa’s Books & Vinyl
Willa’s Books & Vinyl Kansas City MO Willa’s Books & Vinyl specializes in used and rare African-American books, first editions, as well as the works of a wide variety of main-stream authors.
Aya Coffee + Books
Aya Coffee + Books Kansas City MO Store Not yet opened as of 2020-11-25 Aya Coffee + Books is a place that transforms lives and communities by cultivating culture and connections through beverages + b...
Edokia Bookstore
Edokia Bookstore Bronx NY Edokia is a global publisher and bookseller. We operate an independent bookstore located in the Bronx, New York. It is our hope to bring to the Bronx and New York City, a va...
Cindelle’s Bookstore
Cindelle’s Bookstore Plainfield NJ Nestled within Queen City Coffee Roasters in Downtown Plainfield, NJ, Cindelle's Bookstore opened to fill a gap that many residents had quietly noticed: the need f...
Bub’s Bookstore
Bub’s Bookstore Carson City NV We have a simple goal: Provide a community space that is centered around books and other media.
Roots Bookstore & Market
Roots Bookstore & Market Miami FL A Black-owned community bookstore in Miami’s Liberty City. They offer new and used books with a focus on banned, Black, and local authors. More than a bookstore, th...
Underground Books
Underground Books Sacramento CA Underground Books, founded in summer 2003 by St. HOPE (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), anchors the 40 Acres Cultural Center in Oak Park. After the community lost its only libra...
Grandma’s Place
Grandma’s Place Harlem NY Harlem's Premier Children's Book and Toy Store
Solid State Books
Solid State Books Washington DC An independent bookstore and cafe in Washington, DC’s H Street Corridor. Stop by and grab a book or a gift, enjoy coffee, beer, wine and snacks, or check out one ...
Avant-garde Books
Avant-garde Books SW, Atlanta GA Avant-garde Books is a bookstore in West End Mall. They also host book fairs. Their mission is to strengthen and support literacy development around the world, especia...
The Analog Dope Store
The Analog Dope Store Las Vegas NV The Analog Dope Store is a Black woman-owned and operated business. We offer a lovingly curated selection of books and vinyl records centered in Black culture. Our b...
The Book Cellar
The Book Cellar Conyers GA A Black woman-owned bookstore and café, our mission is to create a welcoming space where stories matter — especially those that reflect diverse voices and lived experienc...
Source of Knowledge
Source of Knowledge Newark NJ African-Caribbean family owned bookstore, selling books written and about people of African decent. We carry a huge selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s ...
Cultured Books
Cultured Books St. Petersburg FL We aim to build a literary haven for families to come together and discover new worlds, different cultures, and great children’s literature!
Brain Lair Bookstore
Brain Lair Bookstore South Bend IN “Read Globally. Connect Locally.”Children and Teens bookstore focused on providing inclusive books.
The Listening Tree
The Listening Tree Decatur GA The Listening Tree is a children's booktique created to perpetuate literacy and a love of reading in our global community.
Loyalty Books (Silver Spring)
Loyalty Books (Silver Spring) Silver Spring MD Silver Spring location in partnership with Bump & Grind Coffee and Records is under renovation for the foreseable future. Loyalty is an Independent Books...
Loyalty Bookstore
Loyalty Bookstore Washington DC Loyalty is an Independent Bookstore serving Petworth, DC (inside Willow Clothing Store) and Silver Spring, MD with diverse literature for adults and children as well as...
Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore
Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore New Orleans LA Baldwin & Co. is an independent bookstore located in New Orleans, LA. Inside, books on mystery, business, history, art, travel, children’s literat...
People Get Ready
People Get Ready New Haven CT A place to purchase, trade, talk about, and fall in love with books, especially books for children, youth, and "reluctant" readers and books that might not be as easily f...
Birdsong Books
Birdsong Books Locust Grove GA Birdsong Books is a new and used books store specializing in general fiction, self-help, Christian Living, children and other non-fiction books.
Brave + Kind Bookshop
Brave + Kind Bookshop Decatur GA Brave + Kind Bookshop is a neighborhood independent bookstore that specializes in a thoughtfully curated and inclusive collection of children’s books. We pride o...
Scribes and Vibes
Scribes and Vibes Conyers GA Pop-Up Bookshop and Community Arts Project offering an online bookstore with open mic nights, local author events, pop-up art shows, live music, and storytime concerts, pl...
Socialight Society
Socialight Society Lansing MI Socialight Society is a local independent bookshop, celebrating Black women and Black literature. We curate classic, contemporary, and children’s titles predominate...
Rooted MKE
Rooted MKE Milwaukee WI BIPOC Children’s Bookstore, Makerspace & Academic Support Center
Lore Bookstore
Lore Bookstore Los Angeles CA Lore aims to be a hub for Black design and art, featuring everything from children’s books to candles and more. Lore is designed to be a gathering space for the c...
Burst Into Books
Burst Into Books Chicago IL Impacting the Lives of Children and Families through Literacy
Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression
Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression Saint Petersburg FL Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression consist of various Christian, Non-Fiction and Children Books. Christian Supplies, Painting...
Soul Book Nook Book Store
Soul Book Nook Book Store Waterloo IA Inspiring communities to heal through prints and publications that encompass all of us through literary works, storytelling, factual revelations, history and auto...
Serenity Book Shop
Serenity Book Shop Columbus OH Serenity Book Shop is a very unique all-you-need book shop. Our store is a very serene shop where you will be able to read, work, or study in a nice calm environment wit...
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (NAAM)
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (NAAM) Seattle WA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, science fi...
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Distant Worlds Coffee)
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Distant Worlds Coffee) Seattle WA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black myst...
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Chapter 510)
Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Chapter 510) Oakland CA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, sci...
Da Book Joint
Da Book Joint Chicago IL Da Book Joint is a Black woman-owned business born on the Southside of Chicago committed to literary growth and positive engagement of the youth.
The Gathering Awareness and Book Center
The Gathering Awareness and Book Center Pensacola FL Specializing in books of African American History and Self Awareness. We also have gifts, church supplies, greeting cards, etc. Read more at the Pe...
Book Boutique
Book Boutique Atlanta GA Book Boutique is one of Atlanta's ultimate premier African American owned, multicultural bookstores. Co-owner Monique S. Hall is also an accomplished author
Smith & Hannon Book Store
Smith & Hannon Book Store Cincinnati OH Since 2003, Smith & Hannon currently stands as the ONLY black-owned bookstore in the Cincinnati area. Located in downtown Cincinnati on Vine Street, the store i...
Kindred Thoughts Book Store
Kindred Thoughts Book Store Bridgeport CT Kindred Thoughts Book Store curates a cultural community connection focused on the Black experience
Niche Book Bar
Niche Book Bar Milwaukee WI Niche Book Bar was the solution when a lifelong reader asked herself why it was so hard to find Black literature not solely rooted in trauma.
Hood Book Headquarters
Hood Book Headquarters Warren MI UNABLE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL LOCATION
The Book Suite
The Book Suite Columbus OH Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.
Harambee Books and Artworks
Harambee Books and Artworks Alexandria VA Harambee Books & Artworks, an independent bookstore based in Old Town of Alexandria VA, serves the Washington DC metropolitan area with a wide selection of be...
D3 Comic Book Spot
D3 Comic Book Spot Richmond CA A friendly neighborhood comics and collectibles spot for nerds of all ages.
Rofhiwa Book Café
Rofhiwa Book Café Durham NC Rofhiwa is a Black-owned independent Bookcafé. Rofhiwa strives to reflect the expansiveness of the black imagination. We value books as repositories for collective knowle...
Brown Sugar Cafe & Books
Brown Sugar Cafe & Books Katy TX Dope Books, & Delicious Coffee, What more do you need than that? Oh you want a Podcast Studio? Live Book Reading from New & upcoming Authors, Grown folks (Story Time) ...
Black Expression Book Source
Black Expression Book Source Evergreen Park IL Unable to confirm store is open 2020-11-18
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club Tampa FL Our mission is to share information and celebrate Black culture through books.We do events and operate pop-up storesIn our Tampa office we meet with clie...
Afrori Books
Afrori Books Brighton BR British bookseller of the year 2023 & 2025. A haven for books by Black authors. Afrori Books, also cohosts the Brighton Book Festival
Community Book Center
Community Book Center New Orleans LA We celebrate Black history every day!
Houston Book Warehouse
Houston Book Warehouse Houston TX Houston’s hub for used books.
The Book Worm Bookstore
The Book Worm Bookstore Powder Springs GA A place where love is shared as much as stories!
The Book Bar
The Book Bar Richmond VA June 29, 2024 (from Instagram) “Hey y’all! If you’ve been into the store at all this year, then you’ve likely heard me mention that we were looking...
Progressive Emporium and Education Center
Progressive Emporium and Education Center St. Louis MO Existing in various iterations since 1978, Progressive is the oldest continuously operated Black owned bookstore in the metro St. Louis region. S...
African American Book Store
African American Book Store Hackensack NJ UNABLE TO VERIFY PHYSICAL STORE
Black Mind Book Boutique
Black Mind Book Boutique Brooklyn NY Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.
The African Book Shelf
The African Book Shelf Cleveland OH Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.
Ujamaa Book Store
Ujamaa Book Store Columbus OH gfacebook page down, website down Internet radio; Juneteenth Ohio Festival; Soul Food Music Festival
Yoruba Book Center
Yoruba Book Center Brooklyn NY Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.
The Booksmith
The Booksmith Seneca SC “Due to the local WalMart discontinuing selling books, especially urban fiction and the closing of Family Christian Book store, we now sell all types of books, bibles, et...
Bookophilia
Bookophilia Kingston JA Bookophilia, an Independent bookstore & cafe located in Kingston Jamaica, noted for book launches, signings, art exhibitions and a great selection of books. We love Books! Our...
Books & Stuff
Books & Stuff Philadelphia PA At Books & Stuff we specialize in new, out of print, multicultural books for all ages! Every book costs 50% or more off of the cover price, with limited quantities, there...
The Black Reserve Bookstore
The Black Reserve Bookstore Lansdale PA Our mission is to give significant access to culture and also history that goes way beyond what we’ve typically learned. With this point in mind, we treat...
Reparations Club
Reparations Club Los Angeles CA Rep Club is a concept (book)shop & creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Black-owned. Woman-owned.
House Of Pages Bookstore
House Of Pages Bookstore Peachtree Corners GA Grand opening tentatively scheduled for the March of 2022. House Of Pages Bookstore is a general interest store who offers new and used books, book re...
44th & 3rd Bookseller
44th & 3rd Bookseller Atlanta GA 44th & 3rd Bookseller is a family-owned, multi-cultural book and culture brand headquartered in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Founders, Warren, Cheryl, and Allyce Lee, est...
The Printed Word
The Printed Word Portsmouth VA Independent black owned bookstore specializing in new and pre-loved books. Promoting kids literary and helping kids build a personal library one book at a time.
Resist Booksellers
Resist Booksellers Petersburg VA Resist Booksellers is a black-owned bookstore based in historic Petersburg, VA. We work hard to support readers, dreamers, activists, and book clubs. We inspire thinke...
Books & Brew
Books & Brew Tucker GA A home away from home with comfort food, drinks, and your new favorite book.
Bronx Bound Books
Bronx Bound Books Bronx NY A community bookstore and bookmobile promoting access to book ownership and literacy in the Bronx and beyond.
Liberation is Lit
Liberation is Lit Columbia SC Liberation is Lit is a bookstore that aims to spark collective action for liberation and community building among readers and book lovers by promoting stories from inters...
Body and Soul NC
Body and Soul NC Winston-Salem NC Located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Winston-Salem, Body and Soul NC is four stores in one; (01) a book room with the latest and popular books primar...
Left on Read
Left on Read Wichita KS Left on Read is your destination for discovering books by Black authors in the United States. As a Black-owned bookstore located in Wichita, KS, we are dedicated to celebrating...
The Little Bookshop
The Little Bookshop Brooklyn. NY Liquor license coming soon! Pair your favorite new book with a cocktail, wine, or beer. We’ll have suggested pairings for some of our favorite books!
RP Books
RP Books Pittsburg CA RP Books is more than a bookstore; we are a community-focused cultural hub operating under Revision Publishing LLC in Old Town Pittsburg, CA. We are proud to carry forward the ri...
Pages & Volumes
Pages & Volumes Washington DC Pages & Volumes is more than just a bookstore; it’s a vibrant community hub where bookworms of all ages can come together to celebrate their love of literature. From au...
Village Books
Village Books Atlanta GA Village Books is a welcoming independent bookstore offering a thoughtfully curated selection of books and merchandise for book and culture lovers. From bestselling fiction, no...
Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing
Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing Little Rock AR Established in 1988 as the Pyramid Gallery was born from a passion for and appreciation of Black Art and culture. The business has brought enrichmen...