Making Worlds Bookstore and Social Center

Philadelphia, PA

Making Worlds is a programming space for narrative convergence, community media, and coalition building within and across our movements. Until 2025, we operated a cooperative bookstore. We are now in search of a new space as we renew our focus on collective study and liberation.

The Misty Marketplace

Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY

Breakwater Books

Guilford Center, Guilford, CT

Breakwater Books, established in 1972, is an independent bookstore located on the historic Guilford Green.

Fountain Bookstore

Shockoe Slip, Richmond, VA

The quirkiest, heartwarmingest bookstore on the planet!

Common Notions

Brooklyn, NY

Common Notions is a publishing house and programming platform that advances new formulations of liberation and living autonomy. Our books provide timely reflections, clear critiques, and inspiring strategies that amplify movements for social justice.

Black Rose Bookshop

Orange City, FL

Gothic, Dark & Spicy Leaning Bookstore

A Novel Romance

Louisville, KY

A destination for romance enthusiasts and a sanctuary where the magic of love & literature intertwine

The World's Borough Bookshop

Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

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Spoke & Word Books

Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR

Spoke & Word Books is an independent, community bookshop in Milwaukie, OR.

Cream and Amber

Hopkins, MN

Cream & Amber is an independent bookstore cafe that seeks to share a love of books, beer, and coffee with the community. When you enter our store, we invite you to co-create a space for learning, connection, and community enrichment.

The Potter's House

Washington, DC

The Potter’s House is a nonprofit café, bookstore, and event space in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC.

People's Book

Takoma Park, MD

Located in downtown Takoma Park, with over 15,000 new books, zines and gifts, we provide readers of all ages opportunities to explore, learn, and connect.

Ink Drinkers Anonymous

Downtown, Muncie, IN

Ink Drinkers Anonymous is a small, independent bookstore located in Muncie, Indiana. We have a deep love for books and passion for representation. You can find books by a variety of authors of different backgrounds, but we love to highlight diverse and underrepresented authors.

Howling Basset Books

Lambertville, NJ

Howling Basset Books is an independent bookstore with an extensive selection of literary fiction; adult genre fiction; biographies and memoirs; cookbooks; children’s books and more. We are women and LGBTQ owned, and our mission is activist and community-focused.

Stories of Wonder

Hunter Mill District, Reston, VA

This is the Stories of Wonder online storefront. All purchases are helping to support the pre-opening phase of the brick & mortar.

The Green Dragon Bookshop

Fort Dodge, IA

Welcome to your local hidden gem for handpicked reads and a proud champion of unique stories. Come find your next favorite book and help us keep the heart of local storytelling alive. Hoard Books. Read Books.

Under the Umbrella Bookstore

Salt Lake City, UT

Under the Umbrella is a queer little bookstore and cafe on Ute, Goshute, Shoshone & Paiute land (Salt Lake City, Utah). We share & celebrate queer stories, queer authors & queer community. Your recurring contribution or one-time donation (scroll to the bottom) make this possible!

LoveBound Pages

Jamaica, Queens, NY

LoveBound Pages is a Black woman-owned online romance bookstore founded in 2024 that curates diverse love stories celebrating BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ voices, connecting readers with authentic romance fiction where everyone can see themselves in their happily ever after.

Eclectuals Book Market

We are eclectic intellectuals who love to create and curate this haven of books for people like us--the intellectually curious, looking to elevate in a place where they can find their perfect piece of literature and unique handcrafted products by skilled artisans in one place!

The Sparkle Bookstore

Sparkill, NY

Welcome to Sparkle, your new indie bookstore in Sparkill, NY. Grab some of the latest books and celebrate diverse voices. We are so glad to be here!

The Roasted Bookery

Wilmington, NC

An independent bookstore and coffeeshop in Wilmington NC that prioritizes diversity in literature.

Bristlecone Bookshop

Nederland, CO

An independent mountain community bookstore.

The Brown Dog Bookshop

Kennesaw, GA

We welcome all book lovers and their dogs for great reads and bookish events.

Black Rock Books

Buffalo, NY

Independently owned & operated bookshop specializing in independent books, puzzles, paper, & pens in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood.

The Country Bookshop

Southern Pines, NC

Bringing the world to Southern Pines since 1953!

Backwater Books

Ellicott City, MD

Independent bookstore and Bibliopub in Historic Ellicott City

The Atlas Collective

Moline, IL

Red Emma's

Baltimore, MD

Worker cooperative radical bookstore and cafe, founded in 2004. We provide a platform for free events amplifying authors and social movements, while demonstrating that an economy without bosses is a practical alternative.

Field Day Books & Bottles

Portland, OR

Field Day Books & Bottles is Portland's new (and only!) queer- and trans-owned book-and-bottle shop. We emphasize the joy of the small things -- delightful experiences you can have between the pages of a book or in your own backyard.

Bel Canto Books

Long Beach, CA

Welcome to Bel Canto Books, a proudly BIPOC- and woman-owned indie bookstore, serving the community and uplifting authors of color since 2018!

The Literary

Downtown Champaign, Champaign, IL

• indie bookstore & brunch spot & bar • tues - sat 8a-9p • sun 8a-8p 📚🍾 shop millions of titles online & more at link below!

The Book Fairy

Indianapolis, IN

The Book Fairy (AKA Sylvia—a gutted 1965 Avion trailer) is a mobile kid's bookstore with a big heart and an even bigger mission: to bring books and the joy of reading directly to children and families. Check us out: https://thebookfairyindy.com/

Lakeside Books

Lake Geneva, WI

📚Lake Geneva’s Independent Bookstore featuring a curated selection of books in a small but mighty shop plus author and bookish events for the community!

Brain Lair Books

Near Northwest, South Bend, IN

Books on Main

Friendship, WI

Bookstore in Friendship, WI selling both new and used books!

Handcrafts and Hardbacks

Del Rosa, San Bernardino, CA

Crafted with Care, Curated for Readers A mobile indie bookstore For all things, bookish, nerdy, and cute!

BOOKLYN

Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

Artist-run, nonprofit, consensus-governed organization, celebrating 25 years of promoting artists' books as research materials. We support artists & organizations committed to environmental and social justice by documenting & distributing their work to educational institutions.

The Book Cellar

Conyers, GA

The Book Cellar, Conyers. 9,966 likes · 4,415 talking about this · 629 were here. A woman-owned independent bookstore. www.instagram.com/thebookcellaratl/ linktr.ee/thebookcellaratl

Gallery Bookshop

Mendocino, CA

A world-class bookstore in the heart of Mendocino

Silver Sprocket

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

Silver Sprocket is a San Francisco-based publisher championing socially conscious and independently produced comic books, graphic novels, and related arts.

Ayin Press

Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

Ayin Press is an independent publishing house and production studio rooted in Jewish culture and emanating outward.

Lost The Plot

Seattle, WA

Lost The Plot is a mobile bookstore that sells new & used adult fiction, prioritizing stories by and about underrepresented voices.

The Bookshelf on Church Fan Club

Kilmarnock, VA

Support the only indie bookstore in the Northern Neck of Virginia. By becoming a member of our Fan Club, you help will help us sustain our presence here in rural Virginia, pay our booksellers a living wage, offer training + growth opportunities.

Sherwood Bookstore

Sherwood, OR

Sherwood Bookstore is a cozy retreat, away from the artificial glow of screens. Here, books whisper wisdom, records spin stories, and tea warms the spirit. Put down your phone, pick up a novel, let the needle drop, and lose yourself.

Casita Familia

Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA

Casita is an open space for ALL community members to learn, grow, and build empathy though the magic of books.

BOOKISH: Book Café & Wine Bar

Watseka, IL

A cozy haven where book lovers and wine enthusiasts can come together to relax, read, and sip on the finest selections. Enjoy handpicked reads, specialty coffees, artisan pastries, and a curated wine list.

Always Here Bookstore

Portland, OR

Always Here Bookstore is a queer & trans worker-owned bookstore carrying queer books for all ages. Supporting us with a membership helps further our mission to create a radical, inclusive third space. Our bookstore exists in service to the liberatory power of community.

Cafe Noir Bookshop

Rock Island, IL

Cafe Noir Bookshop is dedicated to celebrating literacy and art in a cozy culturally rich environment. We bring together readers, coffee enthusiasts, and culture seekers through curated books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) authors and single-origin coffee.

East City Bookshop

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

All the best words. ✌️❤️📚 Woman-owned, neighborhood proud. Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

Kindred Thoughts Bookstore

Downtown, Bridgeport, CT

Black-Owned, Community Bookstore in Downtown Bridgeport, CT. Est. 2021

Clevo Books

Cleveland, OH

A bookstore focused on world literature translated into English.

The Secret Lantern: Books & Games

Cedar Park, TX

We're crafting an independent bookstore and game hub in Cedar Park, TX, dedicated to introducing you to new worlds and guiding you toward your next adventure. Our open, nerdy space celebrates storytelling through books, games, and roleplaying.

Main Point Books

Wayne, PA

Main Point Books is your local independent bookstore! We hope to provide a haven to connect, discover, share and advocate for great books! And, yes, we always believe there is a book for that.

Left on Read

Wichita, KS

Left on Read is a Black-owned indie bookstore in downtown Wichita, KS built for readers who love culture, conversation, and connection. We amplify Black stories and host experiences that feed joy, spark thought, and keep wellbeing at the center.

Bright Side Books & Wine

Downtown, Raleigh, NC

Bright Side Books & Wine, Raleigh's only romance bookstore

Shadowbanned Magazine

Bluestockings

New York, NY

Bluestockings Cooperative is a worker-owned community space and bookstore guided by the principles of abolition feminism, solidarity, and transformative justice practices.

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BOL

Edgewood, Washington, DC

Bol is DC’s first worker owned bookstore. Bol means to speak in Urdu or Hindi. Our inspiration comes from the unbounded imagination of writers, artists, and movements, who dare to speak of alternatives in the face of dictatorships, oligarchs, and corrupt systems.

Build Coffee & Books

Woodlawn, Chicago, IL

Founded in 2017, Build Coffee & Books is community hub on Chicago’s South Side. Through food, coffee, books, and community events, we help neighbors connect. We believe that nourishment builds collective networks of joy and resilience.

Da Book Joint

Chicago, IL

Open Every Wed-Sat 11-7 || Sun 12-4 #BlackWomanOwnedBusiness Committed to literary growth and positive engagement of the youth 📚 We ship EVERYWHERE 📦

Tra Publishing

Miami, FL

Creating beautifully crafted books that promote social and environmental consciousness.

A Seat at the Table Books

Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove’s third space, bookstore, and event venue w/ cafe, free wifi, play area, and quiet room! Open 10-7 daily, cafe service 10-6 daily. Home of nonprofit ASATTCI.

The Crowded Bookshelf

Fort Collins, CO

The Crowded Bookshelf is a woman-owned, independent pop-up and online bookstore based in Fort Collins, CO that carries new and used books for all ages in a variety of genres.

Queer Haven Books

Downtown, Columbia, SC

South Carolina’s only independent, queer bookstore

Tuma's Books

Mount Vernon, NY

A NYC based online bookstore that offers culturally diverse books and inclusive literature for diverse readers. Find curated books by BIPOC authors, multicultural children's books, diverse YA fiction, disability representation, and a diverse book subscription to help readers diversify their reading for a better world!

Lykke Books

New Ulm, MN

Located in downtown New Ulm, Lykke Books is a family-owned bookstore and community hub featuring books, local gifts, events, art, music, yoga classes, a bike shop, and the NU Brew Cafe coffee shop—your home away from home, open 7 days a week.

The Curious Cat Bookshop

Winsted, CT

The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, where we offer curation and community online and off. Join our book clubs, come to our author events, and catch our podcast at youtube.com/@CuriousCatBookshop. Don't miss our Kitty Storytimes on Caturday!

Baldwin and Company

New Orleans, LA

Baldwin & Co. is more than a bookstore—it’s a sanctuary for thought, culture, and community. Rooted in Black excellence, it fuses literature, coffee, and conversation to ignite minds, empower voices, and inspire a better, more just world. re creators come to create.