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Independent bookstores do what algorithms can't: create real community. They're more than just shops — they're community spaces where diverse voices come together to listen and learn from each other. Through membership programs, these spaces stay alive, keep their doors open, their events happening, and their shelves stocked with our stories.
Loveland, OH
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Woman-owned bookstore in Loveland, OH | Books & houseplants | Open 7 days/week
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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.
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Anthology is Geneseo’s hub for good reading and great relationships! Enjoy easy, quiet browsing from room to room. Relax in one of our comfy chairs. Swap stories and recommendations with the booksellers and other guests. Read, relate, repeat!
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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.
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An independent bookstore since 2007 with locations in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Jersey City, New Jersey. Open every day 10 AM - 7 PM. Events at our Jersey City location are held on the main sales floor. Events in Brooklyn are held in the basement, accessed by a flight of stairs.
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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.
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Ed. Varie is a Gallery & Artists' Bookstore est. Manhattan 2009. EV is an anchor for emerging artists and the contemporary art community. Ed. Varie is also the presenter of IABF, Independent Art Book Fair, dedicated to embracing newcomers to publishing and independent artists.
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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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Silver Sprocket is a San Francisco-based publisher, retail shop, and gallery space championing socially conscious and independently produced comic books, graphic novels, and related arts.
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Molly's Bookstore is a Latina-owned independent bookstore offering a diverse collection of books, gifts, and educational items for all ages. We aim to foster a love of reading and build a community of lifelong readers.
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Welcome to Bel Canto Books, a proudly BIPOC- and woman-owned indie bookstore, serving the community and uplifting authors of color since 2018!
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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.
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Making Worlds is a collectively-run nonprofit bookstore and social center that centers BIPOC movements for liberation and self-determination. Your support provides crucial solidarity to our cooperative bookstore as we work our way through the pandemic.
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Cozy bookstore that's also a comfy foster home for adoptable cats! Curl up with a book & a sweet kitty who just might become your new bestie. Not only are we a foster home for up to 10 rescued cats at a time, we also carry unique small business-made literary & cat-themed gifts!
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Community-focused, queer-woman owned independent bookstore & third space for adults and kids to be the Many Things they are.
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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/
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Our mission at Book RePort is to create a welcoming, inclusive community bookshop where everyone feels right at home—whether gathering with friends, joining book clubs, attending author events, or collaborating with local schools and businesses.
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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.
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Independent bookstore café in the heart of Culver City! Our doors are open for books & coffee from 8am-5pm Sunday through Wednesday 8am-7pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You can also order from us online at www.villagewell.com.
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📖 Home to Detroit’s booklover community
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📖: Retail bookstore selling new, used, and collectible books ☕️:coffee bar
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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.
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The Pop-Hop is a co-operative bookshop and artist-activated community space in Highland Park, Northeast LA, where every purchase directly supports local creators. We provide an essential "third space" for artists, authors, and activists to gather, share ideas and build community.
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An independent bookstore and coffeeshop in Wilmington NC that prioritizes diversity in literature.
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A bookstore providing a meeting ground in a historic home for book lovers and writers. We spark a passion for reading and writing in citizens of all ages to create generational literacy. Our aim is to be the literary soul of our community—forging strong bonds between all groups and serving our local population and visitors through great literature and literary events.
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Spoke & Word Books is an independent, community bookshop in Milwaukie, OR.
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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.
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Welcome! We hope you will support our mission to share diverse books with children, teens and adults in our community.
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So Cal Indie Bookstores, Author Talks, Panels & Book Signings, Bookish Vendors, Kids’ Activities & more!
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Opened by the Handwork family in 2008, the bookstore has become a central hub for the local community to gather around. Grab a drink, thumb through the books and comic books, sit & enjoy the WIFI, or simply drop in and say hello as you explore beautiful downtown Toccoa!
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Books, banter, and an occasional mermaid or two. Community begins heart to heart.
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South Carolina’s only independent, queer bookstore
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Stelton Distro is a Jersey City DIY space and independent bookstore focused on poetry and the history and future of liberatory social movements. We host writing workshops, live shows, and community events.
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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.
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A quarterly performance and art showcase at The Footlight featuring women and gender non-conforming creators working in any discipline.
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Ayin Press is an independent publishing house and production studio rooted in Jewish culture and emanating outward.
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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.
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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!
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Your hometown bookstore serving all readers for over 20 years.
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Independently owned & operated bookshop specializing in independent books, puzzles, paper, & pens in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood.
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Arvida Book Company, a woman-owned indie bookshop in Old Town Tustin, serves as a town square and digital hub. Through curated events and community programs, we celebrate reading, ideas, and the role of literature in fostering human connection.
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The Potter’s House is a nonprofit café, bookstore, and event space in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Creating beautifully crafted books that promote social and environmental consciousness.
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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.
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Kid Bookshop In the front and play in the back. At Literacy Kid Lounge + Bookshop LLC., we build friendships, nurture young readers, and create joyful spaces where families feel seen and supported.
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A world-class bookstore in the heart of Mendocino
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📚 indie bookstore in Media, PA 📚 11 East State Street
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Women Owned. Women Run. Women Proud.
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Herbert is a bird who lives in a book store, and has embarked on a mission to put 1,000,000 books into the hands of readers everywhere.
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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.
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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!
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At Reading Rock Books we believe in the power of story to build community. Step inside our doors and become part of a vibrant community of READERS, WRITERS, and THINKERS. You'll be glad you did.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Breakwater Books, established in 1972, is an independent bookstore located on the historic Guilford Green.
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Part concept shop, part creative space; Socialight Society celebrates Black women, curates Black books, and creates Black spaces. We prioritize classic, contemporary, and children’s titles authored by Black women, who often lack representation in traditional bookstores.
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A bookstore focused on world literature translated into English.
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Word Up is a multilingual, general-interest, nonprofit community bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights, NYC. / Word Up es una librería comunitaria multilingüe de interés general, sin fines de lucro, y un espacio de arte en Washington Heights, en la Cd. de Nueva York.
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The quirkiest, heartwarmingest bookstore on the planet!
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WitchWork is the premiere co-working space for spiritual and wellness practitioners in the Bronx, NY. We offer reservable tables and private rooms, small business resources and community events curated for the spiritual community. Donate and help us bring healing to the Bronx.
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POP UP Bookstore South Asian and other underrepresented books 🇧🇩🇺🇲 📍Washington, D.C. area 📚 Owned by Ryanna Q
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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.
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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.
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Established in 1891 - Georgia’s Oldest Bookstore, home to four store cats and one store ghost.
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By becoming a member, you play a pivotal role in ensuring The Dock remains a vibrant hub. Your membership enables us to stay afloat amidst the vast sea of books, continuing to navigate and explore the ever-changing currents of the literary world. With your support, we transform reading into an exciting voyage, guiding you through captivating stories and thought-provoking narratives. Join us on this literary journey, as your membership is the wind in our sails, propelling us forward to new horizons of literary discovery.
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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!
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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.
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A volunteer-run cooperative bilingual bookstore in Bushwick, Brooklyn that curates to celebrate Black, Latinx & Indigenous heritage. Una librería cooperativa bilingüe dirigido por voluntarios en Bushwick, Brooklyn, que celebra la herencia negra, latinx y indígena.
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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.
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