Part Two: 20 More Black-Owned Bookstores To Support This Holiday Season

The first part of this series spotlighted 20 Black-owned bookstores that keep our stories on the shelves. This second list widens the map with more shops across the country that deserve holiday dollars, gift card love, and year-round support.

1. Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing has been serving Little Rock for decades with a blend of fine art, African and African American literature, and cultural gifts. The store hosts signings, exhibitions, and community events that center Black creativity and history.

Website: https://www.pyramid1988.com

2. Ashay by the Bay (Vallejo, California)

Ashay by the Bay is a Black-owned children’s bookstore that specializes in multicultural and African American books for young readers. Their mission is to get positive, affirming stories into the hands of kids, parents, and educators across the country.

Website: https://ashaybythebay.com

3. Eclectuals (Long Beach, California)

Eclectuals is a cozy Long Beach bookstore that centers diverse voices and community connection. Alongside fiction and nonfiction by Black and brown authors, they offer gifts, events, and space for readers to gather and talk about the stories that move them.

Website: https://eclectuals.indielite.org

4. Eso Won Books (Los Angeles, California)

Eso Won Books is a legendary Los Angeles bookshop known for its deep selection of Black literature, history, and politics, and for hosting icons from Barack Obama to Toni Morrison over the years. Even as it has shifted away from a traditional storefront, the brand and its legacy continue to shape Black literary culture in L.A. and beyond.

Website: https://www.esowonbookstore.com

5. Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts (Richmond, California)

Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts in Richmond offers children’s and adult books that reflect the diversity of the community it serves. The store’s shelves highlight Black, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous voices, making it a go-to spot for inclusive reading and meaningful gifts.

Website: https://www.multiculturalbookstore.com

6. Reparations Club (Los Angeles, California)

Reparations Club (Rep Club) is a concept bookshop and creative space in Los Angeles that curates books, art, apparel, and events from Black and other marginalized creators. It feels like a culture lab as much as a bookstore, making it a must-visit stop for readers and creatives.

Website: https://rep.club

7. Shades of Afrika (Long Beach and Corona, California)

Shades of Afrika combines books, wellness products, and cultural goods rooted in African and African American traditions. With locations in Long Beach and Corona, it has become a trusted source for spiritual, historical, and self-development titles, plus natural body care, jewelry, and more.

Website: https://shadesofafrika.com

8. Underground Books (Sacramento, California)

Underground Books is a Black-owned bookstore in Sacramento that anchors the historic Oak Park neighborhood. It offers a strong mix of Black literature, children’s books, and community-focused events, including book clubs and author talks.

Website: https://underground-books9.mybigcommerce.com

9. Shop at MATTER (Denver, Colorado)

Shop at MATTER is a Black- and woman-owned bookstore and design studio in Denver that leans into radical politics, design, and social justice. The shelves are filled with books on race, gender, abolition, and creativity, making it a powerful space for readers who want their shelves to reflect their values.

Website: https://www.shopatmatter.com

10. People Get Ready Books (New Haven, Connecticut)

People Get Ready Books is a Black woman–owned bookstore in New Haven committed to building a reading culture that centers Black, brown, and queer voices. The shop balances political education with children’s books, poetry, and fiction that speak to everyday life and joy.

Website: https://peoplegetreadybooks.indielite.org

11. MeJah Books, Inc. (Claymont, Delaware)

MeJah Books, Inc. has been serving readers in Claymont and the broader Delaware Valley since the 1990s. The store focuses on African and African American history, spirituality, and self-empowerment, with a welcoming atmosphere that feels like stepping into a trusted elder’s living room.

Website: https://mejahbooks.com

12. Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum and Books (Tampa, Florida)

Best Richardson African Diaspora Literature & Culture Museum blends bookstore and museum, highlighting books, artifacts, and art that trace the global African experience. It is an educational destination and a shopping spot, ideal for readers who want to pair their books with a deeper dive into history.

Website: https://www.bradlcmuseum.com

13. Cultured Books (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Cultured Books is a children’s-focused bookstore in St. Petersburg devoted to stories where Black kids and other kids of color are centered and celebrated. Through pop-ups, programming, and its brick-and-mortar presence, it gives young readers mirrors and windows they might not find elsewhere.

Website: https://www.culturedbooks.com

14. Dare Books (Longwood, Florida)

Dare Books has been a staple for African American books in Florida since the early eighties. The store stocks a wide range of titles in Black history, religion, self-help, and children’s literature, serving readers locally and online.

Website: https://darebooks.com

15. Brave and Kind Books (Decatur, Georgia)

Brave and Kind Books is a children’s bookstore in Decatur that centers diverse, inclusive stories designed to help kids grow into brave and kind humans. The carefully curated shelves include picture books, early readers, and middle grade novels that reflect a spectrum of identities and experiences.

Website: https://www.braveandkindbooks.com

16. For Keeps Books (Atlanta, Georgia)

For Keeps Books is a specialty bookstore and archive in Atlanta focused on Black classic and rare texts. Visitors can browse or sit with vintage editions and out-of-print works, making the space feel like a living museum of Black literary history.

Website: https://www.forkeepsbooks.com

17. Good Books (Atlanta, Georgia)

Good Books is a Black-owned indie bookstore in Atlanta that highlights Black, queer, and other underrepresented writers across genres. The vibe is modern and welcoming, with shelves full of contemporary fiction, memoir, and thought-provoking nonfiction.

Website: https://goodbooksatl.com

18. Listening Tree Books (Decatur, Georgia)

Listening Tree Books is a children’s literacy and book subscription company that also operates a physical bookstore and learning center. Its programs and selections are designed to uplift Black children and families through culturally relevant stories and educational resources.

Website: https://listeningtreebooks.com

19. 44th and 3rd Booksellers (Atlanta, Georgia)

44th and 3rd Booksellers is an Atlanta-based bookstore dedicated to amplifying Black and diverse voices. Their catalog is rich with Black literature, children’s books, and nonfiction, and they work closely with schools and community organizations to get books into the hands of young readers.

Website: https://44thand3rdbooksellers.indielite.org

20. Umoja Books (Lafayette, Louisiana)

Umoja Books in Lafayette blends African-inspired gifts, apparel, and accessories with a selection of books on Black history, spirituality, and culture. It is a one-stop shop for readers looking to support a Black-owned business while finding meaningful books and holiday gifts.

Website: https://www.umojabookstore.net