Malaprop’s Bookstore and Café

Emoke B’Racz, a self-described political exile from a communist country, founded Malaprop’s in 1982. Her goals then, as they are now, is “to be the best little bookstore in the land; to enjoy what we do while we’re doing it; and to be aware and supportive of financial needs and ensure that bookselling is a fine and noble profession.” The store was founded with the passion to be a space where freedom of expression is supported, where important literature—from authors backed by major publishers to those who self-publish—is available to all, where censorship has no place, where respect and service are practiced daily, where women feel safe, where all are welcome, and where books are the stars.