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A Great Good Place for Books General Bookstore specializing in literary fiction and book club selections. A strong YA and Childrens section. Community focused. |
A Seat at the Table Books A Seat at the Table Books, Elk Grove's kyriarchy-smashing, family-owned bookstore and cafe, celebrates all the identities that are marginalized in Elk Grove and Sacramento County through books, coffee, and community events. Our nonprofit, ASATT Community Initiative, carries out our mission-driven work. |
A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshoppe Children's bookshop for kids of all ages...providing an in depth selection of all children's books and book related gifts. since 1989 . |
Abednego Book Shoppe |
Adventures by the Book Adventures by the Book offers worldwide opportunities for readers to connect with authors and their books thru unique, interesting, and adventurous events and travels. |
Afikomen Judaica Welcome to the Bay Area's premier full-service Judaica shop. Our specialties include: friendly service, a welcoming space for all ages, affiliations and orientations. We sell works by local and Israeli artists, Fair Trade Judaica products, a Tallit Boutique, Chuppah Rentals and a Ketubah Gallery. Our bookshop is one of the most eclectic Jewish Bookstores you will find in the country. We carry traditional writings, modern living, esoteric, fiction, children's and so much more. Browse our curated selection of ritual items, holiday items, jewelry, menorahs, seder plates, haggadahs, books, wine, gifts, children's toys, and so much more. |
Alibi Bookshop A new and used independent bookstore serving the Vallejo, California community. |
Annabelle's Book Club Annabelles Book Club LA is a highly curated collection of books and gifts with a modern point of view. Founded by 17-year-old Annabelle Chang, this YA-focused bookstore aims to spark imagination, inspire connection, and bring joy to people of all ages. |
Arcana: Books on the Arts Arcana: Books on the Arts is an open shop in Culver City, California specializing in new, rare, and out of print books, catalogues, and ephemera on 20th + 21st Century Art, Photography, Design, Architecture, Fashion, Cinema, Music, and Culinaria. Since 1984. |
ARTBOOK @ HAUSER & WIRTH LOS ANGELES ARTBOOK sells books to the passionate audience of people who work in and live through the arts. We were founded by the same team that runs D.A.P., the world's foremost distributor of books and exhibition catalogs on the arts, in order to partner with cultural institutions and businesses who want to enrich their programming with true content -- the kind you find in a well-conceived, authored, and designed book. |
Artifact Books Artifact Books Buys, Sells & Trades New, Used and Rare books in all genres. From paperback bestsellers to signed 1st Editions, Artifact Books curated selection has something for every reader and book lover. |
Arvida Book Company Arvida Book Company is a locally owned and operated independent bookshop that provides Orange County with a community hub and an intimate and eclectic collection of used and new books, stationery, gifts and locally made arts and crafts. |
Asian American Curriculum Project, Inc. Asian American Curriculum Project (AACP, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the general public about Asian and Pacific Islander American culture, history, and current experiences. We do this through the books and materials that we sell, distribute, and create, and through our advocacy efforts. |
Asian Art Museum The Asian Art Museum Store is committed to extending and enhancing the Museum experience by offering visitors one-of-a-kind objects and one of the largest collections of diverse books about Asian Art and Culture in the US. Our 5000 active titles include works from artists, authors, scholars and illustrators covering Art, Philosophy, History, Fiction, Food, Asian American history and Literature titles and includes an extensive Children's section. |
Author's Books SJC TA-23 (1793) |
Author's Bookstore ONT T2-210 (1870) |
Avid Reader Active |
Bad Animal Bad Animal is an independent bookshop, restaurant, and natural wine bar located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. We deal principally in the humanities, with a focus on literature, philosophy, and theology, but our specialty is the wild side of the human animal; the excessive, psychedelic, fierce, transgressive, uncanny, and uncivilized, as it cuts across a variety of fields and formats, though we prioritize rare, fine press, and historically significant copies. |
Bank of Books Bank of Books was voted Ventura County's #1 Independent Bookstore of the Year for 18 years. We opened another store in Santa Paula, also Bank of Books in 2022.We continue to specialize in new, rare and used books; manage an inventory of almost 1 million books; and host special event signings and local musicians. We have also shipped to over 115 countries around the world. ; |
Banter Bookshop Banter Bookshop is a locally owned general-interest bookstore in downtown Fremont, CA. Banter Bookshop carries a curated selection of new books for all ages. |
Barn Owl Books (CA) Barn Owl Books is a small independent bookstore based in Quincy, CA. |
Bart's Books Founded, by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964, Bart's Books was inspired by his encounter with outdoor book carts along the Seine in Paris following his discharge from the military after the second world war. Cradled in the beautiful Ojai Valley Bart's primarily deals in used and rare books, many of which are house out of doors year round. A small indoor area resides in the 1930's cottage which is surrounded by the outdoor shelves. The cottage houses rare and collectible books, a small but growing selection of new books, and a the store's cookbooks in the kitchen. There is a wall around the perimeter of the shops outdoor shelves, which when closed up at night still offers well lit books for browsing and purchase after hours on the honor system. Tourists and locals have enjoyed Bart's unique space, atmosphere, and expansive inventory for over fifty years. |
Bay Books Coronado Coronado independent bookstore, with over 30 years serving Coronado and Southern California. A very extensive selection of history, current events, fiction and children books. |
Beach Town Books Beach Town Books is a charming, family-owned, community bookstore, right in the heart of downtown San Clemente. We are happy to offer an amazing selection of new and used books in most every genre from vintage to newly released! Come have a cup of coffee while you wander the aisles and find a book that will inspire, enlighten and intrigue you. We trade store credit for your used books, so bring in your books for a brand new stack! Enjoy our peaceful atmosphere and our comfortable seating in Orange Counties' favorite bookstore. Whether you are local, visiting the area or live anywhere in Orange County, San Diego, Southern California or anywhere in the country, for that matter, come visit our charming little bookstore thats walking distance to the beach. It's worth the trip! |
Beers Book Center An independent new and used bookstore. Serving Sacramento since 1936! |
Bel and Bunna's Books A children and young adult focussed bookshop which offers children of all ages a chance to enter an imagination emporium filled with the very best of words and pictures: a literary wonderland for Children and Young Adults. |
Bel Canto Books Bel Canto Books is a proudly woman- and BIPOC- owned independent bookstore based in Long Beach, California, offering a curated selection of fiction, nonfiction and children's books, with a focus on books by women and people of color. Bel Canto Books hosts in-store and virtual author events, monthly book club meetings, craft workshops and more. Learn more at belcantobooks.net. |
Bel Canto Books at KUBO LB |
Beyond Baroque The Scott Wannberg Bookstore and Poetry Lounge at Beyond Baroque holds the largest collection of new and used poetry in the city, with an unparalleled selection of books by local writers and small press publications. Our art section houses a robust and diverse array of titlesmany of them quite rare--on every subject from avant-garde architecture to celebrity photography. If your interests stray from art and poetry, our collection of fiction and non-fiction contains a broad range of titles at remarkably low prices. As a literary bookstore, we are dedicated to carrying titles that demonstrate the best of what art and literature have to offer. Come visit us soon! |
Beyond Text LLC Small independent bookstore with the focus of beautifully illustrated editions for kids and adults |
Black Bird Bookstore Community bookstore in San Francisco. |
Bluestocking Books Community curated selection of used books and popular favorite new books: 2024 will be our 25th anniversary as owned and operated by Kris Nelson and her experienced retail, book-loving team. A used bookshop since 1967. Please reach out with inquiries for in-stock items or books we can order for you. We want to be your neighborhood bookshop, wherever you may be! Website inventory is refreshed daily - we ship books or you can shop new books via our Bookshop.org link at our website. Gift certificates can be gifted to yourself or your loved ones at our website or from Bookshop.org. Audio streaming now available via Libro.fm. See our website for shop hours and used-book, trade-credit discount policy. :D |
Book Alley Pasadena's independent and used bookstore, Book Alley was founded in 1992 and originally started in an alley way in Old Pasadena, California. Book Alley is a general used bookstore, offering a large selection of books on all subjects. We have over 50,000 titles in-stock, from genre fiction starting at $3.99 to First Editions, Limited Editions, Signed, rare and collectible titles. Nearly all books are also cataloged online to make shopping easier. Discover the finest and most eclectic selection of new, used, rare and out-of-print books as well as vinyl records and a few collectible framed and unframed art and photography pieces. |
Book Castle SF WoC-owned indie bookshop selling new and used books for all ages. |
Book Haus (CA) Mobile book store in the Sacramento area, bringing people quality reads wherever they are. We carry children's books, YA, fiction, mystery/thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, classics, graphic novels and bookish gifts. Special interest in dystopian fiction and diverse children's books. Check out our instagram to find out where we will be next! @sac.book.haus |
Book Nook (CA) We are a half priced used bookstore. Mostly general fiction |
Book Passage Book Passage is an independent book store/cafe. We feature travel guides, literature, children's books and a large inventory in every other category. We host over 800 outstanding author events each year in our store, online and offsite. |
Book Passage San Francisco |
Book Soup Full service bookseller to the great and infamous for over 20 years. Located in the heart of Los Angeles' world famous Sunset Strip. Specializing in film, art and literature. Worldwide shipping. Phone 1-800-764-BOOK Fax 310-659-3410 |
Book Soup LAX (1432) |
Book Soup LAX T7 (1475) |
Bookish (CA) Bookish is a new + used independent bookstore, coffee spot and gathering space in central Modesto. Come for our curated book selection and fabulous children's area, stay for bookish events in a welcoming community space. Bookish will open in Modesto in spring 2024. |
Bookish520 Bookish is an independently owned and operated used bookstore in fresco, California specializing in unique & eclectic books. Bookish also offers a variety of handmade items such as bookish brands coffee cups, shirts, and tote bags, resin, metal, and paper bookmarks, resin page holders, and concrete bookends. |
BookPal Special markets bulk bookstore with over 3 million titles. Minimum 25 copies per order, with tiered discounts based on quantity. We specialize in bulk sales to corporations, educational institutes, government agencies, non-profit organization and authors. |
Books Inc. Independently owned and operated bookseller with 11 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. We've been selling books since 1851 making us The West's Oldest Independent Bookseller. |
Books Inc. (Campbell) |
Books Inc. Alameda |
Books Inc. Berkeley |
Books Inc. Laurel Village The West's oldest independent bookseller dating back to California's Gold Rush days with 10 California locations. |
Books Inc. Mountain View The West's oldest independent bookseller dating back to California's Gold Rush days with 11 California locations. |
Books Inc. Opera Plaza |
Books Inc. Palo Alto The West's oldest independent bookseller dating back to California's Gold Rush days with 11 California locations. |
Books Inc. The Marina The West's oldest independent bookseller dating back to California's Gold Rush days with 11 California locations. |
Books on B new and used; special orders |
Bookshop Benicia locally owned independent bookstore founded in 1993 |
Bookshop Santa Cruz Bookshop Santa Cruz, in our 56th year, is a bookstore carrying new, used, and sale books, with well-known children's, cards, calendars, and gifts sections. Our newsletter, Readers, (10,000 distribution) is published 2x/year. |
Bookshop West Portal BookShop West Portal is a locally-owned, independent bookstore located in the heart of the West Portal neighborhood. We have been a community meeting place for over fourteen years. We are a group of booksellers with an enthusiasm for books and serving our community. |
BookSmart (CA) BookSmart is a general store located in wonderful and historic Morgan Hill, CA. We offer a large selection of adult and children's titles. We also have a large selection of magazines, cards and audio books. BookSmart is known for it's great cafe and service to the community! |
Browser Books (CA) One of the oldest and most respected independent booksellers in the SF Bay Area. |
Builders Booksource 42 years providing design inspiration and technical reference to architects, builders, engineers, designers, trades people, homeowners, and apartment dwellers as well! |
Butterfat Books Ferndale is an American dairy farm community. We want it to be the kind that President Thomas Jefferson boasted about in 1787 when he said that "ours are the only farmers who can read Homer." Education is fundamental to a life of liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Butterfat Books serves the farmers of Ferndale (and all of our Humboldt County neighbors), providing books that enrich our lives. Whether fiction or non-fiction, used or new, classic or recent releases we carry books that support truth, goodness, and beauty. |
Capital Books Capital Books is the only new book bookstore in downtown Sacramento. One block away from the state capitol and next door to a 1000-seat Art Deco theater, Capital Books is well placed for large events, tourists, and the downtown state workers and residents.With three floors of books, an event space overlooking K St, and a basement dedicated to Sci Fi/Fantasy books, games, toys, and a Harry Potter room under the stairs, Capital Books is a small general bookstore with something for almost anyone shopping. |
Casita Books Casita is an open space for ALL community members to learn, grow, and build empathy though the magic of books. |
Caspian Books Small new and used book store in Tracy, Ca. |
Cellar Door Bookstore Open since 2012, we are a highly curated bookstore reflecting our diverse community. Kids and adult books, all new, lots of bookclubs and community engagement. |
Chapter Two . . a Bookstore The Bookstore is located in Lompoc on the central coast of California and has been at the same location since 1997. We carry over 25,000 titles, most of which are used. We have a good local author and local history section. We also carry local artists' works such as paintings, sculpture, prints and greeting cards. We allow members of the art community to sell jewelry on consignment. We sell a few select books online. |
Chaucer's Books Chaucer's Books is an independent, locally owned, overstocked bookstore located on upper State Street in Santa Barbara, CA that has been a mainstay for book-lovers near and far since 1974. We carry north of 150,000 titles and will happily do anything we can to swiftly procure books for you that we don't currently carry in stock. We're committed to providing our community with an impressive depth and breadth of texts in any and all subjects, as well as excellent customer service (including recommendations from our well-read staff). We also carry a wide selection in cards, puzzles, games, & gifts curated to any age. |
Cherrybooks Serving LAX and the Southbay, Cherrybooks now in Gardena has a long history of the best books at the best prices in SoCal. |
Chevalier's Books Los Angeles's Oldest Independent Bookstore, open since 1940. We're a general bookstore with a highly curated inventory reflecting our diverse staff and community. |
Children's Book World (CA) CHILDRENS BOOK WORLD has been open since 1986 and is a full-service childrens bookshop in West Los Angeles, stocking over 70,000 titles for children, parents, teachers and collectors. Our commitment is to celebrate diversity, knowledge, and enrichment. A world where every child sees themselves on our shelves and every adult feels like a child again. |
Christopher's Books Christopher's Books, located in San Francisco's Potrero Hill, is a general, neighborhood bookstore stocking a little bit of every subject, with an emphasis on literature and children's books. |
Chukaruka Chukarua is a minority-owned independent bookstore with a passion for delivering unique cultural experiences. We offer a virtual community designed to celebrate you. Find unique gifts, curated book selections, virtual experiences, and hard to find cultural items. Celebrate your way, wherever you are. We offer an assortment of hand selected and artist designed goods, arts, and party supplies. Chukaruka curates unique gift giving and virtual experiences for every occasion from birthdays to luaus, happy hours and holidays. If you want to celebrate- Chukaruka can design an experience for you. Visit us at www.chukaruka.com |
City Lights Books Independent bookseller and publisher specializing in literary fiction. radical politics, social theory, third - world and ethnic studies, cutting - edge poetry, arts, and sciences. |
Claremont Forum Bookshop Looking for a charming used bookstore that offers more than just books? Look no further than the Claremont Forum Bookshop, located in the heart of the Claremont Village. We have an extensive selection of quality used books at competitive prices, as well as monthly art shows, music events, and other exciting happenings. When you shop at the Claremont Forum Bookshop, you're not just indulging in a good read, but also supporting the Prison Library Project, a nationwide initiative that aims to provide books and educational materials to incarcerated adults. By donating your own books or making a purchase, you'll be making a positive impact on the lives of prisoners and supporting programs that help inmates build the skills they need to reintegrate into society. |
Coalesce Bookstore Coalesce Bookstore is located in the small town of Morro Bay on California's beautiful central coast. We have been serving our local community & travelers from near & far since 1973. We are a small store with big ideas, new & used books, a wedding Chapel in our backyard gardens & a staff of 4 with over 130 combined years of bookselling. We thank our customers and supporters, acknowledging that what we do would not be possible were it not for each of you |
Coastside Books, Inc. Coastside Books is a charming 'readers' book store, filled with interesting titles for all ages, including an extensive children's corner, a vast greeting card selection and gifts. |
Compass Books at SFO (Terminal 2) |
Compass Books at SFO (Terminal 3) The West's oldest independent bookseller dating back to California's Gold Rush days with 11 California locations. |
Copperfield's Books (Larkspur) |
Copperfield's Books (Sebastopol) Copperfield's Books has never forgotten our role as a local independent bookseller and we are committed to supporting the local communities we serve. From author events, book clubs to book fairs, Copperfields is committed to literature, education, and community. Copperfields has nine stores in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties. |
Copperfield's Books Calistoga |
Copperfield's Books Healdsburg |
Copperfield's Books Montgomery Village |
Copperfield's Books Napa |
Copperfield's Books Novato |
Copperfield's Books Petaluma |
Copperfield's Books San Rafael |
Crawford's Books Crawford's Books is a family-owned independent bookstore serving the Sacramento area since 1983. We sell new and used books and have a robust trade program. Crawford's Books believes books have the power to educate, entertain and inspire. We work to offer a wide selection that mirrors the diversity of our region. |
Creating Conversations Creating Conversations is a literary venture that has been serving the reading needs of communities in Southern California and beyond for almost 30 years. We create community-focused author and book events for local businesses, conferences, authors, and publishers, servicing the needs of corporations and organizations in the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County and San Diego.We carry a curated selection of new titles, signed first editions from our events, books for upcoming events, some selected gift items and cards, and anything that has caught our attention that we think you might like. |
CSU at Northridge Bookstore |
Culinarian Bookshop Culinarian Bookshop is an online community for bookish foodies looking to spice up their kitchen game and build their culinary library. We offer a collection of fictional and non-fictional food literature. Since food literature touches almost all aspects of life, you can look forward to a wide selection of books on cooking, farming, travel, history, business, biographies, memoirs, mysteries, romance and art, all curated with a food lens. We provide meet ups either virtually for cooking classes, or in our online CB book club group, as well as, some in person gatherings at one of our pop-up market stands. Our Culinarian Bookshop community is here to read, cook and eat together! |
Dandar's Boardgames and Books Dandar's Boardgames and Books is family owned store specializing in Science Fiction and Fantasy books, Tarot cards and Board Games for everyone. We carry novels from diverse selection of authors and make point of trying to introduce readers to authors they may not be familiar with. We also specialize in a variety of tabletop games everything from family friendly and classic boardgames to role-playing and complex boardgames. |
Dave's Olde Book Shop A South Bay institution since 1995, this store offers new and gently used books ranging from $1 paperbacks to antiques and collectibles. The store features an especially solid collection of vintage sci-fi, mystery, western, and romance novels. |
DBZ Books N Records Only New and Used Books and Record Store in Corona California |
DIESEL, A Bookstore Known for our fascinating selection of new & used titles, stunning author events, enthusiastically informed, diverse staff, & urban California aesthetic, DIESEL is the cutting-edge, high octane, community-radiating, independent bookstore we all want. Located in Los Angeles & San Diego! |
DIESEL, A Bookstore- Del Mar |
Dog Eared Books If you're looking for a pleasant place to peruse a lot of books, seek no further! Since 1992, Dog Eared Books has been supplying a book-hungry San Francisco with new, used, and remaindered books as well as cards, magazines, calendars, and blank notebooks. We're a general interest store, so we have a little of everything, but we do specialize in off-beat, small press, and local literature. Our staff of is happy to help you locate specific titles or you can roam around discovering wondrous obscurities you never knew you couldn't live without. |
Downtown Book & Sound Featuring new and gently used books, music and movies, located inside the1885 I.O.O.F. building in historic downtown Salinas, the home of Nobel Prize-winning author, John Steinbeck. |
East Bay Booksellers We are a general bookstore selling new books and miscellaneous paper goods from around the world. |
East Village Bookshop Small, independent bookstore in Sacramento, California featuring new releases, cold drinks, popsicles, cards, and gift items! |
East West Bookshop East West is one of the largest independent bookstores of its kind in the world. For more than 50 years, weve been a center for conscious living, offering a wide selection of books, products, and programs representing spiritual traditions and new insights into mind, body, and spirit from around the world.. The store is overflowing with books, but also with unique and beautiful gifts that uplift the spirit. Browse one of the largest collection of crystals in the Bay Area, sacred art, jewelry, candles, aromatherapy, singing bowls, statues, natural fabric clothing, delicate teapots and organic teas, incense, greeting cards, a large selection of journals. (and much more...) |
Eastwind Books of Berkeley Since 1982, Eastwind Books of Berkeley has been a major source for Asian American literature, Asian Studies, Ethnic Studies, Language Learning, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Martial Arts books. We support and promote various authors at our book events and have been involved in the publication and distribution of select titles. |
Eceltic Books Curated book collection tailored to the needs of your event, conference, pop-up or personal library informed by 30 years of bookstore ownership. Permanent pop-up located at Julies Beach & Home, 1440 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 |
Enchanted Evermore LLC Enchanted Evermore is a queer and POC owned independent bookstore that aspires to make books and metaphysical supplies accessible through affordability. We love working with indie authors and aim to not only carry their works, but spotlight them. |
Eureka Books Eureka Books has proudly served readers since 1987. We are a full-service independent bookstore located in Old Town Eureka, on California's far northern coast. We sell new, used, and antiquarian books along with a variety of book-adjacent goods. And also kites! We aim to help your imagination soar. We carry books in all subjects. Our store is staffed with readers who are ready to help you find your next favorite book or track down a hard-to-find tome from years past. Find your story at Eureka Books! |
Fabulosa Books We are a general-interest neighborhood bookstore with a strong LGBTQ+ focus. |
Face in a Book "We exist for one reason: the love of good books!" - Tina Ferguson, OwnerFace in a Book is a neighborhood gathering place for readers of all ages seeking books on every subject. Located in the heart of Town Center in El Dorado Hills, California, Face in a Book aims to connect people with books and with their community. In addition to the thousands of titles to choose from, Face in a Book is your destination for fun and affordable gifts, greeting cards, and stationery.Additionally, we offer a wide range of engaging events for our community to strengthen the bond shared by the individuals who embrace our passion for reading. From exciting children's events to personable author booksignings, Face in a Book strives to be the leader in the reading community. |
Fantastic Comics Your friendly neighborhood Comic Shop in Berkeley, CA |
Flintridge Bookstore General bookstore with quality gifts and cards, including an extensive selection of childrens books. Open every day except major holidays. |
Forever Books & Gifts Forever Books & Gifts is a small independently owned bookstore in Chester, CA. The bookstore carries a variety of books across many genres & small gift items. |
Four-Eyed Frog Books Four-Eyed Frog Books is a community-owned, independent bookstore located in the quaint Mendocino County coastal town of Gualala, in northern California. The first thing youll notice when you walk through the Frogs doors, aside from the amazing array of books, is the fascinating collection of frogs, all of which have been gifts from friends of the bookstore. They are literally everywhere, and somehow people seem to feel happier among all these frogs. Amidst the frogs, youll find all the current bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, and sections for mystery, biography, history, children, young adults, cooking, local authors, spiritual, health, nature, and more. Also popular in our shop are greeting cards, puzzles, coloring books for children and adults, and games. |
Friends Book Store The Friends Book Stores offer a wide range of fine used books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and board games. Browse in-store or on-line to discover treasures. We are an all volunteer organization that has been supporting the Pleasant Hill Library since 1953 |
Friends Bookstore (Monticello Ave) Friends Book Store at the LibraryWe have a bit of everything available for you at the Friends Book Store located inside the Pleasant Hill Library. And just like our main store, the proceeds go directly back to the community by supporting the librarys programs. Opening hours: Monday-Thursdays 11 - 5, Fridays & Saturdays 10- |
Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle's Children's Books Our focus is our customer; Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle's Children's Books is a general bookstore with a strong children's area. We are located on the rugged Mendocino coast; from our front door we can see gray whales spouting as they migrate. |
Gamble House Bookstore A bookstore focused on art, architecture, and the arts & crafts movement. We offer locally made goods, handmade pottery and other beautiful things. Purchases support the preservation work, programming, and operations of The Gamble House. |
Gatsby Books Gatsby Books is the best-loved independent bookstore in Long Beach, CA. Shop online and check out our events at www.gatsbybooks.com |
Globus Books Globus Books, an independent bookstore serving San Francisco since 1971, offers a wide-ranging and always changing stock of books on all things Soviet, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine. |
Good Fortune Books Good Fortune Book Shop is an Asian owned and operation online bookseller whose mission is to amplify romances across all subgenres from authors in the Asian diaspora. |
Green Apple Books Green Apple Books is an official San Francisco Legacy Business, a charming store bursting with a wide but carefully chosen selection of new and used books in all subject areas. Green Apple is in the inner Richmond district, surrounded by locally owned shops, restaurants, bars, and more.Our sister store--Green Apple Books on the Park--serves the inner Sunset neighborhood with a fine selection of books, plus several authors events each week.Our third store--Browser Books--has served the Fillmore neighborhood since 1976. It's a cozy destination for, well, a good browse. |
Green Apple Books on the Park (SF) |
Half Off Books Records Films We sell new and used books, records, and films. We pay cash to the public every day for used books, records, and films. |
Half Price Books Berkeley |
Half Price Books Citrus Heights |
Half Price Books Concord |
Half Price Books Dublin |
Half Price Books Fremont |
Hammer Museum The Hammer Store furthers the Hammer Museum's commitment to the importance of art and ideas through a curated selection of books and products that celebrate the value of fine artistry, excellent design, and exceptional craftsmanship in our everyday lives.The books and products found in the Hammer Store reflect the full range of topics and issues addressed by the Hammer's exhibitions, public programs, and public engagement initiatives. |
Hennessey & Ingalls Art, architecture, photography and design books from around the world. New and out-of-print. Collections purchased. |
Hicklebee's Bookstore, Inc. Award winning children's bookstore since 1979. |
Hill's Bookstore, LLC New Bookstore to Hollister, California providing a variety of books and gifts. |
Hudson Booksellers SJC (1491) Hudson Booksellers is the #1 airport bookseller in North America. From national bestsellers selected especially for travelers, to eclectic favorites of our local booksellers and national buyers, we hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the browsing experience that Hudson Booksellers offers. Free tote bag with the purchase of any 2 hardcover books. |
Hudson Booksellers/Vroman's LAX (985) Hudson Booksellers is the #1 airport bookseller in North America. From national bestsellers selected especially for travelers, to eclectic favorites of our local booksellers and national buyers, we hope you will be pleasantly surprised by the browsing experience that Hudson Booksellers offers. Free tote bag with the purchase of any 2 hardcover books. |
Ink By Hudson ONT T4-410 (1866) |
Ink Spell Books Gorgeous Half Moon Bay has a gorgeous bookstore to match. Books, toys, games & gifts, we have it all. Pick your book to take to the beach or the perfect gift for someone special. |
Joyride Bookshop Joyride Bookshop, which started as a mobile childrens bookstore in San Diego and opened two brick and mortar locations in 2022 and 2023, aims to provide a space for all children to discover the wonder, humanity, and capacity of books created and curated just for them. We believe in the inherent possibility of a story, and we believe in community partnerships. We want to be a resource for equal representation, independent publishers, and books in translation, and we value the stories of complex characters and ideas from underrepresented, international, and unique authors and illustrators. |
Kepler's Books Cultural and intellectual hub for Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. |
Kepler's Books & Magazines One of the San Francisco Bay Area's oldest independent bookstores, Kepler's has been a Northern California institution since 1955. Kepler's offers an extensive selection, knowledgeable staff and a nationally-renowned authors series. |
La Playa Books We are a new and used bookstore located in the neighborhood of Point Loma in San Diego. We specialize in literature, history, poetry, children's books, science, sailing and military books. We also deal in rare and out of print books and support our community through offsite events and pop-ups. |
Laguna Beach Books Laguna Beach Books is striving to create a community bookstore with superb stock, staff and service. We're located in the newly renovated "Old Pottery Place" in Laguna Beach, California. |
Lazy Day Books Lazy Day Books is a uniquely LA mobile bookshop run out of a customized vintage 1961 Chevy Rampside with a highly curated selection of new and unusual books and gifts. |
Le Chat Noir Bookstore & Cat Lounge Le Chat Noir Bookstore & Cat Lounge is the Inland Empire's first bookstore and cat cafe. We are located in Downtown Redlands, CA. We have adoptable cats roaming or book store that love to cuddle while customers enjoy a coffee and read a book. We are extremely community driven and partner with our non-profit animal rescue, Mutts & Company Animal Rescue. |
Leigh's Favorite Books Leighs Favorite Books is an independent book store located in historic downtown Sunnyvale, in the heart of Silicon Valley, since 2004. We sell new books, some used books, and a unique selection of greeting cards and gifts. In 2012 we expanded our childrens section into its own shop called Bookasaurus, right next door to Leighs, where you can find a fun selection of kids books and toys. |
LibroMobile LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC) intends to empower artists of color and culturally enrich residents in Orange County, California. Through social engagement, diverse arts, equitable practices, and direct action, LMAC aspires to counter the impact of gentrification on the local community by providing culturally relevant arts education and reinvesting profits in the local residents, arts industry, and business economy. Established in 2016 in Santa Ana, LMAC is a community-based collaboration between a mobile bookstore and cultural center practices. It builds on anti-gentrification movement culture and cultivates diversity through literature and the arts by prioritizing Black, Indigenous, people of color and integrating free reading and writing programs, visual exhibits, and year-round creative workshops in Santa Ana, California and its surrounding areas. |
Lido Village Books Your community's Independent Bookstore located in Lido Village Marina, Newport Beach CA. Come stroll the boardwalks and see where the Page & Ocean Meet! |
Lightly Used Books Family owned and operated, Lightly Used Books is a brick & mortar bookstore with a strong online presence and jul e-commerce experience. |
Linden Tree Children's Books Nestled on a tree-lined street in the heart of Silicon Valley, Linden Tree Books has been helping readers and pre-readers discover the magic of books for nearly forty years. Located on State Street in beautiful downtown Los Altos, CA. |
Lost Books Books, plants, and vinyl! Lost Books is a green wonderland of plants and used and new books and records. Located in the quaint shopping downtown of picturesque Montrose, CA. |
Loving Me Books Loving Me Books is a specialty online bookstore representing black and brown children, from newborn to young adult. In addition to the online bookstore, we provide book catalogs to schools, connect communities across the globe with our monthly K-12 Avid Readers Club and Book Clubs for adults. We are here to educate, entertain, and inspire. Loving Me Books also accepts special book requests for all ages and subject matters. |
Luna's Press Books Luna's Press Books is a small bookstore in the Outer Mission district of San Francisco. We focus on promoting Bilingual Picture Books (English/Spanish), Spanish Language Children's Books and Multicultural Children's Books. We support self published Latinx Authors. |
Main Street Bookmine |
Malibu Village Books |
Malik Books Malik Books is an independent community bookstore inside the heart of Los Angeles Historic Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. We offer books and gifts of diversity to a undeserved African American and minority community. Our mission is to provide books and gifts that promote pride, awareness, culture and self esteem. We are dedicated to serving the interest of our community and customers. Malik Books gives voice to the voiceless by supporting independent and self publish authors. Malik Books also provides a outreach service to target Illiteracy among youth between the ages of 5 to 18 years. Malik Books also has partnered with Crusader Praise Scott Scholarship Fund to provide education scholarship to help financial challenging Teens entering college. |
Malik Books (Culver City) |
Many Moonz Bookz and Brewz Online bookstore of New and Used books, includes gifts, coffee, and tea. |
Marcus Book Store As the nations oldest Black-owned independent bookstore celebrating its 60th year in 2020 Marcus Books mission is to provide endless opportunities for Black folks and their allies to celebrate and learn about Black people everywhere. It is a space that affirms and reflects back every beautiful shade of black. At Marcus Books literature is cherished as an invaluable asset to build cultural competency and intellectual awareness and Black makers of literature and art are our heroes. Marcus Books stocks an essential catalogue of works including children's and YA fiction and nonfiction, classics, bestsellers, cookbooks, ancient and contemporary history, biography, graphic novels, and more. |
Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore as an act of communal magic. Part info shop, part literary botanica, part auntie and tos house. A lotus blossoming from the mud of late capitalism and the pandemic. Located in the heart of San Francisco's Mission district. |
Meet Cute Romance Bookshop Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is a queer-owned, feminist bookshop focusing on genre romance. It's a place for romance readers (and the romance-curious) to meet up, hang out, and generally get nerdy about kissing books.We've got contemporary, historical, paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, and YA romance as well as romantic suspense and mysteries, and we're always working to feature stories where people who don't often get to be the main characters in books with happy endings find joy and community and love.Come accidentally bump into the [swoony/zany/angsty/steamy] book you didn't know you were looking for! |
Mendocino Book Company independent retail bookstore |
MiJa Books MiJa Books is a children's bookstore that aims to amplify stories by and about people of color. We specialize in multicultural and multilingual books. After closing our brick-and-mortar in early 2023, we've been hosting school book fairs across Los Angeles county and surrounding cities. |
Moe's Books Moes has been a world famous destination for book lovers since 1959. We have hundreds of thousands of titles in our ever-changing stock. We buy, sell and trade books all day, every day and we always pay fair prices for quality books. Open every 11-7pm, Moe's Books is considered one of the best new, used & antiquarian bookstores in the country. With over 200,000 titles in its ever-changing stock, Moe's is also one of the biggest stores in the world. Our new books, only a part of out entire inventory, are carefully curated to express the needs of our visitors, our regulars and the best books that we can find to make available to you. Join us. |
Monarch Books A small but thoughtfully curated collection of new books for all ages. |
Mono Lake Committee Bookstore Our Information Center & Bookstore offers a variety of visitor services to enhance your Mono Lake experience. Stop in to get recommendations for places to hike, paddle, bird watch, and more. Chat with our knowledgeable staff about Mono Lake and the surrounding area, get directions, learn about the activities taking place during your visit, and watch our 30-minute film, The Mono Lake Story. Wifi, fax and copy services, a restroom, drinking fountain, water bottle filling station, and a picnic area are also available.We also have a comprehensive and curated book selection from regional field guides to fiction and childrens books. Local arts and crafts, Mono Lake apparel, handmade jewelry, souvenirs, and eco-friendly gifts also fill the shelves. Be sure to check out our small gallery where you can view and purchase the work of our featured artist. Purchases made at the Information Center & Bookstore directly support the Mono Lake Committees mission and further our protection, restoration, education, and scientific research programs for Mono Lake. |
Mr. Mopps' Children's Books ... a children's bookstore named Mr. Mopps'.. It has all those wonderful, out-of-the ordinary things.. It has a kind of magic feeling..It's a place you'll love to come to and never want to leave. |
Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts General independent bookstore with specialties in gardening and literature. |
Mysterious Galaxy Books Founded in 1992, Mysterious Galaxy is an independent genre bookstore specializing in science fiction, fantasy, mystery, young adult, romance, and horror. We are dedicated to providing readers and book collectors with a great selection of books as well as the opportunity to meet many of those authors through our author events. It is through these events, conventions, and directly from publishers that were able to provide many signed first editions.Weve also expanded beyond our Galaxys walls by participating in community events, partnering with local non-profit organizations, and helping teachers bring authors into their schools. Our staff takes pride in providing great customer service and are not only knowledgeable but passionate about reading. We love getting to share our enthusiasm through hand-selling as well as writing reviews we post on our website and publish in our monthly newsletter. The founders of Mysterious Galaxy are Terry Gilman, Maryelizabeth Yturralde, and Jeff Mariotte. They met and began talking about Mysterious Galaxy in late 1992 when they recognized a need for a genre store in San Diego and saw it as a way to share their passion for books, bookselling, and a love of reading with their community. Mysterious Galaxy opened on May 8, 1993 and among the authors who celebrated the opening of the store with hundreds of fans were Ray Bradbury, David Brin, and Robert Crais. In 2020, San Diego locals Matt Berger and Jenni Marchisotto became the new owners of Mysterious Galaxy bookstore: "We want to keep all that makes Mysterious Galaxy special while continuing to expand its presence in the community.We have always seen Mysterious Galaxy as a safe place for anyone interested in exploring new worlds and never want that to change."Our mission is to continue to be a part of our community of readers and writers for as long as there are books to be sold, authors to host, and a variety of ways to share our passion for reading and books. |
Mystery Ink |
Mystery Pier Books Collectible literature in the first edition, specializing in Antiquarian, Literary Highspots, Modern Firsts, Signed & Inscribed, True Crime, Cinema Rarities, Detective Fiction, Rare Books. |
Napa Bookmine We are a general bookstore selling primarily used books located in the heart of downtown Napa. |
Napa Bookmine @ Oxbow |
Newsboy Books We are a general bookstore with an eclectic collection, new books, magazines, newspapers, on a beautiful main thoroughfare in Downtown Ontario, for over 65 years! |
North Figueroa Bookshop North Figueroa Bookshop is a general interest bookstore in the heart of the historic Highland Park neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles, a joint venture of Rare Bird and Unnamed Press, two Los Angelesbased independent book publishers, with the collaborative support of founding publisher sponsors, Grove Atlantic and MCD Books.The store directly serves the neighborhoods of Highland Park, Glassell Park, and Eagle Rock, and is a beautiful, custom-design literary space that seeks to connect the independent publishing community with readers, booksellers, authors, and book lovers. The store's shelves hold a rotating selection of titles from our publishing partners, as well as a curated general interest selection with a focus on California history and literature, literature in translation, books in Spanish, and independent press publications. |
Northtown Books Founded in 1965 Northtown Books' mission is to keep the independent bookstore tradition alive on the north coast with a thoughtful selection of periodicals and books meant to challenge, educate and entertain. |
Octavia's Bookshelf Bookstore |
Olivia & Daisy Books Olivia & Daisy is a woman-owned, bespoke bookstore for all ages in the heart of Carmel Valley, California. |
Once Upon a Time We are proud of our 58-year old reputation for serving our community with quality children's books and a choice selection of adult titles. We also offer premium greeting cards, unique gifts, & thoughtfully selected children's puppets, plush and toys. Storytimes, frequent author events, and book clubs for adults and kids make our store a central meeting space for generations of readers. |
Orinda Books We are a general bookstore -- "Your complete community bookstore" -- is our subtitle. |
Out & About Bookshop Out & About Bookshop is a mobile LGBTQ+ children's bookstore in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
Owl and Company Bookshop Owl and CompanyBookshop is a women owned independent bookstore in Oakland, California. Our new book inventory focuses on women authors and award-winning science fiction. We also have a large selection of used, rare, and unique titles in all genres. |
pages: a bookstore {pages} was founded in 2010 by three local, passionate bibliophiles Patty, Linda & Margot with the goal of bringing a quality independent bookstore to the South Bay. Today, {pages} a bookstore is the place for book lovers of all ages, where reading, meeting and discussing books is a way of life. We offer a carefully curated selection of new fiction, non-fiction, childrens, cooking, surf, coffee table books and bestsellers. We are proud of our knowledgeable and caring staff who can match any reader with the perfect book. {pages} regularly hosts author events and hosts five monthly book clubs. We regularly host author events and book signings, weekly story times, and seven monthly book clubs. {pages} provides complimentary gift wrap and gift cards are available for that hard to select for reader. |
Paradise Found (CA) Purveyors of peace, love & good vibes since 1986.Paradise Found is a metaphysical mercantile established to support you on your spiritual journey and enrich your life with beauty, truth and goodness.We offer a rich collection of books, crystals, jewelry, intuitive readings and more.We are your local neighborhood hardware shop for the spiritually inclined. Now online! |
Pegasus Books With three stores in Berkeley & Oakland, selling new & used books, for adults & children, including the choicest of remaindered titles, we are an extraordinary resource for avid readers. We gladly take special orders & make personal recommendations. |
Pegasus Books Downtown With three stores in Berkeley & Oakland, selling new & used books, for adults & children, including the choicest of remaindered titles, we are an extraordinary resource for avid readers. We gladly take special orders & make personal recommendations. |
Pegasus Books Oakland With three stores in Berkeley & Oakland, selling new & used books, for adults & children, including the choicest of remaindered titles, we are an extraordinary resource for avid readers. We gladly take special orders & make personal recommendations. |
Pegasus Books on Solano With three stores in Berkeley & Oakland, selling new & used books, for adults & children, including the choicest of remaindered titles, we are an extraordinary resource for avid readers. We gladly take special orders & make personal recommendations. |
Pen & Honey Bookstore Woman-owned, SoCal-based indie bookstore with a cultural mosaic of delicately selected authors & titles. |
Peninsula Book Collaborative Peninsula Book Collaboratives mission is to build and grow the next generation of book lovers. We do this by providing a space to find books, learn together, and build community. We serve San Mateo County, California. |
Petunia's Place Petunia's Place provides a wide selection of books for children from toddlers to teens as well as a small selection of books for adults. The store regularly places special orders for customers. In addition to books, the store carries a selection of games, craft kits, and puzzles. |
Philippine Expressions Bookshop Philippine Expressions Bookshop is owned and operated by Linda Nietes-Little, who ran her own bookshop in Manila, Philippines in 1972, until she moved to Los Angeles in 1984 and established her current bookshop. She is a specialist in Philippine publications and her bookshop carries books on all aspects of Philippine culture, with books written in English and Filipino for all ages. The bookshop is dedicated to Filipino Americans in search of their roots, serving the Filipino American community in North America as well as Filipinos in the diaspora. |
Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore Carmel-by-the-Sea's only bookstore. A village staple for over fifty years, Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden is ideal for the adventurous at heart. With titles ranging from new release best sellers to children's books, personal growth to comparative religions, and from nutrition to local interest our selection has proven to be as eclectic as the town's residents. The Secret Garden is a charming garden oasis with a collection of statues, plants, fountains and local made gifts. |
Poet's Corner Book Shop Charming boutique book shop in historic Duncans Mills Village offering new and vintage books, journals, notepads, readers, fountain pens, puzzles, activity and coloring books, writing instruments, and other beautifully curated novelty gifts and collectibles. Opened in November of 2020 in the midst of the pandemic to build community through books and to inspire and encourage the exploration of a literary and poetic lifestyle. |
Point Reyes Books Point Reyes Books is a generalist bookstore located in Point Reyes Station, California. With a focus on literary fiction, natural history and environmental books, local wildlife guides, and cookbooks, Point Reyes Books has been a destination for Bay Area bibliophiles for years. |
Postalworks Silver Lake Eclectic, unique and quirky old school general store vibe in the heart of Silver Lake offering a small but thoughtfully curated collection of books for adults and children. Non book content includes journals, cards, puzzles, and toys with an eye towards different and creative. We are a central neighborhood hub, supportive of authors and artists in the community. We are also a postal center- with a wall of postal boxes! Peruse our shelves, pick something out and we'll mail it off for you. The enjoyment of discovering, opening and looking through a book with the convenience of getting it where it needs to go. |
Protagonist Black Protagonist Black is an independent pop-up bookstore specializing in culturally diverse books, and a tightly curated cast of cocktail pairings. We facilitate community connection amongst discerning readers and thinkers committed to coloring outside the lines. At Protagonist Black you will always be able to come exactly as you are and find yourself represented in the works we curate. We celebrate the unexpected by centering the voices that have been marginalized within the literary world. Our foundational commitment is to the advancement of literacy, lituations, and liberation. |
Quiet Quail Books Hamiintamc! Quiet Quail Books is a California Indigenous-owned book shop. Our mission is to connect and collaborate with communities across Southern California over our love for quality Indigenous authored books. We stock Indigenous authored books, childrens books, graphic novels, comics, magazines, and miscellaneous gifts. After successful sales online since 2020, we started pop-up book booths in person across the Southern California region. We firmly believe literature to be a powerful tool to connect, empathize, build relationships, and empower people from all walks of life, through the lens of Indigenous story-telling and epistemologies. Check out where we will pop up next on our social media or find a way to support us online! |
Rakestraw Books Independent since 1973. Good fiction & children's books our specialties. Author events. Newsletter. Special orders. Out-of-print book searches. Personal recommendations. Friendly service. A bookshop for readers and book lovers. |
Re/arte Centro Literario re/arte centro literario is dedicated to bringing literature, cultural gatherings, and contemporary art to our Black & Brown communities that reflects our values and celebrates our collective imaginations. We specialize in curating books on Social Criticism, Chicanx/Latinx studies, and Latin American literature. We are also home to independent literary press antipresstigio which publishes sin cesar (formerly Dryland), a literary journal established in 2015 from South Central LA, and Hombre Lobo, an intergenerational series of oral histories and lived experiences of the "supernatural" and "paranormal." re/arte regularly hosts gatherings including film nights, reading groups, and art exhibits by/for the community. |
Reach and Teach We are San Mateo's independent bookstore and shop for unique products that transform you and the world. Everything at Reach and Teach is focused on Gender Equality, Sustainable Living, and Peacemaking. We offer books, toys, puzzles, games, green lifestyle products, teacher resources, and fair trade gifts for all ages. |
Readers' Books A general bookstore with a strong community focus. New and used books with an emphasis on fiction, food and wine, spirituality, memoir and children's books. Active events program, special orders and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. |
Reasonable Books Reasonable Books is an independent bookstore in the East San Francisco Bay Area located in Lafayette, California. We are here to serve as a general bookstore with an emphasis on thoughtful and important subjects for the interested and discerning reader. While we strive to make available illuminating materials you may not even realize you want to read, we also believe that the mind benefits from rest and healthy distractions. You will find books that can help you relax or escape for a well-deserved break here. |
Red Rock Books Red Rock Books is the only used and new bookstore in Ridgecrest, CA. We have 7,000 square feet of used and new books including fiction, non-fiction, children's books and much more. We are happy to do special orders. We have monthly promotions and sales. We offer a comfortable and unique atmosphere to browse for books and more. We also sell a variety of greeting cards, toys, games, candles, incense and novelty items you won't find anywhere else in Ridgecrest. We are open 7 days a week. |
Reparations Club Reparations Club is a Black, queer, woman-owned concept bookshop + creative space Curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Opened in 2019, Rep Club has partnered with Well Read Black Girl, Noname's Book Club, and has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post & more. We aim to create the spaces we want to see in the world and support the boundless creativity of Black storytellers. |
Revolution Books (CA) Revolution Books is a bookstore about the world, and for a radically new world. RB is a site of critical thinking: where people find the books and engagement with why the world is the horror it is today, and where they can discover the way out of this madness, engaging with the path-breaking work of the revolutionary leader Bob Avakian and the movement for revolution. RB has a wide selection of fiction, science, philosophy, history, poetry, politics, revolutionary theory and ...children's books. |
River House Books A family-owned, independent bookstore where every book is personally selected by our wonderful staff. |
Ruby's Books Rubys Books is an inviting, community focused independent bookstore. We carry a highly curated selection of new books from many genres, toys and gifts. We strive to create a space that will make readers of all ages want to come back again and again to fuel their love of books! We look forward to providing frequent events to make our store a community gathering space. |
Russian River Books & Letters We are an independent bookstore in Guerneville, California. |
Russo's Books Serving Kern County & California's Central Valley since 1989, Russo's Books features access to over 2 million titles, all discounted and all with a hometown smile. Drop-in Monday through Saturday to say "hi" and browse our shelves or feel free to order by phone, email, or online. |
San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe Since 1975, we have been providing quality books and toys for children. Located in the beautiful and diverse San Gabriel Valley, we carry unique specialty items and support local schools and organizations with our events. |
Sandpiper Books The South Bays premier destination for all new and used books! |
Sausalito Books By the Bay A community supported independent bookstore on the scenic waterfront in downtown Sausalito -- with all the bestsellers, classics and specially curated books including a nautical & maritime section. Mostly new, some used books. Special events including author events, book clubs, literary salons & classes. Other merchandise includes: decorative interior accessories, nautical swag, table top delights, the perfect, portable gifts, picnics to go, beverages & bites. |
Scout Bookstore BIPOC Women owned micro pop-up bookstore feature (mostly) nonfiction books and childrens books. |
Shop Around the Corner Books This is a downtown based, locally owned bookstore. We carry fiction, non-fiction, children's books and local authors. We also carry a selection of local interest books for hiking, biking and fishing. We are community-centered and host story times, author signings and book clubs. |
Sistah Scifi Sistah Scifi is the first Black owned bookstores focused on science fiction and fantasy in the United States. |
Skylight Books Skylight Books is a general bookstore serving the historic Los Angeles neighborhoods of Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Downtown. Our curated selection features the best of literary fiction; graphic novels; children's books; California history and culture; political and social sciences; essays and nonfiction; and books on art, photography, film, and music. We also feature hand-picked magazines and zines, along with a selection of stationery and gifts. Our events program is nationally recognized, and features major touring authors, local favorites, and debuts. |
Sleepy Cat Books Come browse our new and gently used books. Our inventory is curated selection of quality books in many genres -- including contemporary and classic literature, mysteries and thrillers, history, memoir, biography, children's & young adult. We are also happy to special order titles in new or gently used condition, most arrive within a couple of days. Gift certificates available in any amount. Open 7 days a week. |
Small World Books (CA) A general literary bookstore specializing in fiction, mystery, science fiction, and poetry. We have a staff that is very well-read, and we would love to recommend the perfect book for you. We are located on Venice Beach next to the Sidewalk Cafe. |
Space Cowboy Books Space Cowboy Books is an award winning independent brick and mortar bookstore in Joshua Tree, CA. We specialize in science fiction but also carry a wide array of books. We are also a small press and produce the podcast Simultaneous Times. |
Speakeasy Books Speakeasy Books is a small indie bookshop, slightly hidden at the crossing of N Circle drive and Oakwood, in Idyllwild, California. We carry literary fiction, political science, social justice and environmental books, as well as children's books and games. |
Spectator Books Independent bookstore est. 1994, Oakland California. Curated new and used books, movies, cards and other rad stuff! |
Spellbinder Books Owens Valley's widest selection of books since 1970--plus cards, gifts, and local art! |
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock Meditation Center is a spiritual training institution in the Insight tradition grounded in the Buddhas teachings in the Pali discourses. Founded in 1988 by Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, Anna Douglas, Howard Cohn and James Baraz, Spirit Rock offers residential retreats and non-residential programs both on-site and online. Our bookstore maintains a well-curated collection of Buddhist literature ranging from translations of foundational Buddhist texts to the most current titles by Spirit Rock teachers and friends. Spirit Rock teachers aspire to preserve the heart of the Buddhist teachings and to adapt them in wise and instructive ways to contemporary life. Our bookstore reflects this intention. |
Stinson Beach Books Limited space necessitates careful selection. At Stinson Beach Books, the result is an excellent general bookstore with special emphasis on nature books and local field guides, current fiction & classics, and children's books. |
Stories Books & Cafe |
Street Smart Bookstore Street Smart Bookstore is an Urban bookstore in So-Cal offering a premium selection of secondhand books. Our mission is to become a resource in our community by bringing literature to the streets, while we spark curiosity, evoke nostalgia, and generate awareness about the impacts we all have in the world. |
Subverting Expectations We are an unapologetically intersectional feminist community that celebrates all things women. We understand that women can be multiple things at once. Women can be anything they want to be, even if those things seem contradictory. Strong and vulnerable, sexual and reserved, outspoken and personable, book smart and street smart. We want to create a space where women feel empowered to embrace every aspect of themselves.By existing fully as ourselves, we will dismantle the patriarchy and white supremacy. By making resources accessible, Subverting Expectations is aiding and abetting people to create their own destinies and to live their most authentic lives. We are co-conspirators to historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. We will discuss social issues and share knowledge on how to be a part of the solution. We are here to uplift, empower, and create a safe place for everyone in the way they need and want us to.We understand that learning happens in different forms. We not only learn by reading but also having open discourse about books and life in general. We get to learn about other people, their experiences, and how they see the world. This makes us more aware, more empathetic, and that makes the world a better place. We love learning. We love knowing things. We want to provide people with the opportunity to fall in love with knowledge and learning. |
Sugarfoot Books Inc. Small woman owned independent bookstore in San Anselmo, CA specializing in children's books. Selling both new and used in all genres. |
Sunken City Books Sunken City Books is proud to be the first bookstore to return to the community of San Pedro since our towns famous booksellers shut their doors in the 2010s. With a literary tradition so rich Bukowski never left it, San Pedro is today the working and thinking persons corner of Los Angeles. We serve all the poets, writers, artists, longshoremen, and Nth-generation San Pedro residents at two locations. Our main store at 6th and Mesa carries adult and childrens books, new and used, and every week we bring special selections to our second location at Crafted at the Port of LA. The San Pedro trolley goes directly between the two locations! |
Sunken City Books (Crafted at the Port of L.A.) |
Tecolote Book Shop Tecolote Book Shop was started in 1925 in the historic El Paseo in downtown Santa Barbara. The store was moved to the Upper Village in Montecito in the early 60's where it has remained since. We are a general bookshop, we are happy to take special orders, provide gift wrapping and mailing. The store is open Monday through Saturday. The hours are 10pm - 5am Monday to Friday, 10am - 4 pm Saturday and closed onSunday. Our phone number is 805 969-4977 and email is [email protected]. |
Telegraph Hill Books Welcome to Telegraph Hill Books. We will have curated suggestions for books about traveling, cooking and learning Italian...plus your next great read, contemporary fiction, and more! |
The Avid Reader Current hardbacks; in-depth paperbacks; extensive children's selection; cards, blank journals, & calendars; complimentary giftwrap; gift certificates; overnight special ordering; events; e-mail list; Web site ordering. |
The Beat Museum The Beat Museum is home to an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts, rare books, letters, personal effects, photographs, and cultural ephemera. Located in San Franciscos North Beach neighborhood, we occupy the same ground that was once the epicenter for Beat activity during the 1950s. The Beat Museum has been independently owned and operated since its inception in 2003. We are dedicated to carrying on the Beats legacy by exposing their work to new audiences, encouraging journeysboth interior and exteriorand being a resource on how one persons perspective can have meaning to many. We sell new, used and rare books and collectibles as well posters, artwork, mugs, shirts, tote bags, stickers, mugs, and more in our shop and online. |
The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs Bookstore in Palm Springs |
The Bindery |
The Book Catapult The Book Catapult is a general bookstore somewhat specializing in fiction, local interest, and childrens books, located in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego. |
The Book Den (CA) Founded in Oakland in 1902, the store moved to its present Santa Barbara location in 1933. The Book Den stocks a carefully selected inventory of new, used, and out-of-print books. The store is cozy and well-organized. The staff of five has a combined 160 years experience in the book business. The Book Den has been selling on-line since 1999. |
The Book Jewel The Book Jewel an independent book and gift store located in the heart of Westchester! Check out our events at www.thebookjewel.com. |
The Book Loft (CA) The Book Loft in Solvang (Danish capital of America) 130 miles north of Los Angeles via Highway 101. New, Used, Antiquarian, Children's and Scandinavian books with expanded puzzles and games section. Hans Christian Andersen Museum upstairs. |
The Book Nook (Visalia) The Book Nook is a start-up bookstore in downtown Visalia, CA owned and operated as a division of Family HealthCare Network. The bookstore is set to open in Fall 2022 and promises to have a contemporary atmosphere fit for book lovers. The Book Nook will serve as a complement to FHCNs Reach Out and Read Program and support the promotion of early childhood literacy. Providers located at all FHCN clinical sites will have the ability to issue a Reading RX to parents that gains them a free age-appropriate reading book from the bookstore. The Book Nooks Mission Statement: The Book Nook is committed to providing a space that encourages children and families of Visalia and surrounding communities to develop and nourish their love of books and learning. The Book Nooks Vision Statement: Our vision is a community where access to reading, and learning are a fundamental part of the lives of all children and families whereby laying the foundation for a healthy and productive community. |
The Book Seller (CA) We are a full service "new" bookstore. Specialties are Gold Country/Sierra and Western regional history and travel; huge children's section; fiction (esp. mystery); general travel. Open Daily. |
The Book Tree The Book Tree is a general bookstore with a wealth of fiction, biographies, history, travel, cookbooks, and children's books. We have over ten thousand books in a compact space, and we special-order books frequently. In business over 39 years, |
The Bookhouse (CA) The Bookhouse is a New, Used and Vintage Bookstore servicing the greater Sacramento Valley and Sierra Foothill communities. Our curated selection of books is guaranteed to engage and pique your literary interests! |
The Bookmark Bookstore We are a used bookstore operated by The Friends of the Oakland Public Library. All of our merchandise is donated to us by our community. All of our proceeds go to support programs and activities of our local libraries. We have our store in an historic building in Old Oakland (California). |
The Booksmith (CA) Familiar and hard-to-find books in all subjects, plus periodicals, cards & gifts; On-Line Inventory; excellent author events; Frequent Buyers Club; knowledgeable, helpful, opinionated staff; special orders welcome. We ship worldwide. |
The Frugal Frigate The Frugal Frigate is an independent childrens bookstore located in Historic Downtown Redlands, California. A part of the community for over 33 years, the store is most recently owned by Redlands local Erin Rivera. In our brick & mortar location, we proudly offer the best in both new titles and beloved favorites of childrens literature. We have a refreshing selection of books for children to young adults, and we also carry a selection of plush toys, journals, stationery, cards, a build-a-stuffie workshop, and all sorts of things to stir the imagination. Online, the sky's the limit and we offer much more than just children's literature. Browse our shelves, check out our current recommendations, or search for what you're looking for, and find your next great adventure!In June 2021, we reopened A Room of One's Own! Some of you may remember the wonderful space that Katherine, the founder of The Frugal Frigate, created called A Room of Her Own. The tag line was, "books for, by, or about women." The Room was closed in the early 2000s when The Frugate changed hands. I (Erin, current owner) worked for Katherine in the late 90s in high school and college. That Room was so important to young, coming-of-age me and I don't think I'd be the same person today had I not had access to it. Literary voices that commanded attention, yelled, screamed, and whispered, showed me both mirrors AND windows. We are so excited to welcome you back to this space for adults, in a space dedicated off of the main store. |
The Getty Store The Getty Museum Store enhances knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts by providing unique high-quality merchandise and books that reflect the key assets of the institution as a whole. Browse jewelry, toys, books, postcards, and many Getty exclusive items.Your Purchase Supports the Programs of Getty. |
The Index The Index is a pop-up bookshop in Bakersfield, CA. We do not have a permanent location, but rather set up temporary book shops at vendor fairs, or farmer's markets. We sell mostly new books, as well as bookish merchandise. The Index loves to highlight local authors and partner with other local business to set up micro shops and host events centered around books and literacy. |
The Last Bookstore California's largest and most eclectic new and used bookstore, since 2009! Buying, selling, and trading books, records, and movies 7 days a week. Known as the "World's Most Instagrammed Bookstore," our two floors are full of art, book installations, and iconic photo opportunities. |
The Library Shop We are a book and gift store located inside the San Diego Central LIbrary in downtown San Diego. We are a non-profit, owned and operated in a partnership betweebn the San Diego Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the San Diego Libraries. We specialize in children's products, unique literary-themed gifts, books and items from local artisans. We support all San Diego Central Library author evens through sales of the authors' books. |
The Mountain Bookshop A general bookstore located in the central Mother Lode of California. We carry a line of general books, cards, gifts and maps. |
The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore Woodland's home for new books, specialty board games, and stationery. |
The Pop-Hop The Pop-Hop Books Collective is a multi-use community arts and education space operated on a cooperative model to sell new and used books and locally hand-crafted items, while forging relationships with community partners to build a new creative ecosystem that amplifies marginalized voices, supports community growth, and empowers collective good works to build a healthier, more equitable neighborhood. |
The Raven's Wing Magical Co. (CA) |
The Reading Basket A Homeschool New and Used Bookstore We carry the most popular literature based curriculum titles as well as Charlotte Mason titles. This includes history, science, classics, poetry, math and a variety of other subjects. Also offering homeschool workshops. |
The Reading Bug A bookstore specializing in children's books and gifts. Visit thereadingbug.com for events and shopping. The Reading Bug also has subscription box service shipping to all 50 states at readingbugbox.com and a story podcast, Reading Bug Adventures with over 4.5 million downloads worldwide. |
The Reading Nook Store A nurse owned online bookstore that sell books, gifts, and merch! |
The Ripped Bodice The Ripped Bodice is an independent brick-and-mortar bookstore devoted to the celebration of romance novels. The store is proudly Woman and Queer Owned. Sisters and owners Leah and Bea Koch opened TRB on March 4, 2016 following a successful Kickstarter campaign to bring their dream of a romance-only bookstore to life.The Ripped Bodice features a vast and diverse selection of romance fiction. In addition to books, the store has a wide selection of gift items with a focus on supporting independent, woman owned businesses. |
The Salt Eaters Bookshop The Salt Eaters Bookshop is an independent bookstore prioritizing books, comics, and zines written by and about Black women, girls, femmes, and gender expansive people in Inglewood, CA. |
The Spine and Vine |
The Wake Up Shop We have thoughtfully curated a collection of new and used books that we feel provides the most constructive information to help us produce justice (balance between people). The Wake Up Shop // powered by Crenshaw Coffee (ORA), is a Black-owned bookish cafe where artists and freethinkers gather in the Village // Leimert Park. |
Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore Ta Chuchas Centro Cultural & Bookstore is to transform community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley & beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy & creative engagement. As the sole independent bookstore in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, we strive to provide culturally pertinent books & literacy initiatives to a diverse & intergenerational BIPOC audience. We specialize in Xicane & Latine literature, indigenous knowledge, bilingual childrens literature, contemporary social commentary, Spanish, LGBTQIA+, anti-racism, & social change. |
Timbre Books We are a locally owned bookshop in Ventura, CA filled with well-curated, new books that span genres and eras. We are honored to participate in the ongoing legacy of stories each one resonating with a timbre of its own to create connections across time and among people. We hope to be a purveyor of excellent words and stories, that reverberate with the mystery, struggle, beauty, and wisdom of being human. |
TimeBridge Metaphysical Books/ TimeBridge Healing Academy Both used and new books, carrying occult, esoteric, witchy, interesting books on oils, healing, herbology, rituals, plus gifts, Tarot and Oracle cards. |
Tin Can Mailman Used Books We are a small independent bookstore locally owned and operated on the north coast of California. Tin Can Mailman Used Books is ideally situated just a few miles from both the beach and the redwoods, and just one block from the center square. The store is housed in the original First Bank of Arcata built in 1913. Its beautiful architecture features large windows and skylights and a unique browsing environment. Tin Can Mailman has been selling, buying and trading books since 1972 and offers a diverse selection of books, from various genres of fiction and literature, to the classics, natural history, spirituality, crafts, how-to's and everything else! We cater to an eclectic community of diverse readers; from working professionals and local families to an ever changing population of university students who add both vibrancy and growth to our town and our inventory. |
Towne Center Books An active independent bookstore on Main Street in Pleasanton, California featuring fiction, nonfiction, and books for children. We have many special events for all ages and 2 in store book clubs. Special orders are filled promptly by our friendly knowledgeable staff. |
Towne Center Books (Livermore) |
Trans Sierra A general bookstore located in the central Mother Lode of California. We carry a line of general books, cards, gifts and maps. |
Two Birds Books Located in the Pleasure Point area of Santa Cruz, we sell new and used books and a variety of cards and gifts. |
UC San Diego Bookstore Self-supporting and Independent UC San Diego Bookstore has a selection of fiction, children's, medical and scientific book sections. Specializing in climate, and social sciences, and medical & scientific gifts. |
Underdog Bookstore Underdog Bookstore aims to be a go-to place for finding your next great read in the San Gabriel Valley. We currently have a pop-up located in Mantra Coffee in Azusa, and we are opening a brick-and-mortar store in Monrovia, CA, in the spring of 2023. We are committed to finding the best new stories, as well as some classics, so that even the most widely-read person can find something new and great. We also love supporting local artists. |
Underground Books (CA) Underground Books opened in the summer of 2003 and is the literary hub of Oak Park. Since the closing of the only library in Oak Park in the 1970s, it became the mission of St. HOPE founder, Kevin Johnson, to ensure that the students and the community had access to books. As part of the larger 40 Acres Cultural Center, Underground Books is a nonprofit under St. HOPE and has become a gathering place for neighborhood residents. Underground Books hosts book signings by local and national authors, lectures, poetry events, childrens story time, radio shows and much more! Managed and operated by Georgia Mother Rose West, the bookstore has proudly become a well-known pillar in the Oak Park community. |
Village Well Books & Coffee We are a community focused and impact driven bookstore caf in downtown Culver City, California. Our mission is to feed the mind and body with good books, good coffee and simple, gourmet food, to foster community by welcoming and accepting all people without labels, and to make an impact by learning together and extending positivity into the world to encourage kindness, self-care, literacy, creativity, and sustainability. We carry a mix of books in all subject areas and highlight gifts from local social enterprises. |
Vroman's Bookstore The oldest independent bookstore in Southern California, Vroman's Bookstore has been in Pasadena since 1894. With over 22,000 square feet in our flagship store, we believe in outstanding customer service and community involvement, and we host a wide variety of events, from author signings to concerts to lectures and workshops to children's events. Vroman's also has a second store called Vroman's Hastings Ranch in East Pasadena and owns and operates Book Soup, in West Hollywood. |
Vroman's Hastings Ranch Vroman's Bookstore has been in Pasadena for 111 years. We believe in Customer Service and community involvement. We have a wide variety of happenings including author signings, workshops and children's events. |
Walden Pond Books The finest new/used bookstore in Oakland, California since 1973. We carry both popular and scholarly literature, rare books, children's books, comics, greeting cards, journals, board games, compact discs, vinyl records, and magazines. Open 7 days a week. We buy books and records Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm, except August and December. We are a family-owned community bookstore with a literary bent that prides itself on customer service. |
Warwick's We stock a large selection of new titles. Fiction, mysteries, history and biographies. Gift books on cooking, decorating, gardening & art. Huge travel & map department. Large Print. Special Orders. We are old-fashioned booksellers who love to read. |
Warwick's SAN (1144) |
Wayfinder Bookshop An outpost of Point Reyes Books, located in vibrant downtown Fairfax, CA. |
West Wind A general bookstore located in the central Mother Lode of California. We carry a line of general books, cards, gifts and maps. |
Wild Sisters Book Company Two sisters with a love for the literary opened a magical bookshop in the heart of Sacramento's Tahoe Park neighborhood. Come for fun community events, stay for the amazing books and gifts that we have to offer. |
Winston Smith Books, Inc. Quality used and antiquarian books with some new books |
Woman Evolve Store It's more than a store, we're a resource for women who are seeking to unleash the fullness of their potential into the world without apology. The Woman Evolve Store is committed to serving your journey with carefully curated books, products, and resources fit for the modern woman of faith. For the ever-evolving woman, step into our world where change isn't under-valued, it's appreciated. For every version of you, there's Woman Evolve. |
Word After Word Books Word After Word Books is a local Indie Bookstore located in Historic Downtown Truckee. Word After Word strives to be a welcoming space for our community and visitors to connect around books. We have a thoughtfully curated selection of literature for all ages designed to include diverse authors and characters to appeal to a wide range of tastes, interests and ages, as well as titles by local authors, regional and historical books about the area, and books pertaining to the outdoor lifestyle of our community. Word After Word Books has a main room, large kids' room, and our vinyl store, Rock Cellar Records, downstairs. Please stop by and pick up some books from your local independent bookshop! |
Word Horde Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic is a "wonderfully curated" bookstore in Petaluma, California, specializing in weird, horrific, fantastic, and speculative fiction for all ages. We are the Bay Area's home for the best in Independent and small press horror and weird fiction, and quite possibly the largest collection of Penguin Classics. We also feature a Spooky Kids Zone, graphic novels and manga, and ever-growing collections of mythology, monsters, true crime, and occult books. We carry a variety of games and accessories, with a focus on the weird, and indie RPGs. In addition, we stock tons of stickers, buttons, pins, and other jewelry; candles and locally-made bath and body products; creepy decor and quirky collectibles and toys; journals and stationery; plush guts and monsters and spooky Squishables; and so much more. Don't miss our Tower of Tarot with over 60 different tarot decks! |
Zibby's Bookshop A beautiful bookstore in Santa Monica, CA dedicated to showcasing highly curated titles in an innovative way, spotlighting authors, guiding readers, and fostering community. |
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