Indie Bookstore Day -April 26
Hello all of you festive readers out there!
Did you know this Saturday, april 26th is Indie bookstore day?
That’s right! every last saturday of april, it is indie bookstore day, and we’re here to celebrate how incredible these local and small businesses are, because they are the real mvp!
What is indie bookstore day?
It’s a day where we celebrate indie bookstores, we support our local indie bookstores, and we share about them all day everyday.
we should already be doing this anyway, but it’s their holiday that we get to rejoice in! so take your best book besties and enjoy shopping during indie bookstore day! it’s going to be grand.
I’ve compiled a list of indie bookstores that i have books at, indie bookstores i have been to, and others i have found out about online.
Be sure to check your local indie bookshops, share them in the comments below, because we wanna know about all of them!
hey darling bookstore is located in austin, minnesota, and is run by latina and woman owned, and friend of mine, trish!
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physical Address: 213 Main St N, Austin MN 55912
online: no
genre of books: romance only bookstore
*You can find multiple books of vivian mae at hey darling bookstore!
Scribbles Book Shop was founded by romance author, Hailey Dickert, who wanted to create something unique for both authors and readers.
As an author herself, Dickert knew the pain and difficulties of getting signed copies to readers. The time, effort, and cost is often overwhelming to authors who are working hard on their next book. Not to mention the high cost for readers of buying signed copies separately, and paying multiple postage fees.
So Dickert decided to create something unique. A one-stop-shop where readers can easily get signed copies from multiple authors along with other goodies.
Our goal is to make it easy, simple, and seamless for all bookish parties involved. So what are you waiting for? Treat your shelves!
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physical Address: No
online: Yes
genre of books: Scribbles Book Shop is a signed copies only bookshop carrying books from 140+ romance authors.
*You can find Merry Little Mishap by Vivian Mae in scribbles online store! grab your copy through them!
The New Romantics is a Romance-Only Bookstore featuring books from a diverse range of authors covering a wide range of romance genres. You’ll find every single type of romance genre here.
We are here to create a safe, diverse space for all romance readers and uplift the romantic stories we read. We value community, inclusion, connection, empathy, love, passion, respect, and gratitude.
We are the dreamers, the romance readers, and the positive forces in our communities, and we hope to instill that energy here.
If this resonates with you, we invite you to stick around and follow us on this beautiful journey of creating the things we want and need in this world.
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physical Address: 3018 Corrine Drive Orlando, FL 32803.
online: Yes
genre of books: The New Romantics is a Romance-Only Bookstore featuring books from a diverse range of authors covering a wide range of romance genres.
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 Koch and Bea Hodges-Koch opened TRB in Los Angeles, CA 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 store and its owners undertake several large projects each year including The Ripped Bodice State of Racial Diversity in Romance Report and the development of television projects based on romance novels in association with Sony Pictures Television.
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physical Address:
3806 Main st. culver city, ca 90232, united states
218 5th avenue. brooklyn, ny 11215, united states
online: Yes
genre of books: 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.
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Name: Burn bright books - a romance bookshop
physical Address:
269 Park Ave, 1st Floor, Rochester, NY
online: Yes
About:
At Burn Bright Books, we believe that every love story deserves to be shine bright. We will strive every day to provide a community space where we can celebrate love in all its forms; where every person can find themselves among the stories and where everyone feels welcome no matter what.
We’ve curated a diverse selection of novels that will transport you to magical realms, thrilling adventures, and mysterious worlds. From steamy tales of forbidden love to passionate encounters that will leave you breathless, our shelves are stocked with a wide range of books that will keep you coming back for more.
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Name: Romancelandia
physical Address:
204 Banjo Lane | Unit C | Centreville, MD | 21620
online: Yes
About:
Romance-Landia is Maryland’s First Romance-Only bookstore. I {staci} am a huge supporter of Indie authors. For the first 8 months of my business, I ran it as a pop up shop. The cats out of the bag! We are officially a Brick and Mortar. I have big dreams for the Eastern Shore of Maryland! Join me!
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Name: steamy lit
physical Address:
2832 S Macdill AVE, Unit C, Tampa, FL 33629
161 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
online: Yes
About:
Our Mission
From the beginning, our mission at Steamy Lit has been to provide women romance authors of color and non-binary/genderqueer authors a platform to amplify their voices through their work while also empowering discourse around sexuality. Our ultimate goal is for you to embrace your sexuality and celebrate self-love.
Steamy Lit is not only passionate about making a positive impact on your personal life but also on the world. A portion of proceeds from each box will go to an organization that supports causes we feel passionate about.
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Name: Pages turned bookstore
physical Address: No
online: Yes
About:
Hi there, my name is Holly! I never imagined that one day I would own a bookstore of my own. I've loved reading ever since I was little (I'm 99% sure I was born with a book in my hand) and I could easily talk your ear off about my current read if you let me! I originally started a bookstagram account back in 2021 because I was struggling to find happiness outside of my job as an operating room nurse. I was feeling so burnt out and desperately needed a creative outlet! My Instagram account has brought me so much joy over the years, but I found myself thinking "what's next?". Starting my own bookstore is a dream I didn't realize I had until now. I'm so excited to share that dream with you and I hope you consider buying your books through me!
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Name: Turn the page bookstore
physical Address: No
online: Yes
About:
Vanessa is a book fanatic who began reading at an early age. Her love of fantasy came from the first series she ever read, Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. Over the years, Vanessa’s taste in books has changed, turning her into an indecisive mood reader. She spends time with her husband and three furbabies when she's not doing book things.
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Name: onyx oasis bookstore
physical Address: No/Pop up in phoenix arizona
online: Yes
About:
Onyx Oasis Bookstore is an online and pop-up bookstore located in Phoenix, Arizona, rooted in the the experiences and voices of Black people and our diverse perspectives. Created by Tranise "Tre" Robinson, an educator, avid reader and lover of Black literature, this bookstore strives to be an oasis for Black literature that share stories written for and by Black people and our countless cultures, experiences, and identities. We also are the home of various books by Indigenous and authors of color. Onyx Oasis thrives to be a safe pace for readers to discuss, shop for, and find books related to their individual identities and experiences in any and all genres from horror to romance and everything in between. Through this bookstore, we hope to highlight the many published and Independent Black, Indigenous and authors of color and their literary works.
We, at Onyx Oasis Bookstore, are passionate about ending book bans, this bookstore is a place where banned books are found and celebrated for the impact they have on readers of color, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, people living with disabilities and so many other historically and currently marginalized groups around the world.
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Name: changing hands bookstore
physical Address:
6428 South McClintock Drive
300 West Camelback Rd.
online: No
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Changing Hands is Arizona's leading independent bookstore, offering new and used books, unique gifts, toys, and more than 300 author events every year. In Tempe since 1974 (currently at 6428 South McClintock Drive), Changing Hands opened a second location in 2014 at The Newton, an innovative adaptive reuse project that re-purposed the iconic Beef Eaters restaurant in central Phoenix. This second location (at 300 West Camelback Road) is home to Changing Hands' own First Draft Book Bar, one of a small handful "book bars" in the U.S. that serve wine, beer, and coffee drinks in addition to book and event offerings.
Which of these bookstores have you shopped before? Which have you been to before that deserves a shout out? Comment below!
Until next time,
Vivian mae
