Independent Bookstores in California
Discover 414 independent bookstores in California on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in California
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 8, 5:30 PMat Rakestraw Books in Danville
- Rakestraw Books "Live at Home!" Presents Uzma JalaluddinTue, Aug 11, 12:30 AMat Rakestraw Books in Danville
- Julian Lopez Author Event - The New Cafe Beaujolais CookbookTue, Aug 11, 1:30 AMat Omnivore: Books on Food in San Francisco
- The Dial @ City Lights / Mara Wilson in conversation with Saumya RoyWed, Aug 12, 1:00 AMat City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco
- S.C. Godfrey's "Enigma Challenge"Wed, Aug 12, 2:00 AMat Mrs. Dalloway's in Berkeley
- Poetry NightWed, Aug 12, 2:00 AMat Noe Valley Books in San Francisco
- Sixteen Rivers Poets Dana Cervine, Carolyn Miller, and Lenore Myers Read Their PoetryThu, Aug 13, 1:00 AMat Readers' Books in Sonoma
- Catapult Book ClubFri, Aug 14, 2:00 AMat The Book Catapult in San Diego
- Reading with Claire HoppleSat, Aug 15, 2:00 AMat Stories Books & Cafe in Los Angeles
- Robert Hass' "Third Commonness"Sat, Aug 15, 2:00 AMat Mrs. Dalloway's in Berkeley
- Kids StorytimeSat, Aug 15, 4:00 PMat Noe Valley Books in San Francisco
- It's StoryTime!Sat, Aug 15, 5:30 PMat Rakestraw Books in Danville
- Lina Chopra Haldar's "Dear Math, We're Not Friends"Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 PMat Mrs. Dalloway's in Berkeley
- Coffee with the CatapultSun, Aug 16, 6:00 PMat The Book Catapult in San Diego
- Cole Nicole LeFavour / In the Arms of MountainsWed, Aug 19, 1:00 AMat City Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco
- Book Launch: The Blue Moon Cafe & 24-Hour Occult EmporiumWed, Aug 19, 2:00 AMat Noe Valley Books in San Francisco
- Sri Bodanapu Author Event - KolkataThu, Aug 20, 1:30 AMat Omnivore: Books on Food in San Francisco
- DimeStoriesThu, Aug 20, 2:00 AMat The Book Catapult in San Diego
- 9th Ave: Lenna JawdatThu, Aug 20, 2:00 AMat Green Apple Books on the Park in San Francisco
- Verbatim Books in the Park til DarkFri, Aug 21, 12:30 AMat Verbatim Books in San Diego
Bookstores in California
- Black Bird BookstoreSan FranciscoBlack Bird Bookstore is a community-focused independent bookstore and cafe in San Francisco, CA. Located in the Outer S…1 upcoming event
- City Lights Booksellers & PublishersSan FranciscoCity Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, CA, is a landmark independent bookstore and publishing house fou…4 upcoming events
- Green Apple Books on the ParkSan FranciscoGreen Apple Books on the Park is an independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA, serving the Inner Sunset neighborhood.…2 upcoming events
- Mrs. Dalloway'sBerkeleyMrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Berkeley, California. Located in the…5 upcoming events
- Noe Valley BooksSan FranciscoNoe Valley Books is an independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA, established in 2024. It offers fiction, nonfiction,…3 upcoming events
- Omnivore: Books on FoodSan FranciscoOmnivore: Books on Food in San Francisco, CA, is a female-owned independent culinary bookstore in Noe Valley. Establish…3 upcoming events
- Rakestraw BooksDanvilleFounded in 1973, Rakestraw Books is a beloved independent bookshop serving the San Ramon Valley — 'The Bookstore in Dan…5 upcoming events
- Readers' BooksSonomaReaders' Books in Sonoma, CA was founded in 1991. Located half a block from Sonoma Plaza, the store offers a mix of new…2 upcoming events
- Stories Books & CafeLos AngelesStories Books & Cafe is an independent bookstore in Los Angeles, CA, offering new arrivals and staff picks. The Echo Pa…1 upcoming event
- The BinderySan FranciscoThe Bindery was a bookstore and community event space in San Francisco, CA, established by The Booksmith. In 2021, The…1 upcoming event
- The Book CatapultSan DiegoThe Book Catapult is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, offering a curated selection of staff picks, signed cop…3 upcoming events
- The BooksmithSan FranciscoThe Booksmith in San Francisco, CA, is a bookstore established in 1976. Located on Haight Street, it offers a diverse s…3 upcoming events
- Verbatim BooksSan DiegoVerbatim Books is the largest independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, specializing in curated secondhand and antiquaria…1 upcoming event
- {pages}{pages} a bookstore is an independent, full-service bookstore in Manhattan Beach, California. Established in 2010, it f…
- $1 Plus BookshopOrange$1 Plus Bookshop in Orange, California, is a locally owned used bookstore featuring a large and changing selection of t…
- 34 Trinity Arts & NewsSan Francisco34 Trinity Arts & News is a bookstore and gallery in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA. Located in historic d…
- A Book BarnA Book Barn is a locally owned bookstore in Old Town Clovis, California, specializing in used and rare books. Located a…
- A Good Used BookLos AngelesEcho Park shop offering used, vintage, rare, and select new books across literature, classics, genre fiction, art, and…
- A Seat at the Table BooksElk GroveA Seat at the Table Books in Elk Grove, CA, is a family-owned bookstore and cafe that fosters community through curated…
- A Whale of a Tale Children's BookshoppeCoto de CazaA Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshoppe in Coto de Caza, CA, has served the community since 1989. This award-winning bo…
- Abednego Book Shoppe / Bank of BooksVenturaAbednego Book Shoppe / Bank of Books in Ventura, CA, is a family-owned independent bookstore opened in 1998. They carry…
- Adobe Books and Arts CooperativeSan FranciscoAdobe Books and Arts Cooperative in San Francisco, CA, known as The Living Room of the Mission, was founded in 1989. Th…
- Afikomen JudaicaBerkeleyAfikomen Judaica & Bookshop, located in Berkeley, CA since 1991, provides a diverse range of ritual items, books, and g…
- After-Hours BookstoreEl CentroAfter-Hours Bookstore is an independent bookstore in El Centro, California, located inside family-owned Desert Paints.…
- Alibi BookshopVallejoAlibi Bookshop is a used and new independent bookstore located in downtown Vallejo, CA. Situated at 624 Marin Street, i…
- All Booked UpGoletaAll Booked Up is a mobile bookstore based in Goleta, California. Founded by local teachers Ali Bogatz and Samantha Moon…
- Amatoria Fine Art BooksSacramentoAmatoria Fine Art Books in Sacramento, CA, is a woman-artist-owned bookstore in Midtown specializing in the arts. The s…
- Amazing FantasySan FranciscoAmazing Fantasy is a quintessential neighborhood comic book store in San Francisco, CA, operating since 1978. Located i…
- Annabelle's Book ClubStudio CityAnnabelle's Book Club LA is an independent bookstore in Studio City, CA, specializing in young adult literature. Founde…
- ArcanaCulver CityArcana: Books on the Arts in Culver City, CA, is a specialized bookstore established in 1984. It offers new, rare, and…
- Arcana: Books on the ArtsCulver CityArcana: Books on the Arts in Culver City, California, is an open shop specializing in new, rare, and out-of-print books…
- Argonaut Book ShopArgonaut Book Shop is an antiquarian bookstore in San Francisco, CA. Established in 1941, it specializes in the history…
- ARTBOOK @ HAUSER & WIRTH LOS ANGELESLos AngelesARTBOOK is a specialty bookstore specializing in art books, exhibition catalogs, and culture-related titles. It operate…
- Artifact BooksEncinitasArtifact Books in Encinitas, CA, is a curated bookstore specializing in new, used, and rare titles. Owned by Greg Molli…
- Asian American Curriculum Project, Inc.San MateoAsian American Curriculum Project, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1969. As t…
- Audubon House Bookstore & LibraryIrvineAudubon House Bookstore & Library in Irvine, CA, is located within the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. The facility fea…
- Autobooks AerobooksAutobooks-Aerobooks in Burbank, California, is the oldest and largest automotive bookstore in the United States. Establ…
- B Street BooksSan MateoB Street Books is an independent bookstore that served San Mateo, CA, for 16 years before relocating to Burlingame in e…
- Bad AnimalSanta CruzBad Animal in Santa Cruz, California, is a unique venue combining a used bookshop with a wine bar and restaurant. The s…
- Banter BookshopBanter Bookshop is a locally owned independent bookstore in Fremont, California. Located in the Downtown Fremont distri…
- Banter BookshopFremontBanter Bookshop is a locally-owned independent bookstore in Fremont, California, founded in June 2021. Located in the D…
- Barn Owl BooksQuincyBarn Owl Books is an independent bookstore based in Quincy, California. The shop offers a curated selection of print ti…
- Bart's BooksOjaiBart's Books is the world's largest outdoor bookstore, serving the Ojai, California community since 1964. Located in a…
- Bay Books CoronadoCoronadoBay Books Coronado is an independently owned bookstore in Coronado, California, established in 1990. The shop features…
- Beach Town BooksSan ClementeBeach Town Books is a cozy independent bookstore in San Clemente, California, offering a curated selection of new and u…
- Beers Book CenterSacramentoBeers Books is a family-owned independent bookstore serving Sacramento, CA, since 1936. Located at 712 R Street, the sh…
- Bel Canto BooksLong BeachBel Canto Books is a woman- and BIPOC-owned independent bookstore in Long Beach, California. Founded by Jhoanna Belfer,…
- Bel Canto Books at KUBO LBLong BeachBel Canto Books at KUBO LB in Long Beach, CA, is a woman- and BIPOC-owned independent bookstore located within a Filipi…
- Bell's BooksBell's Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Palo Alto, CA, established in 1935. Located in the downtown are…
- Ben Kinmont BooksellerSebastopolBen Kinmont Bookseller in Sebastopol, CA, specializes in 15th to early 19th-century antiquarian books and manuscripts o…
- Best Friend BooksIrvineBest Friend Books is a pop-up bookshop and creativity studio in Irvine, CA, founded by Lori. The shop focuses on childr…
- Beyond BaroqueVeniceBeyond Baroque is a literary arts center in Venice, CA, founded in 1968. Based in the historic Venice City Hall, it off…
- Beyond Text LLCLos GatosBeyond Text Bookstore in Los Gatos, CA, is an independent bookstore and gift shop offering bestsellers, coffee-table bo…
- Big Brother ComicsBig Brother Comics in Sacramento, CA, is a hobby shop specializing in comic books, trade paperbacks, and tabletop games…
- Big Brother ComicsBig Brother Comics in Sacramento, CA, is a hobby shop specializing in comic books, trade paperbacks, board games, and M…
- Bird & Beckett Books & RecordsSan FranciscoBird & Beckett Books & Records in San Francisco, CA, is an independent bookstore and record shop in Glen Park. This nei…
- Bird Rock BookshopLa JollaBird Rock Bookshop in La Jolla, CA, is a grandma-owned and operated children's bookstore for kids and kids at heart. Th…
- Black Lantern BooksBlack Lantern Books in Inglewood, CA, is a cooperative bookstore and the Legacy Library dedicated to preserving the tex…
- Blake's BooksMcKinleyvilleBlake's Books in McKinleyville, CA, is an independent bookstore serving Humboldt County since 1993. Located at 2005 Cen…
- Blaqk DoorBlaqk Door was a retail store located in Fort Bragg, California, that specialized in graphic novels, vintage video game…
- Bloodstone BooksSacramentoBloodstone Books is an independently-owned bookstore in Sacramento, California, specializing in speculative fiction suc…
- Bloodstone BooksBloodstone Books is an independently-owned bookstore in Sacramento, California, specializing in speculative fiction lik…
- Bluebird PlaySan DiegoBluebird Play is an indoor play space and children's bookstore located in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA…
- Bluestocking BooksSan DiegoBluestocking Books in San Diego, CA, is an independent bookstore featuring new and used books, recent releases, and gre…
- Bonita-Sunnyside Friends of the Library;Bonita Sunnyside Friends of the LibraryFriends of the Bonita-Sunnyside Library in Bonita, California, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994. They operat…
- Book AlleyPasadenaBook Alley in Pasadena, CA, has been a local staple since 1992, specializing in new, used, and rare books across all su…
- Book DenThe Book Den is an all-volunteer used book store in Sacramento, CA, operated by Friends of the Sacramento Public Librar…
- Book FriendsWalnut CreekBook Friends in Walnut Creek, California, is a nonprofit used bookstore located at Ygnacio Plaza. The shop offers a wid…
- Book HausSacramentoBook Haus is a mobile bookstore in Sacramento, California, specializing in diverse children's literature and books in m…
- Book NookFresnoBook Nook is an independent used bookstore located in Fresno, California, at the corner of First and Nees. The shop spe…
- Book Off!San DiegoBook Off! in San Diego, CA, is a used media store located on Kearny Mesa Road near In-N-Out Burger. The shop buys and s…
- Book PassageSan FranciscoLocated in the iconic Ferry Building on the San Francisco Embarcadero, Book Passage is a bookstore that hosts numerous…
- Book PassageCorte MaderaBook Passage in Corte Madera, CA, is a renowned independent bookstore offering a wide selection of books, author events…
- Book SocietyBerkeleyBook Society in Berkeley, CA, is an independent bookstore and wine lounge in the Elmwood district. Founded in 2023, thi…
- Book SocietyBook Society is an elevated book and wine lounge located in Berkeley, California. The venue offers a curated selection…
- Book SoupWest HollywoodFounded in 1975 on the world-famous Sunset Strip, Book Soup is an independent bookstore in West Hollywood, CA. The shop…
- Book Soup BookstoreWest HollywoodBook Soup Bookstore in West Hollywood, CA, was founded in 1975 by Glenn Goldman on the world-famous Sunset Strip. Known…
- Book-Go-RoundSaratogaBook-Go-Round is an all-volunteer, nonprofit used bookstore in Saratoga, CA. Since 1983, it has operated in the origina…
- BookishModestoBookish in Modesto, CA, is an independent bookstore and cafe offering a curated selection of new and used books. Locate…
- Bookish ModestoBookish is an independent bookstore in Modesto, California, offering a curated selection of new and used books. Located…
- Bookish520FresnoBookish is an independent used bookstore and gift shop in Fresno, CA. Located in the Tower District since 2021, the sho…
- BookleggerEurekaBooklegger is a long-standing independent bookstore in Old Town Eureka, CA, offering tens of thousands of new and used…
- BOOKOFFBOOKOFF Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, CA, is a secondhand store located on the lower level near Macy's. The shop…
- BOOKOFF OutletTorranceBOOKOFF Outlet in Torrance, CA, is located on the upper level of the Del Amo Fashion Center North Side near Macy’s. The…
- Books & BookshelvesSan FranciscoBooks & Bookshelves is a family-owned local business in San Francisco, California, that has been operating since 1985.…
- Books for FriendsAlamedaBooks for Friends is a volunteer-run used bookstore located in the Main Alameda Free Library in Alameda, CA. The shop f…
- Books Inc.Books Inc. in San Francisco, California, is a neighborhood bookstore located in the Marina District on Chestnut Street.…
- Books Inc.San FranciscoBooks Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is the West's oldest independent bookseller, dating back to 1851. With locations in ne…
- Books Inc.CampbellBooks Inc. in Campbell, CA, is a family-friendly bookstore featuring booksellers who are experts in manga, graphic nove…
- Books Inc.Books Inc. at San Francisco International Airport, operating as Compass Books in Terminals 2 and 3, offers world-wide t…
- Books Inc.San FranciscoBooks Inc. Opera Plaza in San Francisco, CA, is a full-service bookstore located near City Hall. It features a vast sel…
- Books KinokuniyaSan JoseBooks Kinokuniya in San Jose, CA, located within Mitsuwa Marketplace, offers a vast selection of Japanese and English l…
- Bookshop BeniciaBeniciaBookshop Benicia is a locally owned, independent bookstore in Benicia, CA, serving Solano County since 1993. Located on…
- Bookshop BeniciaBookshop Benicia is a locally owned independent bookstore in Benicia, California, serving Solano County since 1993. The…
- Bookshop Santa CruzSanta CruzBookshop Santa Cruz is a large independent bookstore located in downtown Santa Cruz, California, since 1966. A multi-ge…
- Bookshop West PortalSan FranciscoBookshop West Portal is a locally-owned independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA. A community meeting place since 200…
- BookSmartMorgan HillBookSmart is an independent bookstore in Morgan Hill, California, offering a selection of books, educational toys, and…
- Bookstar/Loma TheatreSan DiegoLocated in the historic 1947 Loma Theater, Bookstar at Loma Theatre in San Diego, California, features its original mar…
- Bound Together Anarchist Collective BookstoreBound Together Anarchist Collective Bookstore in San Francisco, California, is a volunteer-run collective offering radi…
- Bronco Corner BookstoreSanta ClaraBronco Corner Bookstore, also known as the SCU Campus Store, in Santa Clara, CA, is the official shop for Santa Clara U…
- Browser BooksSan FranciscoBrowser Books in San Francisco, CA, is a neighborhood bookstore located at 2195 Fillmore Street. Serving the community…
- Builders BooksourceBerkeleyBuilders Booksource in Berkeley, CA, has served architects, designers, and contractors since 1982. Located on Fourth St…
- Buteo BooksSan RafaelButeo Books in San Rafael, CA, is a family-owned bookstore specializing in ornithology and natural history. Located on…
- C.G. Jung BookstoreLos AngelesThe C.G. Jung Bookstore is a specialty shop on W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles specializing in analytical psychology. It c…
- Cafe con Libros PressPomonaCafe con Libros Press is a non-profit bookstore, neighborhood house, and lending library in Pomona, CA. Founded by Adel…
- Cal Student StoreCal Student Store in Berkeley, CA, is the official university bookstore located at the Student Union on Bancroft Way. M…
- Camino Books: For the Road AheadDel MarCamino Books: For the Road Ahead is an independent bookstore in Del Mar, California, located in the Del Mar Plaza. Orig…
- Casita BooksLong BeachCasita Bookstore in Long Beach, CA, is an inclusive neighborhood shop specializing in bilingual children's literature,…
- Caspian BooksTracyCaspian Books is a woman, indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ owned independent bookstore in downtown Tracy, CA. This cozy shop sp…
- Cellar Door BooksRiversideCellar Door Books is an independent bookstore in Riverside, CA, that opened in October 2012. Located in the Mission Vil…
- Cellar Door BookstoreCellar Door Bookstore is an independent bookstore located in Riverside, California. This community hub offers a curated…
- Chapter Two . . a BookstoreLompocChapter Two Bookstore is a locally owned and operated bookstore in Lompoc, California. The shop features over 27,000 ne…
- Chaucer's BooksSanta BarbaraChaucer's Books is a local woman- and veteran-owned independent bookstore in Santa Barbara, CA. Serving the community s…
- Chevalier's BooksLos AngelesThe oldest independent bookstore in Los Angeles, serving the Larchmont Village neighborhood since 1940. A general trade…
- Chico Packet ProChico Packet Pro in Chico, California, provides custom academic course packets and materials such as piano scale books…
- Chico State Wildcat StoreThe Chico State Wildcat Store in Chico, CA, is the official bookstore for California State University, Chico. Located a…
- Children's Book WorldLos AngelesChildren's Book World is an independent bookstore in West Los Angeles that has served children, teens, and adults since…
- Children's Book WorldChildren's Book World in Los Angeles, CA, is a full-service bookstore established in 1986. Located on Pico Boulevard, i…
- Christian Science Reading RoomGrass ValleyChristian Science Reading Room in Grass Valley, CA, is a spiritual resource and bookstore located on Mill Street. It of…
- Christopher's BooksSan FranciscoChristopher's Books is a neighborhood bookstore located in the Potrero Hill district of San Francisco, CA. Established…
- ChukarukaFontanaChukaruka in Fontana, CA, is a minority-owned virtual bookstore and gift shop founded in 2020 by Wendy and Robert. The…
- Claremont Forum BookshopClaremontClaremont Forum Bookshop in Claremont, CA, is a nonprofit used bookstore located in the historic Packing House. Every p…
- Coalesce BookstoreMorro BayCoalesce Bookstore is a landmark independent shop in Morro Bay, California, established in 1973. It offers new and used…
- Coastside BooksHalf Moon BayCoastside Books in Half Moon Bay, CA, is an independent bookstore established in 1972. Located on Main Street, the shop…
- Comics ConspiracySunnyvaleComics Conspiracy in Sunnyvale, CA, is a neighborhood comic shop offering a large selection of new releases, back issue…
- Comix ExperienceSan FranciscoComix Experience in San Francisco, CA, is a comic book and graphic novel retailer established in 1989. The store featur…
- Copperfield's Book StoreSebastopolCopperfield's Book Store in Sebastopol, CA, is the company's original location. This bookstore combines a local feeling…
- Copperfield's BooksSanta RosaCopperfield's Books in Santa Rosa, CA, is a spacious bookstore in Montgomery Village offering a huge selection of ficti…
- Copperfield's BooksNovatoCopperfield's Books in Novato, CA, is an independent bookstore located at 999 Grant Avenue. The spacious 6,000-square-f…
- Copperfield's BooksSebastopolCopperfield's Books in Sebastopol, CA, is the company's original bookstore. Located at 138 N Main St, it combines a loc…
- Copperfield's BooksCalistogaCopperfield's Books in Calistoga, CA, is an independent bookstore situated on Lincoln Avenue. The shop provides a diver…
- Copperfield's BooksHealdsburgCopperfield's Books in Healdsburg, California, is a community-based independent bookstore located at 104 Matheson Stree…
- Copperfield's BooksLarkspurCopperfield's Books in Larkspur, CA, is a full-service community bookstore located at the Marin Country Mart. The store…
- Copperfield's BooksNapaCopperfield's Books in Napa, California, is a book lovers' bookstore featuring compelling sections in cooking and trave…
- Copperfield's BooksPetalumaCopperfield's Books in Petaluma, California, is an independent bookstore spanning 10,000 square feet in a restored bric…
- Copperfield's BooksSan RafaelCopperfield's Books in San Rafael, CA, is a local independent bookseller that expanded into Marin County in 2013. Locat…
- Counterpoint Records & BooksLos AngelesCounterpoint Records & Books is a secondhand media store in Hollywood, California, that has been buying and selling sin…
- Cozy and Bright BookshopRancho CordovaCozy and Bright Bookshop is a locally owned online bookstore in Rancho Cordova, CA, that hosts in-person events like th…
- Crawford's BooksSacramentoCrawford's Books in Sacramento, CA, is an independent bookstore established in 1983. Located in the Hollywood Park neig…
- Creating ConversationsRedondo BeachCreating Conversations in Redondo Beach, CA, is a community-focused literary venture and author events business. Servin…
- Cuppa TahoeSouth Lake TahoeCuppa Tahoe is an award-winning bookstore and coffee shop located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The space features shared wo…
- D. King GalleryBerkeleyD. King Gallery in Berkeley, CA, specializes in 1960s psychedelic rock posters, vintage sports memorabilia, and Japanes…
- Dandar's Boardgames and BooksArcataDandar's Boardgames and Books is a family-owned retailer in Arcata, CA, specializing in tabletop games, role-playing ga…
- Dark CarnivalDark Carnival is an independent bookstore in Berkeley, CA, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, and mystery litera…
- DBZ Books N RecordsCoronaDBZ Books N Records in Corona, CA, is an independent local business that buys, sells, and trades vinyl records, books,…
- Diesel, A BookstoreSanta MonicaDiesel, A Bookstore in Santa Monica, CA, is an independent shop celebrating difference since 1989. Located in the Brent…
- Dog Eared BooksSan FranciscoDog Eared Books is a general interest independent bookstore in San Francisco, California. Since 1992, they have offered…
- Downtown Books & SoundSalinasDowntown Book & Sound in Salinas, CA, is an independent bookstore offering a large selection of new and gently used boo…
- Downtowne BookstoreRiversideDowntowne Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Riverside, CA, established in 1979. Located on Main Street, the shop…
- Dream Weaver BooksGILROYDream Weaver Books is an independent non-profit bookstore located in the heart of downtown Gilroy, CA. The shop feature…
- dymPasadenadym is a community-centered book and boba cafe located in Pasadena, California. The shop offers handcrafted drinks and…
- East Bay BooksellersOaklandEast Bay Booksellers is an independent neighborhood bookstore in the Rockridge District of Oakland, CA. Now located at…
- East Bay BooksellersEast Bay Booksellers is a neighborhood bookstore in Oakland, California, situated in the Rockridge district. The shop f…
- East Village BookshopSacramentoEast Village Bookshop is a community-centered independent bookstore in Sacramento, California. With locations in East S…
- Eceltic BooksDel MarEceltic Books & Treasures in Del Mar, CA, is a curated bookstore collection located as a permanent pop-up within Julie’…
- Eureka BooksEurekaEureka Books is a full-service independent bookstore in Eureka, California, housed in a historic Victorian storefront.…
- Fable & FareFable & Fare in Pine Mountain Club, CA, has transitioned into the Local Color Artist Collective. This creative hub serv…
- Fables & FanciesSierra MadreFables & Fancies is a new and used bookstore in Sierra Madre, CA, offering a curated selection of titles, gifts, and st…
- Fabulosa BooksFabulosa Books is a friendly neighborhood bookstore located in San Francisco, California. Situated in the heart of the…
- Fabulosa BooksSan FranciscoFabulosa Books is a bookstore in San Francisco, CA, located in the Castro district. They stock best-sellers and offbeat…
- Fair Arrow Books + GoodsMartinezFair Arrow Books + Goods is a community bookstore in Martinez, California, located at 816 Main St. Owned by Sarah Augus…
- Fantastic ComicsBerkeleyFantastic Comics in Berkeley, CA, is a neighborhood comic book store offering a variety of comics and graphic novels. L…
- Feldman's BooksMenlo ParkFeldman's Books in Menlo Park, California, is a beloved independent bookstore that has served the community for over 25…
- Fireside Books & MoreFireside Books & More is an independent bookstore located in Redwood City, California. Established in 2025, the shop of…
- Fireside Books and More, Redwood CityRedwood CityFireside Books & More is an independent bookstore in Redwood City, CA. Located at 2421 Broadway Street, the shop offers…
- Forbidden Fiction BookshopOceansideForbidden Fiction Bookshop in Oceanside, CA, is a woman-owned independent bookstore specializing in romance. The shop f…
- Forest BooksSan FranciscoForest Books is a family-run bookstore in San Francisco, CA, specializing in used and rare books. Located in Japantown,…
- Four-Eyed Frog BooksGualalaFour-Eyed Frog Books is a community-owned, independent bookstore located in Gualala, CA. Affectionately known as The Fr…
- Friends Book StorePleasant HillFriends Book Store in Pleasant Hill, CA, is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization benefiting the local library. The s…
- Friends BookstoreCamarilloFriends Bookstore in Camarillo, CA, is a 1,075-square-foot shop operated by the Friends of the Camarillo Library. It se…
- Friends Bookstore (Monticello Ave)Pleasant HillFriends Bookstore (Monticello Ave) in Pleasant Hill, CA, is a nonprofit shop located inside the Pleasant Hill Library.…
- Friends of the Berkeley Public LibraryBerkeleyFriends of the Berkeley Public Library in Berkeley, CA, is a nonprofit supporting the library through fundraising and a…
- Friends of the Library BookstoreLake ForestThe Friends of the Library Bookstore in Lake Forest, CA, serves as the main fundraising arm for the El Toro Library. Ma…
- Friends of the Poway Library BookstorePowayThe Friends of the Poway Library Bookstore in Poway, California, sells gently used books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and puz…
- Friends' BookstoreSimi ValleyFriends' Bookstore in Simi Valley, CA, is a volunteer-run shop located inside the Simi Valley Public Library. It offers…
- Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle's Children's BooksMENDOCINOGallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle's Children's Books in Mendocino, CA, has served the community since 1962. Located in the…
- Gamble House Book ShopPasadenaLocated in the original garage of the historic site in Pasadena, California, The Gamble House Bookstore offers a curate…
- Gamble House BookstorePasadenaThe Gamble House Bookstore in Pasadena, CA, is situated in the property's original garage. It features a curated select…
- Gavilan College BookstoreGilroyGavilan College Bookstore in Gilroy, CA, provides students with textbooks, course materials, apparel, and gifts. Locate…
- Get Lit Books & ThingsMoreno ValleyGet Lit Books & Things is a bookstore and gift shop in Moreno Valley, California. A self-proclaimed haven for Queer fol…
- GigglemugsBurlingameGigglemugs in Burlingame, CA, is a local shop offering over 8,000 unique children's book titles, from baby to young adu…
- God First BookstoreLong BeachGod First Bookstore in Long Beach, CA, founded by Donna Michelle Porter, specializes in inspirational literature, gifts…
- GodmothersSummerlandGodmothers is an independent bookstore and gathering space in Summerland, CA. Founded by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and Vic…
- Good Girl Books (CA)Los AngelesGood Girl Books is a women-owned independent bookstore in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shop offers a…
- Grace BooksSun ValleyGrace Books in Sun Valley, CA, is the official bookstore of Grace Community Church. It features a curated selection of…
- Green Apple BooksSan FranciscoFounded in 1967, Green Apple Books is a trio of independent bookstores in San Francisco, CA. They offer a curated selec…
- Half Off Books Records FilmsFullertonHalf Off Books Records Films in Fullerton, California, is an independent shop offering an extensive selection of books,…
- Half Price BooksFremontHalf Price Books in Fremont, CA, is located at the Fremont Hub. The store specializes in new and used books, music, mov…
- Half Price BooksHalf Price Books, Records, Magazines, Incorporated is a chain of new and used bookstores with several locations across…
- Handcrafts and HardbacksBernardinoHandcrafts and Hardbacks is a mobile indie bookstore in San Bernardino, CA, specializing in amplifying marginalized voi…
- Hawk's BookstoreOrangeHawk Bookstore is a local bookstore serving the students, faculty and staff of Santiago Canyon College in Orange, CA. I…
- Helen's Book MarkEscondidoHelen's Book Mark in Escondido, CA, is a used bookstore specializing in paperbacks with an exchange program for credits…
- Hennessey & IngallsLos AngelesHennessey + Ingalls is a family-owned bookstore in the Arts District of Downtown L.A. specializing in the visual arts,…
- Hennessey & Ingalls, Art and Architecture BookstoreHennessey + Ingalls Art and Architecture Bookstore in Los Angeles, California, is the largest bookstore of its kind in…
- Hey Books!San DiegoHey Books! is an independent, locally owned bookstore in downtown San Diego, CA. Located in the East Village, the shop…
- Hicklebee's Bookstore, Inc.San JoseHicklebee's Bookstore, Inc. is an award-winning independent bookstore in San Jose, CA. Opened in 1979 in Willow Glen, i…
- Hill's Bookstore, LLCHollisterHill's Bookstore in Hollister, CA, is a woman-veteran owned independent bookstore that transitioned from a pop-up to a…
- Hollywood Book and Poster CompanyHollywood Book and Poster in Burbank, California, offers a vast collection of new and vintage movie memorabilia. Origin…
- Holy Virgin Cathedral BookstoreHoly Virgin Cathedral Bookstore in San Francisco, California, was established in the 1960s. Located next to the cathedr…
- In Bloom BookeryTemeculaIn Bloom Bookery in Temecula, CA, is an independent bookstore specializing in romance literature. Located in Old Town,…
- Ink Spell BooksHalf Moon BayInk Spell Books in Half Moon Bay, CA is an independent bookstore offering a blend of new and used titles. Established i…
- Jessica BastingOlivehurstJessica Basting operates JB Books, a mobile bookstore based in Olivehurst, California, also known as Just Books and Thi…
- Judging By The CoverSan DimasJudging By The Cover is a cozy, curated independent bookstore in downtown San Dimas, California. This woman- and Latina…
- Judging by the Cover: A Bookstore LLCFresnoJudging by the Cover: A Bookstore LLC is an independent bookstore in Fresno, California, dedicated to uplifting histori…
- Kayo BooksSan FranciscoKayo Books is a brick-and-mortar bookstore in San Francisco, CA, that has been open since 1996. Specializing in vintage…
- Kepler's BooksMenlo ParkFounded in 1955 by Roy Kepler, Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, CA, is a landmark independent bookstore. It features a wid…
- Ketabsara Persian BookstoreLos AngelesKetabsara Persian Bookstore in Los Angeles, CA, is an art studio and bookstore owned by Masud Valipour. It specializes…
- KinokuniyaLos AngelesKinokuniya Los Angeles currently operates as a pop-up shop at The Bloc in downtown Los Angeles while its main location…
- KinokuniyaArcadiaKinokuniya Santa Anita in Arcadia, California, opened in late 2022 at The Shops at Santa Anita. Formerly Maido Statione…
- KinokuniyaSan FranciscoKinokuniya San Francisco, CA, is in the Japan Center mall at Japantown. Opened in 1969 as the first U.S. location, it o…
- KinokuniyaKinokuniya Torrance in Torrance, California, is located within Mitsuwa Marketplace at the Del Amo Fashion Center. This…
- La Playa BooksSan DiegoFounded in 2016, La Playa Books (now Roseville Books) is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, located in the Poin…
- Laguna Beach BooksLaguna BeachLaguna Beach Books is an independent bookstore in Laguna Beach, California, established in 2006. The shop features a ca…
- Larry Edmunds BookshopLarry Edmunds Bookshop in Los Angeles, CA, is a historic cinema and theater specialty store founded in 1938. Located on…
- Leigh's Favorite BooksSunnyvaleLeigh's Favorite Books is an independent bookstore in Sunnyvale, CA, offering over 40,000 new and used titles. Founded…
- Levin & CompanyLevin & Company is a family-owned independent bookstore in Healdsburg, CA. Established in 1991, it offers a wide select…
- Li'l Book BugLancasterLi'l Book Bug in Lancaster, CA, is a bookstore specializing in a curated selection of genre fiction, including romance…
- Libelula Books & Co.San DiegoLibélula Books & Co. in San Diego, California, is a queer and BIPOC-owned independent bookstore. Located in Barrio Loga…
- LibroMobileSanta AnaLibroMobile is a Santa Ana, CA bookstore and literary arts cooperative established by author Sarah Rafael García. The h…
- Lido Village BooksNewport BeachLido Village Books in Newport Beach, California, is an independent bookstore with over 40 years of history. Located in…
- Linden Tree BooksLinden Tree Books is a family-owned children's bookstore in Los Altos, California, established in 1981. Located on Stat…
- Linden Tree Children's BooksLos AltosLinden Tree Children's Books in Los Altos, CA, is a family-owned shop founded in 1981. It features a curated selection…
- Lobby ShopMountain ViewThe Lobby Shop in Mountain View, CA, is located inside the Mountain View Public Library main entrance. Operated by volu…
- Lost Books, Plants & VinylMontroseLost Books, Plants & Vinyl in Montrose, CA, is a nature-inspired bookstore and sister shop to The Last Bookstore. The s…
- Luna's Press BooksSan FranciscoLuna's Press Books in San Francisco, California, is a bilingual children's bookstore and independent publisher speciali…
- Majesty Bible and GiftsFresnoMajesty Bible & Gifts in Fresno, CA, is an independent retailer specializing in Christian books, Bibles, and religious…
- Malibu Village BooksMalibuMalibu Village Books is an independent bookstore in Malibu, California. Located in the Malibu Village shopping center,…
- Malik BooksLos AngelesMalik Books is a Black-owned independent bookstore that has served the Los Angeles area since 1990. With locations in t…
- Many Moonz Bookz and BrewzStocktonMany Moonz Bookz and Brewz is an independent bookstore in Stockton, CA. Originally launched as an online shop, the busi…
- Marcus Book StoreOaklandMarcus Books in Oakland, CA, is the nation's oldest Black-owned independent bookstore. Founded in 1960, it specializes…
- Marcus BooksMarcus Books in Oakland, CA, is the nation's oldest Black-owned independent bookstore, founded in 1960. It specializes…
- Maxwell's House of BooksLa MesaMaxwell's House of Books in La Mesa, CA, is an independent bookstore serving San Diego bibliophiles since 2003. Located…
- Medicine for NightmaresSan FranciscoMedicine for Nightmares is a BIPOC-owned independent bookstore and gallery in San Francisco, CA. Located in the Mission…
- Meet Cute Romance BookshopLa MesaMeet Cute Romance Bookshop in La Mesa, CA, is an independent bookstore specializing in romance novels across various su…
- Mendocino Book CompanyUkiahMendocino Book Company in Ukiah, CA, is a locally owned, full-service bookstore offering a wide range of books, cards,…
- Merritt College BookstoreMerritt College Bookstore in Oakland, California, is the official campus source for textbooks, course materials, and co…
- Mesa BookstoreSanta BarbaraMesa Bookstore in Santa Barbara, CA, is a tiny shop offering big reading adventures. It features a curated selection of…
- Metro EntertainmentSanta BarbaraMetro Entertainment in Santa Barbara, CA, is a locally owned shop operating since 1991. Located downtown, it offers a w…
- Midnights BookshopLodiMidnights Bookshop in Lodi, CA, is a dark academia-inspired independent bookstore co-owned by Selena Moffett and Amanda…
- Moe's BooksBerkeleyMoe's Books in Berkeley, California, has been a world-famous destination for book lovers since 1959. Located on Telegra…
- Mono Lake Committee BookstoreLee ViningThe Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore in Lee Vining, CA, serves as the non-profit's headquarters and a…
- Mr. Mopps' BookstoreBerkeleyMr. Mopps' Children's Books in Berkeley, CA, is a dedicated literary annex that opened in 2013. Specializing in titles…
- Mr. Mopps' Children's BooksBerkeleyMr. Mopps' Children's Books in Berkeley, California, opened in 2013 as a literary annex to the historic Mr. Mopps' Toy…
- Mrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden ArtsBerkeleyMrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts is an independent bookstore in Berkeley, California, located in the historic Elm…
- Multicultural Bookstore & GiftsRichmondMulticultural Bookstore & Gifts in Richmond, CA, offers a diverse selection of books for all ages, including titles for…
- MYLR BookstoreMYLR Bookstore in San Luis Obispo, CA, is an art and architecture shop established in 2021 at Andrew Goodwin Designs. I…
- Mysterious Galaxy BookstoreSan DiegoMysterious Galaxy Bookstore is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, specializing in fantasy, science fiction, you…
- Mystery InkHuntington BeachMystery Ink in Huntington Beach, CA, is an independent bookstore established in 1991. Owned by Debbie Mitsch, it specia…
- Mystery Pier BooksWest HollywoodMystery Pier Books in West Hollywood, CA, is a premier first edition bookshop specializing in rare collectible literatu…
- Napa BookmineNapaNapa Bookmine is an independent bookstore in Napa, California, that opened in 2013. The shop carries over 25,000 new an…
- Napa BookmineNapa Bookmine is a bookstore located in the Oxbow Public Market in Napa, California. The shop offers a carefully curate…
- Napa Bookmine @ OxbowNapaNapa Bookmine @ Oxbow in Napa, CA, is located within the Oxbow Public Market. This shop offers a curated selection of n…
- Newsboy BooksOntarioEstablished in 1957 as Ontario Newsstand, Newsboy Books in Ontario, CA, provides a wide selection of current magazines…
- Next Chapter BooksCanoga ParkNext Chapter Books is a local family-owned independent bookstore in Canoga Park, California. Established in 2006, the s…
- Noe Valley BooksNoe Valley Books is an independent bookstore located in San Francisco, California. Established in 2024 as a community-f…
- Nomadic BookshopOaklandNomadic Bookshop in Oakland, CA, is a nonprofit community-rooted bookstore and cultural space in Uptown. Founded by J.…
- Nomadic BookshopNomadic Bookshop in Oakland, California, is a community-rooted bookstore and cultural space. Founded by J. K. Fowler an…
- Norco College BookstoreNorcoThe Norco College Bookstore in Norco, CA, is the official on-campus source for textbooks, course materials, and graduat…
- North Figueroa BookshopLos AngelesNorth Figueroa Bookshop is a general interest bookstore in Highland Park, Los Angeles. It sells new and used books, col…
- Northtown BooksArcataNorthtown Books is an independent bookstore in Arcata, California. Offering a curated selection of new titles, staff pi…
- Now ServingLos AngelesChinatown bookshop in Far East Plaza dedicated to new and used cookbooks, culinary tools, and food periodicals from aro…
- Octavia's BookshelfPasadenaOctavia's Bookshelf is an independent, Black-owned bookstore in Pasadena, California. Founded by Nikki High, the shop p…
- Old Haunts BookshopGranite BayOld Haunts Bookshop in Granite Bay, CA, is an independent bookstore offering a curated selection of new fiction and non…
- Old Haunts BookshopOld Haunts Bookshop in Granite Bay, California, is an independent bookstore owned by Ryan Hoyt. The shop offers a curat…
- Olivia & Daisy BooksCarmel ValleyOlivia & Daisy Books is a bespoke neighborhood bookshop for all ages in the heart of Carmel Valley Village, CA. This wo…
- On WaverlySan FranciscoOn Waverly is a curated shop and creative space located in San Francisco, California. Opened in 2023 by sisters Cynthia…
- Once Upon a TimeMontroseOnce Upon A Time in Montrose, CA, is the nation's oldest children's bookstore, established in 1966. This family-owned i…
- Other BooksLos AngelesOther Books is a Los Angeles bookshop and collaborative space organized by Seite Books and Kaya Press. It carries new a…
- pages: a bookstoreManhattan Beach{pages} a bookstore is an independent shop in Manhattan Beach, CA, located just a block from the ocean. The general int…
- Paperback AlleyGoletaPaperback Alley is an independently owned used bookstore in Goleta, California, established in 1978. Located in Old Tow…
- Paradise FoundSanta BarbaraParadise Found in Santa Barbara, CA, is a metaphysical mercantile that has been a purveyor of peace, love, and good vib…
- Pegasus BooksOaklandPegasus Books in Oakland, CA, is a neighborhood fixture in the Rockridge district since 1971. Located on College Avenue…
- Pegasus Books DowntownBerkeleyPegasus Books Downtown in Berkeley, CA, is a spacious shop at the corner of Shattuck and Durant. The store offers a mix…
- Pegasus Books on SolanoBerkeleyPegasus Books on Solano is a large independent bookstore in Berkeley, California. Located on Solano Avenue, the shop fe…
- Peninsula BooksDaly CityPeninsula Books in Daly City, CA, is a nonprofit bookstore and community space run by the Peninsula Book Collaborative.…
- Petunia's PlaceFresnoPetunia's Place in Fresno, CA, is an independent bookstore serving the Central Valley for over 30 years. It specializes…
- Philippine Expressions BookshopSan PedroPhilippine Expressions Bookshop in San Pedro, CA, is the first Filipino-American bookshop on American soil, established…
- Pilgrim's Way Community BookstoreCarmel-by-the-SeaPilgrim's Way Community Bookstore is the last remaining bookshop in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Established in 1969,…
- Pleasure ReadingAlamedaPleasure Reading is a pop-up romance bookstore based in Alameda, CA, specializing in fantasy, historical, and contempor…
- Poet's Corner Book ShopDuncans MillsPoet's Corner Book Shop is a charming boutique bookstore in historic Duncans Mills, CA. Opened in 2020, this woman-owne…
- Poet's Corner BookshopPoet's Corner Bookshop in Duncans Mills, California, is a charming boutique shop offering new, used, and vintage books…
- Point Reyes BooksPoint Reyes StationPoint Reyes Books is a nationally-known independent bookstore located in the historic Emporium building in Point Reyes…
- Point Reyes BooksPoint Reyes Books is an independent bookstore in Point Reyes Station, California. Located at the gateway to the Point R…
- Postalworks Silver LakeLos AngelesPostalWorks is a neighborhood store in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles that provides postage and postal services…
- Quiet Quail BooksSan BernardinoQuiet Quail Books is a California Indigenous-owned bookseller based in San Bernardino, CA. The store specializes in Ind…
- Raven & PinesOakhurstRaven & Pines Bookstore is a locally owned independent bookstore in Oakhurst, California. The shop features a curated s…
- Reach and TeachSan CarlosReach and Teach is an independent bookstore in San Carlos, California, offering books, STEM toys, and fair trade gifts.…
- Reasonable BooksLafayetteReasonable Books is an independent bookstore in Lafayette, California, serving the East San Francisco Bay Area. As a ge…
- Rebel ReadsYucaipaRebel Reads is a woman-owned mobile bookstore based in Yucaipa, CA, specializing in romance and fantasy novels. Establi…
- Recycle BookstoreRecycle Bookstore, with locations in San Jose and Campbell, California, is a long-standing used bookstore established i…
- Red Rock BooksRidgecrestRed Rock Books in Ridgecrest, CA, is the city's only new and used bookstore. The 7,000-square-foot shop offers a vast s…
- Reflections BookstoreAntiochReflections Bookstore is an independent bookshop in Antioch, California. Following a series of local pop-up events, the…
- Reigning Pages BookShoppeBlue JayReigning Pages BookShoppe is a bookstore in Blue Jay, California, located at 26890 CA-Hwy 189. The store offers a curat…
- Renaissance Book ShopRiversideRenaissance Books in Riverside, CA, specializes in history, philosophy, science, and economics. This shop also offers s…
- Reparations ClubLos AngelesReparations Club is a Black-owned, woman-owned concept bookshop and creative space in Los Angeles. Curated by Blackness…
- Revolution BooksBerkeleyRevolution Books in Berkeley, CA, is a volunteer-staffed bookstore and cultural center located on Durant Avenue. It ser…
- Revolution BooksRevolution Books in Berkeley, California, is an intellectual, political, and cultural center for a movement for an actu…
- River House BookscarmelRiver House Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Carmel, California. Located in the Crossroads Shopping Vil…
- Rosa Blanca BooksEl SobranteRosa Blanca Books is a pop-up and mobile bookshop based at The Good Table Cafe in El Sobrante, CA. Opened in 2025, the…
- RP BooksPittsburgBlack-owned, woman-owned independent bookstore and cultural hub in Pittsburg, CA. Curated selection carrying forward th…
- Ruby's BooksFolsomRuby's Books is a cozy, community-centered independent bookstore in Folsom, California. They offer a carefully curated…
- Russian River Books & LettersGuernevilleRussian River Books & Letters in Guerneville, CA, is an independent bookstore that opened in 2021. The shop features a…
- Russo's BooksBakersfieldRusso's Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Bakersfield, California, that has been operating since 1989. T…
- Salty PagesCambriaSalty Pages is a coastal-inspired bookstore in Cambria, CA, located at 2024 Main St. This shop features a curated colle…
- San Ysidro Branch LibrarySan YsidroThe San Ysidro Branch Library in San Ysidro, CA, opened in 2019 to serve the local community. This 15,000-square-foot f…
- sandiwebSan DiegoSandiWeb Design Studio in San Diego, California, is a digital marketing and advertising agency with over 22 years of ex…
- Sandpiper BooksTorranceSandpiper Books in Torrance, CA, is an independently owned bookstore specializing in new, used, rare, and out-of-print…
- Santa Clara Valley Al-Anon Intergroup Office and BookstoreCampbellSanta Clara Valley Al-Anon Intergroup Office and Bookstore in Campbell, CA, offers Al-Anon and Alateen Conference-Appro…
- Sausalito Books By the BaySausalitoSausalito Books by the Bay is a community supported independent bookstore in Sausalito, CA. Located on the waterfront a…
- Scrawl, Scribble & Smirch BookshopGustineScrawl, Scribble & Smirch Bookshop is a woman-owned independent bookstore located in downtown Gustine, California. The…
- SDSU BookstoreThe SDSU Bookstore in San Diego, CA, is the official bookstore for San Diego State University. Managed by Aztec Shops,…
- Second Chances Used BooksSebastopolSecond Chances Used Books in Sebastopol, CA, is a cozy haven for book lovers in the downtown plaza. Opened in 2017, thi…
- Secret HeadquartersLos AngelesBeloved Atwater Village comic shop carrying indie and mainstream comics, graphic novels, zines, and art books. Open dai…
- Self-Realization FellowshipEncinitasSelf-Realization Fellowship in Encinitas, CA, was established by Paramahansa Yogananda to share the teachings of Kriya…
- Shop Around the Corner BooksReddingShop Around the Corner Books is an independent bookstore in Redding, CA. Located downtown, the shop offers new releases…
- Sideshow BooksLos AngelesSideShow Rare and Remarkable Books Art & Curiosities is a Los Angeles bookstore specializing in vintage books, magazine…
- Sistah ScifiOaklandSistah Scifi in Oakland, CA, is the first Black-owned bookstore in the U.S. focused on science fiction and fantasy. Est…
- Skylight BooksLos AngelesSkylight Books is an independent general bookstore serving the historic Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, in the s…
- Sleepy Cat BooksBerkeleySleepy Cat Books in Berkeley, CA, is a charming bookstore on Telegraph Avenue featuring a curated selection of new and…
- Small World BooksVeniceSmall World Books in Venice, California, is a general bookstore located on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Founded in 1969,…
- Sonoma Curated BooksRohnert ParkSonoma Curated Books is an indie bookstore and community space in Rohnert Park, California. The shop offers hand-picked…
- Sour Cherry ComicsSan FranciscoSour Cherry Comics is a queer-centric, lesbian-owned comic book store and community space in San Francisco, California.…
- Space Cowboy BooksJoshua TreeSpace Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA, is an independent bookstore specializing in science fiction. Established in 2016…
- Speakeasy BooksIdyllwild-Pine CoveSpeakeasy Books in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, is an independent co-op bookstore located at The Collective. The shop speci…
- Spectator BooksOaklandSpectator Books is an independent bookstore in Oakland, California, established in 1994. The shop features a curated se…
- Spectator BooksSpectator Books is an independent bookstore in Oakland, California, established in 1994. The shop features a curated co…
- Spellbinder BooksBishopSpellbinder Books in Bishop, CA, is an independent general bookstore established in 1970. Located at the foot of the Ea…
- Spirit Rock Meditation CenterWoodacreSpirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, is a spiritual training institution set on 411 acres in West Mar…
- Stanford BookstoreStanfordStanford Bookstore in Stanford, CA, is the official source for textbooks, Cardinal apparel, and school supplies. Locate…
- Stinson Beach BooksStinson BeachStinson Beach Books is a long-standing independent bookstore in Stinson Beach, California. Located in the heart of town…
- Stop and GrowCoronadoStop and Grow is a children's bookstore in Coronado, CA, offering a curated selection of books, toys, and puzzles for i…
- Story Books and ToysOakdaleStory Books and Toys in Oakdale, CA, is a family-owned independent shop featuring new books, children's toys, and gifts…
- Stuart Ng BooksTorranceStuart Ng Books in Torrance, CA, specializes in twentieth-century illustration, animation, and comic art. The bookstore…
- Sugarfoot Books Inc.San AnselmoSugarfoot Books Inc. is a woman-owned independent bookstore in San Anselmo, CA. Located at 706 San Anselmo Ave, the sho…
- Sunny's BookshopTarzanaSunny’s Bookshop is a family-owned independent bookstore in Tarzana, CA, located inside Shades of Petals floral & decor…
- Tally Ho! BooksOaklandTally Ho! Books is an independent bookstore in Oakland, CA, located on Piedmont Avenue. The shop features a collection…
- TBR BooksClaremontTBR Books in Claremont, CA, is an independent bookstore that opened in early April 2026. Located at 987 W. Foothill Blv…
- Tecolote Book ShopSanta BarbaraTecolote Book Shop in Santa Barbara, CA, was established in 1925 and is located in the Upper Village of Montecito. This…
- Telegraph Hill BooksSan FranciscoTelegraph Hill Books is an independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA, situated in the North Beach neighborhood. The st…
- TEM's Books & BlocksCotatiTEM's Books & Blocks is an independent family-owned bookshop in Cotati, CA, located inside TEM Performance Machine Shop…
- The Avid ReaderDavisThe Avid Reader is an independent bookstore located in downtown Davis, California, that has been serving the community…
- The Avid ReaderThe Avid Reader is an independent, family-owned bookstore in Davis, California. Serving the downtown community for over…
- The Best Bookstore in Palm SpringsPalm SpringsThe Best Bookstore in Palm Springs is an independent bookshop in Palm Springs, CA, opened in 2022 by authors Paul Bradl…
- The Book CatapultThe Book Catapult is an independent bookstore located in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Originally estab…
- The Book DenSanta BarbaraEstablished in 1902, The Book Den is a historic bookstore in Santa Barbara, California. As one of the state's oldest bo…
- The Book LoftSolvangThe Book Loft in Solvang, CA, is an independent bookstore established in 1970. Located at 1680 Mission Drive, this full…
- The Book NookVisaliaThe Book Nook is a local bookstore in downtown Visalia, CA, owned and operated by Family HealthCare Network. The shop s…
- The Book SellerGrass ValleyThe Book Seller in Grass Valley, CA, is a historic independent bookstore in the heart of California's Gold Country. Ser…
- The Book TreeOaklandThe Book Tree in Oakland, CA, is a family-owned bookstore in Montclair Village offering books for all ages. Specializin…
- The Bookmark BookstoreOaklandThe Bookmark Bookstore in Oakland, CA, is a nonprofit used bookstore owned and operated by the Friends of the Oakland P…
- The BooksmithThe Booksmith is an independent bookstore in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Established…
- The Bookworm (CA)CamarilloThe Bookworm is a neighborhood independent bookstore in Camarillo, CA, serving the community since 1973. It offers a cu…
- The Comic Bug / Game HubThe Comic Bug and its extension The Game Hub offer comics, collectibles, and tabletop gaming in Manhattan Beach and Cul…
- The ComixLoungeEscondidoThe ComixLounge is a collectibles store in Escondido, CA, specializing in comic books, gaming, trading cards, and actio…
- The Daily PlanetLos AngelesEstablished in 1989 and curated by Amy Lee, The Daily Planet is an independent bookstore located on Franklin Avenue in…
- The EscapistThe Escapist is a comic bookstore in Berkeley, California, that features a wide variety of new and vintage comics, grap…
- The Fairy Garden, LLCDana PointThe Fairy Garden, LLC in Dana Point, CA, is a community-centered retail space offering curated books on metaphysics, sp…
- The Frugal FrigateRedlandsThe Frugal Frigate is an independent children's bookstore located in historic downtown Redlands, California. Establishe…
- The Getty StoreLos AngelesThe Getty Museum Store is the retail arm of the Getty arts organization, with locations at the Getty Center in Los Ange…
- The Last BookstoreLos AngelesThe Last Bookstore is California's largest new and used book and record store, primarily located in a historic building…
- The Last BookstoreStudio CityThe Last Bookstore Studio City in Studio City, CA, is a spacious literary sanctuary featuring a curated, multi-room zen…
- The Love Potion LibrarySan FranciscoThe Love Potion Library in San Francisco, California, is a bookstore and tea room located in The Castro. It offers a co…
- The Mountain BookshopSonoraThe Mountain Bookshop in Sonora, CA, has served as the book abode of the Motherlode since 1977. Located on Mono Way, th…
- The Open BookNorthridgeThe Open Book is an independently owned bookstore located at the Northridge Fashion Center in Northridge, California. T…
- The Open BookPasadenaThe Open Book is an independently owned bookstore in Pasadena, California, located at The Paseo. The shop offers a wide…
- The Open BookSimi ValleyThe Open Book in Simi Valley, CA, is an independently owned bookstore at Sycamore Village. As the brand's oldest locati…
- The Open BookWoodland HillsThe Open Book is an independently owned bookstore in Woodland Hills, CA, located at Topanga Village. The shop offers a…
- The Pleasant Pheasant BookstoreWoodlandThe Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore in Woodland, California, is an independent bookstore established in 2022. Located in th…
- The Pop-HopLos AngelesThe POP-HOP Books & Print is a mission-driven, multi-use community arts and education space on York Boulevard in Los An…
- The Quirky Crow BookshopSan RamonThe Quirky Crow Bookshop is a locally- and family-owned independent bookstore in San Ramon, California. Located in the…
- The Raven's Wing Magical Co.OaklandThe Raven's Wing Magical Co. in Oakland, CA, was a metaphysical shop offering crystals, herbs, and ritual items. Former…
- The Reading Nook StoreSan DimasThe Reading Nook Store is an independent bookstore based in San Dimas, CA. Owned by Monique Fesler, the shop is a commu…
- The Ripped BodiceCulver CityThe Ripped Bodice is an independent romance bookstore in Culver City, CA, owned by sisters Leah and Bea Hodges-Koch. Op…
- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and InstituteSimi ValleyThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, CA, operates a museum store offering a variety…
- The Undead BookshopPasadenaThe Undead Bookshop is a traveling bookstore specializing in horror, science fiction, and fantasy literature. Based in…
- The Untold Story BookstoreAnaheimThe Untold Story Bookstore in Anaheim, California, focuses on uplifting the writings of minority authors and underrepre…
- The Wandering Book BusLake ElsinoreBased in Lake Elsinore, CA, The Wandering Book Bus is a mobile bookstore that travels throughout Southern California. I…
- The Wandering ShelfCastaicThe Wandering Shelf is a whimsical mobile bookstore and giftshop based in Castaic, CA. It offers a curated selection of…
- Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & BookstoreSylmarTia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore in Sylmar, CA, is a nonprofit learning bookstore and cultural arts center. The…
- Timbre BooksVenturaTimbre Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Ventura, CA, founded by Megan and Kyle Murai. The shop feature…
- Timbre BooksTimbre Books is an independent, locally owned neighborhood bookshop in Ventura, California. Opened in 2020 by Megan and…
- TimeBridge Metaphysical Books/ TimeBridge Healing AcademyCitrus HeightsTimeBridge Metaphysical Books and Healing Academy in Citrus Heights, CA, offers hypnotherapy, Usui Reiki certification,…
- Tin Can Mailman Used BooksArcataTin Can Mailman Used Books in Arcata, CA, is a locally owned bookstore established in 1972. Located in a historic build…
- Towne Center BooksPleasantonTowne Center Books in Pleasanton, CA, is a locally owned independent bookstore located on Main Street. Founded in 1993,…
- Trinity Catholic Books & GiftsTrinity Catholic Books & Gifts in Auburn, CA, offers a wide selection of unique books, Bibles, and sacramental gifts. T…
- Two Birds BooksSanta CruzTwo Birds Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Eastside Santa Cruz, CA, located in Pleasure Point. The sho…
- UC San Diego BookstoreLa JollaThe UC San Diego Bookstore in La Jolla, CA, is a university-owned bookstore and official home for Triton gear, textbook…
- UC-San Diego BookstoreLa JollaThe UC San Diego Bookstore in La Jolla, CA, is a university-owned independent retailer offering Triton gear, textbooks,…
- Unbound BookstoreSan FranciscoUnbound Bookstore is an independent Chinese bookstore in San Francisco, California. Located at 38 Waverly Place in Chin…
- Underdog BookstoreMonroviaUnderdog Bookstore in Monrovia, CA, is a nonprofit bookstore that aims to amplify underrepresented voices through diver…
- Underground BooksSacramentoUnderground Books is a nonprofit, Black-owned bookstore located in the Oak Park area of Sacramento, California. Founded…
- Village Well BooksVillage Well Books & Coffee is a community-focused independent bookstore and cafe in Culver City, CA. It offers a wide…
- Village Well Books & CoffeeCulver CityVillage Well Books & Coffee is a community-focused independent bookstore and cafe in Culver City, CA. The shop offers a…
- Vroman's BookstorePasadenaVroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, CA, is Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore, founded in 1894.…
- Walden Pond BooksOaklandWalden Pond Books is an independent bookstore located in Oakland, California. Established in 1973, this local shop offe…
- Walden Pond BooksWalden Pond Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Oakland, California, that has served the San Francisco Bay…
- Warwick'sLa JollaWarwick's in La Jolla, CA, is the country's oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore, serving the commun…
- Wayfinder BookshopFairfaxWayfinder Bookshop in Fairfax, CA, is an independent bookstore and sister branch of Point Reyes Books. Located at 9 Bol…
- WhateverWhatever! Company, based in Chatsworth, California, is a pop culture lifestyle brand founded by Liz Desilva and Derrick…
- Whisper & InkCoalingaWhisper & Ink is a cozy, mobile bookstore in Coalinga, CA, offering handpicked books and curated gifts for all ages. Th…
- Wild Plum BooksSt. HelenaWild Plum Books is an independent bookstore in St. Helena, California, located on Main Street. Owned by Elyse Chambers,…
- Wild Sisters Book CompanySacramentoWild Sisters Book Company is an independent bookstore in Sacramento, California, offering a curated selection of new an…
- William Stout Architectural BooksSan FranciscoFounded in 1974, William Stout Architectural Books in San Francisco, California, is one of only three bookstores in the…
- Winston Smith Books, Inc.AuburnWinston Smith Books in Auburn, CA, is a family-owned bookstore featuring over 45,000 titles across two floors. The shop…
- Wolfcat BooksLos AngelesWolfcat Books is an independent bookstore located at 3205 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles, California. The shop focuses on…
- Womb House BooksOaklandWomb House Books in Oakland, CA, is an inclusive feminist bookshop in Temescal Alley. It specializes in amplifying voic…
- Word After Word BooksTruckeeWord After Word Books is a local independent bookstore in Historic Downtown Truckee, CA. The shop offers a curated sele…
- Word After Word BooksWord After Word Books is a local independent bookstore located in Historic Downtown Truckee, California. The shop featu…
- Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & FantasticPetalumaWord Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic is a curated bookstore in Petaluma, CA, specializing in weird, horrific, a…
- Word Horde Emporium of the Weird & FantasticWord Horde Emporium of the Weird & Fantastic in Petaluma, CA, is a curated bookstore specializing in weird, horrific, a…
- Yosemite BookstoreOperated by the nonprofit Yosemite Conservancy, Yosemite Bookstore in Yosemite National Park, CA, offers a variety of b…
- YOU SHOULD READSan DiegoYOU SHOULD READ is a woman-owned indie bookstore and gifting boutique in San Diego, CA. Located at Liberty Public Marke…
- Zepplin ComicsZeppelin Comics is located in the heart of historic downtown Benicia, California. Established in 2015, this shop serves…
- Zibby's BookshopSanta MonicaZibby's Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Santa Monica, California, founded by Zibby Owens. The shop features a h…