Independent Bookstores in California
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Bookstores in California
- Bird & Beckett Books & RecordsSan FranciscoBird & Beckett Books & Records in San Francisco, CA, is an independent bookstore and record shop in Glen Park. This nei…1 upcoming event
- Black Bird BookstoreSan FranciscoBlack Bird Bookstore is a community-focused independent bookstore and cafe in San Francisco, CA. Located in the Outer S…6 upcoming events
- Bluestocking BooksSan DiegoBluestocking Books in San Diego, CA, is an independent bookstore featuring new and used books, recent releases, and gre…1 upcoming event
- Book PassageCorte MaderaBook Passage in Corte Madera, CA, is a renowned independent bookstore offering a wide selection of books, author events…2 upcoming events
- Books Inc.San FranciscoBooks Inc. in San Francisco, CA, is the West's oldest independent bookseller, dating back to 1851. With locations in ne…1 upcoming event
- Bookshop West PortalSan FranciscoBookshop West Portal is a locally-owned independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA. A community meeting place since 200…11 upcoming events
- Chevalier's BooksLos AngelesThe oldest independent bookstore in Los Angeles, serving the Larchmont Village neighborhood since 1940. A general trade…8 upcoming events
- City Lights Booksellers & PublishersSan FranciscoCity Lights Booksellers & Publishers in San Francisco, CA, is a landmark independent bookstore and publishing house fou…13 upcoming events
- Copperfield's BooksPetalumaCopperfield's Books in Petaluma, California, is an independent bookstore spanning 10,000 square feet in a restored bric…2 upcoming events
- Fabulosa BooksSan FranciscoFabulosa Books is a bookstore in San Francisco, CA, located in the Castro district. They stock best-sellers and offbeat…1 upcoming event
- Green Apple BooksSan FranciscoFounded in 1967, Green Apple Books is a trio of independent bookstores in San Francisco, CA. They offer a curated selec…10 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.…15 upcoming events
- 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…9 upcoming events
- La Playa BooksSan DiegoFounded in 2016, La Playa Books (now Roseville Books) is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, located in the Poin…1 upcoming event
- Medicine for NightmaresSan FranciscoMedicine for Nightmares is a BIPOC-owned independent bookstore and gallery in San Francisco, CA. Located in the Mission…2 upcoming events
- Mrs. Dalloway'sBerkeleyMrs. Dalloway's Literary & Garden Arts is an independent neighborhood bookstore in Berkeley, California. Located in the…12 upcoming events
- Mysterious Galaxy BookstoreSan DiegoMysterious Galaxy Bookstore is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, specializing in fantasy, science fiction, you…13 upcoming events
- Napa BookmineNapaNapa Bookmine is an independent bookstore in Napa, California, that opened in 2013. The shop carries over 25,000 new an…7 upcoming events
- Noe Valley BooksSan FranciscoNoe Valley Books is an independent bookstore in San Francisco, CA, established in 2024. It offers fiction, nonfiction,…9 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…6 upcoming events
- Rakestraw BooksDanvilleFounded in 1973, Rakestraw Books is a beloved independent bookshop serving the San Ramon Valley — 'The Bookstore in Dan…15 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…4 upcoming events
- Sistah ScifiOaklandSistah Scifi in Oakland, CA, is the first Black-owned bookstore in the U.S. focused on science fiction and fantasy. Est…4 upcoming events
- Skylight BooksLos AngelesSkylight Books is an independent general bookstore serving the historic Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, in the s…19 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…9 upcoming events
- The BinderySan FranciscoThe Bindery was a bookstore and community event space in San Francisco, CA, established by The Booksmith. In 2021, The…4 upcoming events
- The Book CatapultSan DiegoThe Book Catapult is an independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, offering a curated selection of staff picks, signed cop…8 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…5 upcoming events
- Towne Center BooksPleasantonTowne Center Books in Pleasanton, CA, is a locally owned independent bookstore located on Main Street. Founded in 1993,…5 upcoming events
- Verbatim BooksSan DiegoVerbatim Books is the largest independent bookstore in San Diego, CA, specializing in curated secondhand and antiquaria…2 upcoming events
- YOU SHOULD READSan DiegoYOU SHOULD READ is a woman-owned indie bookstore and gifting boutique in San Diego, CA. Located at Liberty Public Marke…1 upcoming event
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- $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 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…
- 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 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.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…
- 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…
- 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 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 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 BooksPittsburgRP Books is a community-focused bookstore and cultural hub in Pittsburg, CA. Operated by Revision Publishing LLC, this…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…