Independent Bookstores in Baltimore, Maryland
Discover 18 independent bookstores in Baltimore, Maryland on BookQuest. Browse hours, upcoming author events, and check in to earn points as you explore.
Upcoming book events in Baltimore, Maryland
The next 20 upcoming author events, readings, and signings.
- Common Tone Kids' Music at The Ivy Bookshop: August Mini Music SessionSun, Aug 9, 2:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- The Afrofuturist Summer Book Series: Jordan JP Jackson and Lawrence BrownTue, Aug 11, 10:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- Art & Labor Study Group August 2026Tue, Aug 11, 11:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore
- 33 1/3 For The Record: Reign In Blood by D.X. FerrisWed, Aug 12, 10:00 PMat Atomic Books
- Black Folx Book Club: They All Fall in Love at the End by Haili Blassingame (Sunset Cruise)Thu, Aug 13, 11:00 PMat Greedy Reads
- Hook & Book ClubSat, Aug 15, 1:00 PMat Charm City Books
- Romance Book Club: Our Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneSun, Aug 16, 11:00 PMat Greedy Reads
- Talitha L. LeFlouria presents Searching for Jane Crow in conversation w/ Khalilah M. HarrisTue, Aug 18, 11:00 PMat Red Emma's Bookstore
- August Sunset Cruise & Book SwapSat, Aug 22, 10:30 PMat Greedy Reads
- Climate Change Book Club: Playground by Richard PowersMon, Aug 24, 11:00 PMat Greedy Reads
- The Atomic Reading Club: Maggie Nelson's Jane: A MurderTue, Aug 25, 11:00 PMat Atomic Books
- Robert Kanigel with Rick Shelley: UNCOVERING ANTIOCHWed, Aug 26, 10:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- General Book Club: Mrs. Caliban by Rachel IngallsWed, Aug 26, 11:00 PMat Greedy Reads
- Book Signing Happy Hour with Cathryn Lyons, author of the RED WINE SUPPER CLUB SeriesSat, Aug 29, 9:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- Amy Wolfson and Terra Ziporyn: EDUCATING THE EXHAUSTEDTue, Sep 1, 10:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- New Mom's Morning with Common Tone Music and Pura Vida LactationSat, Sep 5, 2:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- 33 1/3 For The Record: Shoot Out The Lights by Hayden ChildsWed, Sep 9, 10:00 PMat Atomic Books
- David Bosworth with Nandini Pandey: LIVING IN LANGUAGETue, Sep 15, 10:00 PMat The Ivy Bookshop
- DAVID BOSWORTH WITH NANDINI PANDEY: LIVING IN LANGUAGETue, Sep 15, 10:00 PMat Bird in Hand
- September Sunset Cruise & Book SwapThu, Sep 17, 10:30 PMat Greedy Reads
Bookstores in Baltimore, Maryland
- Atomic BooksLocated in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood, Atomic Books is an independent bookstore focusing on indie comics and smal…4 upcoming events
- Bird in HandBird in Hand has provided Baltimore's Charles Village neighborhood with a perfect blend of coffee, books, and community…2 upcoming events
- Charm City BooksCharm City Books is an independent, family-owned bookstore and community gathering space in Baltimore's historic Seton…1 upcoming event
- Greedy ReadsGreedy Reads is an independent bookstore in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD, hosting author events and book…7 upcoming events
- Red Emma's BookstoreLocated in Baltimore's Waverly neighborhood, Red Emma's is a worker-owned bookstore, 100% vegan cafe, and community eve…2 upcoming events
- The Ivy BookshopThe Ivy Bookshop is a community gathering space anchored by a vibrant bookstore in Baltimore's historic Mt. Washington…14 upcoming events
- Carpe LibrumCarpe Librum is an indie bookstore and art gallery in Baltimore, MD, specializing in used books and small publishers. F…
- Dreamers & Make-BelieversLocated in Baltimore's Highlandtown Arts District, Dreamers & Make-Believers is an inclusive community comic shop, book…
- Greedy ReadsLocated in Baltimore's Fells Point, Greedy Reads is a friendly neighborhood independent bookstore offering a curated se…
- Normal’s Books & RecordsNormals Books & Records in Baltimore, MD, was founded in 1990 as a collectively run shop. Located in the Waverly neighb…
- Old MajorOld Major is an eclectic event venue and bar in Baltimore, MD, specializing in tropical cocktails and small plates. Loc…
- Royal BooksRoyal Books in Baltimore, MD, is a specialized bookstore established in 1996. Located in the Charles Village neighborho…
- Snug BooksSnug Books is a family-owned independent bookstore in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 2021, it features two locatio…
- Snug Books at Port DiscoverySnug Books at Port Discovery in Baltimore, MD, is an independent bookstore located in the Port Discovery Children's Mus…
- The Book ThingThe Book Thing of Baltimore is a volunteer-run nonprofit in Baltimore, MD, dedicated to putting unwanted books into the…
- Urban Reads BookstoreUrban Reads Bookstore in Baltimore, MD, is a Black-owned community hub specializing in books by Black and incarcerated…
- Vinyl & PagesVinyl & Pages is an independent record and book store in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in soul, R&B, hip hop, jazz,…
- Viva BooksViva Books is a new and used bookstore located in the historic Brown's Arcade in Baltimore, MD. Specializing in the art…