I’m not even going to try and put into words the surreal insanity that’s become our world right now.
However, we can all agree that we need to support small businesses during this time. That’s why I had friends share with me their local bookstores who are taking orders! This way, you can find a book to keep you entertained and take your mind off the craziness plus help a business who needs it right now.
Feel free to pick by state or just randomly select one to support. (And leave a comment if you’ve got one to add!)
ARIZONA
Mostly Books AZ
One state resident says, “My favorite indie bookstore in Tucson!”
https://www.mostlybooksaz.com/
CALIFORNIA
Book Shop Santa Cruz
This Cali bookstore is a fave of one of my best friends and will ship nationwide.
https://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/
Rakestraw Books
“I love my local bookstore and can’t imagine my community without it. They have online ordering and will ship anywhere.”
https://www.rakestrawbooks.com/
GEORGIA
The Bookshelf
Their website says, “The Bookshelf is a Southern independent bookstore with staying power — she’s been a staple in downtown Thomasville for over 30 years.
In 2016, The Bookshelf was listed in the top 10 of the Independent Small Business of the Year awards, and in 2017, she was recognized as Small Business of the Year by the Thomasville – Thomas County Chamber of Commerce.
The shop has had a pretty amazing life, and we’re all thrilled to play even a small role in her history.”
https://www.bookshelfthomasville.com/books
ILLINOIS
The Book Table
“My favorite local bookstore is right by where I went to high school – it’s called The Book Table! All of their books are at least 20% cheaper than typical retail and they deliver ☺️”
KANSAS
Raven Book Store
“Our local favorite, Raven Book Store started book delivery over a week ago and set up a project called Book Benefactors so we could nominate people who should get some free books.
They’ve also set hundreds of books in front of their store that people can pick up for free if they need something to read right now. They’re amazing!!”
https://www.ravenbookstore.com/browse/book
MICHIGAN
Literati Bookstore
You may have heard of this local bookstore on NPR, as they were the ones who set out a public typewriter and had people share their stories. Those stories became the book Notes From A Public Typewriter.
https://www.literatibookstore.com/
NEBRASKA
The Bookworm
“My local indie The Bookworm has the best author events!”
https://www.bookwormomaha.com/
PENNSYLVANIA
Riverstone Books
They strive to “ensure that you will always have a welcoming place to go, where you can experience that sense of discovery that comes with finding a new book, a new author, a new genre, a new passion, an unexpected conversation, or a quiet moment to unplug and reflect.”
https://www.riverstonebookstore.com/
SOUTH CAROLINA
Blue Bicycle Books
As this is my personal local bookstore, I obviously have a special place for it in my heart.
They are taking orders via Instagram DM, online, or by phone.
(843) 722-2666 // http://bluebicyclebooks.bigcartel.com/
Hub City Writer’s Project
Their website states that, “For twenty-five years, Hub City Writers Project’s mission has been cultivating readers and nurturing writers through its independent press, community bookshop, and diverse literary programming.”
TEXAS
Book People
Everything is bigger in Texas, and this book store is the largest independent one in the state!