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Local Bookstores Cultivate Community and Connection

Few businesses cultivate a sense of community quite like a local bookstore. From book signings to book clubs, independent bookstores foster connections as much as they encourage a love of reading. Whether you’re new to reading for pleasure or a seasoned book worm, local Richmond bookstores offer something for everyone.

 

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Located in Carytown, bbgb is the perfect place to spark a lifelong love of reading in children. From monthly subscriptions to toddler book club, young readers and families will delight in the opportunities bbgb offers to connect over a new favorite read.

 

The Book Bar

Few things go together like a good book and a delicious glass of wine. The Book Bar, located in Shockoe Slip, offers both while curating a collection that focuses on BIPOC authors and brands, complemented by author talks and book signing events.

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Book People

Book People

A longtime local favorite bookstore located in the West End, Book People boasts a diverse selection that includes everything from new releases to indie favorites.

Fountain Bookstore

Fountain Bookstore

Fountain Bookstore, set in the historic Shockoe Slip, has been cultivating community through books since the 1970s, from various book clubs for all types of readers to events and more.

The Little Bookshop

The Little Bookshop

The Little Bookshop in Midlothian’s Sycamore Square offers a quaint and personalized shopping experience, focusing on both fiction and non-fiction that inspires and engages.

 

Midlothian Book Exchange

For those who love to unearth pre-loved treasures, Midlothian Book Exchange is a paradise. This 30-year old bookstore, under new ownership since 2020, specializes in used books and making them accessible to all. Readers of all ages can take advantage of their trading program.

 

Resist Booksellers

Resist Booksellers is a newer entrant to the independent bookstore scene, with a focus on literature that provokes thought and encourages action.

 

Shelf Life Books

Formerly Chop Suey Books, Shelf Life is Richmond’s largest independent bookstore. This Carytown shop is known for its broad selection and inclusive environment.

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