Bookstores are the lifeblood of our local literary community, and this is especially true for indie stores. They sell our books, create a third space for us to gather and share our passion for literature, and give back to the community.
So we thought we’d do a little giving back ourselves, and share a bunch of great local independently-owned bookshops. If we missed any, let us know and we will add them!
A Seat at the Table Books
9257 Laguna Springs Dr #130, Elk Grove
https://www.aseatatthetablebooks.org
LGBTQ+ Books
A Seat at the Table Books is a family-owned bookstore in Elk Grove, CA, that fosters community through representation in our curated book selection.
Amatoria Fine Art Books
1831 F St ste. A, Sacramento (Mansion Flats)
https://www.amatoriafineartbooks.com
Fine Art Books
Amatoria is the Sacramento region’s only bookstore specializing in the arts. We are a woman-artist-owned brick & mortar in the heart of Midtown.
Avid Reader Davis
617 2nd St, Davis
https://avidreaderbooks.com
General Books
Since 1987 in Davis, California we have been slinging books around the greater Yolo area for more than 30 years.
Avid Reader on Broadway
1945 Broadway, Sacramento (South Sac)
https://www.avidreaderbroadway.com
General Books
The Avid Reader in Sacramento is located in the old Tower bookstore location and is the largest independent bookstore in the Central Valley.
Beers Books
712 R St., Sacramento
https://www.beersbooks.com
New & Used Books
Beers Books is a family-owned bookstore in Sacramento since 1936, specializing in new, used, and rare books.
Bloodstone Books
3214 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento (South Sac)
https://www.bloodstonebookshop.com
Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror Books
Bloodstone Books is an independently-owned bookstore based in Sacramento, California. We specialize in speculative fiction – from cosmic horror to epic fantasy.
Capital Books on K
1011 K St, Sacramento
https://www.capitalbooksonk.com
General Books
Sacramento’s downtown indie bookstore offering a wide selection of popular books, science fiction, fantasy and nerdy novelty items.
East Village Bookshop
3604 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento (East Sac)
https://www.eastvillagebookshop.com
General Books
The East Village Bookshop is a community bookstore in East Sacramento, offering new releases, classics, and more, with activities and delivery.
J. Crawford Books
5301 Freeport Blvd #200, Sacramento (South Sac)
https://www.CrawfordBooks.net
New & Used Books
General new and used book store in Sacramento. Specialize in mysteries, westerns, romance, military history, world and US history, science, classics.
La Cultura Bookstore
2017 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento (North Sac)
Chicano/Latina Books
This new bookstore is poised to become an important cultural anchor for our community, shining a much-needed spotlight on the Chicano and Latino history and heritage that have shaped our region.
Pleasant Pheasant
1059 Court St Suite #109, Woodland
https://www.pleasantpheasantbooks.com
General Books
A delightfully pleasant place. Woodland’s local bookstore since 2022. Come in and browse our selection of books, games, unique gifts and curiosities. New owners.
Ruby Books
724 Sutter St, Folsom
https://www.rubysfolsom.com
General Books
Ruby’s Books is a cozy, community-centered independent bookstore offering a carefully curated selection of new books across all genres, along with unique toys
Time Tested Books
1114 21st Street, Sacramento (Midtown)
https://www.timetestedbooks.net
New & Used Books
Time Tested Books is a beloved independent bookstore. Established in 1991, it offers a curated collection of both new and used books.
Underground Books
2814 35th St, Sacramento (Oak Park)
https://www.underground-books.com
African-American Books
Warm bookstore featuring works by African American authors and other books, plus events.
Wild Sisters Book Company
3325 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento (East Sac)
https://www.wildsistersbookco.com
General Books
Relaxed bookstore featuring new releases and vintage volumes, plus gifts and author visits.
Visit them all, and tell them QSAC sent you!