Amazing Bookstores to Visit on Independent Bookstore Day

Raise your hand if one of the most greatest joys in your life is walking into a local bookstore, viewing the beautiful shelves, and letting your inner bookworm rejoice! One of my favorite things about going to an indie bookstore is that you really get the feeling that every book there was carefully curated, that the people who work there… actually read the books. Plus, inside: They. Are. Gorgeous.

In case you are unaware, Independent Bookstore Day is arriving before you know it (April 27th) and nothing could make this booknerd happier.

So, in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day’s Eve, let’s celebrate some gorgeous independent bookstores:

Literati Bookstore

This beaut can be found in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it’s every bit of the definition of charming. Plus? It was crowned Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year.

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We are CLOSED again Thursday, due to dangerous wind chills. We plan to return to regular hours Friday. Our book club has been rescheduled for Tues, Feb 12. Stay safe, everyone.

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The Bookshop

A little nugget of bookstore gold, every part of this bookstore is curated and lovely because of it. Plus there’s something undeniable cheerful about the bookshelves and all those gorgeous, colorful spines.

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Til 6 today, book lovers! // #bookstore #bookshop #indiebookstore #beautifulbooks #books #litlover #booklover #booknerd #bibliophile #bookstagram #reading #shelfie #nashville #nashvilleshopping #eastnashville #eastnashvilleshops #shopsmall #shoplocal #shopindie

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The Strand

Inside The Strand, you will find 18 miles of books. You read that right: 18 MILES Of books. If you can’t find something to read in The Strand, your “booknerd” card is officially revoked.

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Rent the Rare Book Room for your event! ✨🥂 More info at the link in bio.

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Parnassus Books

As the illustrious Ann Patchett’s bookstore, this place is surprisingly expansive, but still ever so cozy. Plus? There are shop dogs and I just want to love and protect them all.

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These two very good boys would like you to know the shop will be open from 10 to 8 today! That’s Sparky on the left, with his buddy Scooter, who’s visiting from out of town. Hope you can come visit, too! (Don’t worry, they put the books back when they were done.) . #dogsofinstagram #bookstore #shopdog #fren #bookstagram #doggo #goodboy #bloop #shoplocal #indie #bookworm #reading #buddy

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The Last Bookstore

Everything about this bookstore is perfection. Want a book arch? They got it. How about a bank vault filled with Horror tomes? It’s totally there. LA’s famous bookstore is GORG-EEE-US.

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Dare to pull out a book? The famous book arch is always steady and ready for an Instagram picture. #LBS234 #TheLastBookstore #building #LA #LAstreetArt #LosAngeles #DTLA #graffiti #Bank #Art #artinLA #ArtHistory

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And because I am the resident Page Chaser audiobook enthusiast, I must also make you aware that Libro.fm is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day, too. In case you don’t know, Libro.fm partners with your local independent bookstore to offer audiobook downloads that benefit A) Your ears and brain and B) Your local bookstore. It’s truly a win-win! Check out their IBD (yeah, Independent Bookstore Day has its own abbreviation) page.

What are some of your favorite independent bookstores?

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