Black Discourse has curated a list of Black-owned book shops which you need to visit next time you are in the following cities or browsing online.
BRICK AND MORTAR -
Atlanta, USA:
For Keeps Books
This book store and reading room stocks rare books and merchandise and is well worth a visit next time you’re in the ATL.
Lagos, Nigeria:
Roving Heights
With three locations in Nigeria this general bookstore also stocks a wide range of books by Black writers.
London, United Kingdom:
New Beacon Books
Located in North London this shop has been open since 1966 and is a specialist in African and Caribbean literature.
Montreal, Canada:
Librairie Racines
Librairie Racines which translates as ‘Roots Bookstore’ opened in August 2017 and sells both art and books in its Montreal store.
ONLINE -
Jamaica:
Rebel Woman Lit
With headquarters in Jamaica, Rebel Woman Lit is an online bookstore, book club and the home of the Caribbean Readers’ Awards.