5 Black-Owned Bookstores in Atlanta
The Book Cellar In Conyers, Ga
If you are looking for a Black-owned Independent Bookstore located in the Atlanta Area, look no further! I have put together a list of 5 Black-Owned Bookstores in Atlanta that I think everyone should visit at least once.
They are located in the suburbs, in the heart of the City and in black neighborhoods. Most of these bookstores host events and books clubs and provide a place to find books from African American authors, local authors and bestsellers.
I hope you find one near you!
5 Black-Owned Bookstores in Atlanta
Medu Bookstore
Located in Greenbriar Mall in Southwest Atlanta, Medu is the second largest African-American Owned Bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia. Medu means “the power of the word.
Mendu hosts Book signings, talks and lectures.
44th and 3rd Books
44th & 3rd Bookseller is a family-owned bookstore located in Atlanta, Ga. Founded in 2017 by Warren, Cheryl, and Allyce Lee, the bookstore was born out a Masters thesis by Cheryl Lee on the plight of independent bookstores and a strategy for success. The mission is to continue a source of unbiased literature that is true to the rich culture of excellence experienced and expressed in the Black community world-wide.
Brave and Kind Books
This small back owned, women run independent bookstore located in Decatur focuses on Kids and YA books, and a few things for grownups too.
The Book Cellar
Located in Conyers, Georgia right outside of Atlanta, this charming, Black Woman-Owned Independent Bookstore + Café feels like a cozy retreat…with Coffee. There is a monthly bookclub, a commitment to supporting local authors and book related events hosted at the store.
For Keeps Books
Located in the Historic Sweet Auburn section of Atlanta, For Keeps is not your regular independent bookstore. The shop’s offers —rare, hard-to-find, and classic books by Black authors from around the world as well as other niche Black artifacts.
If you have visited any of these Black-Owned Bookstores in Atlanta and want to recommend others, please sound off in the comments!
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