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Check Out These Richmond, VA Independent Bookstores!
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items If you live in the Richmond area, or if you're planning on visiting soon, make sure you check out some of these local independent bookstores! It’s so important that we support small businesses, and we are in luck because RVA has some of the cutest li...
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Here are some of the best independent bookstores that Richmond has to offer! These stores didn't fit into another category, so I've just put them all here :)
One of my favorite things about Fountain Books is that they have SEVERAL of their very own Book Clubs! They also have lots of events going on at all times, so it's definitely worth checking out!
Fountain Bookstore
Shelf Life constantly has super unique events going on, and they have the best employee in the world: this cat.
Shelf Life Books
This 2-in-1 is perfect for those who love books and vinyl records! It's the cutest place ever.
Small Friend Records & Books
This bookstore offers a variety of books, but my favorite part of the store is the special display of some of the most banned/challenged books in the country! It's so important that we read these challenged books, so please go visit this bookstore an...
Book People
This bookshop offers a variety of books as well as super cute bookish items, such as journals, bookmarks, and more! This store is in Midlothian, so it's a bit outside of Richmond but worth the drive!
The Little Bookshop
RVA's newest bookstore! It's absolutely GORGEOUS, and you can tell how much love has been put into creating the perfect and coziest environment. This is my top recommendation!!
I Love You So Much Books
This bookshop is in the heart of Carytown and offers a wide selection of books for both children and adults! This definitely is where I'd go if I was looking for children's books.
bbgb books
I'm so sad that this bookstore will be going out of business soon :( Please offer them some support and buy out the last of their stock!
Retro Reads Bookstore
New and Used Books
These bookstores offer both new and used books! If you're on a budget, buying a pre-loved book is a great option :) Many used bookstores also offer store credit or cash for your old books!
A MASSIVE used bookstore in Short Pump! I love to trade in my old books for (a generous amount) of store credit! They have books, records, funko pops, comics, journals, stationary, and SO much more
2nd & Charles
Buy both new and used books! This one is located in Midlo, so not really in the heart of Richmind, but it's definitely worth the trip!
Midlothian Book Exchange
This bookstore's primary focus is on rare and antique books, letters, manuscripts, and photographs!
Black Swan Books
Read and Sip
Buy a new book and have a cup of coffee or aglass of wine! Bookstores like these are my favorite types of bookstores!!
Another brand new bookstore in RVA! Grab a book and do some reading while sipping on a cup of coffee and munching on a pastry!
Abi's Books & Brews
A Black-Owned independent bookstore where you can buy a good book and have a glass of wine while you're at it!
The Book Bar RVA