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Strengthening communities, supporting real people, and discovering stories that matter.
"[Indie Bookstores] are sanctuaries of possibility where a single story can change a life...Step inside, wander the shelves, ask questions, and follow your curiosity.â€
LeVar Burton, actor, director, producer, and podcaster
Indie Bookstore Ambassador 2025-2026
Independent Bookstores
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Check out our interactive map of the U.S. to find each of our featured independent bookstores on USA Today. This is just a sampling of the 2700+ independent bookstores across the United States. Watch for more stores to be featured in the weeks ahead. -
Download our infographic on why you make a real difference in your community. -
Discover how to access audiobooks through our affiliate program with Libro.fm. -
Discover how to access ebooks through our partnership/affiliate program with Bookshop.org and our affiliate program with Kobo.