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Black-owned Bookstores

Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 12: “Interview with the Owners of Harriett’s Bookshop”

On today’s episode, we talk with Jeannine Cook, the owner of Harriett’s Bookshop, and her mother and former librarian, Celia Cook.

Six Audiobooks to Read for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we asked Nikki High, owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf, a Black woman-owned bookstore that features books by BIPOC writers, to share audiobook recommendations. Check out our blog post for her Black History Month book recommendations.

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An Interview with the Founders of Margins Bookstores Month

To celebrate the launch of Margins Bookstores Month in October, we spoke with the founders about indie bookstores, marginalized voices, and community!

Black-Owned Bookstores’ Picks for Juneteenth

Get recommendations for the audiobooks our Black-Owned partner bookstores think you should be reading this Juneteenth!

Introducing our Bookstore Finder Map

Learn about our newest tool to help you find an indie bookstore to support through Libro.fm!

Author Interview: Robert Jones, Jr.

We spoke with author Robert Jones, Jr. about the inspiration for The Prophets, his time as a bookseller, and more!

Author Interview: Lyn Sisson-Talbert

We spoke with author Lyn Sisson-Talbert about the inspiration for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, the Black-owned bookstores she grew up exploring, and more!

Author Interview: Mary B. Morrison

We spoke with author Mary B. Morrison about her inspiration, the significance of Black-owned bookstores, and more.

So You Want to Try Audiobooks…

Audiobooks are booming these days. The latest figures from the Audio Publishers Association show that sales were up 16% in 2019, and that’s the eighth year in a row that they’ve gone up by double digits. If you’ve been wondering about giving audiobooks a try, here’s where to start.

Black-Owned Bookish Subscription Boxes

If you want to support a Black-owned bookstore or bookish business long-term, one great way to do so is to subscribe to a service that delivers books and related products to your door every month or every quarter.

5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Bookstores

Get tips for how to support a Black-owned bookstore virtually or in-person.

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