Historic Bookstores & Booksellers
A & M Book Cellars
CLOSED (2002)
Los Angeles, California, United States1974–2002
A & S Bargain Books
CLOSED (2005)
Los Angeles, California, United States1975–2005
192 Books
STILL OPERATING
New York City, New York, United States2003–Present
The 3 Rings Book Shop
CLOSED (1965)
Monterey, California, United States1960–1965
Abalache Book Shop
CLOSED (2018)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States1968–2018
The Alabama Booksmith
STILL OPERATING
Homewood, Alabama, United States1999–Present
Alexander Book Co.
CLOSED (2023)
San Francisco, California, United States1989–2023
Alexandria II Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
Pasedena, California, United States1985–Present
Alpen Glow Books & Gifts
CLOSED (2002)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States1985–2002
Always Buying Books
STILL OPERATING
Joplin, Missouri, United States1984–Present
Amazing Books & Records
STILL OPERATING
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States2013–Present
Ananda Book Buyers
CLOSED (2016)
Mountain View, California, United States1994–2016
Annie Bloom's Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States1978–Present
Apollo Book Shop
CLOSED (2007)
Costa Mesa, California, United States1990–2007
Arcata Books
CLOSED (2000)
Arcata, California, United States1989–2000
Arches Bookhouse
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2022–Present
Argonaut Book Shop
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1947–Present
Ariel Booksellers
CLOSED (2005)
New Paltz, New York, United States1971–2005
Aunt Bonnie's Books
STILL OPERATING
Helena, Montana, United States1984–Present
Avenue Books
CLOSED (2004)
Berkeley , California, United States1982–2004
Back Alley Book Store
CLOSED (2000)
Ashland, Oregon, United States1985–2000
Barter Books
CLOSED
Alnwick, Northumberland, United Kingdom1981–Closed
Basecamp Books & Adventure
STILL OPERATING
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States2017–Present
Battery Books & Music
STILL OPERATING
Pasadena, California, United States2011–Present
Bay Book Company
CLOSED (2015)
Half Moon Bay, California, United States1990–2015
Bay Books
STILL OPERATING
Coronado, California, United States1990–Present
Beach Books
STILL OPERATING
Seaside, Oregon, United States2005–Present
Beaverton Book Co
CLOSED (1996)
Beaverton, Oregon, United States1979–1996
Belmont Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2018–Present
Best Bargain Books
CLOSED (2013)
East Patchogue, New York, United States2003–2013
Beyond Words Bookshop
CLOSED (2004)
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States1978–2004
Big Star Books & Music
STILL OPERATING
Sante Fe, New Mexico, United States2003–Present
Birchbark Books
STILL OPERATING
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States2001–Present
Black Oak Books
Flagship LocationCLOSED (2016)
Berkeley, California, United States1983–2016
Bluestocking Books
STILL OPERATING
San Diego, California, United States1999–Present
Bluestockings Bookstore
CLOSED (2025)
New York City, New York, United States1999–2025
Boarding House Books
STILL OPERATING
Claremore, Oklahoma, United States2009–Present
Bodhi Tree Bookstore
CLOSED (2011)
West Hollywood, California, United States1970–2011
Book Alley
STILL OPERATING
Pasadena, California, United States1992–Present
The Book Barn
CLOSED (2006)
Santa Maria, California, United States1975–2006
Book Baron
CLOSED (2007)
Anaheim, California, United States1980–2007
The Book Bin
STILL OPERATING
Corvallis, Oregon, United States1983–Present
The Book Cache
CLOSED (1990)
Anchorage, Alaska, United States1955–1990
Book Castle
CLOSED (1999)
Burbank, California, United States1975–1999
The Book Cellar
STILL OPERATING
Salinas, California, United States1974–Present
The Book Center
STILL OPERATING
Pleasant Hill, California, United States1971–Present
The Book Den
STILL OPERATING
Santa Barbara, California, United States1902–Present
The Book Harbor
CLOSED
Santa Maria, California, United States1900–Closed
The Book House
STILL OPERATING
Maplewood, Missouri, United States1900–Present
The Book Juggler
STILL OPERATING
Willitis, California, United States1987–Present
Book Mill
STILL OPERATING
Montague, Massachusetts, United States1987–Present
Book Passage
STILL OPERATING
Corte Madera, California, United States1976–Present
The Book Peddler
STILL OPERATING
West Yellowstone, Montana, United States1900–Present
The Book Place
CLOSED
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States1900–Closed
Book Rack
STILL OPERATING
Port Orange, Florida, United States1982–Present
Book Shop Santa Cruz
STILL OPERATING
Santa Cruz, California, United States1966–Present
Book Soup
STILL OPERATING
West Hollywood, California, United States1975–Present
Book West
CLOSED (2001)
Arroyo Grande, California, United States1982–2001
Book Works
STILL OPERATING
Pacific Grove, California, United States1982–Present
Bookfare
CLOSED (2002)
Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom1977–2002
The Bookhouse
CLOSED (1990)
Northridge, California, United States1900–1990
Booklink Booksellers
STILL OPERATING
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States1985–Present
The Bookman
STILL OPERATING
Orange, California, United States1900–Present
Books & Books
STILL OPERATING
Coral Gables, Florida, United States1982–Present
Books & Co
CLOSED (1997)
New York City, New York, United States1977–1997
Books Above The Clouds
STILL OPERATING
Woodland Park, Colorado, United States1998–Present
Books and Company
CLOSED (1997)
San Francisco, California, United States1977–1997
Books for Cooks
STILL OPERATING
London, England, United Kingdom1983–Present
Books Inc
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1946–Present
Books Of Interest
STILL OPERATING
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1987–Present
Books on Main Street
STILL OPERATING
Harrison, Arkansas, United States2010–Present
Books West (Atascadero)
CLOSED (1987)
Atascadero, California, United States1983–1987
Books West (Bakersfield)
CLOSED (1996)
Bakersfield, California, United States1993–1996
Books West (San Luis Obisbo)
CLOSED (1997)
San Luis Obisbo, California, United States1985–1997
Books West Lompoc Branch
CLOSED (1999)
Lompoc, California, United States1985–1999
The Booksellers
CLOSED (1990)
Campbell, California, United States1980–1990
Bookstore
CLOSED (2005)
Elko, Nevada, United States1985–2005
Bookwise
CLOSED (2015)
Boca Raton, Florida, United States1989–2015
The Bookworks
STILL OPERATING
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States1993–Present
The Bookworm
STILL OPERATING
Edwards, Colorado, United States1900–Present
Borderlands Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1997–Present
Borders
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
Brentwood, Missouri, United States1996–2011
Borders Book Shop
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
Rockville, Maryland, United States1993–2011
Borders Book Shop
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States1992–2011
Borders Books & Music
1st Location (Flagship)CLOSED (2011)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States1971–2011
Borders Books & Music
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
San Rafael, California, United States1996–2011
Borders Books Music Cafe
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1998–2011
Borders Bookshop
Branch LocationCLOSED (2011)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States1980–2011
Brentano's Books
CLOSED (2000)
New York City, New York, United States1853–2000
Brian Thomas Books
CLOSED (1995)
Portland, Oregon, United States1978–1995
Brilliant Books
CLOSED (2025)
Traverse City, Michigan, United States2007–2025
Brindles Bookstore
CLOSED (2002)
Tustin, California, United States1981–2002
Broadway Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States1992–Present
Browser's Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1976–Present
Carol Docheff Bookseller
CLOSED (2000)
Berkeley, California, United States1985–2000
The Catbird Seat Bookstore
CLOSED (1994)
Portland, Oregon, United States1974–1994
Catherine O'Toole Bookseller
CLOSED (2017)
Ocean Park, Washington, United States2000–2017
Caxton Books & Music
CLOSED (2004)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1986–2004
Chaparral Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2005–Present
Chatterton's Bookshop
CLOSED (1994)
Los Angeles, California, United States1972–1994
Chaucer's Books
STILL OPERATING
Santa Barbara, California, United States1974–Present
Chevalier's Books
STILL OPERATING
Los Angeles, California, United States1940–Present
Children's Book World
STILL OPERATING
Los Angeles, California, United States1986–Present
City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, CA, United States1953–Present
Classic Book Shop
CLOSED (1985)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada1928–1985
A Clean Well-Lighted Place For Books
CLOSED (2006)
San Francisco, California, United States1975–2006
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
Manzanita, Oregon, United States2004–Present
Cody's Books
CLOSED (2008)
Berkeley, California, United States1956–2008
Collected Works Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1978–Present
The Coop Harvard
STILL OPERATING
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1882–Present
The Corner Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
New York City, New York, United States1978–Present
Counterpoint Records and Books
STILL OPERATING
Los Angeles, California, United States1979–Present
Coyote's Voice Books
CLOSED (1998)
Tucson, Arizona, United States1990–1998
Crider's Bookstore
CLOSED (1885)
York, Pennsylvania, United States1845–1885
Daedalus Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2000–Present
Daedalus Books & Music
CLOSED (2011)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States2006–2011
Dickson Street Bookshop
STILL OPERATING
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States1978–Present
Diesel, A Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
Oakland, California, United States1989–Present
Dog Star Books
STILL OPERATING
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States2006–Present
Don Connor Fine Books
CLOSED (1985)
Sacramento, California, United States1975–1985
Dunaway Books
STILL OPERATING
St Louis, Missouri, United States2004–Present
The Dusty Bookshelf
STILL OPERATING
Lawrence, Kansas, United States1900–Present
Dutton's Brentwood Bookstore
CLOSED (2008)
Los Angeles, California, United States1984–2008
Edwards Books & Art
CLOSED (1997)
Toronto, Canada1979–1997
Either/Or Bookstore
CLOSED (1999)
Hermosa Beach, California, United States1966–1999
The Elliot Bay Book Company
STILL OPERATING
Seattle, Washington, United States1973–Present
Escargot Books
CLOSED
Brielle, New Jersey, United States1900–Closed
Fabulosa Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1900–Present
Fine Books
CLOSED
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States1900–Closed
Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse
CLOSED
La Cañada Flintridge, California, United States2007–Closed
Flyleaf Books
STILL OPERATING
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States1900–Present
Forest Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1989–Present
Full Circle Bookstore
CLOSED
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States1900–Closed
Galignani
CLOSED
Paris, France, United States1801–Closed
Gallery Bookshop
STILL OPERATING
Mendocino, California, United States1900–Present
The Gallery Bookstore
CLOSED (1999)
Salem, Oregon, United States1974–1999
Galloway & Porter Ltd.
CLOSED (2010)
Cambridge, England1870–2010
Garcia Street Books
STILL OPERATING
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1991–Present
Gardner's Used Books
STILL OPERATING
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States1970–Present
Globe Bookstore & Cafe
STILL OPERATING
Prague, Czech Republic1900–Present
Godfather's Books and Espresso Bar
STILL OPERATING
Astoria, Oregon, United States1993–Present
Gotham Book Mart
CLOSED (2007)
New York, NY, United States1920–2007
Gray's Book Company
CLOSED (1989)
Berkeley, California, United States1980–1989
Green Apple Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1900–Present
Green Bean Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2009–Present
Half Price Books
STILL OPERATING
Dallas, Texas, United States1900–Present
Hammonds Books
CLOSED
St Louis, Missouri, United States1900–Closed
Harvard Book Store
STILL OPERATING
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1932–Present
Heartwood Used & Rare Books
CLOSED (2026)
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States1975–2026
Heffer's Book Shop
STILL OPERATING
Cambridge, England1876–Present
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
STILL OPERATING
New York City, New York, United States1900–Present
The Hungate Bookshop
CLOSED (2000)
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom1980–2000
The Huntington Bookstore & More
STILL OPERATING
San Marino, California, United States1919–Present
The Iliad Bookshop
STILL OPERATING
North Hollywood, California, United States1900–Present
Island Hunter
CLOSED (1988)
Ventura, California, United States1978–1988
James D. Hayden - Book Peddler
CLOSED
Springfield, Oregon, United States1900–Closed
Jeffery Amherst Bookshop
CLOSED (2008)
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States1962–2008
John Sandoe Books Ltd
STILL OPERATING
Chelsea, London, United States1957–Present
Kinokuniya Bookstores
CLOSED
San Francisco, California, United States1900–Closed
Kroch's & Brentano's
CLOSED (1995)
Chicago, IL, United States1907–1995
Leary's Book Store
CLOSED (1968)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1836–1968
Left Bank Books
CLOSED
St Louis, Missouri, United States1900–Closed
Left Bank Books
STILL OPERATING
Seattle, Washington, United States1900–Present
Lemon Grove Book Store
CLOSED
Lemon Grove, California, United States1900–Closed
Leon's Book Store
CLOSED (2008)
San Luis Obisbo, California, United States1969–2008
Lido Village Books
STILL OPERATING
Newport Beach, California, United States1900–Present
Little Professor Book Center
CLOSED (2005)
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States1969–2005
Local Hero
CLOSED (2008)
Ojai, California, United States1900–2008
Looking Glass Books
CLOSED (2011)
Portland, Oregon, United States1973–2011
M is for Mystery
CLOSED (2012)
San Mateo, California, United States1900–2012
Macy's Book Store
CLOSED (1962)
New York City, New York, United States1904–1962
McNally Jackson
CLOSED
New York Street, New York, United States1900–Closed
Mesilla Book Center
STILL OPERATING
Mesilla, New Mexico, United States1900–Present
Milepost 1
CLOSED (2000)
Old Sacramento, California, United States1981–2000
Mitzi's Books
STILL OPERATING
Rapid City, South Dakota, United States2011–Present
Moby Dickens Vintage Bookshop
CLOSED (2015)
Taos, New Maxico, United States1900–2015
Moe's Books
STILL OPERATING
Berkeley, California, United States1900–Present
Moon News
CLOSED (2009)
Half Moon Bay, California, United States1900–2009
Mother Kali's Bookstore
CLOSED
Eugene, Oregon, United States1900–Closed
Mt Yonah Book Exchange
CLOSED
Cleveland, Georgia, United States1900–Closed
Nason Book Shop
CLOSED (1950)
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States1941–1950
National Yiddish Book Center
STILL OPERATING
Amherst, Massachusetts, United States1980–Present
New Renaissance
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States1987–Present
New Words
CLOSED (2002)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1974–2002
Nicholas Potter - Bookseller
CLOSED (2013)
Santa Fe , New Mexico, United States1975–2013
Nickles Used Books
STILL OPERATING
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, United States1900–Present
Ninth Street Book Shop
CLOSED
Wilmington , Delaware, United States1900–Closed
Noe Valley Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States2024–Present
Novel
STILL OPERATING
Memphis, Tennessee, United States2017–Present
Novel Idea Bookstores
CLOSED (2003)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States1900–2003
The Novel Neighbor
STILL OPERATING
Webster Groves, Missouri, United States1900–Present
Oak Tree Books
STILL OPERATING
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States1900–Present
Old Santa Fe Trail Books & Coffee House
CLOSED
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1900–Closed
Once Upon A Time
STILL OPERATING
Montrose, California, United States1966–Present
Op Cit
CLOSED
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1900–Closed
Orinda Books
STILL OPERATING
Orinda, California, United States1900–Present
Orville J Grady (Grady Books)
CLOSED (2010)
Scribner, Nebraska , United States1982–2010
Out West Books
STILL OPERATING
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States1900–Present
Papa's Used Books
CLOSED (2010)
Palmdale, California, United States1990–2010
Paperback Trader
CLOSED
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States1900–Closed
The Paradise Book Co
CLOSED (1960)
Kirkland, Washington, United States1960–1960
Parallel Worlds Bookshop
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2022–Present
Paul's Books
CLOSED
U City, Missouri, United States1900–Closed
Pellucidar
CLOSED (1983)
Berkeley, California, United States1969–1983
Pendragon Books
CLOSED (1995)
Oakland, California, United States1969–1995
Phoenix Books
CLOSED
Big Bear City, California, United States1900–Closed
Pickwick Book Shops
CLOSED
Hollywood, California, United States1900–Closed
The Pilgrim's Way Book Store
STILL OPERATING
Carmel, California, United States1959–Present
Plaza Books & Paper Vision
STILL OPERATING
Santa Cruz, California, United States1906–Present
Porter Square Books
STILL OPERATING
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1900–Present
Portrait Of A Bookstore
CLOSED (2012)
Studio City, California, United States1995–2012
Posmon Books
STILL OPERATING
New York City, New York, United States1900–Present
Powell's City of Books
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States1971–Present
Preston Books, Inc
CLOSED (1995)
Dallas, Texas, United States1975–1995
Rainy Day Books
STILL OPERATING
Juneau, Alaska, United States1900–Present
Raven Used Books
STILL OPERATING
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States1995–Present
Readers' Books
STILL OPERATING
Sonoma, California, United States1900–Present
Red Rock Books
STILL OPERATING
Ridgecrest, California, United States1900–Present
Revolutions Bookshop
STILL OPERATING
Portland, Oregon, United States2019–Present
Rod's Books & Relics & The Yesterday Shop
STILL OPERATING
Sand Springs, Oklahoma, United States1900–Present
Rogers Book Barn
CLOSED
Hillsdale, New York, United States1900–Closed
Rooks & Becords
CLOSED (1985)
San Francisco, California, United States1977–1985
Sam Fario Books
CLOSED
San Rafael, California, United States1900–Closed
The Same Page
STILL OPERATING
Claremore, Oklahoma, United States1900–Present
Scribner's Bookstore
CLOSED
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States1900–Closed
Shadyside Books
CLOSED
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States1900–Closed
Shaker Mill Books
CLOSED
West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States1900–Closed
Shakespeare & Company Booksellers
CLOSED (1996)
New York City, New York, United States1981–1996
Shakespeare and Company
STILL OPERATING
Paris, France1900–Present
Skylight Books
STILL OPERATING
Los Angeles, California, United States1996–Present
Smith Bros Booksellers
CLOSED (1961)
Oakland, California, United States1899–1961
Square Books
STILL OPERATING
Oxford, Mississippi, United States1979–Present
Stacey's Professional Bookstore
CLOSED (2009)
San Francisco, California, United States1921–2009
Stinson Beach Books
STILL OPERATING
Stinson Beach, California, United States1969–Present
Strand Bookstore
STILL OPERATING
New York City, New York, United States1927–Present
Sundog Books
STILL OPERATING
Seaside, Florida, United States1900–Present
Tattered Cover Book Store
CLOSED
Denver, Colorado, United States1900–Closed
Taylors Bookstores
CLOSED (1995)
Dallas, Texas, United States1975–1995
Tecolote Book Shop
CLOSED
Montecito, California, United States1900–Closed
Thackeray's Books
CLOSED (2005)
Toledo, Ohio, United States1983–2005
Third Street Books
STILL OPERATING
McMinnville, Oregon, United States2004–Present
Three R's Bookstore
CLOSED (1990)
Grass Valley, California, United States1965–1990
Thunderbird Bookshop
CLOSED (2004)
Carmel, California, United States1976–2004
Timeless Tales Bookstore
CLOSED (1994)
Stanley , Kansas, United States1990–1994
The Title Wave
CLOSED
Portland, Oregon, United States1900–Closed
Too Fond Of Books
STILL OPERATING
Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States1900–Present
Under Charlie's Covers
CLOSED (2026)
Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States1900–2026
The Upstart Crow & Co
CLOSED (1987)
Leavenworth, California, United States1967–1987
Vintage Books
STILL OPERATING
Vancouver, Washington, United States1975–Present
Wessex Used Books & Records
CLOSED (2005)
Menlo Park, California, United States1997–2005
Whistler's Books
CLOSED
Kansas City, Missouri, United States1900–Closed
William Stout Architextural Books
STILL OPERATING
San Francisco, California, United States1974–Present
Windsong
CLOSED
Fort Bragg, California, United States1900–Closed
Witkower’s Booksellers & Stationers
CLOSED (1960)
Hartford, Connecticut, United States1929–1960
Word Virus Books
CLOSED
Portland, Oregon, United States1900–Closed
Zenobia A Book Cafe
CLOSED (1980)
Concord, California, United States1977–1980