Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore traces the history of Black‑owned bookstores as hubs of community, resistance, and imagination. From civil rights–era shops to contemporary spaces that host readings, mutual aid, and organizing, Adams shows how these stores have done far more than sell books. Drawing on interviews, archival material, and close attention to place, the book documents how Black booksellers have shaped reading culture and public life, often under intense economic and political pressure.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it centers the people and spaces that make literary culture possible, especially for readers who have not always been served by mainstream publishing. Black-Owned is a powerful pick for anyone interested in book history, Black studies, or the everyday work of building community around reading.

DETAILS
• Author: Nile Cappello Adams
• Publisher: Tiny Reparations Books
• Publication Date: November 4, 2025
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780593474235
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