Tucson β€οΈs reading.Β
We are a city filled with bookworms interested in all genres of literature. Fortunately for us, we have plenty of locally-owned bookstores and pop-up book shops to help you find your next must-read book.
Here is our updated list (in alphabetical order) of local bookstores to check out. Happy reading, Tucson! π
Antigone Books
Exterior of Antigone Books in Tucson, AZ. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.Β
Antigone Books has been a Tucson staple since the 1970s. The woman-owned bookstore has a diverse collection of regional, kids, LGBTQ+ and non-fiction books. Plus, the store is 100% solar-powered!Β
Where: 411 N. Fourth Ave.
For more information, visit their website.
Bookmans
Cassidy Crone stocks books in the young adult section at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, 6230 E. Speedway.
Bookmans is an Arizona-based bookstore that has multiple locations throughout Tucson. The store offers tons of used (and some new) books from every genre. They have a large collection of kids' books, too!Β
Where:Β 6230 E. Speedway; 4841 N. Stone Ave.
For more information, visit theirΒ website.
Friends Book Barn
Kathleen Greiner peruses a small portion of the fiction section at the 35th annual Friends of the Tucson-Pima Public Library Book sale.
Buy books online and pick them up in person through the Friends of the Pima County Public Libraryβs online βbook barn.β The best part? Books only cost $5 and all proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system here in Southern Arizona.Β
Where: 3121 E. Bray Road
For more information, visit their website.
Littlest Bookshop
Cassie Smith, left, flips through a book as her husband, Steven, is seated beside her at The Littlest Bookshop.
The Littlest Bookshop is one of Tucsonβs newest bookstores. The shop offers a wide variety of childrenβs books and hosts a weekly story time session on Saturdays.Β
Where:Β 5011 E. Fifth St.
For more information, visit their website.
Mildred & Dildred
Children's books on display at Mildred and Dildred located at 1725 N. Swan Road, on Jan. 7, 2021.
Local toy store Mildred & Dildred offers books for babies, toddlers, kids and teens. They also have a collection of bilingual books!
Where:Β 1725 N. Swan Road
For more information, visit Mildred & Dildredβs website.
Mostly Books
Jody Hardy, store manager at Mostly Books, flips through a paperback as she tries to choose a book for a Book Lover's Surprise subscriber at the independent book store located at 6208 E Speedway Blvd, on Aug. 5, 2020.Β
This independent bookstore sells books from a variety of genres. The shop also hosts numerous virtual book clubs!Β
Where: 6208 E. Speedway
For more information, visit their website.
Nexus Occult Books & Oddities
Donβt let the word βoccultβ deter you from checking out this unique local bookstore. The shop carries books about astrology, dreams, herbalism, medieval history, the paranormal and more.Β
Where:Β 4865 E. Speedway
For more information, visit their Instagram page.
Revolutionary Grounds Books and Coffee
This coffee shop and social-justice-focused bookshop closed up its original location on Fourth Avenue in 2018 and later reopened at its current location on Speedway. Find books on social justice issues and more here. Donβt forget to grab a coffee while youβre there!
Where:Β 4675 E. Speedway
For more information, visit their website.
Stacks Book Club
Co-owner Crispin Jeffery-Franco stocks some books at Stacks Book Club, 1880 E. Tangerine Road. The bookstore and coffee bar holds monthly discussion groups, including one for tweens.
Find tons of books at this bookstore that also doubles as a coffee shop!
Where: 1880 E. Tangerine Road
For more information, check out theirΒ website.
The Book Stop
The Book Stop located at 214 N. 4th Ave. has been open since 1967 and carries a variety of books. March 6, 2020.
The Book Stop opened its doors at its original location on Campbell Avenue in 1967. The bookstore moved to its current location on Fourth Avenue 15 years ago, where it has remained since. You can find βused, rare, out of print and scholarly booksβ at this bookstore, according to their website.
Where: 214 N. Fourth Ave.
For more information, visit theirΒ website.
Why I Love Where I Live
This local shop technically isn't a bookstore, but Why I Love Where I Live does have an entire section dedicated to books, many of which are written by local authors or about regional topics.
Where: 267 S. Avenida del Convento
For more information, visit their website.
