Buffalo Books / Photo Courtesy of Talking Leaves Bookstore
Any self-proclaimed book-lover will agree: there’s something truly special about cracking open a brand new physical book. I mean, really, does the “new book smell” ever get old? In an age of e-readers and audiobooks, it’s easy to forget about just how magical this experience can be; lucky for Western New Yorkers, we have a pretty impressive array of independent bookstores to help remind us.
Regardless of your preferred method of consuming stories and information, we highly recommend supporting the local book shops in Buffalo that keep our community reading. Who knows, maybe you’ll even stumble upon your new favorite book! Grab a coffee and a friend (or don’t, if solo reading is your jam) and hit up the spots in our bookworm-approved guide below:
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Alice, Ever After Books, a woman-owned business, is a place to celebrate children’s literature by providing a curated collection of diverse, high quality
FITZ sells good books, new and used. We are drawn to books that reveal hidden histories and motivate us to be agents of change. We believe that a reading
Our mission is to foster a love of reading, spark curiosity and imagination, encourage independent thinking, and promote healthy, active lifestyles for
At Rust Belt Books, we're committed to offering quality products, unparalleled service and the most competitive prices in town. Great service begins with
Zawadi Books is a bookstore that specializes in books and materials that are by and about people of African descent. Our store holds author readings, book
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Based in Buffalo, Emily is a marketing professional by day, and a freelance writer by night. She is passionate about uncovering unique stories, and dreams of cross-country road trips, endless sunshine, and adopting multiple dogs.
