Virginia’s Independent Bookstores
PENINSULA:
Agape Christian Bookstore
10846 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
595-6279
Bender’s Books and Cards
22 S. Mallory Street, Hampton VA 23663
723-3741
Book Cellar
5707 Richmond Road, Williamsburg VA 23188
565-6212
Chelsea Books Etc.
6500 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Yorktown, VA 23692
898-7208
Christian Science Reading Room
11007-B Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
599-4671
Christian Science Reading Room
626 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
229-3805
Cultural Expressions
599-9839
Heaven & Earth
Williamsburg
565-5240
Heaven & Earth
Bridge Shops Denbigh
Village Square Shopping Center Kiln Creek
872-9100
Hither and Yon
253-2700
Paperbacks, Ink
11710-O Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606
873-1211
Peninsula Family Bookstore
4909 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692
898-4049
Periodic Books Distributors
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606
873-5515
Salaam’s Books & Things
2009 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
245-1502
The Book House
Williamsburg
229-4612
The Book Market
65 Coliseum Crossing, Hampton, VA 23666
825-5898
UB & US Books & Things
912 W. Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669
723-2696
SOUTH SIDE:
Prince Books
109 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
757-622-9223
Located in downtown Norfolk since 1982, Prince Books is situated one block from the Intracoastal Waterway. Our shelves have books for all interests and ages. Our regional interest section includes Chesapeake Bay and Outer Banks titles. Most orders arrive in a few days. Our food partner, Taste Unlimited offers sandwiches, coffee, gifts and wine by the bottle.
Lambda Rising
322 West 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 626-0969
Lambda Rising began serving the GLBT community in 1974 and was quickly recognized as a leader in our literary, political and social world. We make the finest GLBT literature available to all. At the same time, we support non-profit groups, promote performers, shelter youth, encourage communication, and fight discrimination. Lambda Rising has always worn two hats: both as a responsible business and a dedicated community resource.
Lambda Rising
322 West 21st Street, Norfolk, VA 23517
(757)626-0969
We stock virtually every gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender book in print plus videos, music, gifts, magazines and out-of-print books. Serving the community since 1974. Open every day, 10 AM to 10 PM.
RICHMOND:
Book People
536 Granite Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226
(804)288-4346
Old-fashioned, general, new and used. Stock includes foreign language. Diligent out-of-print book search. 20% discount on most business, school and home-schooler orders. Open Mo-Fr 9-9, Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5. 24 hour phone service. No machine.
Carytown Books
2930 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
(804)359-4831
We are one of the last small independent bookstores in Richmond. Gus The Cat, our most famous resident, even appeared once in the N.Y.Times! We donËt have millions of books, but we have the most interesting. Special orders welcome.
Creatures ‘n Crooks Bookshoppe
9762 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235
(804)330-4111
Specializing in mystery, science fiction, fantasy & horror for adults and children. We have a large selection of signed books and we offer special events and discounts.
Fountain Bookstore, Inc.
Historic Shockoe Slip, 1312 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219
804-788-1594
The Fountain Bookstore is a small, independent bookstore in the heart of Historic Downtown Richmond. We serve our neighborhood, the business community, and touring visitors. Visit us! We love books as much as you do!
Narnia Children’s Books
3100 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, VA 23221
(804)353-5675
Special pride is taken in helping find the "perfect" book for any child. We need only the young person’s name, gender, age, particular interest, reading level and address. We take care of wrapping, mailing and maintaining a record.
ELSEWHERE IN VIRGINIA:
Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore
2499 N. Harrison Street, Lee-Harrison Shopping Center, Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 241-8281
Already Read Used Books
2501 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-8406
The Book Bin
A-25304 Lankford Avenue, Onley, VA 23418
(757)787-7866
Very comprehensive list of Eastern Shore books by local authors which emphasize history, genealogy, and environmental issues. An eclectic sampling of books, toys and stationery.
The Book Shop
Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA 24595
(434)381-6106
We are one of the most complete & successful small college stores in the country. Our staff is fully committed to providing the highest levels of expertise & quality customer service; we specializes in the fine arts, fiction, & poetry.
The Bookstack
1 East Beverley Street, Staunton, VA 24401
(540)885-2665
WeËre located in historic downtown Staunton. We specialize in books on local history & offer a variety of sidelines. We special order any book in print and also offer an out-of-print search service. Call us at 540-885-2665 for individualized service.
Chapters Bookshop
103 East Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333
(540)236-9703
Our friendly independent bookstore proudly offers a wide variety of both new & used titles. A large selection of children’s titles & publications by Appalachian authors. Shipping & free gift wrappings are available. Special orders are welcome.
Chatham Books, Inc.
10 North Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
(434)432-2488
Located in a vintage 1878 former bank building, Chatham Books provides the general reader with a strong assortment of new books, concentrating mainly on literature and history.
The Corner Shelf
451 James Madison Highway, Ste 104, Culpeper, VA 22701
(540)825-4411
The staff at The Corner Shelf has 27 years of bookselling and educational experience; they are particularly knowledgeable about children’s books and local and Civil War history. Matching books and customers is the chiel goal of the staff.
Givens Books
2236 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434)385-5027
One of the largest independent bookstores in the country. New & used books, rare books.
Macon Bookshop
2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434)947-8108
Old Sperryville Bookshop
44 Main Street, Sperryville, VA 22740
(540)987-8444
Regional books, local authors in the Blue Ridge/Shenandoah, Civil War, children’s books, nature, poetry, new, used, and rare/antique fiction & non-fiction. Special orders.
Olsson’s Books & Records
1735 North Lynne Street, Arlington, VA 22209
(703)812-2103
Olsson’s Books & Records
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
(703)525-4227
Olsson’s Books & Records
106 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)684-0077
Winchester Book Galllery
185 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(540)667-3444
Large selection of children’s picture books. Nice selection of choice gardening, cook books and Civil War titles. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley.