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Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

From raising up underserved communities to fighting book bans, these indie shops are on a mission.

Local author Ashley English recommends the city’s best bookstore, year-round hiking spots, where to drink coffee among plants, and other things to do, see, eat, and drink for a mindful trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

From indie bookstores to readings and events, here are some great ways to experience the city’s literary scene.

Argentina’s capital city has something for everyone. But these five are a little less expected than the usuals.

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

Why now is the time to travel to Portland.

You’ll find expansive public gardens, a historic comedy club, a top-rated theater, and more in Pasadena.

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author opens up about haunted bookstores, wild rice, and the future of Minneapolis, her home city.