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Beanbag Books

Beanbag Books is a child focused bookstore with a selection of toys & games. We also have a growing selection of popular adult titles. We offer story times and family activities as well as several adult book clubs. We are a wonderful destination for the whole family!

beanbagbooks.com

(740) 363-0290

25 W. Winter St., Delaware, Ohio 43015

 

THE BIBLIOPHILE
CANDLE CO.

The Bibliophile Candle Co. is a cozy, book-filled haven where literature meets atmosphere. We specialize in book-themed candles, curated reads, and literary gifts, all in a warm, whimsical setting designed for readers to linger, browse, and fall in love with stories old and new.

thebibliophilecandleco.com

(614) 463-6228

5454 N. Hamilton Rd, Suite B, Gahanna, Ohio 43230

 

BIRDIE BOOKS

Birdie Books is the place in historic Uptown to shop highly curated collections of books, gifts, fine writing utensils, and niche art supplies. While you’re here, be sure to show off your book haul with pictures in front of our Love is Love mural. And, opening late 2025, enjoy a beverage at our unplugged coffee & spirits bar!

readbirdiebooks.com

(614) 942-6005

74 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081

 

Blue couch bookshop

Blue Couch Bookshop is a woman-owned independent bookstore near Grandview Heights, Ohio, selling new books, puzzles, and gifts for all ages. All booklovers are welcome to enjoy our classy, cozy space and stay after they browse to sink into a good book on THE Blue Couch.

bluecouchbookshop.com

(614) 362-8085

1445 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212

 

the book loft

The Book Loft of German Village is located in a pre-Civil War era building that was once a general store, a saloon, and a nickelodeon cinema; now, it is home to 32 rooms of books in every genre you can imagine. Established in 1977, The Book Loft remains an important Columbus landmark that has stood the test of time.

bookloft.com

(614) 464-1774

631 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206

 

Bookspace columbus

Since 2015, Bookspace has aimed to spread awareness through the Columbus, Ohio area through self-education, self-empowerment, and community involvement. In that time, Bookspace has offered quality books and zines in many incarnations, and currently shares space with dance studio Flux + Flow in Clintonville while also selling online.

bookspacecolumbus.com

200 Crestview Rd, Columbus, OH 43202

 

Clintonville BOOKS

clintonvillebooks.com

(614) 429-3560

3286 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43202

Clintonville Books sells new, used, vintage, and rare books for all ages in Columbus, OH. We are a community-driven project dedicated to sharing good books with good people at good prices.

 

Cover to Cover Children’s Books

Cover to Cover has delighted children, families, and educators for over 45 years. Cover to Cover highlights the best new and classic children’s books while hosting weekly events, many with award-winning authors and illustrators.

covertocoverchildrensbooks.com

(614) 263-1624

2116 Arlington Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221

 

Gramercy books

Gramercy Books is a locally-owned, independently-minded neighborhood bookstore located in the heart of Bexley, Ohio. Our philosophy is simple: we’re about inspiration and discovery, community and adventure. We connect readers and writers with books they love, and host special events that provoke conversation!

gramercybooksbexley.com

(614) 867-5515

2424 East Main St, Bexley, OH 43209

 

Griffeys’ book emporium

Griffeys’ Book Emporium is a pop-up bookshop and bindery co-owned by Aria and David Griffey. We share our love of books through handbound classics, vintage and used books, blind-date-with-a-book, bookish goodies, and more! We also do custom bookbinding and repair out of our home studio in Delaware, OH.

little gay bookstore

littlegaybookstore.com

(614) 299-7764

1160 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

A queer, women-owned bookstore and coffee shop that prioritizes inclusivity and representation through literature.

 

Next chapter books plus

Tired of searching for stories that reflect you? Same. That’s why we created a space where Repro Justice, BIPOC, Queer, and Neurodivergent stories shine. Each book is curated to honor our identities, resilience, and joy. Plus, we offer wellness tools to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Welcome to the bookshop that sees you—your Next Chapter.

Novels and Needles

Novels and Needles is a pop-up romance and fantasy bookstore and cross stitching shop based in Columbus! Check out our collection of traditionally and indie published books, as well as a broad collection of cross stitching patterns, exclusive kits, and reading accessories. Or, try your hand at one of their book bedazzling kits!

Paragraphs bookstore

Paragraphs Bookstore continues a tradition of a downtown bookstore that began in Mount Vernon in 1996. We love nothing more than putting the right book in the right hands at the right time. Paragraphs is thrilled to offer a wonderful selection of books, greeting cards, journals, puzzles, toys, soap, chocolate, and the ever-popular Jellycat line.

paragraphsbookstore.com

(740) 392-9290

229 S. Main St, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

 

Prologue Bookshop

Prologue Bookshop features a thoughtfully chosen selection of literature, featuring works in translation, creative non-fiction, literary fiction, and booksellers’ favorites. Our centrally-located shop also hosts weekly book clubs and events.

prologuebookshop.com

(614) 745-1395

841 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

 

Storyline Bookshop

Storyline Bookshop is a woman-owned, neighborhood bookshop located in the Tremont Center in Upper Arlington. We offer new books and gifts for all ages, curated book collections, cozy vibes, and events for book lovers.

storylinebookshop.com

(614) 321-8060

2108 Tremont Ctr, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

 

Tastes and Tomes

Tastes & Tomes is a mission-driven, Black woman owned bookshop that centers historically marginalized voices, banned/challenged books, and indie authors. Fostering literacy and comprehension in the community we serve for all ages, especially reluctant readers, by offering various types of books and media to engage in.

Two dollar radio headquarters

twodollarradiohq.com

(614) 725-1505

1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

Two Dollar Radio Headquarters is the brick and mortar home of indie publisher Two Dollar Radio. We offer a bookshop, bar, coffee shop, and full vegan cafe.

 

Wandering quills Bookshop

Wandering Quills Bookshop is a mobile bookstore located in Central Ohio. As a woman, AAPI, and LGBTQIA-owned bookstore, WQB believes our stories deserve to be celebrated and aims to amplify voices that showcase our experiences and identities. We aim to ignite change with stories — one page, one book, and one community at a time.