List of Independent
Bookstores in Alaska
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Bookstores in Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska Cities
Ketchikan
Parnassus Books
Address
105 Stedman St.
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone
808-335-6469
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Petersburg
Sing Lee Alley Book & Gifts
Address
11 Sing Lee Alley
Petersburg, AK 99833
Phone
907-772-4440
Author Event Info
Hosts occasional author signings in partnership with the local library.
Sitka
Old Harbor Books
Address
201 Lincoln St.
Sitka, AK 99835
Phone
907-747-8808
Website
www.oldharborbooks.net
Author Event Info
Very supportive of local authors! Has a dedicated webpage listing books by local authors and a list of authors who have held events at the store.
Juneau
Hearthside Books & Toys
Address
2 Marine Way Ste 119 B
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone
907-586-1726
Website
www.hearthsidebooks.com
Author Event Info
Hosts local author readings as part of downtown Juneau’s ‘First Friday’ and ‘Third Thursday’ events, and also hosts book signings almost every week.
Other Hearthside Books & Toys Locations
Hearthside Books & Toys at the Nugget Mall
8745 Glacier Hwy # 245, Juneau, AK 99801
907-789-2750
Haines
The Bookstore
Address
223 Main St. Box 935
Haines, AK 99827
Phone
907-766-3356
Website
www.hainesbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Skagway
Skaguay News Depot & Books
Address
208 Broadway
Skagway, AK 99840
Phone
907-983-3354
Website
www.skagwaybooks.com
Author Event Info
Features “the Gateway to the Klondike’s largest selection of Alaska-Yukon books, maps, calendars, journals, magazines, and more.” Home to a small press called Lynn Canal Publishing. Hosts occasional readings and signings with local authors and press authors.
Bookstores in Southcentral Alaska
Southcentral Alaska Cities
Homer
Homer Bookstore
Address
332 E Pioneer Ave. #1
Homer, AK 99603
Phone
907-235-7496
Website
www.homerbookstore.com
Author Event Info
Has an extensive list of books by local/regional authors on their website. Hosts author talks and book signings in partnership with the local library.
Seward
Dreamland Books & Yarn
Address
302 Washington St.
Seward, AK 99664
Phone
907-422-0301
Website
www.dreamlandbooksyarn.com
Author Event Info
New bookstore just opened in April 2024. No events yet but could be worth reaching out to see if they’ll host anything.
Soldotna
River City Books
Address
338 Homestead Ln.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone
907-260-7722
Website
www.river-city-books.com
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Anchorage
Beauty & The Book
Address
4240 Old Seward Hwy #13
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone
Not Listed
Author Event Info
Focuses on romance novels. Hosts book clubs and occasional author signings.
Mosquito Books
Address
5000 W International Airport Rd.
#612
Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone
907-243-6016
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
The Writer’s Block Bookstore & Cafe
Address
3956 Spenard Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone
907-929-2665
Website
www.writersblockak.com
Author Event Info
Bookstore, cafe, and community gathering space. Hosts book readings, music events, and more.
Palmer
Fireside Books
Address
720 S Alaska St.
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone
907-745-2665
Website
www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent events such as readings and book signings. Has specific requirements for which indie books they choose to stock in the store or hold events for (no books published through Amazon/CreateSpace, books must be recently published, etc.).
Wasilla
Black Birch Books
Address
2901 Bogard Rd. #104
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone
907-373-2677
Author Event Info
Hosts community events like game nights, classes, support groups, author signings, and more.
Bookstores in Interior Alaska
Interior Alaska
Cities
Fairbanks
The Ivy Bookshop
Address
545 2nd Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone
Not listed
Website
www.msha.ke/theivybookshop
Author Event Info
Does not host author events.
Bookstores in Southwest Alaska
Southwest Alaska
Cities
Kodiak Island
The Islander Bookshop
Address
111 Rezanof Dr. W
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone
907-942-7560
Website
www.islanderbookshop.com
Author Event Info
Hosts frequent events such as workshops, book signings, book clubs, and more.
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